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Townsend, Tennessee, is a quiet town with the Smokies at its front door. Rested in Tuckaleechee Cove alongside the babbling Little River, encircled by lush mountains, is Townsend, Tennessee. This nook ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. — Some people in Townsend are pushing back against new city development plans. The planning commission was expected to vote on rezoning the proposed location Thursday night. That would ...

Little Arrow Outdoor Resort in Townsend could be the pandemic panacea we all need. The hidden retreat sits steps away from the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making it perfect for ...

The first step toward rezoning land for an RV park in Townsend was tabled last week after Planning Commissioners encountered a split vote on the issue. The property, which is beside the Talley Ho Inn ...

After a 30-year nursing career, Deborah "Debbie" Blagg said she was ready for a change and retired. “I thought being a campground owner sounded more fun,” she said. Now she and husband Justin have ...

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Townsend’s Planning Commission met Thursday night to discuss the possibility of a new resort in the area. However, no action was taken due to a rescheduling of the ...