Jefferson County Community Information

Territorial governor William Blount established Jefferson County in June, 1792.  The original county encompassed 1,200 square miles using natural boundaries of the Clinch Mountains, the Smoky Mountains, and the Holston River.  The county is named after the third US president Tomas Jefferson, and received its first settlers in 1783.  The land, which was originally part of North Carolina, became a part of the State of Tennessee.

Jefferson County originally covered most of East Tennessee, but through the creation of new counties has greatly diminished in size.  In 1795 Sevier County was formed and it took a portion of the county.  The same happened in 1797 when Cocke County was created.  Two thirds of Hamblen County came from Jerrerson County in 1870 and the Tennessee Valley Authority also took a portion of Jefferson County when it submerged 40.5 square miles of land.

The second oldest town in Tennessee is Jefferson County's Dandridge, which also features the oldest continuously occupied courthouse in the state.  Dandridge was a thriving center for commercial trade until after the Civil War.  That diminished when the railroad was relocated to Mossy Creek (Jefferson City). Dandridge was named for Martha Dandridge Washington, the wife of the first president.  It is the only town in the nation to honor her.  The town prides itself on its lack of change, compared to the ongoing changes in the region. It is much like a New England village - small & quaint with plenty of history. It is located at the foothills of the Smokies and the shores of Douglas Lake. If it's entertainment or peace and quiet you're looking for you can find it here.  This is also where you will find our office.

We are located just off Interstate 40 East of Knoxville at exit 417, 2.5 miles on the right. Downtown on the North side of Douglas Lake. We're surrounded by mountains, lakes, golf courses, recreation and tons of shopping! We're only minutes away from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We're a place for all ages, working, retired, second home, etc....

For more information on Dandridge and the surrounding area, please call us for a FREE information packet.  1-877-484-0660