Athens is in northern Alabama in Limestone County, about 45 minutes from Huntsville, AL
The area has a great festival culture, including the Athens Grease Festival, which celebrates Southern food traditions, and the Athens Storytelling Festival
Home to Athens State University and Athens City Schools has nine schools to reach a wide range of academic and learning needs and has won numerous educational awards
A variety of recreational opportunities with seven parks, Limestone Creek, Big Spring Memorial Park, numerous hiking trails and golf courses
Downtown Athens is where small-town charm meets Southern hospitality with several locally owned restaurants, shops and historic buildings
About Athens-Limestone Hospital
71-bed facility
Part of the Huntsville Health Hospital System, the nation’s third largest publicly owned hospital system
Full-service community hospital offering a wide range of specialties