Did you know there are numerous artisans in the Townsend area?  The Townsend Artisan Guild has over 40 members and many artists are displaying their work in Townsend and the surrounding areas.

October is fall color month.  We aren’t even at the middle of the month, and the trees are looking fabulous!  Of course, we are not at peek fall color yet, so still time for you to make a reservation to come visit.

We are located in Townsend, TN, also known as the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Many people come here, because of just that – the peace. We don’t have a lot of commercial businesses here. We have a good selection of restaurants and a lot of accommodations. There are a lot of cabins for rent in Townsend, and we have several nice motels. We also have plenty to do here: horse back riding, tubing …

The dogwoods are in bloom, and I believe the cool weather we’ve had here and there has kept them blooming longer than usual. They are beautiful. If you’ve never visited the Smokies in the spring when the dogwoods are blooming, you need to do it. The woods are sprinkled with them, and they are in full bloom in residential yards. The white dogwoods are the most plentiful, but when folks plant a pink dogwood near a white dogwood, …

It must be spring, because Tuckaleechee Caverns are now open! And do you know that they are only about 2/10 of a mile from Tuckaleechee Retreat Center? So, a great thing to do while you are here. Be sure to check out their website for more information.
There are many things to do in Townsend. Be sure to check out Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center for special music, exhibitions and workshops. Also, the Townsend Spring …