Located just south of the state line with Tennessee, Athens Alabama is truly one place where you can experience southern splendor first hand. Athens is truly a great community in the heartland of America. Surrounded by old growth forests and rolling hills you’ll feel like you were transported back in time to a place where the things that matter in life still mattered.

Athens is approximately 19,000 people. While Athens has an agricultural history, in recent years Athens has attracted major industry that has diversified the population. Education is a source of pride in the community, with its award-winning public school system and Athens State University, which has been in operation since the 1800's. With all the diversification Athens has to offer, no wonder Athens is truly a city of Southern Splendor.

This has led to a pretty healthy real estate market where you can find properties that are twice as nice as many northern ones at a fraction of the cost. Plus you get the added advantage of living in Alabama, which has one of the best climates in the United States. And the food, ah, don't get me startedonthe food, it is a down home as food comes.