Officials in Townsend are working to improve regulations and enforcement regarding short-term rental properties. These ...

Townsend may pause new Airbnb‑style rentals for six months as officials tackle dozens of unpermitted listings.

This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee. World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best small town in Tennessee for a three-day weekend. The town borders Great Smoky ...

According to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, around 147 million people visited the state in 2024, generating a whopping $31.7 billion in direct visitor spending. With the undulating ...