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🌱 Why Dandridge is praised as Tennessee’s second-oldest, storybook-perfect town

Dandridge, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Dandridge! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dandridge is praised as Tennessee’s second-oldest, storybook-perfect town
  • Why investigators released the Dandridge shooter the same night

Also on today's calendar: Lakeside at the Point.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11 Storybook Little Communities In Tennessee That Feel Frozen In Time (takingthekids.com) — Dandridge is spotlighted as Tennessee’s second-oldest town, where a historic courthouse square meets Douglas Lake’s scenic shoreline and mountain views. In a roundup of storybook Tennessee communities, the piece highlights Dandridge’s preserved 19th-century buildings, colonial-era charm, and relaxed weekday atmosphere that invites slow strolls and quiet appreciation of local history.
   

• Sheriff: Sword-Armed Man Shot Dead in Dandridge, TN, Shooter Released After Questioning (usacarry.com) — A recent late-night shooting on Riverfront Circle left a sword-armed man dead in Dandridge, with deputies arriving within minutes and attempting CPR. Investigators say evidence shows the man was armed with a deadly weapon, and the shooter was questioned then released under Tennessee self-defense laws while the case and autopsy review continue.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dandridge

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Jay Dee Music →
    Millstone Restaurant & Country Store, 1531 E US-25W #70, Dandridge
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food City posted a job opening for Cashier - Student in Dandridge. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Jefferson City, Tennessee in Jefferson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dandridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson City

  • Store Associate in 139 E. BROADWAY BLVD., Jefferson City, Tennessee,United States (cvshealth.com)
  • Poplar Bluff track completes season of dominance with state ... (dexterstatesman.com)
  • ETF, CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund announce grant opportunity (themountainpress.com)

Sevierville

  • Capybaras, Kangaroos and Birds, Oh My! Living East Tennessee Visits Springtime Exotic Petting Farm (wate.com)
  • Jellico competes at Maryville College (themountainpress.com)

Ok Dandridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dandridge

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dandridge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.