The first Black mayor of Athens, Tennessee — a former City Council member whose tenure spanned more than three decades — has died in his hometown, where he was first elected to office in 1971. Burkett ...

Global automotive supplier DENSO will invest $190 million to expand its operations in Athens, TN, creating 320 jobs at the McMinn County facility. “Increasing our capacity to manufacture products ...

Athens City Middle School is a public school located in Athens, TN, which is in a distant town setting. The student population of Athens City Middle School is 507 and the school serves 6-8. At Athens ...

Tucked into the rolling foothills of East Tennessee is a little town called Athens. Nicknamed the "Friendly City," Athens is known for its Southern hospitality and small-town feel. Part of Tennessee's ...

After the mayor and vice mayor of Athens, Tennessee, were voted out of office last week, the town's city manager resigned Monday. The City Council -- which has not yet sworn in the new members -- ...

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many people awaiting packages across the northern portions of our viewing area may experience some significant delays. This is because of a significant fire at the UPS facility ...

Athens City Intermediate is a public school located in Athens, TN, which is in a distant town setting. The student population of Athens City Intermediate is 577 and the school serves 3-5.The ...

Eight Tennessee baseball players participated in a fan meet-and-greet at a movie theater. The NIL event was inspired by a "Field of Dreams" reference made by coach Tony Vitello's father. Fans met ...