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
For emergencies, please call 911.
For non-emergencies or after hours, please call 865-983-3620
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): April 9th- following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)-
Planning Commission: April 9th-6 PM
CPAC Committee:
April 21st- 5PM
Board of Commissioners: April 21st-7 PM
Parks and Rec Board: April 14th – 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
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes- April 10th – May 8th
City of Townsend Community Plan FINAL
Parks and Recreation Master Plan-Draft
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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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