Parkway!
View Townsend from the Parkway!
See the City of Townsend surrounded by the beautiful Smoky Mountains as you take the scenic drive along the newly finished Foothills Parkway extension.
City Hall Hours:
8 AM- 4:30 PM*
*Closed for lunch 12:00 -12:30 PM
- Community Center Rental Agreement
- City Park Rental Agreement
- Food Truck Info
- Records Request Form
For emergencies, please call 911.
For non-emergencies or after hours, please call 865-983-3620
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): January 15th- following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)-
Planning Commission: January 15th-6 PM
**Note: Due to the New Year’s holiday and the rescheduling of Traffic Court, the January Planning Commission meeting has been moved to the third Thursday.**
CPAC Committee: January 20th -5 PM
Board of Commissioners: January 20th-7 PM
Parks and Rec Board: January 13th – 6 PM
City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
Opportunities to serve on city boards or commissions:
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Click here for local attractions and things to do in Townsend
2025 Christmas Parade Manual & Application
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Welcome to the City of Townsend! We are a small, close-knit community surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Townsend is one of the three main gateways to Cades Cove, one of the most popular destinations in the Smokies. We welcome you to our page and hope you enjoy the content and learn about what Townsend, the Peaceful Side of the Smokies, has to offer!
Minutes from the mountains...miles from the mayhem
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