Dandridge Tennessee Town Administration

The Dandridge Tennessee Town Administration is managed under the direction of The Board, which is composed of the elected Mayor and Aldermen.

This governing body is responsible for appointing key administrative roles to manage the town’s daily operations and legal affairs, including a Town Administrator, a Town Judge, and a Town Attorney. The administrative staff and department heads carry out the directives of The Board, overseeing all municipal functions from finance and public works to public safety and codes enforcement, ensuring the efficient operation of town services for all residents.

Town Administrator: Chris Shockley, CMFO
Directs and supervises the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Town.
Email – cshockley@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-7420 ext. 114

Finance Director: Kendall Moore, CMFO
Manages the Town’s finances.
Email – kmoore@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-7420 ext. 116

Town Recorder: Zachary Reese
Acts as the Town’s Treasurer, Risk Manager and keeps the records of the Town’s proceedings.
Email – zreese@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-7420 ext. 111

Human Resource Clerk: Laura Bradley
Manages all information related to Town personnel.
Email – lbradley@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-7420 ext. 110

Building Inspector/Codes Enforcement: Terry Reneau
Oversees all building/development for the Town.
Email – treneau@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-7420 ext. 113

Fire Chief/Fire Marshall: Andy Riley
Oversees Fire Department operations.
Email – ariley@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – 865-397-3192 ext. 407

Parks and Recreation Director: James Baker
Oversees all recreation activities and maintains park facilities.
Email – jbaker@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-9200 ext. 202

Police Chief: Phillip Batts
Manages the Town’s Police Force.
Email – pbatts@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – 865-397-8862 ext. 301

Municipal Court Clerk:  Mitch Buckner
Process records and payments for municipal court.
Email – mbuckner@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-8862 ext. 323

Public Works Superintendent: Donald Whaley
Oversees streets and public areas.
Email – dwhaley@dandridgetn.gov
Phone –  (865) 397-5101 ext. 322

Water Management Facility Superintendent: Tana Benson
Manages the Water Management Facility.
Email – tbenson@dandridgetn.gov
Phone – (865) 397-3696 ext. 504 / www.dandridgewater.com

Town Attorney: Jeff Greene
Advises The Board on all legal matters and directs the management of all litigation.

Town Judge: Rebecca Slone
Presides over Municipal Court.