Welcome

The Jefferson County Historical Society  (JCHS) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safekeeping of the county’s historical structures, documents, artifacts, and heritage. The Society, a continuation of the Restore Our Courthouse and Restore Our County (ROC) efforts, began in 1978 when Restore Our Courthouse as formed by local citizens to save the Jefferson County Courthouse from being destroyed and replaced by a modern building.

For over 40 years, JCHS members and county citizens have worked to ensure that the unique history of the people, places, and events in our county are not lost. It is through the work of people like you that the history of our area from its earliest beginning through today is being preserved for future generations.

Announcements

  • History and Lunch Tour

    Wednesday, 8 October 2025


    Thanks to Secretary Ann Blomquist, the Jefferson County Historical Society will be taking a Fall Day bus trip to the historic Netherland Inn in Kingsport on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. We will visit the restored 3 story inn followed by a delicious lunch at
    the Riverfront Seafood Restaurant on the banks of the Holston River, and then be treated to a special viewing at Bays Mountain Planetarium. The bus leaves at 9am and returns at 4:30pm. Seating is limited to 25 people and the cost of $70 includes the
    admission to all venues. Lunch is separate.

    Call Ann at (865) 397-3738 if you have any questions. Paid reservations are due to JCHS by Sept.20.
    Mail your payment to: JCHS, PO Box 325, Dandridge, Tennessee 37725.

  • Fall 2025 Meeting Announcement

    The Jefferson County Historical Society will host our Fall Meeting at the Edwards Chapel in White Pine on Thursday, October 16. The church is located at 1534 Church Street in White Pine, Tennessee 37890. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and everyone is welcome.

     

    Please join us for an enjoyable and informative program by White Pine Historian Dale Snapp. The title of Dale’s presentation is “White Pine in the Early Years and the influence of the Edwards Academy and Chapel during the beginnings.”

  • Membership / Board Meetings

    Our quarterly membership meetings are held the 3rd Thursday in January, April, July, and October and is open for all to attend.

     

    Our Board meets 4 times a year at the Shepard's Inn, located in Dandridge. Meetings begin at 2pm. 

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