Luna’s Farmhouse Opens In Historic Downtown Dandridge

L/R – Julie Gerding, Martha’s Market Owner, Doug Ibbetson, Candidate for School Board, Lauren Hurdle, Director of Dept. of Tourism, Kevin Poe, Circuit Court Clerk, Jeff Depew, Dandridge Town Alderman / City Council, Katy Huffaker, County Commissioner, Michael Shults, Candidate for District Attorney, Ralph Mayea, Owner Luna’s Farmhouse, Luna Mayea, Daughter and Namesake, Marianne Reneau Reese, Dandridge Town Alderman / City Council, Matt Rudder, Dandridge Town Administrator, Mirtha Huici (Mimi), Frank Herndon, County Clerk, Aly Mayea, Owner Luna’s Farmhouse, Jake Depew, Dandridge Brewing Company, Ashlin Thomas, Dandridge Brewing Company
Photo by Kristin Depew, Jefferson County Post

The Historic Town Square in Dandridge has a new business to celebrate. Luna’s Farmhouse had their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, located at the corner of Meeting Street and Gay Street in the Historic Thomas Tavern building. Luna’s will offer beautiful handcrafted furniture, décor and gift selections.

The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by community members, local business owners and elected officials as well as it’s namesake, Luna Mayea (The 3 ½ year old daughter of owners Aly and Ralph Mayea.) The Mayea’s have done extensive work throughout the interior of the historic tavern while keeping in mind it’s origins. The small family owned business has embraced the heritage of both the community and the tavern with a large mural of Martha Dandridge Washington that adorns the wall adjacent to the tavern’s staircase.