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 after hours, please call 865-983-3620
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BZA) meets the second Thursday of each month following the Planning Commission meeting
Next Meeting:
July 11, 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 PM
Next Meeting:
July 11, 2024
CITY COMMISSION meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM
Next Meeting:
July 16, 2024
*CPAC Committee meets before Board of Commissioners each month from 5 to 6 PM.
PARKS AND REC BOARD: meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM
Next Meeting:
July 9, 2024
**Parks and Rec workshop on July 15th at 5:30 PM**
The City employment opportunities & position descriptions are listed here.
Opportunity to serve:
Mayor Prater is announcing an opportunity for interested residents to submit their expressions of interest in serving on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets monthly to review new or proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, building site plans, and issues related to the city building codes.
The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 PM, with occasional workshops scheduled as needed. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Planning Commission, please provide the following information to Mayor Prater at d.prater@cityoftownsend.com, drop off at City Hall, 123 Tiger Dr. in Townsend, OR mail to City of Townsend, ATTN: Mayor Prater, PO Box 307, Townsend, TN 37882
Name
Address
Contact Information
Experience in planning and zoning
Specialized skills
All expressions of interest must be submitted by June 30, 2024
Expressions of Interest Form
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Community Plan Update
Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)
The committee will meet on Thursday, March 19th,at 5:00PM
- GSMNP Pay It Forward Program– parking tags required beginning March 1, 2023.
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