Townsend is a city in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census and 448 at the 2010 census. For thousands of years a site of Native American occupation by varying cultures, Townsend is one of three "gateways" to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It has several museums and attractions relating to the natural and human history of the Great Smokies. Identifying as "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies," Townsend has the least traffic of the three main entrances to the national park. The park's other two entrances— one just south of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the other just north of Cherokee, North Carolina— are home to multiple commercial attractions that draw millions of tourists annually. Townsend is low-key, with a handful of inexpensive restaurants and motels and several businesses geared toward outdoor sports, and a world-renowned horse show.

Unplug yourself and have a laid-back vacation at Townsend, United States. This city offers countless opportunities to click pictures for your travel journal. After your splendid visit to Townsend, you can proceed to an important near-by city of Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge, is a worth visiting city owing to its prime attractions like Dollywood, Dixie Stampede Dinner And Show, The Old Mill Restaurant. A vacation to Townsend can typically be of 1-2 days. Immerse in the spirit of the city and you'll not miss your home.