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13 North Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0334 E-mail: |
Local Tourism
The Athens area has a bountiful supply of recreational spots. Whether you are a fishing enthusiast or an avid golfer, many recreational activities await you in McMinn county. Not only are there many recreational activities in which to take a part, but they are located in some of the most scenic areas of the Southeast.
At Watts Bar Lake, a 39,000-acre recreation area, you have a wide variety of activities in which to participate. Choose from sailing, water skiing, or fishing.
Rafting and Kayaking on the beautiful Ocoee River is within easy reach.
Trout fishermen can enjoy a tranquil day of fishing on the Tellico River, one of the most scenic trout streams in America.
Hiking, camping and fishing are also available at Bald River Falls or in the Cherokee National/Forest.
There are also several swimming and tennis facilities located in McMinn County as well as four golf courses: Ridgewood Golf Club, Springbrook Golf & Country Club, White Oaks Golf Course and Willow Springs Golf Course.
The area is also well blessed with mountains, vast forests and many miles of river and lake shoreline which makes it a hunters dreamland.
For the real fitness buff, there are swimming lessons, aquacise, slimnastics, volleyball, and gymnastics programs at the YMCA.
Also located nearby is the Lost Sea, which is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's largest underground lake.
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Athens-McMinn Family Y.M.C.A. Mr. Lee Montgomery 205 Knoxville Ave. P.O. Box 376 Athens, TN 37371-0376 Phone: 423-745-4904 Fax: 423-649-0333 Web Site: www.athensmcminnymca.org E-mail: y921_Lee@bellsouth.net |
Curves of Athens Ms. Trish Fridley P.O. Box 1374 Athens, TN 37371 Phone: 423-746-8808 Fax: 423-746-8807 E-mail: athenscurves@curves.com |
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Lost Sea Ms. Lisa McClung 140 Lost Sea Road Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-6616 Fax: 423-337-0803 E-mail: lostsea@earthlink.net |
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Ms. Diane Hutsell 522 W. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 889 Athens, TN 37371-0889 Phone: 423-745-0329 Fax: 423-745-0329 E-mail: dhutsell@birch.net Banquet Room with kitchen facilities available. Seating capacity 225 people |
Shopping
The selection of merchandise in Athens and McMinn County is virtually limitless. Many specialty shops are in the area. There are many boutiques to browse in and the unique antique and specialty shops make for an exciting shopping experience in the downtown area. One is consistently surprised at the wide variety and different merchandise found in these shops. Ample parking is available.
Open air markets,which are numerous in the Athens community, add to the shoppers' delight.
There are four shopping centers located in the Athens area. Many major department stores are located within theses shopping complexes thereby aiding in consumer selection.
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Abundant Life Ms. Kathy McCoy 2125 Highway 11 N. P.O. Box 206 Athens, TN 37371-0206 Phone: 423-506-9290 Fax: Web Site: www.lifeisbetter.net E-mail: info@lifeisbetter.net Christian apparel and miscellaneous memorabilia. |
Annabelle's Bridal Ms. Lisa Burden 615 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3333 Fax: 423-370-1286 E-mail: annabellesbridal37303@yahoo.com Full-Service Bridal Boutique |
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Athens Wholesale Mr. Ken Crisp 216 North White Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1899 Fax: 423-745-1949 E-mail: athenswholesale@comcast.net |
Athens Woodcrafters Ms. Sue McQuain 2112 Railroad Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3491 Fax: 423-744-0230 |
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Badcock Home Furnishings Mr. Tommy Griffin 109 West Madison Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2437 Fax: 423-745-1470 |
Belk Mr. John Urbanek 1516 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3663 Fax: 423-507-6259 E-mail: john_urbanek@belk.com |
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Black's Florist Mr. Mike Black 103 Park Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423745-1491 Fax: 423-744-7698 |
Bradley Square Mall Stacia Crye-Shahan 200 Paul Huff Pkwy, Suite 5 Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: 423-472-2393 Fax: 423-472-0264 Web Site: www.shopbradleysquare.com E-mail: scrye@primeretail.com |
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Down To Earth Sk8te Shop Ms. Brenda Rogers 311 Decatur Pike 250 County Road 520 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-506-7193 Fax: 423-744-7371 E-mail: TBRogers@TDS.net Retailer of professional skateboards and supplies |
Factory Connection, LLC Ms. Wendy Deaton 1639 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-746-4383 Fax: 423-746-4383 |
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FOWLERS FURNITURE, INC. Mr. Jason Brown, Mgr. 1518 S. Congress Parkway 410 N Peters Rd. Knoxville, TN 37922-2332 Phone: 423-507-5807 Fax: 423-507-5865 E-mail: jason_brown@fowlersfurniture.com |
Goody's Family Clothing Ms. Kristen Macht 1611 S. Congress Pkwy., Athens P.O.Box 22000 Knoxville, TN 37933-2200 Phone: 423-745-0056 Fax: |
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Grace Peek Florist Ms. Reba Kyle 904 S. White Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-5391 Fax: |
Johnson's Department Store Mr. Don Webb 814 Tennessee Avenue 814 Tennessee avenue Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7888 Fax: |
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Johnson's Home Furnishings Mr. Emmette Johnson 109 Washington Ave. NE Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3752 Fax: 423-745-7037 |
Kidoodles Ms. Mickey Johnson Key 109 E. Washington Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0005 Fax: |
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Legends Outdoor Advantage Mr. Wes Newman 2110 South Congress Pkwy. P. O. Box 100 Athens, TN 37371-0100 Phone: 423-746-2321 Fax: 423-746-0803 E-mail: don.newman1@comcast.net |
Lily Pad, The Ms. Brenda Bryan 209 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-5537 Fax: 423-337-2949 Web Site: www.sweetwaterlilypad.com E-mail: lilypadboutique@bellsouth.net |
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McMinn Plaza Associates Bob Gounaud 917 Decature Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: Fax: |
McSpadden Furniture Ms. Mandy Galyon 306 N. White St. 306 N. White Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1642 Fax: 423-745-1643 E-mail: mcfurn@usit.net |
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Moore Discount, Inc. Mr. J. Nat Moore 101 S. White St. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-6070 Fax: 423-745-9162 E-mail: joanbmoore@cs.com |
Orange Blossom Boutique Ms. Pat Fuller P. O. Box 2488 1803 Keith Street / Stuart Park Plaza Cleveland, TN 37320 Phone: 423-244-1000 Fax: 423-244-1002 E-mail: orangeblossombou@aol.com |
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Prissy Closet, The Ms. Carolyn Ford 110 E. Washington Ave. 110 E. Washington Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2565 Fax: 423-745-2977 E-mail: prissycloset@volfirst.net |
Russell Stover Candies Ms. Ella Womac 2604 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-1352 Fax: 423-744-1354 |
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Scrapbook Quilts Eva Marie Frye 1891 Ingleside Ave. Suite 200 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-507-0099 Fax: Web Site: www.scrapbook-quilts.com E-mail: scrapbookquilts@comcast.net Fabric & Quilting Supplies and Custom Memory Quilts |
Shooz! & More Ms. Patti Roges 211 N. Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-0323 Fax: 423-337-0324 E-mail: davisjh1@comcast.net |
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Sliger's Jewelers Mr. Gene Sliger 116 E. Washington Ave. 116 E. Washington Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-4774 Fax: 423-745-4774 |
Smoky Mountain Specialty Vehicles Mr. Bruce Collins 407 W. Madison Avenue P. O. Box 1430 Athens, TN 37371-1430 Phone: 423-744-3003 Fax: 423-744-1358 Web Site: www.sms@usa.com |
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The Bed Store David and Vivian McCaslin 1816 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1010 Fax: Web Site: www.bedstore.com E-mail: athens@bedstore.com |
The Stockyard Ms. Donna Brown 9051 Hiwassee Street, N.W. P.O. Box 423 Charleston, TN 37310 Phone: 423-336-3002 Fax: 423-336-8148 E-mail: thestockyard@bellsouth.net |
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The Town Squire Mr. Larry McDaniel 1717 Keith Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-472-6012 Fax: 423-472-2568 Web Site: www.thetownsquire.com E-mail: ttsquire@bellsouth.net |
Tooter's Music Ms. Dawn Bindrim 205 E. Washington Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-8668 Fax: 473-0190 E-mail: dbindrim@yahoo.com |
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Uniforms For You Ms. Terrie Perkins 311 N. Congress Parkway, Suite 200 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-8903 Fax: 423-744-8954 E-mail: uniforyou2003@yahoo.com |
Vintage Designs Ms. Rose Malone 212 E. Madison Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0031 Fax: |
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Wal-Mart Ms. Karen Byerman 1815 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0395 Fax: 423-745-0826 |
Walk In Closet, The Ms. Kerry F. Miller 1629 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3313 Fax: 423-745-3306 E-mail: thewalkincloset@bellsouth.net |
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Wholesale Furniture Outlet Mr. Rick Perian 902 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-507-1172 Fax: |
Wiggins & Son, Inc. Mr. Guy Wiggins 306 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-7036 Fax: 423-745-8401 E-mail: wigginsandson@aol.com |
May Events
15 - Business After Hours hosted by Don Ledford Auto Park
