| Place Name | Athens |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37303 |
| County | Mcminn County |
| Area Code(s) | 423 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 13,492 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 4.65% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 83.64% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Athens, TN |
| US Congressional District(s) | Tennessee 3rd |
| State House Districts | 23 |
| State Senate Districts | 9 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 83.64% |
| African American | 7.86% |
| Hispanic | 0.27% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7.13% |