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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.
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
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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
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McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Ms. Amy Blackburn
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: ablackburn@livingheritagemuseum.com
Banquet Room with kitchen facilities available. Seating capacity 225 people
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Springbrook Golf & Country Club
Mr. Jack Oliver, Golf Pro (423.568.2161)
123 Country Club Lane P.O. Box 502 Niota, TN 37826-0502
Phone: 423-568-2215 Fax: 423-568-2216 Web Site: www.springbrookgcc.com E-mail: ttanzi@springbrookgcc.com
Tammy Tanzi, Clubhouse Manager
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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.
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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.
Badcock Home Furnishings
Mr. Norman Landry
921 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-2437
Fax: 423-745-1470
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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
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Belk
Mr. Chris Manning
1516 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-3663
Fax: 423-507-6259 E-mail: Chris_Manning@belk.com
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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
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European Flair Florist
Ms. Ingrid B. Cooley
4 South White Street Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-2602
Fax: 423-745-3907
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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
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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
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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
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Lexi Lou's
Ms. Beverly Burris
107 A South Hill St. Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-746-9040
Fax: 423-746-9040
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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: discountm@bellsouth.net
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MyChoice Marketing of Greater Knoxville
Mr. Jim Vesper
3715 Laurel Ridge Drive Maryville, TN 37801
Phone: 865-323-9414
Fax: Web Site: www.mychoicemarketing.com E-mail: jvesper@mychoicemarketing.com
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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.
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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
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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
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Sherwin Williams
Ms. Christina Ray
1302 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-1377
Fax: 423-746-0656 E-mail: sw2162@sherwin.com
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Silpada Designs Jewelry - Linda Higdon
Linda Higdon
179 County Rd. 519 Englewood, Tn 37329
Phone: 423-744-4852
Fax: Web Site: www.silpada.com.lindahamptonhigdon E-mail: 1higdon@tds.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
Carry Fossil Watches, Laser Welding, and Repair Jewelry and Eyeglass frames.
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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
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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.
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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
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Wal-Mart
Mr. Charles Martin
1815 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-0395
Fax: 423-745-0826 E-mail: cvmarti.s00663.us@wal-mart.com
Retail Store
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