In Townsend, Tennessee, The Abbey is an example of creative repurposing. Once the site “I do’s” as the Heartland Wedding Chapel, it’s now a scenic and unique riverside lunch and dinner spot. The Abbey, opened in 2018, is complete with a steeple and stained-glass windows. A Scenic Spot Perched on the banks of Little River,…
The scenic valley town of Townsend, on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has been one of our favorite places to visit for years. Living right outside Townsend, we’re always here throughout the year, especially in the summer. With a population of only 600, the town is much quieter than Gatlinburg and…
The Townsend Wye is a popular local swimming area, just inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance. Y or Wye The Wye (or Y) is where the Little River and Middle Prong of the Little River converge, joining in a Y shape. It’s called the Townsend Wye, and you’ll find it on Google Maps…