Athens, TN

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.

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

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

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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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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UFO Sightings

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Mines

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Haunted Places

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6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Athens, TN.

Name	Description
Battle of Athens	August 1 - 2, 1946. Marker is at the intersection of North White Street and East College Street, on the left when traveling south on North White Street.
First United Presbyterian Church	Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Street (Business Route 11) and Roy Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
Free Hill — A Forgotten Community	Marker is on Knoxville Avenue south of Stiles Street, on the right when traveling south.
John Tyler Morgan	Marker is at the intersection of Ingleside Avenue (Tennessee Route 305) and Old Niota Road, on the right when traveling north on Ingleside Avenue.
Samuel Cleage	Marker is on North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11) north of East Hornsby Street, on the left when traveling north.
Tennessee Wesleyan College	Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Street (Business U.S. 11) and East College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jackson Street.