Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dandridge is a town in Jefferson County, in the Morristown metro area, Tennessee. First settled in 1783, Dandridge is the second oldest town in Tennessee and the county seat of government. Dandridge is the only town in America named after America's first, First Lady, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington.

This quaint, historic town has preserved many of its historic buildings and offers a glimpse into history. The Jefferson County Courthouse built in 1845 houses a museum that has many historic photographs and is the same courthouse that the legendary Davy Crockett ventured to in order to obtain his marriage license.

Our beautiful town is bordered by Douglas Lake. Formed from the French Broad River and its tributaries of the Nolichucky and Pigeon Rivers, Douglas Lake's 30,400 acres of water surface and 555 miles of shoreline attract more than 1.7 million visitors a year.

As of 2007, Dandridge's population is 2,445 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 17.66 percent.

Other facts about Dandridge, Tennessee include:

• The latitude of Dandridge is 36.015N. The longitude is -83.415W.
• It is in the Eastern Standard time zone.
• Elevation is 997 feet.
• Compared to the rest of the country, Dandridge's cost of living is 12.12% Lower than the U.S. average.
• The unemployment rate in Dandridge is 4.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%).
• Recent job growth is Positive. Dandridge jobs have Increased by 2.01 percent.