Townsend is a small city located in eastern Tennessee in Blount County. As of the 2000 census, the population of Townsend was approximately 244 people. Townsend is known as one the three gateway cities to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The city is also home to several motel-style accommodations that offer central locations, good amenities and reasonable value for the area.
Econo Lodge is located in the heart of Townsend less than 20 miles from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The motel features a daily complimentary continental breakfast, free coffee in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, an outdoor swimming pool, a business center and bus and RV parking. Guest rooms offer satellite television, a direct-dial telephone with free local calls, a hairdryer, a coffeemaker, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a microwave and high-speed Internet access. The Econo Lodge also allows pets for a small additional fee. As of August 2010, guest rooms start at $69 per night.
Econo Lodge Townsend
7824 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-9000
econlodgetownsend.com
The Valley View Lodge is located in Townsend along the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The motel features 15 acres of private landscaped gardens, two outdoor swimming pools, an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and movie nights on the property's giant outdoor movie screen. Guest rooms offer a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker and a clock radio and high-speed Internet access. As of August 2010, guest rooms start at $69 per night.
Valley View Lodge
7726 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Townsend, TN 37882
865-448-2237
valleyviewlodge.com
The Headrick's River Breeze Motel is located in Townsend on Highway 73 near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The motel offers a 24-hour front desk, a small business center, an outdoor swimming pool and truck and RV parking. Guest rooms offer satellite television, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffeemaker, air conditioning, a balcony or patio with rocking chairs and high-speed Internet access. As of August 2010, guest rooms start at $79 per night.
Headrick's River Breeze Motel
8242 State Hwy 73
Townsend, TN, 37882
800-879-0047
headricksriverbreeze.com
