I went to a wedding there at the chapel that now is The Abbey in November of 2003. I really like Townsend and the people there. I love the swinging rope bridge and I make it a must visit for any time that I travel through the city of Townsend. I also like the IGA right down the road from there also. The train sitting outside is a real piece of history. Can’t wait to be back there visiting in a few weeks. Awesome video!!!
I went to Townsend several times in the 1970s. I stayed at the Smoky Mountain Ranch Court for $8 a night (in 1971 LOL).Also the Docks Motel a couple times. I've little use for Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.
For those that have never been there it's beautiful. It's calming and yes peaceful. Take your bikes to use on the paved walking and biking path. I love it!
We went to Gatlinburg last summer. It was beautiful, but lots of hustle and bustle. We spent most of our time in Townsend swimming in the river. Can't wait to return.
Townsend has long been my favorite gateway to the northern side of the Smokies and the park's hiking, backpacking and fly fishing opportunities. Never miss stopping in at Little River Outfitters to check out where the trout are rising and what flies are working on the streams. On my last trip up in mid-December '22 before heading into the park, I had a couple of great meals at Peaceful Side Social Brewery and Craft Kitchen. From the looks of the weather, appears like we were passing through Townsend at about the same time.
I've never heard of this town before but I think I'll have to make a quick stop here for the Tuckaleechee Caverns. I already have plans to visit the underground caves at Silver Dollar City in Branson and Glenwood Caverns in Colorado so I definitely have interest in these ones also.
We appreciate you dropping by our live stream last night. Ive been watching you for a long time. Your St Augustine content hooked me. We love St Augustine! Great Townsend video!
Thank you for that! I think everyone falls in love with St. Augustine after their first visit. Of course, I could live without the crowds sometimes. Too many people, especially on weekends. Kinda like G-Burg! I’ll definitely try to check out some of your future lives. We’ve caught some of your restaurant reviews before.
Right around the corner from the Townsend Wye is Tremont Rd which is probably the prettiest road in the Smokies especially after a rain. Tremont rd follows the Middle Prong of little River for about 6 miles to a parking area and middle prong trail, Lynn Camp falls.
Not really, the typical family tourist crowd will pass on through Townsend for the bright lights and "excitement" of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.
I love Townsend and Cades Cove. I go there for the awesome natural beauty of the area. I go there for peace and rest. Was there last week with my wife. I go alone next time.
What a well done, concise and well-shot travel vlog. As someone who has tried and failed to create similar high-quality content, I applaud you! I immediately clicked subscribe. I'm looking forward to diving into some of your Florida content.
As a resident of Townsend, I can confirm that If you get yourself a place near here and spend a few days hiking or just go camping, you will have yourself a time much better than anything you could ever dream of anywhere else!
I have stayed at the River Breeze the last few times. Highly recommend them. Rooms are clean, quiet and prices are very reasonable. Nice people at the desk.
I used to live near there until I had to move back to Florida (BARF) a few years ago. The Townsend / Walland area is my favorite by far. It is my dream to move back there.
I just came back from 5 days in Servier Tennessee. The thing that they fail to tell anyone is about how damn dangerous the skinny, paved one lane roads are up into parts of the mountains. Locals hauling ass around corners, absolutely NO guardrails and no place to pull over safely. Roads like that are a disaster waiting to happen. We rented a very nice cabin, it was rainy and dark when we got there and they failed to tell us there was 6 switchbacks up to where we parked. Average drop off the side, 100 ft or better. It was absolutely beautiful there. I have been all over Kentucky and West Virginia. I have family in both. I would never advise anyone I know to drive anywhere around that area at night if you don't know what u are doing. Tennessee is a beautiful state. Pigeon forge and Servier. Never again, not on a bet. We read the guest book at the cabin, nearly everyone one said. Beautiful cabin and area, but roads terrifying.
Totally agree. That’s one of the reasons we don’t normally book a cabin, because of the tight roads that lead to most of them. However, I lived out in Arizona for a time and the mountain roads there are really scary. I would travel to Jerome for weekend getaways and there were some nail biting moments along those roads for sure!
As a former wears Valley resident, have been to Townsend many, many times. Back in the 50's my father had a Doctor who treated and cured him and we often would go to a little store on the river who sold the absolutely best ham. My aunt was born and raised there and ended up owning major land there. Giving the choice I would opt for Townsend as my base if you are visiting the smokies. Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg are nice but the traffic is horrible and I have lived with Atlanta and Chicago traffic forever!
We are here now. It's nice & peaceful. Might be better if there were signs where driveways in/out motels had signs that the road was crossing the path. It's easy to pass it.
Howdy Townsend folk. I’m moving to the area in the next year. Are places to rent or buy available? Any info would be awesome. I’ve wanted to live there for 25 years but moved to oregon instead and spent 15 years. Then Texas. But I’m going to fulfill my dream. Here I come Townsend. So excited!!!!
I’m also moving to Townsend. We are building a home but there’s many places to rent the cheapest is around 1000 per month that I’ve seen so far. Good luck to you future neighbor!
I went to a wedding there at the chapel that now is The Abbey in November of 2003. I really like Townsend and the people there. I love the swinging rope bridge and I make it a must visit for any time that I travel through the city of Townsend. I also like the IGA right down the road from there also. The train sitting outside is a real piece of history. Can’t wait to be back there visiting in a few weeks. Awesome video!!!
Great video! You get to experience the Smokies without the chaos of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Bliss!
I went to Townsend several times in the 1970s. I stayed at the Smoky Mountain Ranch Court for $8 a night (in 1971 LOL).Also the Docks Motel a couple times. I've little use for Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge.
I grew up there and watching this shows I see how much it has changed. Nothing like when I grew up there.
For those that have never been there it's beautiful. It's calming and yes peaceful. Take your bikes to use on the paved walking and biking path. I love it!
Totally agree!
We went to Gatlinburg last summer. It was beautiful, but lots of hustle and bustle. We spent most of our time in Townsend swimming in the river. Can't wait to return.
Townsend has long been my favorite gateway to the northern side of the Smokies and the park's hiking, backpacking and fly fishing opportunities. Never miss stopping in at Little River Outfitters to check out where the trout are rising and what flies are working on the streams. On my last trip up in mid-December '22 before heading into the park, I had a couple of great meals at Peaceful Side Social Brewery and Craft Kitchen. From the looks of the weather, appears like we were passing through Townsend at about the same time.
I've never heard of this town before but I think I'll have to make a quick stop here for the Tuckaleechee Caverns. I already have plans to visit the underground caves at Silver Dollar City in Branson and Glenwood Caverns in Colorado so I definitely have interest in these ones also.
I went to the caverns and I felt they were unsafe.
@@wandadunham93 How so?
We appreciate you dropping by our live stream last night. Ive been watching you for a long time. Your St Augustine content hooked me. We love St Augustine! Great Townsend video!
Thank you for that! I think everyone falls in love with St. Augustine after their first visit. Of course, I could live without the crowds sometimes. Too many people, especially on weekends. Kinda like G-Burg! I’ll definitely try to check out some of your future lives. We’ve caught some of your restaurant reviews before.
Right around the corner from the Townsend Wye is Tremont Rd which is probably the prettiest road in the Smokies especially after a rain. Tremont rd follows the Middle Prong of little River for about 6 miles to a parking area and middle prong trail, Lynn Camp falls.
We love Townsend! Great video
Thx Vonda!
We visit here often!! Love it!!
Giving away some secret location of peace and quite
Not really, the typical family tourist crowd will pass on through Townsend for the bright lights and "excitement" of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.
I love Townsend and Cades Cove. I go there for the awesome natural beauty of the area. I go there for peace and rest. Was there last week with my wife. I go alone next time.
Trailhead Steak & Trout restaurant. Awesome food especially the hush puppies!
What a well done, concise and well-shot travel vlog. As someone who has tried and failed to create similar high-quality content, I applaud you! I immediately clicked subscribe. I'm looking forward to diving into some of your Florida content.
Thank you for those kind words Tracy!
As a resident of Townsend, I can confirm that If you get yourself a place near here and spend a few days hiking or just go camping, you will have yourself a time much better than anything you could ever dream of anywhere else!
Do they allow you your own well or is the town on city water?
wait, better than a crowded beach in Florida?? LOL, I love the Smokies. Especially Townsend and Wears Valley
Nice video. Townsend is great!
As always, another GREAT video. We were in the area in September, clearly we missed some places and will have to go back. Thanks for great info!
Thank you!
I have stayed at the River Breeze the last few times. Highly recommend them. Rooms are clean, quiet and prices are very reasonable. Nice people at the desk.
Been visiting for a few decades now, sure has changed. In fact, I just happened to be there last week.
Those were some great tips. Looking forward to checking some of these out when we're out in the fall.
Always enjoyed eating at The Wilson’s Hillbilly Restaurant. Food was excellent!
Dont forget Wood and Strings dulcimer shop
I used to live near there until I had to move back to Florida (BARF) a few years ago. The Townsend / Walland area is my favorite by far. It is my dream to move back there.
Love Townsend
Thank you for the review of Townsend.
Thanks for watching and commenting Sandra!
Thank you
You're welcome!
I just came back from 5 days in Servier Tennessee. The thing that they fail to tell anyone is about how damn dangerous the skinny, paved one lane roads are up into parts of the mountains. Locals hauling ass around corners, absolutely NO guardrails and no place to pull over safely. Roads like that are a disaster waiting to happen. We rented a very nice cabin, it was rainy and dark when we got there and they failed to tell us there was 6 switchbacks up to where we parked. Average drop off the side, 100 ft or better. It was absolutely beautiful there. I have been all over Kentucky and West Virginia. I have family in both. I would never advise anyone I know to drive anywhere around that area at night if you don't know what u are doing. Tennessee is a beautiful state. Pigeon forge and Servier. Never again, not on a bet. We read the guest book at the cabin, nearly everyone one said. Beautiful cabin and area, but roads terrifying.
Totally agree. That’s one of the reasons we don’t normally book a cabin, because of the tight roads that lead to most of them. However, I lived out in Arizona for a time and the mountain roads there are really scary. I would travel to Jerome for weekend getaways and there were some nail biting moments along those roads for sure!
Always interesting Chad. Good job. Thanks.
You bet!
Merry Christmas guys!
@@timparr8656 Merry Christmas Tim!
As a former wears Valley resident, have been to Townsend many, many times. Back in the 50's my father had a Doctor who treated and cured him and we often would go to a little store on the river who sold the absolutely best ham. My aunt was born and raised there and ended up owning major land there. Giving the choice I would opt for Townsend as my base if you are visiting the smokies. Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg are nice but the traffic is horrible and I have lived with Atlanta and Chicago traffic forever!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We are here now. It's nice & peaceful. Might be better if there were signs where driveways in/out motels had signs that the road was crossing the path. It's easy to pass it.
Come back on a sunny day and film again!
Enjoy it as it is now, while it lasts. It won't take much more publicity to turn it into Gatlinburg south as far as visitors and traffic go.
Foothill to the Smokies
Howdy Townsend folk. I’m moving to the area in the next year. Are places to rent or buy available? Any info would be awesome. I’ve wanted to live there for 25 years but moved to oregon instead and spent 15 years. Then Texas. But I’m going to fulfill my dream. Here I come Townsend. So excited!!!!
I’m also moving to Townsend. We are building a home but there’s many places to rent the cheapest is around 1000 per month that I’ve seen so far. Good luck to you future neighbor!
I go there every year
I'm writing a book about this town it's a lot bigger than people think I'm Joshua gross books gonna be called Townsend
Wished the sun were out.
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