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
- Short-Term Rentals
For emergencies, please call 911.
For non-emergencies or after hours, please call 865-983-3620
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): May 14th- following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)-
Planning Commission: May 14th-6 PM
Board of Commissioners: May 19th-7 PM
**PUBLIC HEARING will be held on the FY27 BUDGET-link below**
Parks and Rec Board: May 12th- 6PM-CANCELLED- A screening of the film “Hidden Rivers” will be held in lieu of their regular monthly meeting.
City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
Opportunities to serve on city boards or commissions:
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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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