Athens, Tennessee
Athens: town in Tennessee, United States
About
Athens is a town located in the county of McMinn in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,458 and a population density of 334 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,120 inhabitants.
The town was created 204 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Athens
| Population | 14,120 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | McMinn County |
| Phone Area Codes | 423 |
| Area | 40.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4429,-84.5930 |
| Altitude | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Capital city | Athens is capital of McMinn County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1822 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 04:34:23 (24th August 2026) |
| Postal code | 37303 |
| Density | 351 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Athens is located at 35°26'34"N 84°35'35"W (35.4428500, -84.5929900).
Athens map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Athens
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Athens increased by 4.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,458 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,682 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,743 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,743 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,815 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,717 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,775 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,843 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,932 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,020 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,120 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Athens
1McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
522 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303, United States View details
Phone: +14237450329 | Website available
Where to Stay in Athens
1Loch Low‑Minn
116 Co Rd 420, Athens, TN 37303, United States View details
Phone: +14237460798 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Athens
1USDA Rural Development
320 Congress Pkwy N, Athens, TN 37303, United States View details
Phone: +14237456302 | Website available
People born in Athens (6)
People born in Athens, including United States politician and Confederate soldier John Tyler Morgan, baseball player Boyd Coffie, professional golfer Eric Axley, .
More notable people
- Jim Baskette (American baseball player) he was born in 10/12/1887
- Scottie Mayfield (American businessman)
- W. Reece Smith, Jr. (U.S. Navy officer, attorney, university president, American Bar Association president) he was born in 19/09/1925
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Athens, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221731 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens (TN) | 37303 |
Closest post offices linked to Athens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Athen Post Office | Athens (TN) | 37303 |
Other cities in McMinn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McMinn County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 3,527 | City in McMinn County, Tennessee |
| Englewood | 1,538 | Town of the United States |
| Niota | 738 | Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Calhoun | 503 | Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Athens distances to largest Tennessee cities