Athens Limestone

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12/07/2023

Anyone see something...interesting with this photo of a book my daughter found in the store?

11/13/2023

CONGRATULATIONS to our winner Nic Jolley with the Gateway Village At Swan Creek!!

11/18/2022

Come and see our North Pole Stroll Christmas Trees that will be ready for decorating soon!
The Trees will be in Big Springs Memorial Park before Thanksgiving!

Thank you all for your support; we appreciate your time and interest!

Teresa Todd!

Athens-Limestone Co Tourism Assn is a 501(c)3 that exists to showcase how wonderful
this area is!

08/12/2022

What a great event today to say THANK YOU to all the Limestone County First Responders and their families. So proud to be a part of a community that stands together and supports those who work so hard to make Athens and Limestone County the best place to live, work and play.

08/11/2022

Stopped in today to Vinyl Revival and would recommend to anyone who really enjoys music and browsing an unbelievable collection of albums and more. Awesome place to stop in Athens on Pryor Street

08/05/2022

The 30th Anniversary Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days is going on today and tomorrow on Elkton Road in Athens.
For more pictures and info go to https://bit.ly/3bypof7

08/01/2022

Don't miss the Singing on the Square this Friday night with Randy Waller and Company. Randy is the son of bluegrass legend Charlie Waller (Country Gentlemen).

Like his daddy, Randy’s robust, stately baritone lends itself ably to mainstream country, folk, blues, bluegrass, and any other genre he chooses. Inspired by to all types of music and teaching guitar in Richmond, Randy developed his singing, song writing and musical skills into a solo career, opening for major acts and fronting regional country and country-rock bands.

The band features Randy Waller, Guitar/Vocal, Phil Riddick, Banjo
Russ Holder, Dobro/Vocals, Dustin Young, Mandolin and Adrienne Tabor, Fiddle/Vocals

For more information go to https://bit.ly/3vw20pg

This annual Singing on the Square in Athens Alabama Hosted by the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and featuring a variety of local talent on the select Fridays of the month from May to August. This free concert series is open to the public

07/28/2022

You don't want miss the music tonight on the Square!! The stage is up and the bands are getting ready to put on an awesome show!!! HAPPY 200th to Athens State University.

07/28/2022

Seeking Volunteers to help us organize our meeting space. Signup on JustServe see the link below.

https://www.justserve.org/projects/1f15d628-1e17-4ffc-8dc8-1aa652a2bd79

Looking for Volunteers to organize and clean up the meeting space at our Tourism Office

07/15/2022

County for a Cure will be hosting the 5th Annual Volleyball for a Cure tournament on July 16, 2022, at Swan Creek Park in Athens, Alabama. A fun time for everyone and all proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

07/14/2022

The Alabama Center for the Arts is excited to call alumni artists and faculty/staff of Athens State University and Calhoun Community College for the sixth juried faculty, staff, and alumni show planned for later this year!

Visit the ACA website (www.alabamacenterforthearts.org) to download the complete Call For Artists document in addition to the entry form. You may also email [email protected] to request that the information be emailed to you.

Call (256) 260-4299 or email [email protected] with any questions.

07/14/2022

Two school supply drives to collect supplies for deserving students returning to school will be held for the convenience of everyone to donate. The first one will be July 16, 2022. Yes, tax free weekend! Just make the donation purchase, and look for the YELLOW School bus at Athens Walmart, 1011 US Highway 72 East, Athens, Al., 10 am- 5 pm.

Again on July 30, 2022, 10 am- 5pm, look for the YELLOW school bus at the Limestone County NAACP Office, 809 Hwy 72 West, Hobbs Plaza, Athens, Al. Generously donate to this worthy cause,
and help us fill the bus.

School supplies to be given away at the “Back 2 School/Career Day” event on August 6, 2022, 9 am -12 noon, at the Wellness Park, 940 West Washington Street, Athens, Al. There will be lots of school supplies for students, along with free food, festivities, family fun, and information to jump start careers.

07/13/2022

The new Publix in Athens opened today. Just a few pictures of the grand opening this morning of this awesome new store.

07/10/2022

Love looking at old photos of Athens and Limestone County.

07/09/2022

TOMCAT, BARK THE DAWG & SPECIAL FRIEND... MIKE COLE!

TomCat, Bark the Dawg, and a special friend Mike Cole will be sitting in on lead guitar. Mike needs no introduction and is one of the best lead guitar players in north Alabama.

The harmonies, musicianship, and check your ego at the door have brought a sound worth remembering and always worth hanging around to hear the next song!

This astounding group will be performing Friday, July 15th, 2022 at the Summer Concert Series: Singing on the Square from 7 pm - 9 pm.

Bring your chair and your dancing shoes because they are going to ROCK!

Contact the Tourism Office at 256-232-5411 or 256-777-7869 for more information!

07/07/2022

Always something to do in Athens and Limestone County. Enjoy the outdoors! Go to https://bit.ly/3IqcV9d to learn more

07/05/2022

Richard Martin Rails to Trail in Limestone County, Alabama is an awesome 10.2-mile trail for hikers, walkers, runners, and horseback riders. No motorized vehicles allowed. Click here https://bit.ly/3NJS023 for more info.
Visit Athens and Limestone County, enjoy our great outdoors and see why people say "we're what you love about the South".

07/04/2022

Have a great and safe 4th of July

06/30/2022

Looking back at some old pics and can see some of the changes made in Athens over the past years including the new City Hall.

06/28/2022

Wanted to say Thank You to Barry Ricks and Nick Tatum and to the Athens Parks and Recreation Department for always doing a great job on maintaining the park.

06/24/2022

Old photo of Athens-Limestone Hospital, which contained 66 beds during this time with 11 medical doctors on staff. Adjoining the hospital were the facilities of the Limestone County Health Department The board was composed of members representing both the city and county.

06/22/2022

Did you know the history of Lucy's Branch? Really enjoying looking at what the historic markers in Athens and Limestone County say about our history and the people who made North Alabama their home.

06/21/2022

There is so much to learn about our vibrant history; most importantly, there is so much to do. Visit Athens and Limestone County Alabama and see why people say "we're what you love about the South".

06/20/2022

Just one of the many historical markers located throughout Athens and Limestone County.

06/17/2022

The Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens always exceeds people's expectations with the awesome displays of military history and the way of life of our citizens in the past. A big THANK YOU to Sandy Thompson and all the staff and volunteers that make this one of the best places to visit in Athens and one of the top tourist attractions in Alabama.