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 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.

Great video! You get to experience the Smokies without the chaos of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg! Bliss!

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!

Trailhead Steak & Trout restaurant. Awesome food especially the hush puppies!

Been visiting for a few decades now, sure has changed. In fact, I just happened to be there last week.

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 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.

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 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!

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 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.

Giving away some secret location of peace and quite

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 visit here often!! Love it!!

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.

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.

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!

We love Townsend! Great video

Nice video. Townsend is great!

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.

Always enjoyed eating at The Wilson’s Hillbilly Restaurant. Food was excellent!

Love Townsend

Dont forget Wood and Strings dulcimer shop

Those were some great tips. Looking forward to checking some of these out when we're out in the fall.

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.

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.

Thank you

Thank you for the review of Townsend.

Foothill to the Smokies

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

Come back on a sunny day and film again!

Always interesting Chad. Good job. Thanks.

Great video!

I go there every year

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!!!!

Wished the sun were out.

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