Governmental Resources -> City of Townsend
(865) 448-6886
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 |
| 2003 | 258 |
Shannon Skidmore, Mayor, 865/448-3750
Ron Palewski, Commissioner, 865/448-0619
David Wietlisbash, Commissioner, 865/448-0765
Mark Chipperfield, Commissioner, 865/448-9959
Charles Tippitt, Commissioner, 865/448-6735
Ed Stucky Planning Commission Chair 865/448-1203
Ron Suttles Police Chief 865/448-6875
Gwen Jordan City Recorder/Manager 865/448-6886
| 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 | $2.18/$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 |
With the exception of Townsend Elementary School (grades 1-5), Townsend children attend Blount County Schools.