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.
Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 PM
City Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
Parks and Recreation Board: meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM
The City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
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Click here for local attractions and things to do in Townsend.
Community Plan Update
- GSMNP Pay It Forward Program– parking tags required beginning March 1, 2023.
- 2023 TOWNSEND CHRISTMAS PARADE APPLICATION
What's Happening
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Townsend Christmas Parade
The 2023 Townsend Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 3rd. Participant check-in will begin at 12 PM and the parade will start at 2:30 PM. […]
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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