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 after hours, please call 865-983-3620
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): July 10th following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)
Planning Commission: July 10th- 6 PM
CPAC Committee: July 15th – 5 PM
Board of Commissioners: July 15th – 7 PM
Parks and Rec Board: July 8th – 6 PM
City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
- City Manager
Opportunities to serve on city boards or commissions:
interest form
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Click here for local attractions and things to do in Townsend.
Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Community Plan UPDATE
Townsend’s CPAC Zoning Ordinance Workshop Presentation-4/15/2025
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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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