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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 |
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 |
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 |
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SNAP Fitness Mr. Mike Creagan 701 Everhart Dr. NW Athens Location: 2015 S. Congress Pkwy. Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-667-4884 Fax: 423-745-9421 E-mail: mcsportstv@yahoo.com |
Tsali Notch Vineyards Mr. Jeremy Dalton 503 W. Madison Ave. Physical Address: 140 Harrison Rd. Madisonville Athens, TN 37303 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 hoome 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.
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A Touch of Class Ms. Patricia Brookshire 2322 Congress Pkwy. S. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-453-5523 Fax: E-mail: patbrookshire@hughes.net |
A Touch of Class Ms. Patricia Brookshire 2322 Congress Pkwy. S. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-453-5523 Fax: E-mail: patbrookshire@hughes.net |
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A-A-A-A Pawn Shop & Trading Post Mr. Jeffrey Blair 323 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-6086 Fax: E-mail: JM_Blair@comcast.net |
All American Gun Shop Mr. Dennis Stearns 307 Congress Pkwy. S. 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 |
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Annabelle's Bridal Ms. Joni Best 2302 S Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3333 Fax: 423-453-5717 Web Site: www.annabellesbridalgowns.com E-mail: annabellesbridal1@yahoo.com Bridal gowns / Formal dresses |
Athens Woodcrafters 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. |
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Badcock Home Furnishings Mr. Darryl Jackson 921 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-2437 Fax: 423-745-1470 |
Belk Mr. Michael Hunter 1516 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-3663 Fax: 423-507-6259 E-mail: Michael_Hunter@belk.com |
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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: stacia.crye-shahan@am.jll.com |
Factory Connection, LLC Ms. Brandy Palmer 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 |
Heavenly Creations by Jen Ms. Jennifer Raper 1311 B Railroad Ave. Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-453-5319 Fax: 423-453-5320 Web Site: www.heavenlycreations.com E-mail: jen@heavenlycreations.comcastbiz.net Florist specializing in all types of floral arrangements, Smokey Mtn. Rain soaps & candles, and gourmet chocolates and coffees. |
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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: |
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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Lowe's Home Improvement Mr. Chris Kloc 1751 S Congress Pkwy Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-1153 Fax: 423-745-7243 Web Site: www.lowes.com |
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: mcspaddenfurniture@gmail.com |
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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 |
Oreck Vacuum of Cleveland Ms. Nancy Mathews 566 Paul Huff Parkway Cleveland, TN 37312 Phone: 423-339-5600 Fax: 423-339-1033 Web Site: www.oreck.com E-mail: oreck6@gmail.com |
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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 |
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@att.net |
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Russell Stover Candies Ms. Ella Womac 2604 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-744-1352 Fax: 423-744-1354 |
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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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. |
Stevens Stained Glass Billie Stevens 233 Old Highway 11 5105 Suite 4 Calhoun, TN 37309 Phone: 423-762-8908 Fax: E-mail: billiehasglass@bellsouth.net |
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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 Kitchen Shop 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 |
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The Lily Pad Boutique Ms. Brenda Bryan 209 North Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-5537 Fax: Web Site: www.sweetwaterlilypad.com E-mail: lilypadboutique@bellsouth.net Ladies fine fashions / jewelry / handbags |
The Lily Pad Boutique Ms. Brenda Bryan 209 North Main Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 Phone: 423-337-5537 Fax: Web Site: www.sweetwaterlilypad.com E-mail: lilypadboutique@bellsouth.net Ladies fine fashions / jewelry / handbags |
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The Mattress Warehouse 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 |
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 |
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Tsali Notch Vineyards Mr. Jeremy Dalton 503 W. Madison Ave. Physical Address: 140 Harrison Rd. Madisonville Athens, TN 37303 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 hoome 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 |
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Wal-Mart Ms. Karen Byerman 1815 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 Phone: 423-745-0395 Fax: 423-745-0826 |
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 |
August Events
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