Especially for Retirees

If you're looking for a perfect blend of family, community and business, then Athens is the place for you. In 2006, Athens, Texas became a premiere destination for retirees through the Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Retirement Community Program. This program recognizes communities with exemplary ratings in areas important to retirees, including healthcare opportunities, transportation, cultural events, community services, continuing education and spiritual enrichment.

Athens provides a lifestyle retirees will find suiting for their every-day life. The Cain Center, nestled in the heart of Athens, is a recreational facility where retires will find an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, a workout room with gym equipment and a variety of classes offered throughout each day. More information on The Cain Center can be found at www.athenscaincenter.com. Additionally, the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society offers a variety of recreational activities, including formal gardens with paved walking trails, wooded hiking trails, educational and volunteer opportunities. For more information, log onto www.eastexasarboretum.org.

Lake Athens is a 1,799 acre lake off of FM 317, only 5 miles east of Athens. Fishing, boating and swimming take place year round, offering a place of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. While visiting Lake Athens, residents will also enjoy a stop at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. The Center offers educational programming, interpretive wetland trails, a museum and hall of fame, a Sharelunker program, and 300,000 gallons of aquaria and other exhibits for public viewing. To find out more about the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, log onto www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

Athens close proximity to quality medical facilities appeals to everyone through the variety offered in physicians and pharmacies. East Texas Medical Center, located off of Hwy 19 South in Athens, offers a variety of services including a Cardiovascular Institute, Home Health, Emergency Services, Fitness Centers, and more. For more information on ETMC, please log onto www.etmc.org.

Trinity Valley Community College, home of The Cardinals, main campus is located in Athens. Retirees will enjoy the Athletic Events and opportunity for continued education. Additionally, TVCC offers many staff and faculty positions for those interested in higher education opportunities. More information can be located at www.tvcc.edu. We know you will be pleased with Athens and all it has to offer. If you would like a relocatin packet with brochures for the area, please contact the Athens Chamber of Commerce at (903) 675-5181 or email info@athenscc.org.