Townsend, TN is a small town located in Blount County with an estimated population of 1,500. Despite its small size, Townsend does offer public transportation options for those that live there. The town has access to taxis and ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft, as well as bus services operated by the Blount County Transit System. These bus services run throughout the county connecting various towns and cities with each other including Townsend. They also offer senior services and a shuttle service that connects Townsend with the nearby city of Maryville. For those who prefer to drive themselves, Townsend also offers car rental services at several local businesses. With these options available, residents of Townsend can easily get around town as well as visit nearby destinations without having to worry about transportation issues.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Townsend (zip 37882) takes 31.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Townsend (zip 37882) get to work:
- 78.4% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 14.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit