This not-so-secret Smoky Mountain gem was named the best small town in Tennessee.

World Atlas dubbed Townsend as the best small town in Tennessee for a three-day weekend. The town borders Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but is a quieter, less commercialized alternative to Gatlinburg.

"Townsend is a top destination for weekend warriors, wanderers and wayfarers, providing access to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, as well as a dose of typical Tennessee charm in its busy boutiques and eateries," World Atlas said.

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