Information on Athens, McMinn County
The City of Athens is located in the state of Tennessee, in McMinn County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Athens City HALL, McMinn County
| Athens City Hall's address | Athens Athens Municipal Building PO BOX 849 ATHENS TN 37371 United States | |
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| Phone number of Athens City Hall | +1 423-744-2702 | |
| Athens, TN email | Not available | |
| Athens official website | cityofathenstn.com | |
| Mayor of Athens | R. Hal Buttram | |
| McMinn County, Tennessee: Vital Records | Athens vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Tennessee birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Athens
What county is Athens TN in?Athens, TN is located in McMinn County |
Where is Athens, Tennessee ?Athens lies in McMinn County in southeastern United States. It is situated in the eastern region of Tennessee, positioned roughly midway between Knoxville and Chattanooga along Interstate 75. This places Athens within proximity to the Tennessee River, enhancing its connectivity to key transportation routes and natural landmarks of the region. |
Athens administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Tennessee |
| County | McMinn - other counties in Tennessee |
Demography of Athens
| Name of Athens inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 13 220 inhabitants | 36 / 2 401 | ||
| Population density in Athens | 947,2 pop/sq mi (365,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Athens, TN
Where to apply for a passport in Athens, TN? There are 1 passport offices in Athens, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| ATHENS POST OFFICE | 202 SOUTH WHITE STREET | 4237449605 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Athens
There are 9 bank branches in Athens.
CapStar Bank is the most popular bank in Athens with 2 branch offices, followed by Simmons Bank with 2 branch offices and then Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Athens:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| CapStar Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Simmons Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SouthEast Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Tennessee Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| FSNB, National Association | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Athens administrative numbers
| Athens City code | 4702320 |
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| Athens City postcode | 37371 |
Transportation modes in Athens
| Airport | McMinn County Airport 4.5 miles 20.6 miles Rockwood Municipal Airport 32.9 miles |
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Athens territory
| Athens area | 13,96 sq mi (36,15 km²) |
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| Athens altitude | 974 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.4525 Longitude: -84.6039 Latitude: 35° 27' 9'' North Longitude: 84° 36' 14'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Athens | Currently, the town Athens isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Athens |
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| Natural parks | Athens isn't part of a natural park |
What is Athens close to?
| Nearby cities include: Niota, Englewood, Etowah and Decatur | ||
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| Decatur | Niota | Niota |
| Decatur |  | Niota |
| Calhoun | Englewood | Englewood |
| Niota 5.4 miles | Englewood 6.8 miles | Etowah 9 miles |
| Decatur 11.9 miles | Sweetwater 12.8 miles | Calhoun 13.4 miles |
| Madisonville 14.4 miles | Charleston 14.5 miles | Tellico Plains 18.2 miles |
| Benton 19.4 miles | Philadelphia 19.4 miles | Spring City 21.8 miles |
| Dayton 23.2 miles | Vonore 23.3 miles | Cleveland 24 miles |
| Loudon 24.2 miles | Graysville 26.6 miles | Greenback 28.1 miles |
| Rockwood 29.2 miles | Kingston 29.6 miles | Midtown 29.8 miles |
Distance between Athens and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1915 miles | Houston : 740 miles | Philadelphia : 606 miles |
| Phoenix : 1567 miles | San Antonio : 911 miles | San Diego : 1863 miles |
| Dallas : 720 miles | San Jose : 2064 miles | Jacksonville : 393 miles |
| Indianapolis : 311 miles | San Francisco : 2126 miles | Austin : 842 miles |
| Columbus : 326 miles | Fort Worth : 752 miles | Charlotte : 214 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Athens, TN
Elementary schools in Athens
City Park Elementary
District of AthensLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 362
E K Baker Elementary
District of McMinn CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 341
Ingleside Elementary
District of AthensLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 349
North City Elementary
District of AthensLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 249
Rogers Creek Elementary
District of McMinn CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 309
Westside Elementary
District of AthensLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 271
Middle schools in Athens
Athens City Middle School
District of AthensLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 481
High schools in Athens
McMinn High School
District of McMinn CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1565
Private schools in Athens
Christ's Legacy Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 11Students : 113
Liberty Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 49
Leisure and activities in Athens surrounding area
| The Lost Sea to Sweetwater 11.3 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Ridgewood Golf Club | Springbrook Golf & Country Club to Niota 5.2 miles |
| White Oaks Golf Course | Madisonville Golf Course to Madisonville 15.5 miles |
| Lakehaven Golf & Country Club to Decatur 16.9 miles | Cleveland Country Club to Cleveland 18.6 miles |
Other information on the City of Athens
| Nuclear power plant | Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 24 mile |
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