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Nestled at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend is the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies." Although tourism is the primary industry, the City of Townsend strives to maintain its unique serenity through careful planning and strong zoning ordinances.
| Population |
| 1960 |
283 |
| 1970 |
267 |
| 1980 |
351 |
| 1990 |
329 |
| 2000 |
350 |
| 2010 |
448 |
Contacts
Michael Talley, Mayor, 865-448-2465
Becky Headrick, Vice Mayor
Ron Palewski, Commissioner
Jackie Suttles, Commissioner
David Wietlisbash, Commissioner
Ron Suttles Police Chief 865-448-6875
Shelia Moss City Recorder/Manager 865-850-2704
| City Operations |
| Police Department |
| Sworn Officers |
3 |
| Civilian Employees |
3 |
| Fire Protection |
| Insurance Rating |
Class 9 |
| Number of Stations |
2 |
| Volunteer Firefighters |
Yes |
| Recreation |
| City Parks |
1 |
| Property Tax |
| City |
None |
| County |
$2.15/$100 |
| Community Facilities |
| Commercial Airport |
21 miles |
| Cable TV Service |
Comcast |
| Newspapers (local) |
2 |
| Hospitals |
17 Miles |
| Libraries |
1 |
| Zoning |
Yes |
| Telephone Service |
Bell South |
| Electrical Service |
Sevier Co. Electric & City of Alcoa Utilities |
| Water Service |
Tuckaleechee Utility District |
| Sewer Service |
None |
Education
With the exception of Townsend Elementary School (grades 1-5), Townsend children attend Blount County Schools.
Updated March 20, 2012