We absolutely love the city of Dandridge and all of its rich history. You can really tell the town…read moretakes great pride in everything it does, from the local businesses to the way the community comes together. We always try to support local whenever we can, and Dandridge makes it easy to do just that!

This marker points out the Christmas eve battle that took place here in 1863. It is one of a number…read moreof different engagements between the Confederates and the Union that happened here. The marker has the same text on both sides and reads, "A critical point in the bitter cavalry actions during Longstreet's withdrawal to winter quarters near Morristown. The 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland, coming from the northwest through Dandridge, was attacked at Hays' Ferry, four miles northeast, by Confederates of Russell's Brigade, and driven back through Dandridge to New Market, 12 mi. northwest. The Federals lost a gun and caisson, with minor personnel casualties." There is free parking here in Dandridge if you're stopping to view the marker and follow the Civil War trails. [Review 20102 overall - 458 in Tennessee - 1078 of 2023.]

Since Dandridge was located below the high water mark of the intended reservoir, the construction…read moreof the Douglas Dam on the French Broad River in 1942 proposed to flood practically the whole city. Dandridge is the only town in the country named for the wife of George Washington, and locals successfully petitioned then-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to change the plan. Nearly immediately after the Town Hall, the levee begins to rise and closely parallels Main Street. And then, there's the dike which this marker points out. "A portion of the town of Dandridge would have been flooded by the waters of Douglas Lake if the Tennessee Valley Authority had not built a dike. The top of the dike is an elevation of 1009 feet, seven feet above the dam's crest gates. All of the business district, the Jefferson County Courthouse, county jail, and approximately 1000 feet of Highway 92 would have been below the maximum water level of the reservoir." "Dandridge was the center of opposition to the Douglas Dam due to the loss of over 60,000 acres of fertile agricultural land. The Douglas Reservoir was critical to providing the power needed for the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. Begun in 1942, construction on the Douglas Project was completed within 382 days to capture the 1943 winter rains and to produce the needed hydroelectric power." This is marker number 1C 90 and was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. [Review 20106 overall - 462 in Tennessee - 1082 of 2023.]

Well I went into the office to pay taxes on a 25 year old boat I purchased. I brought all the…read morepaperwork given to me after completing payment. The cost was about $500. The clerk employee asked me if my address was correct as listed. I said no that's a mistake. I gave her the correct address for the seller. She never asked for mine although I have my ID out. I assume she got it off-line. When I got done and got home I realized that she put the same address both for the seller and the buyer. I called immediately and informed her she said she would not be back later that week. But Justice top in and they would correct it. The next person I got at the clerks office seemed to be upset at me for causing her to figure it out. She ended up going to her supervisor and asking a bunch of questions as she did not know how to proceed. Anyway, long story short I felt like for the money, I'm spending on the taxes on the boat. I should've gotten better service. And of course they would probably advise me that the the paper work was flawed it's my fault. But, I'm the buyer. I did not prepare the Paperwork.

We have been to the Jefferson County Clerks office on three separate occasions for vehicle…read moreregistrations. Coming from another state with an abysmal vehicle registration process, we were pleasantly surprised with how quick and easy the process was here. The staff are all very friendly and professional and are willing to go the extra mile to explain what the costs and fees are for. All of our transactions were completed in a matter of minutes. Great experience!

Located along US-70 / 25W, this marker point out the history of the city…read more The marker reads, "Permanently settled 1783. Francis Dean built meeting house where Revolutionary Cemetery remains. Jan., 1793, commissioners of County Court, Jefferson Co., Territory South of the River Ohio, located county seat here. Dean donated land & Samuel Jack laid off town. Named for Martha Dandridge, wife of George Washington." Dandridge is the county seat for Jefferson County and is considered the second oldest town in Tennessee (behind Jonesborough). The town was named for Martha Dandridge Washington, the wife of the first president of the United States which may have led to its being saved later. When the Tennessee Valley Authority proposed the Douglas Dam on the French Broad River in 1942, it would have flooded downtown Dandridge, which was situated below the proposed reservoir's high-water mark. Residents of the town petitioned then First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, pointing out that Dandridge was the only town in the United States named for the wife of George Washington. The Tennessee Valley Authority constructed a levee between downtown Dandridge and the reservoir. The new levee rises almost immediately behind the Town Hall, and runs roughly parallel to Main Street. This is marker number 1C 41 and it was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. [Review 20101 overall - 457 in Tennessee - 1077 of 2023.]

Today was our second time back to Alum Cave Trail, and we did the 2.3 miles to Alum Cave Bluff and…read morethen turned back, for a total of 4.6 miles. You can go on for a total of five miles to reach Mt. Leconte, but since the weather was turning and it was starting to rain we cut our hike short. Like others, I suggest getting to this trail head early, as at 7:30 am half the parking lot was full!! We love this trail in particular for its endless water features, lots of scenic spots to take pictures, unique bridges, and the breathtaking view from the top. Even with the bad weather today, it was something spectacular watching the fog lift above the golden trees. If you haven't been, this trail is definitely worth your time and attention. You will want to wear some sturdy walking shoes for this one and maybe even bring a walking stick!!

Gorgeous trail with diverse beauty. We did the medium length hike to the bluff and loved it. Once…read moreyou pass the cave the whole hike is pretty much going uphill so come prepared to get a workout in and wear proper shoes and bring some water. The views are great from the bluff and totally worth it. We came during the week around noon and parking lot was full so we had to park further out and walk about a half mile or so to the trail so be prepared for that or plan your time. Totally worth it! One of my favorite hikes that we did in the area. Loved being by the creek, the log crossings, the cave, the moss, the trees, and the Mountain Views. the scenery was so pretty. There is a bathroom on-site at the start of the trail in case you are wondering.

We enjoyed our hike - from car, to falls and back was a little over 3 miles. It is a great hike but…read morebring a walking stick to help navigate some of the rocky areas- you do cross a creek but the rocks were easy to cross without getting wet and were not slippery. On the way down you really tend to enjoy the views - because you aren't focused on getting to the end ;) my husband and I - are out of shape lol but it was not that bad of a hike - our daughter , who is an athlete had no issues - but there is a good 30 ye diff between us ha! I highly recommend spending a few hours enjoying nature ;)

Sooo, not something you should do in the nude, but it felt so good to feel the sun and wind on my…read moreskin. LoL, it was a great trail leading out to the falls and it was nice meeting Barry and Jim.

Worth the drive to see and walk through the tunnel…read more Read the history, it's really a sad story. They call it the stolen highway

If you didn't know the history of this spot, you might not think it's a big deal but if you do know…read morethe history, it becomes more relevant. Yes, it literally is a road that ends in a very long, dark and wet tunnel. There are also several walking trails nearby. We drove back on the road a little bit and did one of the shorter hikes that leads to a section of the lake. There are other trails that are more strenuous. This is more of an oddity than anything else, but still an interesting place to visit.

Cute spot to watch waterfalls and drink a beer, for non beer people, there's sodas and some snacks…read more Very cheap to do.

A true gem off the side of the road in Wears Valley. If a beer garden and a waterfall had a baby,…read moreyou'd find yourself gem mining at Friendly Falls. They're under new ownership, beers are cold and cheap, and you can relax at picnic tables, play in the waterfall, or play disc golf or darts while the rushing sounds of the waterfalls soothe you into a relaxing state. You'll know you're in the right spot if the Christmas lights are twinkling and the chain rope is open. Can't recommend this little spot enough

Very nice historical landmark in a quaint, beautiful town. On our way from NC to Knoxville we…read moredecided to stop and are glad we did. Like others, I didn't know much about President Johnson. I knew he had some difficulties, but his life is interesting. He went from being a tailor to the President. Life was hard back then, and he made the most of it. Very tumultuous time in our country. Nice gift shop and a lot of interesing things to see. We were there on a Sunday so most of the town was closed up. Great place to walk and enjoy the natural beauty.

As presidents go, the one who took over for Abraham Lincoln is generally held in low regard…read more History is interesting regardless of whether it's good or bad, so a diversion to this Eastern Tennessee town to catch this museum turned out to be a worthwhile effort. There is a museum and a couple of historic sites, as well as a statue. A charming stream traverses the site, and while not free of trash, it did have some nice greenery and a crayfish. Free tours were offered of the family home. I noted with some amusement that Andrew Johnson opposed the expansion of the federal government and thus probably would not have approved of his house becoming part of a large national park system. The content about the role and constraints of government is historically interesting but certainly is relevant contemporaneously. A variety of interesting health information also popped up; apparently his family was wracked by tuberculosis, which was incurable at the time. One might argue that the diseases afflicting the country during Reconstruction were likewise impossible to cure at the time, but we'll never know. Even his own museum doesn't think that President Johnson was successful in that effort. I doubt anyone will find a lovelier spring day than I did to visit, but the history won't change, and I've visited several presidential sites for presidents who are either obscure or not well regarded, and they have all been interesting.