Townsend Great Smoky Mountains

The Peaceful Side of the Smokies.

Drawn by clean mountain air and majestic scenery, visitors come to experience classic southern hospitality, cuisine, and all the outdoor adventures Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have to offer.

Townsend, TN Mural

Far away from the every day!

 Slower-paced living and  small hometown charm surrounded by beautiful mountain views make Townsend 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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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

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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.

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