Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Dandridge, Tennessee
Year Listed: 2011
Tucked amid the Great Smoky Mountains, Dandridge, Tennessee is ready to welcome you home. Its small town spirit, scenic lakeshore and charming historic downtown is a world away from the major resort destinations nearby, making Dandridge the quintessential Southern Appalachian frontier town you’ve always wanted to experience.
Visitors will be amazed by how much of Dandridge’s downtown historic district has been restored. Its historic County Courthouse and museum, early 19th-century taverns and Revolutionary War-era graveyard infuse Dandridge’s streets with historical significance. Antique shops, galleries like the Gass General Store, and an old-fashioned sofa fountain, the Tinsley-Bible Drug Company, will keep shoppers lingering downtown for hours.
Dandridge sits on the shores of Douglas Lake, a popular playground for water sports. The waterfront and Douglas Dike, a grassy peninsula created by the damming of the French Broad River, is a delightful backdrop to take in the town’s many outdoor events and festivals, including the annual Scots-Irish celebration. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to catch one of its “Music on the Town” nights, when families and friends gather downtown to enjoy food and live music under the stars. Whatever your fancy, Dandridge is sure to delight.
Content provided by Dandridge Community Trust, Corp.
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