About Athens

Halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga, Athens hosts over 13,000 residents. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Athens’ roots lie in a rich agricultural past. The Athens Regional Medical Center is an important emergency resource as it not only serves Athens itself but also many of the surrounding communities. Just off the I-75, residents of an Athens house or apartment for rent can easily make the commute to either Knoxville or Chattanooga within a little over an hour. As a suburban town, the area looks deserted during the day although by twilight, the emotion and buzz returns to Athens. A regional railroad provides through service to both larger cities and is a cheaper, quicker alternative to driving. The McMinn County Airport also provides easy transportation.

Residents of an apartment or home rental in Athens have access to the Athens School System that operates 2 primary schools, 3 intermediate schools, and a junior high school. The high school is located in Englewood, a few miles away. Tennessee Wesleyan College is also situated in Athens. Community events such as the Athens Travelers Car Show, Fishing Derby, and Mid-East Tennessee Regional Fair are popular and usually well-attended. Knox Park is the largest recreational park in the area and supports a number of activities throughout the year. Heritage Park and Regional Park split the responsibility of running sports leagues because of the sprawling fields and multiple baseball and softball diamonds. The Ingleside Recreation Complex provides organization for youth leagues and sports tournaments and also runs its own fitness and exercise facilities and classes.

Athens, Tennessee home seekers can use National Relocation to locate Athens houses, homes, condos, and Athens apartments for rent. Whether you are looking for Athens real estate, rentals or Athens Foreclosures, our services can help. Feel free to use our Athens neighborhood information and Athens schools pages to research Athens.