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Douglas Dam 27 Feb 2009 | 02:13 pm
Douglas Dam was constructed by the Te nnessee Valley Authority beginning in February of 1942. This was controveral project because rich farmland in Dandridge would be lost during the construction. Ten...
White Pine 26 Feb 2009 | 10:39 pm
White Pine, Tennessee, once known as “Dandridge Crossing,” is located in the eastern end of Jefferson County. It is flanked by the French Broad River on the south, the long creek on the north, and the...
Home 30 Jan 2009 | 07:29 am
The content of this wiki is presumed to be in the public domain. If any of these materials are copyrighted, please inform us, and they will be removed immediately or credit given. Welcome to the Jeff...
Jefferson County Baptist Association 2 Sep 2008 | 09:01 pm
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Dandridge 29 Aug 2008 | 01:14 pm
Dandridge, the county seat, was organized in 1793. It has long been promoted as the second-oldest established town in Tennessee. Dandridge was named for Martha Dandridge Washington, the wife of the fi...
Civil War 11 Jun 2008 | 01:54 pm
During the Civil War, Tennessee was a land of divided loyalities with members of families and communities supporting opposite sides of the war. Two battles of great interest to Jefferson Countians are...
Historical sites of Jefferson City 11 Jun 2008 | 01:51 pm
Fairview Farm Fairvue (actual name on the deed) was named for the majestic and scenic view of farmland and mountains. The farmhouse reflects Roman Classicism period influence and is relatively unchan...
New Market Train Wreck 11 Jun 2008 | 12:00 pm
The New Market Train Wreck in 1904 proved the need for a double train track. On Saturday, September 24, 1904 two trains collided, head on, near the town of New Market. At the time, it was the worst wr...
Agriculture 11 Jun 2008 | 10:14 am
Agriculture has long been at the heart of economic growth and stability in Jefferson County. The climate and the fertile soil have provided the necessities for agricultural success. The leading crops ...
Famous Plainsmen 11 Jun 2008 | 09:56 am
Radford C. Gatlin The last president of Strawberry Plains College was Radford Gatlin, who in the early 1850’s had taught school in Paw Paw Hollow in Jefferson County and later in Knox County. In 1854...
