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Athens State University was founded in 1822 and has been enriching the local Athens area for almost two centuries. With on-campus museums including the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Museum, The Delmore Brothers Museum, and the Sports Museum; historic buildings that include Founders Hall (the oldest building on campus) and Brown Hall; and historic tree tours; visitors are sure to relive the past when walking through our iconic columns.
    300 North Beaty Street Athens, AL 35611
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    256 233-8100
    8 am - 4:30 pm
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Free
    8 am - 4:30 pm
    2562338100

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    Hampton Inn & Suites - Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area)

    Nestled at the base of the Smokey Mountains, Hampton Inn & Suites Athens/I-65 (Huntsville Area) is located in the middle of shopping and dining, and convenient to two major cities. Located off I-65, between Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN, our hotel...

    Econo Lodge

    Book your stay at the Econo Lodge in Athens, AL!

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens I-65

    Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Athens, AL is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens/ I-65. Our Hotel in Athens is conveniently located off of I-65 between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL, as well as only 16 miles east of Huntsvi...

    Sleep Inn

    Book a room at the Sleep Inn hotel in Athens, AL.

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    The Drop Farm

    The Drop Farm is furnished in period antiques. Two rooms are available, each with a double bed and private bath. There are facilities available for private events, parties, etc.

    Riverview RV Resort

    Riverview RV Resort is a beautiful RV park located just 20 minutes west of Athens, AL on the Tennessee river. Seventy (70) RV sites with full hook-ups plus an onsite facility with a laundry room, restrooms and showers. The combination of creature co...

    Super 8 Athens

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    Upcoming Events

    43rd Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo

    The 43rd annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo is set for May 16-17, 2025 with two days of high-impact rodeo competition.
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    Where to Eat

    Johnny's Place

    Live classic country music and dance floor, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

    Kreme Delite

    Kreme Delite opened in 1951 and has been serving their signature upside-down banana split ever since!

    Dub's Burgers

    Burgers since 1961.

    Limestone Legends Billiards

    Opened in 2022, enjoy a game of pool and a quick bite to eat and your favorite adult beverage

    LawLers Barbecue

    In 1978, in a little town called Pulaski, Tennessee, two brothers from Athens, Alabama decided to go into the barbecue business.

    Old Black Bear Brewing Co. Athens

    Brewing is our life, beer is our water so don’t waste time drinking other things.
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