Townsend Tennessee

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Gift Shops 6 Hunting and Fishing Stores 3 Clothing Stores 3 Bicycle Stores 2 Convenience Stores 2 Camping Stores 2 Musical Instrument Stores 1 Discount Stores 1 Car Washes 1 Shopping Malls 1 Craft Stores 1 Jewelry Stores 1 Other Shops 6

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State or areaTennessee

ZIP code37882

Telephone code865

Time zoneEastern Time (EST/EDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 34 min6:20 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 45 min7:40 am – 5:25 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People2,914 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 61.91,363 householdsMedian household income $69,012Median home value $344,500Median rent $1,030 a month80% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,461 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate37% of adults are in the labour force, 914 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, professional and business services 19%, retail 14%Average commute 29 minutes82% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

Education and languages34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 63°FColdest month January: highs 47°F, lows 26°F60 in of rain a year, on about 102 dayswettest month July9 in of snow a year, on about 6 days5 days above 90°F, 101 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Townsend 5s station, 2 mi away

Nearby landmarksIndian Grave Gap Trail Trailheadtrailhead · 1.3 miCooper Road Trail Trailheadtrailhead · 1.3 miCades Cove Mountainpeak · 1.5 miCades Cove Visitor Centervisitor center · 1.9 miDouble Mountainpeak · 2.3 miCades Cove Campgroundcampground · 2.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsGreat Smoky Mountains National Parknational park · 1.4 mi · 241,082 acresFoothills Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.1 mi · 6,248 acresWhites Mill Refugestate conservation land · 9.6 mi · 52 acresSouth Cherokee Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 11.1 mi · 1,036 acresCherokee National Forestnational forest · 15.7 mi · 661,139 acresTellico Lake - Chota Unitnational conservation area · 16.8 mi · 262 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes44 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.7 on 30 Nov 197316 mi away, near Alcoa, TennesseeMost recent: magnitude 4.1 on 10 May 202510 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBlount County, TN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025261 of 365 days measured103 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 44, worst day 101main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Blount County monitors, TN

Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL18% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Drinking waterTuckaleechee Utility Districtserves 14,522 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 202110 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town

Elevation1,782 ft543 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Local servicesHospitalPrisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital13.1 miPost officeTownsend Post Office6.9 miTown hallTownsend City Hall6.1 miPoliceTownsend Police Department6.1 miFire stationTownsend Volunteer Fire Department Station 35.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeMaryville College13.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

Getting aroundAirportMcGhee Tyson Airport TYS17 miInterstateI-14016 miUS highwayUS 3215.5 miCoachKnoxville Area Transit Bus StopGreyhound27 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 37882 ZIP area.

Gift Shops

Gift Shops in Townsend

Apple Valley Country Store - Townsend
7138 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, 37882-3801 · 5.6 mi
Townsend Artisan Gallery - Townsend
7277 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 5.9 mi
Townsend Mercantile Company - Townsend
7971 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 6.8 mi
Cabin Treasures - Townsend
135 Painted Trillium Wy, Townsend, 37882 · 6.9 mi
Jake's on the River Apparel and Gifts - Townsend
8124 Old TN-73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.0 mi
Bigfoot in the Smokies - Townsend
8215 TN-73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.1 mi

Hunting and Fishing Stores

Hunting and Fishing Stores in Townsend

R&R Fly Fishing - Townsend
1112 Laurel Rd, Townsend, 37882 · 5.3 mi
Fishaholics Bait and Tackle - Townsend
7279 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 5.7 mi
Little River Outfitters - Townsend
106 Town Square Dr, Townsend, 37882 · 6.9 mi

Clothing Stores

Clothing Stores in Townsend

Cades Cove Outpost - Townsend
8205 State Highway 73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.1 mi
Jeepism - Townsend
8205 Highway 73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.1 mi
Camp Wild Flowers - Townsend
8215 TN-73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.1 mi

Bicycle Stores

Bicycle Stores in Townsend

U Man Power - Townsend
7625 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, 37882 · 6.0 mi
Vee Hollow Bike Trails - Townsend
8411 State Highway 73, Townsend, 37882 · 7.5 mi

Convenience Stores

Convenience Stores in Townsend

Tuckaleechee Market - Townsend
7523 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 5.8 mi
Townsend General Store - Townsend
8125 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 7.0 mi

Camping Stores

Camping Stores in Townsend

Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center - Townsend
7138 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 5.5 mi
Lone Star North Farm - Townsend
1520 Carrs Creek Rd, Townsend, 37882 · 9.3 mi

Musical Instrument Stores

Musical Instrument Stores in Townsend

Wood-N-Strings Dulcimer Shop - Townsend
7645 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 6.0 mi

Discount Stores

Discount Stores in Townsend

Dollar General - Townsend
7925 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 6.7 mi

Car Washes

Car Washes in Townsend

Townsend RV and Car Wash - Townsend
8023 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 7.0 mi

Shopping Malls

Shopping Malls in Townsend

Dogwood Mall - Townsend
Townsend, 37882 · 7.5 mi

Craft Stores

Craft Stores in Townsend

Rich Mountain Pottery - Townsend
125 Wears Valley Rd, Townsend, 37882 · 7.1 mi

Jewelry Stores

Jewelry Stores in Townsend

Two Chicks Treasures - Townsend
7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, 37882 · 6.5 mi

Other Shops

Other Shops in Townsend

Upon Mountain Cabin Rentals - Townsend
351 Black Mash Hollow Rd, Townsend, 37882 · 5.3 mi
Thunderhead Perk - Townsend
7249 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, 37882 · 5.8 mi
NOLAs - Townsend
POBox 100, Townsend, 37882 · 5.9 mi
Lily Barn - Townsend
7765 River Road, Townsend, 37882-4017 · 6.1 mi
Avon - Townsend
Mountain Retreat Rd, Townsend, 37882 · 6.1 mi
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - Townsend
123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, 37882-4323 · 7.4 mi

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