What:

Oath of Office Ceremony for the 9th Postmaster of Dandridge, TN

Who:

Jeffery Gambrell, 9th Postmaster, Dandridge, TN
Jason Salgo, Manager Post Office Operations
Chad Chambers, Pastor, Buffalo Grove Baptist Church

When:

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 10:30 a.m.

Where:

Dandridge Post Office, 1130 Academy Circle, Dandridge, TN 37725

Background:

Jeffery “Jeff” Gambrell was selected as Postmaster of Dandridge, TN on April 23, 2022. As Postmaster, Gambrell oversees delivery and retail operations at the Dandridge Post Office. The Dandridge Post Office team is made up of approximately 26 dedicated individuals, serving an estimated population of 16,919 people. Dandridge postal operations include a total of 13 rural routes with approximately 8600 deliveries and 1800 Post Office Boxes.

“Being Postmaster to me means being a mastery of my past duties and learning for the future,” said Gambrell.  “It means being helpful to my employees and the community to which I service and those around me.”

Gambrell started his postal career as a Rural Carrier Associate at Middlesboro, KY in 2004.  He relocated to Blaine, TN and worked as a Postal Support Employee.  He also worked as a City Carrier Assistant in Newport, TN. He joined the management ranks in 2016 in Knoxville, TN as Supervisor, Customer Services and has served as Officer In Charge in several post offices prior to his appointment as Dandridge Postmaster.

Gambrell is President of Jefferson City TN Little League and coaches the 9 -11 age group.  He is an active member of Buffalo Grove Baptist Church. “I get asked at Church what to do for all kinds of things with the Post Office,” said Gambrell.  “Postmasters are a beacon for those that have no light into the matter at hand.  I want to continue to build trust between the Postal Service and our community.”

Gambrell enjoys golf and spending time with his wife Carla and their four daughters, Makenzie, Piper, Maddison and Makaylie.

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