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Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority
800.525.6834 | [email protected]
7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pwy, Townsend TN 37822
The Peaceful Side of the Smokies

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There is a Welcome Center in Maryville and another in Townsend. Please visit both to find out more information about the area. 

 

Blount Partnership
201 S. Washington Street
Maryville, TN 37804
Main Number: (865) 983-2241 
Fax: (865) 984-1386 
General Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (closed 12-1)


The Townsend Visitors Center 
7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway 
Townsend, TN 37882
800-525-6834
Main Number: (865) 448-6134 
Fax: (865) 448-9806
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Management Staff

Bryan Daniels, CECD, CCE, IOM
Bryan Daniels, CECD, CCE, IOM
President and CEO
865-273-1216
Tammi Ford, IOM
Tammi Ford, IOM
Vice President
865-273-1211
Jessica Belitz
Jessica Belitz
Director of Events and Partnership Programs
865-273-1214
Lauren Emert
Lauren Emert
Director of Economic Development
865-273-1203
Kim Mitchell
Kim Mitchell
Tourism Director
865-273-1213
Bruce Kerr, CPA
Bruce Kerr, CPA
Director of Accounting and Human Resources
865-273-1204
Jeff Muir
Jeff Muir
Director of Communications
865-273-1212
Jessica Hahn
Jessica Hahn
Director of Membership
865-273-1208

Support Staff

Brenda Farner, CAP-OM
Brenda Farner, CAP-OM
Executive Administrative Assistant
865-273-1202
Amy Lawson
Amy Lawson
Administrative Assistant
865-273-1206
Ann Watson
Ann Watson
Accounting & HR Administrative Assistant
865-273-1205
Kasey Ferguson
Kasey Ferguson
Administrative Assistant
865-273-1201
Deborah Nye, CAP-OM
Deborah Nye, CAP-OM
Administrative Assistant
865-273-1243
Claire Carter
Claire Carter
Administrative Assistant
865-273-1207
Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Robert Galyon
Robert Galyon
Facilities Maintenance
865-273-1258
Sharon Thornton
Sharon Thornton
Townsend Welcome Center host
865-448-6134
Mark Snyder
Mark Snyder
Townsend Welcome Center Host
865-448-6134
Fred Weiser
Fred Weiser
Townsend Welcome Center Host
865-448-6134
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