Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

13 North Jackson St.
Athens, TN 37303
423-745-0334
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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.

Golfing 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.

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	Mayfield Dairy Farms, Inc. Mr. Ted Watson 806 E. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 310 Athens, TN 37371-0310 Phone: 423-745-2151 Fax: 423-745-3837 E-mail: ted_watson@deanfoods.com
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Ms. Ashley Rush 522 W. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 889 Athens, TN 37371-0889 Phone: 423-745-0329 Fax: 423-745-0329 Web Site: www.livingheritagemuseum.com E-mail: arush@livingheritagemuseum.com Banquet Room with kitchen facilities available. Seating capacity 225 people	Tsali Notch Vineyards Mr. Jeremy Dalton 140 Harrison Rd. Madisonville, TN 37354 Phone: 423-333-5902 Fax: 423-746-0687 Web Site: www.tsalinotch.com E-mail: amah@tsalinotch.com Commercial Vineyard producing five varieties of muscadine grapes. Selling to commerical and home winemakers. Also offering "pick your own" during harvest time.

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.

All American Gun Shop Mr. Dennis Stearns 911 Congress Parkway N Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1047 Fax: 423-745-1048 Web Site: www.allamericangunshop.com E-mail: Dennis@AllAmericanGunShop.com Gunshop, Hunting Supplies, Gun Smith Services	Athens Woodcrafters Furniture Outlet Store Ms. Sue McQuain 2112 Railroad Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3491 Fax: 423-744-0230 E-mail: woodcrafters1@comcast.net They carry mattresses, outdoor rockers, occasional table, recliners, bedroom furniture and rustic furniture.
Badcock Home Furnishings Mr. Darryl Jackson 921 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2437 Fax: 423-745-1470	Bed Store, The 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
Belk Mr. Michael Hunter 1516 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3663 Fax: 423-507-6259 E-mail: Michael_Hunter@belk.com	Bradley Square Mall Jennifer Sparrow 200 Paul Huff Pkwy, Suite 5 Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: 423-472-2393 Fax: 423-472-0264 Web Site: www.shopbradleysquare.com E-mail: stacia.crye-shahan@am.jll.com
European Flair Florist Ms. Ingrid B. Cooley 4 South White Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2602 Fax: 423-745-3907	Factory Connection, LLC Ms. Evelyn Hurst 1639 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-746-4383 Fax: 423-746-4383 E-mail: b.dawn.a@hotmail.com
Gentry's Gift Gallery Ms. Linda Gentry 105 S Hill St. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0101 Fax: E-mail: gentrysgiftgallery@comcast.net	Greeks Bearing Gifts Ms. Patti Greek 11 N. Jackson Street P.O. Box 633 Athens, TN 37371-0633 Phone: 423-745-2642 Fax: 423-745-2649 E-mail: shopgreeks@bellsouth.net
Johnson's Department Store Mr. Don Webb 814 Tennessee Avenue 814 Tennessee avenue Etowah, TN 37331 Phone: 423-263-7888 Fax:	Johnson's Home Furnishings Mr. Emmette Johnson 109 Washington Ave. NE Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3752 Fax: 423-745-7037
Kitchen Shop, The Ms. Sue McQuain 2112 Railroad Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-5905 Fax: 423-744-0230 Web Site: www.kitchenshoponline.com E-mail: info@kitchenshoponline.com	Lexi Lou's Ms. Beverly Burris 107 A South Hill St. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-746-9040 Fax: 423-746-9040
Mattress Warehouse, The Mr. Greg Walden 158 Old Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: 423-614-3232 Fax: Web Site: clevelandmattresswarehouse.com E-mail: waldentenn@yahoo.com	Moore Discount, Inc. Mr. J. Nat Moore 101 S. White St. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-6070 Fax: 423-745-9162 E-mail: discountm@bellsouth.net
Orange Blossom Boutique Ms. Pat Fuller 1803 Keith St. Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-244-1000 Fax: 423-244-1002 Classy apparel, charming accessories, stylish handbags. A boutique of elegance.	Pam's 2-Step Ms. Pam Wilson, Owner 106 N White Street Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-4141 Fax: 423-744-7225 E-mail: pamcw@bellsouth.net Retail shoe store / handbags / some clothing
Russell Stover Candies Ms. Penny King 2604 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-1352 Fax: 423-744-1354 E-mail: rs435@rstover.com Russell Stover Candies outlet store	Savannah Oaks Winery Mr. Casey Davis, Manager P. O. Box 216 Delano, TN 37325 1817 Delano Road Delano, TN 37325 Phone: 423-263-2762 Fax: 423-263-1513 Web Site: www.savannah-oaks-winery.com E-mail: caseydavis2010@comcast.net Company events, concerts, dinners and winery
Sherwin Williams Ms. Christina Ray 1302 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1377 Fax: 423-746-0656 E-mail: sw2162@sherwin.com	Silver Moments Ms. Stephanie Devine 2 E Washington Ave. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-746-4438 Fax: 423-746-4438 Web Site: www.silvermomentsjewelryandgifts.com E-mail: silvermoments04@yahoo.com
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 Carry Fossil Watches, Laser Welding, and Repair Jewelry and Eyeglass frames.	Strikers Premium Winery Mr. Stanley Striker, Owner 480 County road 172 Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-507-8816 Fax: 423-746-0171 E-mail: strikerswine@yahoo.com
The Prissy Closet Ms. Missy Ford 110 East Washington Avenue Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2565 Fax: E-mail: prissycloset@att.net Retail clothing, shoes and jewelry for women	Town Squire, The 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
Tsali Notch Vineyards Mr. Jeremy Dalton 140 Harrison Rd. Madisonville, TN 37354 Phone: 423-333-5902 Fax: 423-746-0687 Web Site: www.tsalinotch.com E-mail: amah@tsalinotch.com Commercial Vineyard producing five varieties of muscadine grapes. Selling to commerical and home winemakers. Also offering "pick your own" during harvest time.	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
Wal-Mart Ms. Karen Byerman 1815 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0395 Fax: 423-745-0826