The Peaceful Side of the Smokies
Townsend, Tennessee is known as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies." Townsend is a quiet mountain community that is a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Townsend is an Appalachian town, full of rich heritage and surrounded by breathtaking nature. Townsend lies in the beautiful Tuckaleechee Cove, a mountain valley at the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Little River descends from the mountains into the heart of town, making it a natural gathering place for recreation. These waters are very clear and clean and are often used by visitors and locals for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and tubing. Townsend is very conveniently accessible to the Smoky Mountains and is a very popular town for the outdoor enthusiasts. There is an endless number of ways to enjoy the outdoors around Townsend, from biking and hiking to golfing and fishing. Townsend's surrounding nature looks so pristine and ...