The Talk of Townsend

Whether it’s a book recommendation, a round-up of the best hikes in the national park, or the newest mountain bike park opening up, there’s always something to talk about in Townsend! Read the Talk of Townsend to get caught up.

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Spring 2024 Townsend TN Events include Live on the Lawn Concert, Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival, Scottish Festival Games and the Taste of the Smokies!

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Travel Lemming’s 19 Best Things to Do in Townsend

Travel Lemming’s 19 Best Things to Do in Townsend

It may be dubbed the โ€œPeaceful Side of the Smokies,โ€ but there are undoubtedly lots of fun things to do in Townsend, Tennessee. The charming mountain town doesnโ€™t have the same large strips of attractions like nearby Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. Instead, youโ€™ll find a...

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Winter 2023 Newsletter

Winter 2023 Newsletter

Read the Official Newsletter of Explore Townsend TCGA, Winter 2023! This issue featuring: Embracing Townsend’s Tranquility, Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Holiday Drinks & Townsend Happenings

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Townsend Named Among Top Travel Destinations

Townsend Named Among Top Travel Destinations

2 Tennessee Cities Among The 50 Best Places To Travel In 2024 From the Black Information Network, MemphisArticle by Sarah Tatehttps://memphis.binnews.com/content/2023-11-08-2-tennessee-cities-among-the-50-best-places-to-travel-in-2024/ Memphis Was Named One of the Top...

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Fall 2023 Newsletter

Fall 2023 Newsletter

Read the Official Newsletter of Explore Townsend TCGA, Fall 2023! This issue featuring: Great Smoky Mountain Park, Festival Fun, and What’s New in Townsend

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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Spring 2023 Newsletter

Read the Official Newsletter of Explore Townsend TCGA, Spring 2023! This issue featuring: Sculpture Donation, Festival Fun, and What’s New in Townsend

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Winter 2022 Newsletter

Winter 2022 Newsletter

Read the Official Newsletter of Explore Townsend TCGA, Winter 2022! This issue featuring: Christmas in Townsend, Coffee Scene & Happenings, Going “Back Stage” in Cades Cove.

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Townsend Hiking Favorites

Townsend Hiking Favorites

Overview of Hiking Trails Easily Accessible from Townsend This commentary is not intended as a trail guide, but rather as a collection of personal insights and suggestions based on hiking experiences in and around the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. See trail guides and...

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Visit the Townsend/Sunshine Covered Bridge

Visit the Townsend/Sunshine Covered Bridge

After winding through the scenic โ€œcurvesโ€ with the Little River racing alongside you, you are welcomed to beautiful Townsend, Tennessee, and greeted by two hand-painted murals, depicting cultural icons of the city. Shortly after, peeking through the trees, visitors...

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Ten Things To Do In Townsend Today

Ten Things To Do In Townsend Today

Ten Truly Townsend Things To Do 1  Go TubingThe unique ecology of the Great Smoky Mountains has blessed Townsend with a smooth, gentle stream which runs through the most picturesque parts of our town. 2  Swim at "the Y"The โ€œTownsend  Yโ€ swimming hole is...

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We’re glad you’re here

We’re glad you’re here

The Peaceful Side of the Smokies The City of Townsend is located in Blount County, Tennessee. Nestled in Tuckaleechee Cove, Townsend is the gateway to Cades Cove and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First settled by Native Americans along the Little River,...

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