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Pumpkintown was Athens' initial name. Thankfully, officials saw fit to rename it. According to local folklore, one of the original town leaders had been reading about Athens, Greece and suggested the new name based on supposed similarities. True or not, many will agree that the name Athens is indeed better.
Unlike Athens, Greece, easy access to historic masterpieces, trendy eateries and major entertainments is not what this East Tennessee town is about. If that's what you want, you should pass on this Athens. But if the peaceful quiet of a rural small town, located in the scenic Tennessee Valley with a regional park and tons of outdoor activities makes your heart sing, then you've hit the jackpot. And if that's not enough, Athens is also known as the "Friendly City." In other words, you should feel welcomed, barring any major personality issues or criminal tendencies. With a noted census population of 13,489 people, making friends will be a breeze. View Athens City Guide