The Town of Dandridge was chartered under a Private Act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1906.  The Town adopted the Mayor – Alderman form of government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and six (6) Alderman who are elected from the Town, at large, to serve a four (4) year term. Each member of the governing body must be a qualified voter and reside within the corporate limits of the Town. The Mayor presides over all meetings and has a voice and vote in all matters coming before the Board of Mayor and Alderman, but no veto power. In his absence a Vice Mayor, elected by the Board of Mayor and Alderman, handles all the duties bestowed upon the Mayor. The current governing body consists of a Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Aldermen. Go to the "Officals" page for the names of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Aldermen. Go to the "Departments" page for the names of the current administration staff and department heads.