DANDRIDGE GROWTH Being a short drive from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Dandridge offers lodging, food and shopping to those who want to avoid the daily crowds. Dandridge Golf and Country Club, www.dandridgegolf.com, opened in 1980 and features twenty-seven (27) holes, eighteen (18) of which were designed by Dan Maples. Dandridge Golf and Country Club offers an enjoyable round of golf, regardless of the golfer’s proficiency.

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Begin your day in Dandridge with a stop at the Visitor’s Center, located in between the Coach House and the Hickman Tavern (now Town Hall). There you can obtain information about shopping, dining, events, activities, etc. History Visit Dandridge, Tennessee’s second oldest town, and stroll down the sidewalks through history! Historic Dandridge bears the distinction of being the only town in the United States name after Martha Dandridge Washington, wife of our first President, George Washington.

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The Town of Dandridge was chartered under a Private Act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1906. The Town adopted the Mayor – Alderman form of government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and six (6) Alderman who are elected from the Town, at large, to serve a four (4) year term. Each member of the governing body must be a qualified voter and reside within the corporate limits of the Town ... Join us on Saturday, April 18th in Historic Downtown Dandridge for the America 250 Celebration!

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Why April 18th? This historic date marks Paul Revere’s Ride and the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord —the beginning of America’s fight for independence. Celebrate with us—completely FREE! 2:00 PM – Shuttle service begins The Town of Dandridge provides its residents and business with a wide variety of high quality services. Use the drop down menu and select a department to see what services they offer.