Do you ever drive through Townsend on your way to…somewhere?  Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?  Why not plan a weekend to make Townsend your destination.  For example, the Trillium Cove Art Walk will be held April 27-29.  Trillium Cove is a group of shops on Hwy. 321 in Townsend.  Every year, they host an art walk where artists in the area can demonstrate their craft or sell their creations.  This is a very nice event, …

February 2-5, 2012
Winter Heritage Festival in Townsend, Tennessee
Brighten up the wintertime!
Come celebrate the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of the Smokies.
Enjoy presentations, hikes, concerts, and demonstrations at this award-winning event.
Learn about the people of the mountains, stories of Cades Cove, wildlife lore, historic structures, scenic wonders, and old-timey ways that live on today. Evening programs include museum reception, special supper with entertainment, and BBQ and square dance.
Registration required for some programs. For …

Even though school has started in many counties, if you are in Tennessee or one of our neighboring states, you can extend your summer. Come to Townsend for a weekend in the mountains. Cool off at the pool, drive up to Newfound Gap, or have a picnic at one of the picnic grounds in the Smokies. There’s Cades Cove, Metcalf Bottoms or the Chimneys to name a few. They all are located by a creek and are shaded. We …