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McMinn County, Tennessee

McMinn Location Map Tennessee

McMinn County sits right in the heart of the Tennessee Valley. It’s in the eastern part of the state, between Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Athens is the county seat. It has this great little downtown. The courthouse is a real looker. The county has some interesting history. Ever heard of the Battle of Athens? Happened right after World War II. Locals and veterans stood up to political corruption. It actually made national news.

There’s also the Cherokee National Forest in the southeast, which is great for hiking and camping. The Hiwassee River is popular for kayaking and fishing. It’s mostly rural, but there’s industry too. Lots of manufacturing jobs. People here work hard and play hard.

CategoryDetails
County NameMcMinn County
County SeatAthens
PopulationApproximately 55,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesAthens, Etowah, Niota, Englewood, Calhoun
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 75, U.S. Highway 11, U.S. Highway 411
FIPS Code47-107
Total Area (Land and Water)432 square miles (430 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Roane County (North), Loudon County (Northeast), Monroe County (East), Polk County (Southeast), Bradley County (Southwest), Meigs County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StateTennessee
Coordinates35°26’N, 84°36’W
EtymologyNamed after Joseph McMinn, a governor of Tennessee
Major LandmarksMayfield Dairy Farms, Tennessee Wesleyan University, McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
WebsiteMcMinn County Website

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