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Athens, TN

Tennessee · McMinn County

Athens is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 14,250. Residents earn $53,151 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14,250 Population 916/sq mi density
$53,151 Median Income $31,659 per capita
$197,300 Home Value $254,061 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
836 Violent Crime/100K 6,348 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,151 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$197,300 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
836 violent crimes/100K (120% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,151
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $197,300
30% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 836/100K
120% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.6%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $807
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.7%
49% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
11% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.9%
20% higher than US avg

How Athens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,250
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,151
Per Capita$31,659
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,685M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,300
Rent$807
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$254,061
Housing Units6,432
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent836/100K
Property6,348/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault721/100K
Burglary865/100K

Health

Obesity47.7%
Uninsured14.1%
Smoking21.3%
Depression30.3%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation999 ft (304 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.18

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.5%
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Is Athens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Athens receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Athens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Athens is $53,151, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Athens is $197,300, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 836 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,348 per 100,000, 224% above the national average.

Education

22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Athens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Athens has a population of 14,250 with a density of 916 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (84.7%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 6.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.1% of residents, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 17.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

14,250
Total Population
916
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
14.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Athens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish 8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Athens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Athens is $53,151, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,659 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,098 business establishments, including 100 restaurants. The cost of living index is 91.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Athens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,151
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,659
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$58,193
Gini Index0.448 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,098
County GDP$2,685M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare110
Retail182
Manufacturing72

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,343
33% below US avg
Cost of Living91.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Athens is $197,300, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,061, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 91.9% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $807 (31% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $924 for a one-bedroom to $1,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. 58.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,432 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $2,343 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 28.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,300
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$254,061
Median List Price$284,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$284,000
$/Sq Ft$137
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio91.9%
Price Drops28.6%
Inventory70

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$807
31% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,079
Rent Burden28.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.1%
Owner-Occupied58.1%
Renter-Occupied41.9%
Housing Units6,432
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,343
33% below US avg
Effective Rate1.19%
In Athens, 47.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 38.7% have high blood pressure. 21.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.3% report binge drinking. 30.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 30.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.2% experience frequent mental distress. 14.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,002. The dentist ratio is 1:2,736. 50.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5
3.0
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
3.2
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
2.8
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
51.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.2
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
146.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Athens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.7%
49% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure38.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.3%
52% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity30.2%
Depression30.3%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress16.4%
Short Sleep41.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.8%
Uninsured14.1%
64% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,002
Dentists1:2,736
Mental Health1:1,237
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits53.2%
Premature Death14,154/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access50.3%
Healthcare Facilities110
Athens has a violent crime rate of 836 per 100,000 residents, 120% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 720.5 per 100,000, robbery at 64.9, rape at 50.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,348 per 100,000, 224% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,957, burglary at 865, vehicle theft at 526 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Athens receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Athens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent835.8/100K
120% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape50.4/100K
Robbery64.9/100K
Assault720.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,347.7/100K
224% above US avg
Burglary864.6/100K
Theft4,957.1/100K
Vehicle Theft526.0/100K
Arson7.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
Traffic Accidents199
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 999 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation999 ft (304 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates35.4568°N, 84.6045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcMinn County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.3 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 142 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 57 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 120 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 42 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 58 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 59 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 78 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 127 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 31 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 62 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 56 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 15 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 111 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 52 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 97 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 21 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 113 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 102 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

295 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,296 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 75 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 17 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 83 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 40 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 64 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 67 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 39 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 45 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 10 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 61 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 88 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 95 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 96 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 83 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 43 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 54 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 50 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 49 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 43 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 46 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 44 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 100 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 85 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.5").

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Athens is located in McMinn County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81.7% of the vote, a 64.3-point margin. 90.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 110 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 84.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.7%
D 17.5%

Winner: Republican by 64.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
Traffic Accidents199
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.6%
33% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score5.18
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density916/sq mi
Total Area14.0 sq mi
CountyMcMinn County County

Services

Broadband Access90.5%
Avg Download Speed39.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed12.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities110
Restaurants100
Retail Stores182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%
Average costs for common services in Athens. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $230 ($138–$368)
Specialist Visit $322 ($184–$505)
Urgent Care Visit $184 ($92–$322)
Emergency Room Visit $2,022 ($735–$4,595)
Dental Cleaning $119 ($69–$184)
Dental Filling $230 ($138–$368)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $41 ($23–$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $69 ($46–$110)
Brake Pad Replacement $276 ($138–$460)
Tire Rotation $37 ($18–$69)
New Tires (Set of 4) $551 ($368–$919)
Battery Replacement $184 ($92–$322)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $92 ($55–$138)
Electrician (Per Hour) $83 ($46–$129)
HVAC Repair $368 ($138–$735)
HVAC System Install $6,433 ($3,676–$11,028)
Roof Repair $919 ($368–$1,838)
Roof Replacement $8,271 ($5,055–$13,785)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,379 ($460–$3,217)
Divorce (Contested) $13,785 ($4,595–$27,570)
DUI Defense $4,595 ($1,838–$9,190)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,379 ($735–$2,757)
Will Preparation $460 ($184–$919)
Trust Preparation $2,298 ($919–$4,595)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$92)
Hair Coloring (Full) $138 ($69–$230)
Manicure $23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$119)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.77 ($2.76–$5.05)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.22 ($2.30–$4.60)
Loaf of Bread $3.49 ($2.30–$5.05)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.14 ($2.76–$5.97)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.05 ($3.68–$6.89)
Rice (per lb) $0.92 ($0.55–$1.65)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $129 ($74–$230)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $64 ($28–$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $64 ($37–$110)
Internet (Monthly) $64 ($37–$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$92)
Cable TV (Monthly) $78 ($46–$138)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $184 ($69–$460)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,838 ($1,103–$3,217)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $64 ($28–$119)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.35–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $92 ($28–$230)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$69)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,103 ($551–$2,298)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $919 ($460–$1,838)
After-School Care (Monthly) $368 ($184–$643)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $919 ($368–$2,298)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,488 ($4,595–$27,570)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $55 ($28–$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $92 ($46–$184)
Dog Grooming $55 ($28–$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($18–$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter $276 ($138–$460)
Cat Spay/Neuter $184 ($92–$368)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$567
Toddler$476
Preschool$476
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$393
Toddler$422
Preschool$422
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in McMinn County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 5,160 92 $68,405 3.65
Retail Trade 2,264 182 $31,901 1.32
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,031 138 $51,290 0.82
Accommodation & Food Services 1,560 103 $19,426 1.00
Administrative & Waste Services 839 48 $42,578 0.83
Construction 621 76 $70,789 0.69
Finance & Insurance 522 82 $72,290 0.75
Transportation & Warehousing 398 30 $55,128 0.55
Wholesale Trade 360 39 $56,759 0.53
Other Services 307 68 $37,405 0.59
Educational Services 285 9 $37,583 0.80
Professional & Technical Services 237 93 $55,636 0.20
Real Estate 139 38 $35,208 0.52
Arts & Entertainment 111 16 $20,924 0.38
Information & Technology 55 19 $62,961 0.17
Management of Companies 12 6 $62,208 0.04

Colleges & Universities in Athens

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Tennessee Wesleyan University Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's 1,200 59.4% $29,264 $29,264
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens Public · Associate 557 — — —

Hospitals in Athens

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
STARR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS Acute Care Hospitals 3/5 Yes (423) 745-1411

Schools in Athens

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
McMinn High School High 1,408 83 17.0:1
Athens City Middle School Middle 481 29 16.6:1
Ingleside Elementary Elementary 386 23 16.8:1
City Park Elementary Elementary 355 21 16.9:1
E K Baker Elementary Elementary 350 23 15.2:1
Westside Elementary Elementary 302 18 16.8:1
Rogers Creek Elementary Elementary 283 20 14.2:1
North City Elementary Elementary 278 16 17.4:1
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Radio Stations near Athens

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classical 90.5 WSMC — AAC 128 kbps
Radio KCM local radio MP3 320 kbps
93.3 FM WXRH classic country MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Athens

14 campgrounds found near Athens.

NameRatingSitesPrice
QUINN SPRINGS PAVILION 5.0/5 1 $30
CHILHOWEE GROUP CAMP 4.7/5 1 $50
INDIAN BOUNDARY 4.6/5 86 $20
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 59 $12–$30
PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 16 $20–$40
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND 4.2/5 38 $12–$20
MCNABB CREEK GROUP 4.0/5 1 $30
Cottonwood Patch Campground 3.7/5 8 $8
Birch Branch Campground — 1 Free
Holly Flats Campground — 1 Free
Jake Best Campground — 1 Free
Lost Corral Horse Camp — 1 Free
North River Campground — 1 Free
Spivey Cove Campground — 1 Free

National Parks Near Athens

30 national parks and monuments found near Athens.

ParkTypeFee
Amicalola Falls State Park State Park Free
Big Ridge State Park Free
Big Ridge State Park State Park Free
Booker T Washington State Park Free
Booker T. Washington State Park State Park Free
Burgess Falls State Park Free
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park National Military Park $10
Cloudland Canyon State Park State Park Free
Cove Lake State Park Free
Cumberland Mountain State Park Free
Cumberland Trail State Park Free
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition) State Park Free
Cummins Falls State Park Free
Fall Creek Falls State Park Free
Fort Loudon State Park Free
Fort Mountain State Park State Park Free
Frozen Head State Park Free
Harrison Bay State Park Free
Harrison Bay State Park State Park Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee State Park Free
Indian Springs State Park State Park Free
Mossy Creek State Park State Park Free
Norris Dam State Park Free
Norris Dam State Park State Park Free
Obed Wild & Scenic River Wild & Scenic River Free
Red Clay State Park Free
Seven Islands State Park Free
Unicoi State Park State Park Free
Vogel State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Athens

97 trails found near Athens.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
BENTON-MCKAYE 45.7 — — —
JOHN MUIR NATIONAL RECREATION 17.9 — — —
SYLCO LOOP 11.5 — — —
IRON MOUNTAIN 7.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
COOPER GAP 7.5 — — —
JACKS RIVER 7.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 7.3 — — —
COFFEE BRANCH TRAIL 7.3 — — —
BRUSH CREEK BIKE TRAIL 7.0 — — —
CHESTNUT LOOP BIKE TRAIL 6.2 — — —
BROOKSHIRE CREEK 6.1 — — —
ROCK CREEK TRAIL 5.5 — — —
BIG FROG MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 5.4 — — —
LICKLOG RIDGE TRAIL 5.3 — — —
HEMPTOP 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
GRASSY GAP 4.9 — — —
STARR MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 4.9 — — —
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL 4.6 — — —
UNICOI MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL 4.5 — — —
BALD RIVER TRAIL 4.4 — — —
HEMPTOP 4.4 — — —
CLEMMER BIKE TRAIL 4.2 — — —
WARRIORS PASSAGE TRAIL 4.1 — — —
KIRKLAND CREEK TRAIL 4.1 — — —
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL 4.0 — — —
BEECH BOTTOM 4.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
DRY POND LEAD TRAIL 4.0 — — —
HOGBACK HORSE TRAIL 4.0 — — —
BIG CREEK HIKING TRAIL 3.9 — — —
OSWALD DOME TRAIL 3.8 — — —
RICE CAMP 3.7 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
MCNABB CREEK TRAIL 3.5 — — —
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 3.5 — — —
SMITH MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL 3.4 — — —
RIVERVIEW BIKE TRAIL 3.3 — — —
BASIN LEAD 3.3 — — —
STARR MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
BULLET CREEK HORSE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
HEMLOCK TRAIL 3.1 — — —
IBRA LAKE LOOP TRAIL 3.0 — — —
ROUGH CREEK 2.9 — — —
TURTLETOWN CREEK FALLS HIKING 2.7 — — —
BLUE RIDGE DIVIDE TRAIL 2.6 — — —
PANTHER BRANCH TRAIL 2.6 — — —
HORSESHOE BEND 2.6 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
CANEY CREEK TRAIL 2.6 — — —
LONG BRANCH TRAIL 2.6 — — —
GRAVELSTAND TOP TRAIL 2.5 — — —
OLD COPPER ROAD BIKE TRAIL 2.3 — — —
JACKS RIVER 2.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
YELLOW STAND LEAD 2.3 — — —
WOLF RIDGE 2.3 — — —
COKER CREEK FALLS TRAIL 2.3 — — —
HENDERSON MOUNTAIN TRAIL 2.3 — — —
CONASAUGA RIVER 2.2 — — —
WEST FORK TRAIL 2.1 — — —
LITTLE CITICO HORSE 4 2.1 — — —
QUARTZ LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.9 — — —
LAUREL LOOP 1.8 — — —
FORK RIDGE HIKING TRAIL 1.7 — — —
CLEMMER SPUR 1.7 — — —
SCENIC SPUR TRAIL 1.6 — — —
AZALEA HIKING TRAIL 1.6 — — —
SLICKROCK LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.6 — — —
BEAR PAW LOOP BIKE TRAIL 1.6 — — —
BENTON FALLS HIKING TRAILS 1.5 — — —
THUNDER ROCK EXPRESS 1.5 — — —
NAKED WIDOW LOOP 1.3 — — —
POPLAR HOLLOW 1.3 — — —
FISHERMAN'S TRAIL 1.2 — — —
GEE CREEK HIKING TRAIL 1.2 — — —
RHODODENDRON TRAIL 1.2 — — —
YELLOW CREEK HORSE TRAIL 1.1 — — —
BYPASS BIKE TRAIL 1.0 — — —
RIM ROCK TRAIL 0.9 — — —
COWCAMP 0.8 — — —
BOYD GAP BIKE TRAIL 0.7 — — —
ARBUTUS HIKING TRAIL 0.7 — — —
BURKETT IVENS HORSE TRAIL 0.6 — — —
BRUSH CREEK SPUR 0.6 — — —
BULLET CREEK SPUR HORSE TRAIL 0.6 — — —
GAZEBO 0.5 — — —
MCKAMY LAKE TRAIL 0.5 — — —
RIM ROCK SPUR 0.5 — — —
CONASAUGA FALLS TRAIL 0.5 — — —
ELDERBERRY 0.5 — — —
CHILHOWEE FOREST WALK 0.4 — — —
CHEROKEE LAKE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEACH 0.4 — — —
BEECH BOTTOMS HIKING TRAIL 0.4 — — —
LOWERY FALLS 0.3 — — —
RIVERVIEW SPUR 0.3 — — —
RED LEAF 0.3 — — —
HORSESHOE BEND 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ELDERBERRY SPUR 0.1 — — —
QUARTZ BYPASS 0.1 — — —
JACKS RIVER 0.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —

Museums in Athens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
TENNESSEE OVERHILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION4232637232$242,931
SWIFT MUSEUM FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM217 COUNTY ROAD 5224237459547$63,126
CHARLESTON CALHOUN TENNESSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ENGLEWOOD TEXTILE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM4238875455
MCMINN COUNTY LIVING HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM4237450329
MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION4233344424
MEIGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION200 SMITH AVE4233344424
OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVESHISTORIC PRESERVATION4234426147

Libraries in Athens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
E. G. FISHER PUBLIC LIBRARY1289 INGLESIDE AVENUE0.0101,736
CALHOUN PUBLIC LIBRARY746 HWY 1630.039,898
SWEETWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY210 MAYES AVENUE0.030,142
ETOWAH CARNEGIE LIBRARY723 OHIO AVENUE0.022,604
MEIGS-DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY120 MEMORIAL DRIVE0.014,949
ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY35 CARROLL STREET0.03,506
NIOTA PUBLIC LIBRARY11 EAST MAIN STREET0.03,033
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LIBRARY714 THOMPSON ST.0.0402

Farmers Markets in Athens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Athens Farmers Market at Market Park106 South Jackson Street06/17/2014 to 10/30/2014Tue: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Thu: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM;YesVisit
McMinn County Farmers Market06/21/2014 to 10/18/2014Tue: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Hotels in Athens

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn
Days Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn

Restaurants in Athens

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angela's Cuban Restaurant
Angela's Miami Grill
Applebee's
Cracker Barrel
Dairy Barn
Jenkins Grille & Market
Lotus Thai Cuisine
Mexi Wings
Pizza Hut
Ruby Tuesday
Shoney's
Shoney's
Small's Drive In
Waffle House
Western Sizzlin'

Cafes in Athens

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Zenful Panda

Cinemas in Athens

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athens Movie Palace

Clinics in Athens

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AFC Urgent Care
Fast Pace Primary Care - Athens, TN

Dentists in Athens

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Veterinaries in Athens

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family & Friend Pet Clinic
MRHS Spay & Neuter Clinic

Gas Stations in Athens

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

76
Amoco
BP
BP
BP
BP
Circle K
Circle K
Citgo
Exxon
Jiffy
Marathon
Mobil
Shell
Speedway
TJ Fuel

Banks in Athens

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athens Federal
Bowaters Credit Union
Capital Bank
Peoples Bank of East Tennessee
Regions Bank
River Valley AgCredit
South East Bank
Southeast Bank
Truist

Gyms in Athens

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shed Fitness Center

Breweries in Athens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Pop A Top PubBars, Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Beer Taverns 3654 Highway 11 S4234622685

Nursing Homes in Athens

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
1234 FRYE STREET, PO BOX 786
 For profit - Corporation 128 112 5/5 — 3/5 5/5 4237458181
NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
1204 FRYE ST
 For profit - Corporation 88 67 5/5 — 4/5 4/5 4237450434

Pharmacies in Athens

7 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 3728 220 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE 423-745-6964
CVS - 3783 928 DECATUR PIKE 423-745-5420
GENOA HEALTHCARE 1805 INGLESIDE AVENUE 423-745-3367
KMART 1802 DECATUR PIKE 423-744-0282
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 663 1815 DECATUR PIKE 423-745-1495
WALGREENS - 5790 1302 CONGRESS PARKWAY SOUTH 423-745-7749
WALGREENS - 9522 805 WEST MADISON AVENUE 423-507-1494

Cell Towers in Athens

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
COUNTY ROAD 526TOWER88
COUNTY ROAD 526TOWER88
216 Z Wayne RoadTOWER70
216 Z Wayne RoadTOWER70

Fire Stations in Athens

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
City of Athens Fire Department815 N Jackson STMostly career423-744-2760
Claxton Community Volunteer Emergency Services1710 County Road 750Volunteer423-336-5166

Bridges in Athens

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous197319342,449G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous197319342,449G
CulvertConcrete continuous19724542,243F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous197118341,537G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous197117541,537G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete197113941,537F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete197113941,537F
CulvertConcrete continuous19713041,537F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous197412019,859F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous197412019,859G
Tee BeamConcrete195814317,309F
Tee BeamConcrete193614314,350F
CulvertConcrete continuous1982458,451F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19733198,451G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19771138,451G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19771718,278G
CulvertConcrete1930306,052F
CulvertConcrete continuous1975265,885G
CulvertConcrete continuous1986504,813P
CulvertConcrete continuous1955474,653F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous19801454,452G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete1970723,152F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete1970992,585G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1973842,189F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous1967941,070G
CulvertConcrete continuous1981471,001G
CulvertConcrete continuous198650877G
CulvertConcrete continuous200029870G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1972215870F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1972227870F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193533600F
CulvertConcrete continuous197526493F
CulvertConcrete continuous193435380F
CulvertConcrete continuous193424380G
CulvertSteel197029340F
CulvertConcrete continuous198457340F
CulvertConcrete continuous198434300G
CulvertConcrete continuous198431290G
CulvertConcrete continuous200322250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197332190G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199058130F
CulvertConcrete continuous199822120G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197382120F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous197381110G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous199873110F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete197358100F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete19934280F
CulvertConcrete continuous19833050F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19833430F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19734220F

Correctional Facilities in Athens

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
MCMINN COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER1319 S WHITECOUNTY304348OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Athens

21 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN
WAUPACA FOUNDRY, INC.134 WAUPACA DR, P.O. BOX 510MCMINN

Airports Near Athens

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
McGhee Tyson AirportTYSLarge Airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)CHAMedium Airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson FieldCSVMedium Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Austin Field—Small Airport
Big T Airport—Small Airport
Blairsville Airport—Small Airport
Blue Bird Field—Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport—Small Airport
Browder Airport—Small Airport
Buck Creek Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Carey Airport—Small Airport
Chilhowee Gliderport—Small Airport
Cleveland Regional Jetport—Small Airport
Collegedale Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Cox Farm Airport—Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport—Small Airport
Dallas Bay Sky Park Airport—Small Airport
Dalton Municipal AirportDNNSmall Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Happy Landings Airport—Small Airport
Hog Lot Landing—Small Airport
Knoxville Downtown Island Airport—Small Airport
Magic Valley Airport—Small Airport
Mark Anton Airport—Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field—Small Airport
Massingale Airport—Small Airport
Mcgraw's Backyard Airport—Small Airport
McMinn County AirportMMISmall Airport
Meadowlake Airport—Small Airport
Monroe County Airport—Small Airport
Montvale Airpark—Small Airport
Mount Bakewell Airfield—Small Airport
Natural Selection Airport—Small Airport
Oliver Springs Inc Airport—Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport—Small Airport
Pratermill Flight Park Airport—Small Airport
Providence Landing—Small Airport
R.M. Harris Airport—Small Airport
Raby Airpark—Small Airport
Riner Farm Airport—Small Airport
Robertson Farm Airport—Small Airport
Rockwood Municipal AirportRKWSmall Airport
Rostex Airport—Small Airport
Sky Ranch Airport—Small Airport
Stone Field—Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Twin Forks Airport—Small Airport
Village Airport—Small Airport
Vintage Field—Small Airport

Police Stations in Athens

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Athens Police Department
Etowah Police Department
McMinn County Sheriff's Office1319 South White Street
Meigs County Sherff's Office410 River Road

Grocery Stores in Athens

40 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
79 Express Mini Mart & DeliConvenience Store10 Congress Pkwy N
Aldi 70079Supermarket1518 Decatur Pike
ATHENS SAVE-A-LOT 22884Supermarket424 S White St
Aztex 136Convenience Store807 Eastanallee Ave
Aztex 138Convenience Store997 S White St
Bohannon Farms 4233717438Farmers and Markets144 County Road 219
Circle K 4703621Convenience Store703 S White St
Circle K 4703625Convenience StoreMT VERD RD & I-75
CVS Pharmacy 3728Other220 E Washington Ave
CVS Pharmacy 3783Other928 Decatur Pike
DOLLAR GENERAL 18695Other1030 Congress Pkwy N
DOLLAR GENERAL 2134Other408 S White St
Dollar General 21841Other1520 Highway 30 E
Dollar Tree 385Other1520 Congress Pkwy S
Family Dollar 295Other911 Decatur Pike
Food City 686Supermarket105 S Hill St
Grocery Outlet 3Supermarket1625 Decatur Pike
Hyde Farms Meat MarketOther413 S White St
Ian's Market 19Convenience Store430 S White St
Ian's Market 6Convenience Store1006 Congress Pkwy N
Ian's Market 8Convenience Store947 Congress Pkwy N
Ians Market 174Convenience Store2804 Decatur Pike
INGLES MARKETS 88Supermarket917 Decatur Pike
KenJo 5Convenience Store2609 Decatur Pike
Murphy USA 7709Convenience Store1813 Decatur Pike
Nathani Fuel And Food 2Convenience Store2303 Clearwater Rd
Nathani Fuel Stop #3 3Convenience Store5 Congress Pkwy N
Price Less IGA 43Supermarket1312 Decatur Pike
Rocky Top Markets 908Convenience Store2632 Decatur Pike
Shiva Enterprise CorpConvenience Store2935 Highway 11 S
Speedway 7147Convenience Store2920 Decatur Pike
Sunrise MarketConvenience Store1124 W Madison Ave
Sunrise Market 14Convenience Store1300 Railroad Ave
The Local Market 137Convenience Store2506 Highway 11 S
Tj Fuel ClearwaterConvenience Store1199 County Road 172
Tobacco KingConvenience Store312 Congress Pkwy S
WALGREEN 9522Other805 W Madison Ave
Walgreens 5790Other1302 Congress Pkwy S
Walmart SUPERCENTER 663Super Store1815 Decatur Pike
Weigels 1102Convenience Store2805 Decatur Pike

Post Offices in Athens

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Athens Post Office
Athens Post Office

Treatment Centers in Athens

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health Connect AmericaBoth423-252-0871
Helen Ross McNabb Center - McMinn County CenterBoth800-255-9711
Volunteer Behavioral Health - Athens CampusBoth423-745-8802

DOL Wage Violations in Athens

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $187,056 in back wages owed to 754 employees.

16
Violations
$187,056
Back Wages Owed
754
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Hyde Construction & Boring — — 37303 — 2 $62,209 $2,304 27
Las Margaritas — — 37303 — 1 $34,152 $759 45
Seventh Transport — — 37303 — 1 $32,578 $758 43
Italian Market & Grill — — 37371 — 1 $12,000 $145 83
J.S. Haren Company — — 37303 — 1 $9,006 $1,801 5
DYNASTY SPAS, INC. [OSHA] — — 37303 Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing 1 $8,016 $52 155
Randstad — — 37303 — 1 $7,656 $22 352
Save A Lot Tobacco Store Athens — — 37303 — 1 $6,803 $6,803 1
Tony's Toys — — 37303 — 1 $5,379 $768 7
Tri-County Center — — 37371 — 1 $3,671 $612 6
Athens Lodge — — 37303 — 1 $1,781 $356 5
Tennesseed Erosion Control, LLC — — 37371 — 1 $1,527 $191 8
Japanese Hibachi Express — — 37303 — 1 $1,119 $559 2
Comprehensive Pain Specialists — — 37303 — 1 $488 $98 5
Subway — Subway 37303 — 1 $366 $183 2
City of Athens Fire Department — — 37371 — 1 $305 $38 8

Churches & Religious Organizations in Athens

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ATHENS CHRISTIAN CHURCH802 S MATLOCK AVE
ATHENS CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY1120 S MATLOCK AVE
ATHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH710 FORREST AVE
CHURCH OF OOLTEWAH141 COUNTY ROAD 613
GODSONG MINISTRIESPO BOX 208
GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE INCPO BOX 1633
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY OF MCMINN COUNTY INC1306 DECATUR PIKE PMB 227
LIGHT OF LIFE FAITH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL1112 CONGRESS PKWY N
MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL EL REY TE MANDO A LLAMAR2113 DECATUR PIKE
PROMISS FARM350 COUNTY ROAD 651
REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA389 JOHN J DUNCAN PKWY
SHOWER BUS MINISTRIES339 COUNTY ROAD 778
ST MARK AME ZION CH FOOD PANTRY MINISTRYPO BOX 1223
STRAIGHTWAY MINISTRY INCPO BOX 238
TENNESSEE STATE GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION872 COUNTY ROAD 187
THE JOURNEY OF GRACE CHURCH270 COUNTY ROAD 135
TRINITY GRACE CHURCH INC1127 WOODWARD AVE
TRY INC405 CHESTER ST
VICTORY PRAISE CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 202
WOMEN AT THE WELL MINISTRIES881 COUNTY ROAD 655

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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens

What is the population of Athens?

Athens has a population of 14,250 residents and is located in Tennessee. The population density is 916 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

Is Athens expensive to live in?

Athens is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 91.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,151, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,300 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Athens safe?

Public safety is a concern in Athens, with a violent crime rate of 836 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,348 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Athens receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Athens?

Athens has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 1,098 business establishments in the area, including 100 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 4.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Athens?

The median home value in Athens is $197,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $254,061. For renters, the median monthly rent is $807. Fair market rent is $924 for a 1-bedroom and $1,118 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 58.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,343.

How are the schools in Athens?

Schools in Athens score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.6% of adults in Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. 8.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Athens?

The obesity rate in Athens is 47.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.3% of adults are smokers. 30.2% are physically inactive. 30.3% of residents report depression. 14.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 50.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,002.

What is transportation like in Athens?

The average commute in Athens is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Athens?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Athens is 84.7% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino. 91.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 17.8% of residents have a disability. 87.8% have health insurance coverage.

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