by Department of Tourism Team Member | Apr 22, 2019 | Boating, Lakeside Events, Water Safety
Did you know that East Tennessee is home to over 220,000 acres of water? It is one of our most cherished environmental assets, and a huge reason many people choose to relocate, or retire, in Tennessee. With so much opportunity for recreation, relaxation, and...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Mar 26, 2019 | History
Frances Hodgson Burnett, born Frances Eliza Hodgson in 1849, was a prolific British-American novelist and playwright responsible for notable children’s classics The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Little Princess. Her published works began at age 18 as a...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 27, 2019 | Boating, Fishing, Lakeside Events, Sports
Jefferson County is blessed to have two of the country’s most prolific and scenic fisheries in Douglas Lake and Cherokee Lake. Avid anglers from around the country – and, indeed, from around the world – travel long distances to compete on these two incredible...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Feb 5, 2019 | History
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT FOR FOOD It’s late summer in 1863. The blood that was shed at Gettysburg has dried, but the repercussions of the Confederate setback in Pennsylvania could still be felt throughout the South. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia has gone...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Nov 9, 2018 | Home Search, Things To Do, Vacation Rentals
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and with our fast-paced lives perhaps a traditional Thanksgiving holiday feast at home is not entirely what you envision. Children grow up, parents retire and loved ones move, and at times traditions just need a...
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...
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...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Aug 29, 2018 | Dining, Farming, Festivals, Lakeside Events, Shopping, Sports, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation Rentals
Fall in love with the Lakeside of the Smokies! The dog days of summer are winding down, evenings are getting cooler, and the kids have returned to school. There is so much to love about fall in Jefferson County! Fall is the perfect time of year to visit the Great...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Jul 30, 2018 | History, Things To Do
Over 200 years ago, taverns in early American towns like Dandridge, Tennessee, served a much broader purpose than just a place to grab a drink. These establishments were essential waypoints for weary travelers making their way across the young United States,...
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,...
