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The Athens Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department is getting ready to honor our local veterans.
Join us on May 17, 2026 as we celebrate the newest additions to the walkway at Veterans Memorial Park!\
This ceremony will recognize all bricks purchased between August 12, 2025, and February 20, 2026.
Does your students need a Summer Activity this year? The Arts Center has your back!
🎨 Registration is now open for 2026 Summer Arts Camps at The Arts Center in Athens, TN! From Kids Arts Camp and Musical Theatre to Visual Arts workshops for grades K–12, there’s something for every young artist this summer.
Scholarships are available for select camps, and spots fill quickly, register NOW!
2026 Summer Camp Schedule:
Kids Arts Camp (Grades K–6)
Week 1: June 1–5
Week 2: June 8–12
Registration Deadline: May 18, 2026
Jr. Musical Theatre Camp (Grades 1–6)
June 15–26
Featuring Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo KIDS
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2026
Youth Theatre Camp (Ages 11–17)
July 6–17
Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026
Visual Arts Mini Camp (Grades K–5)
July 20–24
Registration Deadline: July 6, 2026
Make Your Mark Camp (Grades 6–12)
July 27–31
Registration Deadline: July 13, 2026
All camps take place at The Arts Center, 320 N. White Street in Downtown Athens. Need-based scholarships are available for select camps through the Marian Biddle Trew Scholarship Fund.
Call 423-745-8781 or visit athensartscouncil.org for registration and more information.
🏡 May is Fair Housing Month in Athens, Tennessee!
The City of Athens is proud to recognize May as a time to promote fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity in housing throughout our community. Fair housing helps create stronger neighborhoods, expands opportunities for families, and ensures every resident is treated with dignity and respect.
Together, we can continue building a welcoming and inclusive Athens for everyone!
#athenstn #FairHousing #EqualOpportunity #equalopportunityhousing
