Ed Townsend Tennessee Music Pathway Marker

Singer, songwriter, producer, attorney, educator and Fayetteville native Ed Townsend is famous for coproducing half of Marvin Gaye's 1973 album, Let's Get It On. Over the course of his career, Townsend wrote 250 published songs and had two Hot 100 hits as an artist. He wrote and produced for Curtis Mayfield's Curtom Records, including the Impressions' last Top 20 pop hit, "Finally Got Myself Together."

Once you visit Townsend's Tennessee Music Pathways marker, explore the town of Fayetteville where you'll find local boutiques. Have a tasting at Southern Pride Distillery and enjoy a filling meal at Chuck Wagon BBQ & Catering.