Athens (pop. 12,000) was founded in 1823 and is an agricultural and manufacturing center. The merchandise includes timber products, farm implements and flour.
The Mayfield Dairy Farms in Athens was established in 1923. Visitors can tour the farm's milk and ice cream processing facility.
Hours:
March 1 to August 31: 10am-4pm; Sat:10am-1pm; Closed: Sun
September 1 to February 28: 10am-4pm; Sat:10am-1pm; Closed: Sun, Sun, Wed
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum in Athens features regional historical items. Exhibits include an early 20th C industrial exhibit, a general store, children's toys and books from 1850 to 1935, arts and crafts, and a pioneer log cabin furnished in period. A collection of quilts is displayed from April through June with an annual quilt show.
Address: McMinn County Living Heritage, 522 West Madison Avenue, Box 889, Athens, TN 37371-0889, United States
Phone: 1 (423) 745-0329, Fax: 1 (423) 745-0329
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