Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson City is a city of 8,579 people in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Why visit Jefferson City
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Koppick Knob, Walker Knob, Branner-Hicks House and Fairvue.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Jefferson City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jefferson City
Jefferson City (originally named Mossy Creek) is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Morristown metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,419.
From the Wikipedia article Jefferson City, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Branner-Hicks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fairvue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic farmhouse in Jefferson City, Tennessee
Glenmore
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA
Glenmore Mansion
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
1280 N. Chucky Pike, Jefferson City
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Burke-Toney Stadium
Sports field and stadium
904 East Mountcastle Street, Jefferson City
Centennial Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Pet Friendly Park filled with trails, picnic tables along side charcoal grills, and plenty of space for all outside activities.
Restaurants and cafes14
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
114 East Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
617 East Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City
Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
201 East Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
144 East Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City
Mo-Th 06:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-04:00; Su 06:00-03:00
2 more on the map.
History
Heading southwest along the Holston River from Virginia, Adam and Elizabeth Peck arrived on the banks of Mossy Creek in 1788, soon settling the area with a fort, a house of worship, and a gristmill.
The original name of the city, Mossy Creek, is thought to have originated due to the first settlers' description of the "vivid" green moss developed around a creek near the settlement. By 1797, Mossy Creek had around 75 to 100 families with a 4-mile-radius of the city.
Around the beginnings of the American Civil War in September 1861, Union Army General Ambrose Burnside liberated the city from the Confederacy, but was attacked in an unsuccessful siege by Confederate General James Longstreet. Several skirmishes took place around Mossy Creek, most notably the Battle of Mossy Creek on December 19, 1863.
In the late 19th century, two communities formed around Mossy Creek, Frame Addition and Carsonville. In 1890, the historically segregated African American school of Nelson Merry College was founded in Mossy Creek. In 1901, Mossy Creek merged with the two communities, incorporating as Jefferson City.
From the History section of Jefferson City, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
New Market Presbyterian Church (New Market, Tennessee)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Jefferson City Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.3 mi
254 West Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Jefferson City
First Baptist Church of Jefferson City
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.7 mi
1610 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Jefferson County Adult High School
School · 5.5 mi
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd, Jefferson City
Mount Horeb Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd, Jefferson City
Healthcare4
Summit Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
380 West Broadway Boulevard, Jefferson City
Map of Jefferson City
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 24°F | 4.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 4.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 32°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 40°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 27°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jefferson City (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-02: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-27: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Regional Airport (MOR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Dandridge 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Morristown 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Blaine 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Sevierville 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Bean Station 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- John Sevier 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Seymour 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Halls 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Gatlinburg 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Knoxville 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glenmore-Jefferson-City-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Pair of dumpsters in Jefferson City, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colorful fire hydrant in Jefferson City, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bright green dumpster, Jefferson City, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Jefferson City, TN City Hall, AppalachianCentrist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Tennessee, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Jefferson City looking west, AppalachianCentrist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Jefferson City TN, AppalachianCentrist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jefferson City Assembly of God church building, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Branner-Hicks-House-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Fairview-Jefferson-City-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- New-Market-Presbyterian-Church-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Tennis courts at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New construction at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson-Newman memorial plaque, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greer Mission House at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library 3, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarah Swann Hall 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henderson Humanities Building at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson-Newman College obelisk, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fite Administration Building at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarah Swann Hall, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center for Community Engagement at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mable Lewallen Tarr Music Center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson-Newman campus entrance gate 3, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center for Global Education, Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Appalachian Cultural Center at Carson-Newman, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bertie Maples Butler Hall, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson-Newman campus entrance gate 2, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson-Newman campus entrance gate 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mossy Creek Battlefield Marker, Walker Kinsler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - Peck family graves, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - rows of newer stones, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - overview looking to the neighborhood beyond, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - older stones, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - bend in the road, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - collection of markers, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westview Cemetery - Newman marker, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
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