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JANUARY (2013)

 

8 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

9 - 1-4 PM, Flenniken Landing. Knoxville Leadership Training.

 

10 - Noon, Perkins Restaurant. Economic Restructuring Meeting.

 

15 -  6 PM, UT Extension Office. Dandridge Farmers Market Pre-planning meeting at the UT Extension office in Dandridge.  For information contact Barbara Garrow at 865-368-9097.

 

15 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

16/17 - Nashville. Main Street Quarterly Manager's Meeting.

 

18 - 7 PM, "The Grascals" Concert at Field of Dreams Activity Center

 

21 - Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!!

 

24 - 7PM, Kingdom Heirs benefit concert for Habitat for Humanity at First Baptist Church.

 

25 - 7 PM, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Meeting and Banquet.  Reception and Silent Auction begin at 5:45 PM.  Banquet will be held in the Stokely Memorial Cafeteria at Carson Newman College.  For information call 865-397-9642 or visit their information page.

 

24/25 - Tennessee Agri-Tourism Conference in Nashville.

 

29 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY (2013)

 

1 - 6 PM, Robert Burns Dinner, First United Methodist Church of Dandridge.  This fundraiser helps cover costs to host the annual Scots-Irish Festival.  Dinner and Silent Auction.  For more information call 397-3329.  To purchase tickets online click HERE.

 

1 - TN Main Street Recertification Deadline.

 

5 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

12 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

14 - Happy Valentine's Day!!

 

18 - Happy President's Day!!

 

26- 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

28 - Business Expo Set Up

 

 

MARCH (2013)

 

1/2/3 - Dandridge Business Expo will be held at Dandridge Activity Center.  Great opportunity for residents to check out the many shops and service providers are local in their community.  For more information call 865-397-6910 or visit Website.

 

5 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

10 - Daylight Savings Begins.

 

12 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

 

18 - Dandridge Community Trust Annual Membership Meeting.  Time and location to be announced.  For more information call 865-397-7420 x17.

 

18-22 - Jefferson County School Spring Break.

 

20 - First Day of Spring

 

29 - Good Friday

 

31 - Happy Easter!!

 

 

APRIL (2013)

2 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

9 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

10/11 - 17th Annual USDA Rural Development Conference in Cookeville, TN.

 

19 - 7PM, "Rhonda Vincent" in Concert at the Field of Dreams Activity Center.

 

20 - Farmers Market Opens!!

 

23 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

 

MAY (2013)

 

7 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

11- 4th Annual Dandridge Cruisin' and Groovin' Car Show

 

12 - Happy Mother's Day!!

 

14 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

17- 5:30 PM, "Events on The Hill" invites everyone for a gathering on the lawn of The Steamer Trunk.  Local shops and artists will be onsite featuring their wares, food and beverages, and fun fellowship for all. For more information call 397-1174.

 

25 - Noon, May Day Unity Festival at Field of Dreams features local organizations hosting a day of fun for the entire family.

 

27 - Happy Memorial Day!!

 

28 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

JUNE (2013)

1 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

4 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

8- 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

11 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

14 - 5 PM, Back by popular demand is the "Taste of Nations" event in downtown Dandridge.  Enjoy tasty treats while shopping downtown... all with an international flare!!

 

15 - 9 AM- Noon, "FOODFEST" at the Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge will celebrate the official grand opening of the seasonal market.  For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

22 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

25- 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

29 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

 

JULY (2012)

3 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. (CANCELLED)

 

4 - Happy Independence Day!!

 

7 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

10 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

13 - 1 PM, Promotions Webinar at Public Works.

 

14 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

17 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

17 - 6 PM, DMPA Monthly Meeting (Location: TBD)

 

21 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

28 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

31 - 4:30 PM, Scots-Irish Festival Meeting at Hynds House.

 

AUGUST (2012)

2 - Jefferson County Fair

 

3 - Jefferson County Fair

 

4 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

4 - Jefferson County Fair

 

5 - Jefferson County Fair

 

6 - Jefferson County Fair

 

7 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

7 - Jefferson County Fair

 

8 - Jefferson County Fair

 

9 - Jefferson County Fair

 

10 - Jefferson County Fair

 

11 - Jefferson County Fair

 

11 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

11 - 9 AM, 4th Annual Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon. For more information call KiKi at 865-335-4439 or download a brochure by clicking HERE 

 

14 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

16 - All Day, Downtown Revitalization Workshop in Greeneville (Tent.)

 

18 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

21 - 6 PM, DMPA Monthly Meeting (Location: TBD)

 

25 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

25 - 9 AM - 3 PM, Bush Bros./Mossy Creek Cruzers Car Show at Bush Bros. Visitor Center.

 

25 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

28 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

SEPTEMBER (2012)

1 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

3 - Happy Labor Day!!

 

4 - 4:30 PM, Scots-Irish Festival Meeting at Hynds House.

 

4 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

6 - 7 PM, "Music on the Town" featuring Bluegrass with Outta the Blues.

 

8 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

11 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

13 - 4:30 PM, Field of Dreams Activity Center Ribbon Cutting hosted by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. 

 

13 - 7 PM, "Music on the Town" featuring R&B, Contemporary, Jazz with Paula Michelle and Kimber Cleveland.

 

15 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

16 - 1:30 PM, Field of Dream Activity Center hosting Open House.  FREE to public.  Residents encouraged to come out and see all this facility has to offer. For Open House information click HERE.  For more information call 865-397-9200 or download the Activity Center Brochure.

 

19/20/21 - All Day, Governor's Conference on Tourism in Sevierville.

 

20 - 7 PM, "Music on the Town" featuring Country with Southern Drawl.

 

22 - 9 AM- Noon, Dandridge Farmers Market in historic downtown Dandridge. For information contact our Main Street office at office@mainstreetdandridge.com or  865-397-7420 x17.

 

25 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

27 - All Day, Creative Community Summit in Greeneville, TN.  For more information download the press release or contact the DCT office.  Register online at TN Main Street Website.

 

27 - 7 PM, "Music on the Town" featuring Vocals, Contemporary mix, Blues, Jazz with GRITS with Doug Renaldo and Larry Grisham.

 

29 - 9 AM, Douglas Dash - One Mile Competitive Race in downtown Dandridge hosted by DCT and the Boys & Girls Club of Dumplin Valley.  For more information click HERE.

 

29 - 6th Scots-Irish Festival in historic downtown Dandridge.  Music Festival features Highland Dance and Piping Competitions, Vendors, Concerts, Demonstrations, and much more.  For more information visit the website.

 

OCTOBER (2012)

2 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

3 - Design Committee Meeting with ETCDC to discuss Streetscape Selection Committee in Knoxville.

 

4 - Noon, Economic Restructuring Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

6 - 6:30 PM, Sunset Celebration Dinner to benefit Dandridge Ministerial Association and Safe Harbor.

 

9 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

10 - Noon, Economic Restructuring Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

10 - 1-4 PM, Knoxville Leadership Foundation Training at Flenniken Landing

 

13 - 10 AM-4 PM, Dandridge Arts Excursion features local arts and craftsmen demonstrations throughout Dandridge Business Community. Download Brochure or Google Map of Demonstration Locations.

 

16 - 6 PM, DMPA Membership Meeting.

 

16 - 7 PM, DCT Membership Meeting.

 

18/19 - All Day, Governor's Conference on Economic & Community Development.

 

19/20/21 - "Dining For Dandridge" at Ruby Tuesday's in Dandridge.

 

21 - Noon, Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church "Annual Outreach Dinner".  All welcome to attend to help those in the community with food for the holidays.  Chestnut Hill UMC Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Pastor John Wilson at 865-509-7851.

 

31 - Happy Halloween!!

 

NOVEMBER (2012)

1 - Noon, Economic Restructuring Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

2/3/4 - "Dining For Dandridge" at Ruby Tuesday's in Dandridge.

 

3 - Chili Tasting and Scavenger Hunt in downtown Dandridge.  Great family fun!!

 

4 - 2 PM, "Talk is Cheap" Tour at Dandridge Activity Center

 

4 - Daylight Savings Ends.

 

5 - Annual Main Street Retreat

 

6 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

6 - Election Day!!

 

10 - 9am-5pm, 2nd Anniversary celebration of Someone Else's Treasure Flea Market. Enjoy a day of classic cars, live music, food and door prizes every hour (staring at 9:30 am)

 

11 - Happy Veterans Day!!

 

12 - Veteran's Day Holiday. Town Hall Closed.

 

12 - 10am-4pm, Bow & Bulb Replacement and Wreath Fluffing for downtown decorations at old Fire Station in downtown Dandridge.

 

13 - 10am-4pm, Bow & Bulb Replacement and Wreath Fluffing for downtown decorations at old Fire Station in downtown Dandridge.

 

13 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

14 - 1-4 PM, Knoxville Leadership Foundation Training.

 

15 - 4-8pm, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Dandridge General Store & Rachel's Attic will host "The Quilt Square Hunter", Jo Stephens as she shares stories and photos of the Jefferson County Quilt Squares.

 

16/17 - All day, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Dandridge Florist.

 

22 - Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

23/24 - 10am-7pm, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - The Maxwell House, The Shoppes at Roper Mansion, and Kim's Little Shanty will host 2 days of food samplings, refreshments and special discounts.

 

24 - Small Business Saturday!!

 

27 - 8:15 AM, Main Street Dandridge Board Meeting at Perkins Restaurant.

 

29 - 6 PM, CHRISTMAS IN DANDRIDGE - Opening Ceremonies and Tree Lighting.  Hosted by the Dandridge Ministerial Association on the Jefferson County Courthouse Steps.  Cocoa & Cookies at The Restaurant at Kyker's Corner.

 

29 - 5:30 PM, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - The Steamer Trunk will host their annual Christmas Celebration throughout the evening.

 

30 - 5-8pm, CHRISTMAS IN DANDRIDGE  - Evening features Candlelight Shopping, Choir  performances, Carriage Rides, and much more.

 

30 - 6-8pm, Mountain View Church in downtown Dandridge will host their 3rd Annual Live Nativity.  Cocoa & Cookies will be served to visitors and the first 100 cars will receive a keepsake ornament. This event is free to the public.

 

30 - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Laura's Flowers & Gifts and Tinsley Bible Drug Store will host the seasonal open house. Tinsley Bible will host Mrs. Claus and her elves with milk and cookies for the kids. Children can also drop off their letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus. The fountain and grill will be open for a special holiday ham dinner, and the pharmacy will be serving complimentary refreshments. The Home Instead Senior Care 'Be A Santa To A Senior' tree will also be back again this year.

 

30 - 5-6:30pm, HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - Town of Dandridge will host the Chamber Business after Hours to celebrate the Christmas Season on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall.

 

30 - 6 pm, Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center "Gingerbread House Showcase and Auction". Opening night features photos with Santa by Madison J. Photography at the Hynds House.  Public invited to view and bid on Gingerbread Houses. Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center.

 

 

DECEMBER (2012)

1 - 10am-2pm, CHRISTMAS IN DANDRIDGE - Children are invited to visit with Santa and have their photos taken at Madison J. Photography. Families can enjoy a FREE hayride of downtown Dandridge. Be sure to stop by Leia's Wrap Cafe for complimentary cocoa. Visit the Hynds House for face painting and check out the Gingerbread House Showcase (to benefit Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center).

 

1st-8th - Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center "Gingerbread House Showcase and Auction". Public invited to view and bid on Gingerbread Houses.  Hours for viewing/bidding are M-F from 5-8 PM and Sat./Sun from 10am-8pm at the Hynds House. Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. (Note: Closed to public 12/6 for private affair)

 

1 - 3-5pm, New Samaritan House Dedication followed by Open House and Tours. For information contact Jean-Ann Washam at 865-475-5611.

 

4 - Dandridge Town Work Session - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

6/7/8 - Dining for Dandridge hosted at Ruby Tuesday's

 

6 - 4:30-6pm, Chamber Business After Hours at Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store.

 

7 - "The Tams" at Dandridge Activity Center

 

11 - Dandridge Town Council Meeting - 7 PM, Monthly Meeting of Mayor, Aldermen, Department Heads, and Town Administrator at Public Works Building. 

 

12 - 1-4 PM, Knoxville Leadership Foundation Training.

 

14 - 6PM, Thomas Tavern will host Bill Landry for a book signing throughout the evening.

 

20 - For Pet's Sake Raffle Fundraiser Drawing.  For information visit their Facebook page.

 

22 - 1:30pm, Annual Dandridge Christmas Parade.  Immediately following the parade families are invited to visit with Santa behind Town Hall for treats and door prizes.

 

25 - Merry Christmas!!

 

 

 

 


 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE

 

DANDRIDGE FARMERS MARKET OPENING!!
April 20, 2013
Mark your calendars!!
Get ready for this seasons opening of the Dandridge Farmers Market on Saturday, April 20th. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. - Noon. Locally grown fresh produce and handmade products!.

 

2013 Cruisin' & Groovin' Car Show
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Enjoy a fun day of collector cars, shopping and dining in Dandridge!
Door Prizes & Music All Day!

 

2013 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
Main Street Dandridge has launched our NEW Membership Campaign for 2013.   If you'd like to become a member or learn more about membership benefits visit our Membership section for download Membership Form by clicking below.  Membership_Brochure_Front



WALKING TOUR
Main Street Dandridge offers a self-guided Walking Tour brochure. Click below to download a printable version to learn more about our Historic Buildings and Landmarks. Historic_Gass_Building


2012 ACCREDITATION MAIN STREET DANDRIDGE
Main Street Dandridge received official Accreditation as 2012 National Main Street Community by National Trust for Historic Preservation and the State of Tennessee MS_Logo
Main Street Board Member Max Fultz and Community Leaders receive certificate at last year's Governor's Conference for 2011 Accreditation.
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