Story of Townsend Gateway Inn
Our Story
History begins in 1954
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The Townsend Gateway Inn offers travelers a comfortable, enjoyable and restful stay, providing luxurious accommodations in a unique environmentally friendly-family atmosphere. Beautifully appointed rooms and a host of amenities add to the charm of our hotel in Townsend TN, making it one of the area’s most desired travel destinations and a natural choice for our guests
1954
Family owned and operated, the Townsend Gateway Inn originally opened in 1954 with three cottages and was known as the Wears Motel & Cottages.
![Outdoor fire pit area at Townsend Gateway Inn](/assets/desktop/DSC_6063-300x200.jpg)
1974
In 1974 the first phase of the motel was opened with four rooms and was expanded to 15 rooms in the late 1970s.
![Guest room in Townsend Gateway Inn](/assets/desktop/DSC_5258-300x200.jpg)
2009
The property was completely updated in 2009 and reopened in August 2009 as the Townsend Gateway Inn.
![rockers outside room at Townsend Gateway Inn](/assets/desktop/DSC_6002-300x200.jpg)