The variance in Townsend isn’t as pronounced as it is in Wears Valley, TN. And of course, there aren't nearly as many options ...

Read about the confirmed tornado that caused damage and injuries in Loudon County. The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for Blount and Loudon counties until 9:45 a.m. A ...

Memorial Day will be observed in Townsend on Sunday, May 25. Members of Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary, ...

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

It’s wildflower season in the Great Smoky Mountains, and beneath the long morning shadows at Chestnut Tops Trail near Townsend, Tennessee, Tom Harrington is in his element. We’ve barely reached the ...

Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

East Tennessee native and Tennessean writer Melonee Hurt shares why working on a story about Tennessee road trips was so fun ...

Night - Cloudy with a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds S at 7 to 8 mph (11.3 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 68 °F (20 °C). Mostly cloudy with a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C) and a 58% ...

Townsend Elementary is a public school located in Townsend, TN, which is in a distant rural setting. The student population of Townsend Elementary is 108 and the school serves K-5. At Townsend ...