https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/townsend/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Townsend, TN. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/townsend/ Blount County reaffirmed its vacation cabin rental zoning framework for the Townsend area, confirming that density limits (R-1: single-family equivalent, R-2: 0.5 units/acre) remain in effect with no planned changes. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-townsend-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/townsend/ Blount County clarified that proposals for three or more STR cabins on a single lot require formal site plan submission and approval by the Building Commissioner, regardless of road type or zone. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-townsend-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/townsend/ Blount County began reviewing permit applications in Townsend for compliance with the 10-cabin cap on gravel roads, declining applications that would push existing routes over the threshold. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-townsend-2023-11-01