Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Athens offers a southern hospitality that grew during the years in which it was a small agricultural center. Over the years, Athens has grown industrially but has been able to maintain the attitude that gained it the nickname of “The Friendly City.” Please take a few minutes to browse through our “virtual” city departments, link on to the various government divisions, and “talk” to us via e-mail. Whether you visit us through this website or in person, you will find one of the finest cities in America. Newcomers to Athens are always welcomed. If you are thinking about relocating for personal or business reasons or if you are just looking for a peaceful location to spend some time, this site will give you a feeling for what we have to offer. In order to experience the real Athens, we invite you to come for a visit. We’ll be glad to answer questions about our city or just sit and talk awhile. Either way we think you will soon find out why Athens is “The Friendly City.”

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We hope you’ll come again soon.

New welcome signs unveiled!

Thanks to USDA Rural Development the City of Athens has replaced four of the seven welcome to Athens signs. The remainder of the signs will be replaced in the coming months. Here is Vice Mayor Bo Perkinson, Rickey Hickman from USDA, City Manager Mitchell Moore and Council Member Hal Buttram at the official announcement.