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 or after hours, please call 865-983-3620
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA): September 11th– following the Planning Commission meeting (if there is business)-
Planning Commission: September 11th-6 PM
**A Planning Commission workshop will be held on Friday, September 12th, at 2 PM**
CPAC Committee: September 16th -5 PM
Board of Commissioners: *September 16th-7 PM
*Public Hearing on Ordinance 349-25-1C: Levying a Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax**
Parks and Rec Board: September 9th – 6 PM
City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
- City Manager
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!
Minutes from the mountains...miles from the mayhem
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