Athens in Tennessee
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McMinn County, Tennessee

McMinn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. In 2000, the population was 49,015. Its county seat is Athens.

Located at 35.42, -84.62 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Athens, Tennessee

Athens is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of McMinn County and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Chattanooga-Cleveland-Athens Combined Statistical Area. The population was 13,220 at the 2000 census.

Located at 35.4481, -84.6019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cities in Tennessee, Populated places in McMinn County, Tennessee, County seats in Tennessee, Populated places established in 1823

Battle of Athens (1946)

The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the local government in August 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of political corruption and voter intimidation. The event is sometimes cited by firearms ownership advocates as an example of the value of the Second Amendment in combating tyranny.

Located at 35.442, -84.592 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1946, 1946 in Tennessee, Battles involving the United States, Battles and conflicts without fatalities, Riots and civil disorder in the United States, History of Tennessee, McMinn County, Tennessee, Gun politics in the United States, Crime in Tennessee, Rebellions in the United States

Mount Verd, Tennessee

Mount Verd is a small unincorporated community in McMinn County, Tennessee, northwest of the city of Athens. Mt. Verd is home to the Mt. Verd Baptist Church.

Located at 35.4783, -84.6089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Tennessee, Populated places in McMinn County, Tennessee

WKPJ-LP

WKPJ-LP (104.5 FM, "Praising Jesus") is a radio station broadcasting a religious format. Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, USA, the station is currently owned by Athens Christian Radio, Inc.

Located at 35.4325, -84.5778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Low-power FM radio stations in Tennessee, Radio stations in Tennessee, Religious radio stations in the United States, McMinn County, Tennessee, 3ABN radio stations

WLAR

WLAR (1450 AM, "Athens Greatest Hits") is a radio station broadcasting the Classic Hits format from Dial-Global. Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, USA, the station is currently owned by Randall W. Sliger, and features programing from ABC News and Motor Racing Network. Beginning February 2012 WLAR began simulcasting on Translator W235AZ 94.9 Mhz, also licensed to Athens TN, through an agreement with owner The Lynn Family Trust. WLAR first began broadcasting in 1946.

Located at 35.4456, -84.6119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Classic hits radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Tennessee, McMinn County, Tennessee

WYXI

WYXI (1390 AM, "Wixie Radio") is a radio station broadcasting a combination Oldies/Talk/Personality format. Licensed to Athens, Tennessee, USA, the station is currently owned by Cornerstone Broadcasting, Inc. and features programing from Citadel Media and Premiere Radio Networks.

Located at 35.4467, -84.5719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in Tennessee, Oldies radio stations in the United States, McMinn County, Tennessee