~General Information for Townsend, Tennessee~
City of Townsend –history, services, local government, city council minutes and links Townsend, Tennessee.
The Townsend Chamber of Commerce
Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau (Townsend Visitor’s Center) - Smoky Mountains and Townsend Events
~Townsend Area Attractions~
Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
Wood ‘n Strings Dulcimer Shop Pickin’ Porch –free music every Saturday evening, seasonal.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
~Great Smoky Mountains Information~
Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau (Townsend Visitor’s Center) - Smoky Mountains and Townsend Events
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park -official National Park Service website.
- Seasonal Facilities Schedule -campgrounds, picnic areas
- Roadwork: US-441 (Newfound Gap Road) repaving between Collins Creek Picnic Area south to the boundary with Cherokee, NC is scheduled for March 16, 2009 through September 2010.
- Up until June 15 lane-closures can take place around the clock during the week, but will not be allowed between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekends, holidays, or during Easter Week (April 10 through April 19). Weekends are defined as noon on Friday through 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
- From June 15 through August 15 no closures will be permitted at all between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- From August 16, 2009 through June 15, 2010, daytime lane closures will again be allowed except on weekends, and holidays. No work of any kind will be permitted during the month of October, on the day after Thanksgiving, or from December 23 through January 2.
- During periods when single lane closures are allowed the contractor may close up to four areas at a time but delays at each closure may not exceed 10 minutes at each location.
- The Park has set up a new toll-free recording to provide current information on the status of any lane closures: 1-888-355-1849.
- Backcountry Facilities -For current backcountry trail and campsite information call (865) 436-1297 or (865) 436-1231.
Cades Cove -information about Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to motor vehicles until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from May 6 – Sept. 23 to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy the cove.
Great Smoky Mountains Association -a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to support the Park’s educational, scientific, and historical programs and to enhance public enjoyment and understanding of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
~Smoky Mountains and Townsend Area News~
Maryville Daily Times –news and info for Blount County,Tennessee
Townsend News Courant –covering Townsend and Tuckaleechee Cove
The Valley Voice –community news and events for Wears Valley, in Sevier County, Tennessee
Sevier County News –online news site for Sevier County, Tennessee
Knoxville News Sentinel –Knoxville, Tennessee and surrounding area news, including the Great Smoky Mountains
WBIR TV –Knoxville, Tennessee and surrounding area news
~Smoky Mountains and Townsend Area Events~
Synchronous Firefly Viewing Information At Elkmont, June 5-13, 2010
~Maps of The Smoky Mountains~
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Maps -park map, trail map, map of region and campground maps.
Quadrangle Maps of Great Smoky Mountains National Park -topographical maps from USGS
~Hiking, Fishing and More in the Smokies~
Hiking in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and TN – NC Smokies -list of hiking trails in the Park, Appalachian Trail sections in the Park, live hiking and field updates
Local Hiking clubs in the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding area
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Information
Daily Fishing Report for Townsend and The Smoky Mountains
Bicycling in The Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding area
Place Names of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
~Science and Education in The Great Smoky Mountains~
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont -adult and family programs, Citizen Science program, day hikes, summer camps for children, school programs, college programs and teacher training.
Discover Life in America: Great Smoky Mountains All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory -activities, lessons, links, resources, workshops for teachers, programs for students and the public and internships available.
~My Photography of the Smoky Mountains~
Foothills Parkway Construction and Views
Great Smoky Mountains Sunrises
