Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Serving the Community for over 100 years!
Mission Statement: To provide a needed product and personal service in a friendly and professional manner.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County was founded because of a local group of men realizing the need for protection that a mutual insurance company can provide. The company was chartered by the State of Tennessee Department of Insurance on August 4, 1909. The general welfare of society, not individual profit, was the object for which the Charter was granted. This remains the focus today. The company provides property insurance for many people in Jefferson, and surrounding counties. Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Jefferson County is a proud member of N.A.M.I.C. (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies) and T.A.M.I.C. (Tennessee Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Our personal, farm, and church liability coverage are offered through Farmers Mutual of Tennessee.
Our company strives to give our customers personal attention to every need concerning their policies with us. All our employees and board of directors are local people that hold integrity and honest business principles in our community. We believe in neighbors helping neighbors with a person-to-person approach. We make this idea a foundation for the services we offer. Only one contact number for all services.
Coverage available to Jefferson, Cocke, Hamblen, Grainger, Sevier and Knox Counties
Your home is likely your most expensive asset. We understand how valuable and important your home is to you and your family and will work with you to build the best coverage available. We provide coverage for older homes as well as new; and homes in both protected and unprotected areas. We are not restricted by protection class, fire-hydrant distances, replacement cost requirements or cancellation for claims by a prior company. We offer credit card payments and easy payment plans for our customers convenience.
We also provide coverage for modular homes, mobile homes, rental property, farm properties and their equipment, as well as churches.
Since we are a local company, we can offer personal, prompt, and efficient service, without having to go through multiple offices or contacts. One call for all your policy needs.
When it comes to insurance, you want to feel secure. With over a hundred years of experience, call our office today for your free quote.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance of Jefferson County also owns Gantte Insurance Agency, LLC
Through the Agency we offer coverage for your auto, boat, umbrella and other insurance needs. Gantte is an independent agency offering coverage through multiple companies - Progressive, Allstate, American Modern, Foremost, Trexis, and Travelers just to name a few.
Let us help bundle all your coverage in one office.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra.
Let us to go the extra mile for you!
Our Staff – all property and casualty line producers licensed with the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
President/Customer Service Representative/Agent/Director
Teena Hammer has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since October of 2002. She is a native of Jefferson County, living in both New Market and Dandridge. She has three grown children and lives with her husband in Dandridge. Her vision of her job with Farmers Mutual is to be there to help her customers to the very best of her ability in a friendly and professional manner.
Vice-President/Agent/Director
Sonya West has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since 2014. She and her husband live in Dandridge and have 1 grown son. Sonya is a native of Dandridge. She understands the importance of personal, dependable service. She has been a licensed agent since 2006 and is ready to help you make sure all your insurance needs are met.
Secretary/Treasurer/Office Manager/Agent/Director
Julianne Martin has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since August of 1992. She was born, raised and has lived in Dandridge all her life. She has 2 grown daughters. Julianne’s vision of her job with Farmers Mutual is to be there to help her customers as well as grow the company with honest hardworking dedication.
Board of Directors (all native of Jefferson County)
Teena Hammer - President
Sonya West - Vice President
Julianne Martin - Secretary/Treasurer
Angie Donahoo
Mark Smelcer
Bill Smelcer
Susan Gass
Dustin Smelcer
Serving the Community for over 100 years!
Mission Statement: To provide a needed product and personal service in a friendly and professional manner.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County was founded because of a local group of men realizing the need for protection that a mutual insurance company can provide. The company was chartered by the State of Tennessee Department of Insurance on August 4, 1909. The general welfare of society, not individual profit, was the object for which the Charter was granted. This remains the focus today. The company provides property insurance for many people in Jefferson, and surrounding counties. Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Jefferson County is a proud member of N.A.M.I.C. (National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies) and T.A.M.I.C. (Tennessee Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Our personal, farm, and church liability coverage are offered through Farmers Mutual of Tennessee.
Our company strives to give our customers personal attention to every need concerning their policies with us. All our employees and board of directors are local people that hold integrity and honest business principles in our community. We believe in neighbors helping neighbors with a person-to-person approach. We make this idea a foundation for the services we offer. Only one contact number for all services.
Coverage available to Jefferson, Cocke, Hamblen, Grainger, Sevier and Knox Counties
Your home is likely your most expensive asset. We understand how valuable and important your home is to you and your family and will work with you to build the best coverage available. We provide coverage for older homes as well as new; and homes in both protected and unprotected areas. We are not restricted by protection class, fire-hydrant distances, replacement cost requirements or cancellation for claims by a prior company. We offer credit card payments and easy payment plans for our customers convenience.
We also provide coverage for modular homes, mobile homes, rental property, farm properties and their equipment, as well as churches.
Since we are a local company, we can offer personal, prompt, and efficient service, without having to go through multiple offices or contacts. One call for all your policy needs.
When it comes to insurance, you want to feel secure. With over a hundred years of experience, call our office today for your free quote.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance of Jefferson County also owns Gantte Insurance Agency, LLC
Through the Agency we offer coverage for your auto, boat, umbrella and other insurance needs. Gantte is an independent agency offering coverage through multiple companies - Progressive, Allstate, American Modern, Foremost, Trexis, and Travelers just to name a few.
Let us help bundle all your coverage in one office.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra.
Let us to go the extra mile for you!
Our Staff – all property and casualty line producers licensed with the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
President/Customer Service Representative/Agent/Director
Teena Hammer has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since October of 2002. She is a native of Jefferson County, living in both New Market and Dandridge. She has three grown children and lives with her husband in Dandridge. Her vision of her job with Farmers Mutual is to be there to help her customers to the very best of her ability in a friendly and professional manner.
Vice-President/Agent/Director
Sonya West has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since 2014. She and her husband live in Dandridge and have 1 grown son. Sonya is a native of Dandridge. She understands the importance of personal, dependable service. She has been a licensed agent since 2006 and is ready to help you make sure all your insurance needs are met.
Secretary/Treasurer/Office Manager/Agent/Director
Julianne Martin has been with Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Jefferson County since August of 1992. She was born, raised and has lived in Dandridge all her life. She has 2 grown daughters. Julianne’s vision of her job with Farmers Mutual is to be there to help her customers as well as grow the company with honest hardworking dedication.
Board of Directors (all native of Jefferson County)
Teena Hammer - President
Sonya West - Vice President
Julianne Martin - Secretary/Treasurer
Angie Donahoo
Mark Smelcer
Bill Smelcer
Susan Gass
Dustin Smelcer
