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
BZA: June 12th following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)
Planning Commission: June 12th- 6 PM-CANCELLED
CPAC Committee: June 17th – 5 PM
Board of Commissioners: June 17th – 7 PM
**There will be a public hearing for Ordinance 346-25-1C: Adopting the FY26 Budget**
Parks and Rec Board: June 10th – 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.
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!
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