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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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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 |
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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 |
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. |
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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Badcock Home Furnishings Mr. Norman Landry 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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
June Events
6 - Swift Museum Foundation "Annual Fly-In"
7 - Swift Museum Foundation "Annual Fly-In"
8 - Swift Museum Foundation "Annual Fly-In"
9 - Swift Museum Foundation "Annual Fly-In"
11 - 7th Annual Benenfit Dinner with guest speaker Nick Saban
