Townsend: Peaceful Side of The Smokies
Townsend, Tennessee is a small town nestled right next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is the most visited national park in the US. This means stunning mountain scenery, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a relaxed, small-town atmosphere. A beautiful valley within the National Park, known for its historic preserved buildings and abundance of wildlife is Cades Cove.
Townsend is known as the “Gateway to Cades Cove”. Townsend boasts a quaint downtown area with a variety of local shops and restaurants. For locally-made crafts and souvenirs, you can explore the shops at Apple Valley Mountain Village or the Townsend Artisan Guild Gallery. If you need supplies for your outdoor adventures, there's an Ace Hardware in town as well as the fly fishing gear supplier, Little River Outfitters. Local coffee shops The Dancing Bean and Towns End Coffee Co will get caffeinated for a full day of adventure and in the evenings, you can relax with a craft beer or cocktail and a delicious meal at the Peaceful Side Social Brewery, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro or enjoy live entertainment at The Abbey.
Townsend's economy is geared towards tourism, so job opportunities may be seasonal or focused on hospitality, however it is convenient enough to Maryville (also in Blount County) which offers a variety of employment opportunities.
Overall, Townsend is a great place for those who want to live surrounded by natural beauty, with easy access to outdoor activities in a friendly community with all the essentials you will need! If Townsend sounds like the perfect place for you, contact me, Sarah Monsarrat at Little River Realty! We can help you find your dream home and become a part of this amazing community. Let's chat and turn your Peaceful Side dream into reality!
