The Six Original Appalachian Quilt Squares of Jefferson County, TN

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Oct 24, 2018 | History, Things To Do, Travel

The history surrounding the Appalachian Quilt Squares among locals is rich, and volunteers have chosen the squares based upon traditional designs found on quilts within the Appalachian region. In Jefferson County, we have over 60 quilt blocks throughout the area and...

Scary Tales of Jefferson County, TN

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Oct 16, 2018 | History, Things To Do

NOW IT IS THE TIME OF NIGHT; THAT THE GRAVES, ALL GAPING WIDE; EVERY ONE LETS FORTH HIS SPRITE; IN THE CHURCH-WAY PATHS TO GLIDE. ~ WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM As All Hallows’ Eve approaches Jefferson County, TN we’d like to tell you of...

The 4 Early Taverns of Dandridge

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jul 30, 2018 | History, Things To Do

Taverns 200 years ago served an entirely divergent yet also similar purpose as they do today. The taverns in Dandridge and all over the country weren’t simply a place to escape the spouse and kids for a few hours but were an important hub and haven for weary...

Glenmore Mansion 150th Birthday Celebration and Open House

by Department of Tourism Team Member | May 31, 2018 | History, Things To Do

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, Glenmore Mansion with The Glenmore Preservation Society and local A.P.T.A. Chapter will be hosting an event to commemorate its 150th year. The event will be held from 10:15AM to 4:00PM and will consist of historical lectures, live music,...

The Life & Times of Davy Crockett in Jefferson County, TN

by Department of Tourism Team Member | May 7, 2018 | History, Things To Do

Sharpshooter, Congressman, Justice of the Peace, Militia Colonel, frontiersman, and defender of the Alamo, Davy Crockett “king of the wild frontier” is not only a national historic figure but also a personal hero to the people of Tennessee, where he was...

Glenmore Mansion: A True Victorian Treasure

by Department of Tourism Team Member | Apr 4, 2018 | Festivals, History, Holiday Events, Things To Do

Very few attractions receive as much tantalizing news coverage as Glenmore Mansion in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, the Glenmore Mansion draws thousands of visitors a year for tours and to enjoy the natural...