The Peaceful Side of the Smokies.

Drawn by clean air and mythical light, visitors come to experience traditions, fine art, great cuisine and natural beauty of the landscape.

Far away from the every day!

Beautiful neighborhoods, extraordinary schools, great restaurants and a rich cultural history make our city an ideal place to call home.

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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!

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Town Highlights

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New Community Center and City Hall

January 30, 2020| Town News

We welcome you to drop by our new Community Center and City Hall building completed in June 2019.... Read More → New Community Center and City Hall

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 of Townsend

133 Tiger Dr • Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: (865) 448-6886
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm