Governmental Resources -> City of Townsend

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

Contacts

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

Education

With the exception of Townsend Elementary School (grades 1-5), Townsend children attend Blount County Schools.