7 Reasons Why Dandridge, Tennessee Is The Perfect Small Town For A Weekend Getaway
By Meghan Kraft|Published December 31, 2019
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
When folks plan a trip to Tennessee, they’re most likely heading to one of the big cities. Sometimes, it seems like Gatlinburg, Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga seem to attract everyone, but it’s the smaller towns in the state that hold some serious southern charm. Dandridge, Tennessee, is located on the eastern side of the state and remains one of the few places where folks can come and get a real taste of Volunteer State livin’. If you’re looking to drive through, stay in or simply visit a beautiful place, then Dandridge will fit the bill nicely.
Dandridge is located incredibly close to the Great Smoky Mountains, which means that it's a prime place for outdoorsy folk to lay their heads. At nine miles from Jefferson City and 18 miles from Sevierville, it's easy to get to and from some of the most popular spots on the eastern side of the state.
2. The charming downtown is great for an afternoon walk.
Tucked away in old Dandridge, folks can find a working local pharmacy and diner that some boast has the best burgers and hot dogs in town. Come for a taste of classic Americana and stay for the hospitality.
The first European settlers came to Dandridge in 1783, and before that, the area was largely populated by the Chiaha chiefdom. Here, you can see the city in 1938, before its contemporary construction.
Dandridge touts itself as the "second oldest city in Tennessee," and that's a solid title for such an old state. It's only beat by the city of Jonesborough.
