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Deck the Halls in Jefferson County
Get ready for a festive season in Jefferson County! The holiday spirit is alive and well with a variety of fun events coming up. From the charming Glenmore Mansion Christmas Tours to the Historic Dandridge Cookie Crawl, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the...
Multiple East Tennessee Organizations Partner to Kickstart Clean Up Efforts on Douglas Lake
Volunteers needed to join the Hurricane Helene Cleanup scheduled for November 15th at multiple locations on Douglas Lake.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DANDRIDGE, Tenn., November 5, 2024] It has been well over a month since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on East Tennessee and...
Spirit of Nations Powwow to Receive Arts Grant
Indian Creek Productions, Inc., sponsor of the Spirit of Nations Powwow held at Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, has been awarded a Rural Arts Program (RAP) grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. This is the fourth consecutive grant the powwow has...
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Float on the lake, drive a scenic byway, take in some history, or just enjoy the views — no matter what you’re looking to do on your Smoky Mountian vacation, Jefferson County has it for you.
Getting Here
Jefferson County, TN conveniently located just off I-40 and minutes from I-81 and I-75 and is just minutes from everything. Leave the hustle and bustle behind and experience the quieter side of the Smokies while being just down the road from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.