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Dandridge

Tennessee, United States · North America

About Dandridge

Dandridge is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Jefferson City, 45km from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Dandridge is a town located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 2,924, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dandridge sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dandridge to your route.

About Dandridge

The Dandridge Historic District in Dandridge, Tennessee, is a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district comprises Dandridge's downtown area. Significant properties in the district include the second Jefferson County courthouse, a Greek Revival building

Read more completed in 1845, as well as four of the town's original taverns, Roper Tavern, Hickman Tavern, Shepherd's Inn, and Thomas Tavern. Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles are predominant among the early buildings. The historic district is separated from Douglas Lake by a dike constructed in 1942 to protect the downtown from inundation after the Tennessee Valley Authority built Douglas Dam.

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Where is Dandridge located?

Dandridge is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.0154 latitude, -83.4149 longitude.

What is the population of Dandridge?

Dandridge has a population of approximately 2,924 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,924
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Tennessee
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.0154, -83.4149

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Dandridge

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Dollywood

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain theme park in Tennessee celebrating Appalachian culture with world-class rides and shows.

27 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

America's most visited national park, renowned for its ancient mountains, diverse plant life, and misty ridges.

45 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Newfound Gap Road (US-441)

The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi)

The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 ft, reached by a seven-mile spur road off Newfound Gap; a spiral observation tower gives 360-degree views over the Blue Ridge.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cades Cove

A broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Dandridge

  • 45 kmNewfound Gap Road (US-441)The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.
  • 57 kmCades CoveA broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.
  • 65 kmWaterrock Knob Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway)A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.
  • 69 kmCumberland Gap TunnelA 4,600-foot twin-bore tunnel carrying US-25E beneath the historic Cumberland Gap, built so the pioneer pass first blazed by Daniel Boone could be restored to its 18th-century appearance.
  • 76 kmMoonshiner 28NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.
  • 77 kmTail of the Dragon Overlook (Deals Gap)Pull-off points along the legendary 318-curve, 11-mile stretch of US-129, one of America's most thrilling driving roads.

Nearby Destinations

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