TownsendTennessee
Townsend is a city in Blount County, Tennessee. The city was chartered in 1921 by persons who were involved with the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Townsend
Townsend is a tiny community in eastern Tennessee counting 628 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Townsend is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.99 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 316 residents per square mile.
What Makes Townsend Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Townsend — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Townsend
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Townsend
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Next to Heaven Adventure · Attraction
- The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum · Museum
- Tuckaleechee Caverns · Attraction
- River Rat Tubing Outpost · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Townsend
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.