Dandridge, TN is one of Tennessee's oldest towns, dating back into the 1700's. The historic nature of Dandridge is evident in the downtown historic district with its quaint antique stores and shops. The area is convenient to Interstate 40 and located in Jefferson County, TN. The highlight of Dandridge is undoubtedly Douglas Lake.
The lake, controlled by the TVA, consists of over 30,000 acres at full pool and over 550 miles of shoreline. The lake was constructed in 1943 for the purpose of flood control and hydro power. The lake encompasses four counties - Sevier, Jefferson, Cocke, and Hamblen Counties. The majority of lake frontage is privately owned, while there are some parcels owned by the TVA with boat launches in addition to the privately owned boat launches. The lake is rated one of the top 5 crappie fishing lakes in the nation and among the top ten for largemouth bass!
The North side of the lake, looking South over the lake typically includes some sweeping vistas of the Smoky Mountains and other ranges in the area. The Southern portion of the lake is comprised primarily of coves near the Sevier/Jefferson county border. Among these sections include the "Flat Creek" area of Sevier County.
Some of the lakefront developments on Douglas Lake are:
- Anderson Branch
- Angler's Woods
- Bridge View Hills
- Bryan Wood Cove
- Buckhorn
- Catlett Shores
- Catlett Landing
- Eden Shores
- Fiddlin' Fish Cove
- Forrest Glen Estates
- Gaddis Landing
- Garrett Heights
- Harbor Crest
- Harbor Pointe
- Hidden Harbor
- Hilview Estates
- Holiday Shores
- Indian Creek Cove
- Inspiration Woods
- Island View (Island View II)
- Lake Smoky
- Lakehills Estates
- Lakeland
- Lakeside Heights
- Lakeside Retreat
- Lakeview
- Lakeview Pennisula
- Lakeway Estates
- Lakewood
- Mallard Baye
- Mountain Lake
- Mountain View
- Paradise Landing
- Paradise Pointe
- Pleasure Point
- Rugged Range
- Sandy Ridge Shores
- Scenic Shores
- Swann Island
- Swann Point Estates
- Terry Point Estates
- Wild Goose Cove
- Wild Pear Shores
- Wilderness
-
Willmore Estate
Lakefront homes are priced as low as $150,000 with the average being approximately $350,000 for a home located on Douglas Lake. Properties located on the main channel are in much higher demand and bring a hefty price tag. With the levels of the lake fluctuating with the TVA raising and lowering the level of the dam, the consistency of main channel on Douglas Lake is highly desired.
