Blue Smoke Java Coffee Co. Opens Its Doors in Historic Dandridge
Dandridge welcomed its newest small business on October 13, 2026, as Blue Smoke Java Co. officially opened with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony in the town’s historic district, located at 125 E. Meeting Street. Owner‑operator Katie Skaggs was joined by her husband Caleb Skaggs to cut the ribbon and mark the beginning of their new venture in the heart of Tennessee’s second oldest town.
Town leadership turned out in full support of the opening. In attendance were Mayor Mike Chambers, Alderman Jeff Depew, Alderman Jessica Elder, Town Administrator Chris Shockley, Town Recorder Zach Reese, and Director of Finance & HR Kendall Moore. The gathering reflected the community’s enthusiasm for new local entrepreneurship and the continued growth of Downtown Dandridge.
Mayor Chambers delivered a warm welcome speech, expressing his appreciation for the investment the Skaggs family has made in the community and emphasizing the importance of small businesses in strengthening Dandridge’s local economy. He thanked Katie for choosing Dandridge as the home for Blue Smoke Java Co. and noted the positive energy new businesses bring to the town’s growing commercial landscape.
With the ribbon cut and doors officially open, Blue Smoke Java Co. begins its journey as a new gathering place for residents, visitors, and coffee lovers alike—adding fresh flavor and hometown charm to Dandridge’s historic district.
