A century later, it was discovered that Athens, like its namesake, had been established on seven major hills. Uncle Fletch was a vendor on the courthouse square. His memory and famous gastronomic delight are celebrated each May with a hamburger cook-off on the courthouse square. The Operation Rainbow Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-off is held the same day. A number of historical markers are located within the city limits.
Local festivals celebrate our flavorful history.
The chart below details some of the exciting events in our first 150 years . . . 1881 Hawn Lumber Company opens.