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,...
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...
by Department of Tourism Team Member | Apr 25, 2018 | Dining, Things To Do, Travel, Vacation Rentals
Jefferson County, Tennessee is home to some truly amazing bed and breakfast locations that make the perfect retreat for a weekend or lodgings for an event in the area. Bed and Breakfasts not only offer a more relaxing getaway, but typically offer more value than...
