Athens, TN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,615 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.0%

Population (male): 6,496

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 26.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (37.6%), English (6.4%), Irish (5.3%), German (5.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), European (2.0%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37303

Races:
      White alone - 11,329 - 82.1%
      Black alone - 1,099 - 8.0%
      Hispanic - 755 - 5.5%
      Two or more races - 387 - 2.8%
      Asian alone - 170 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 49 - 0.4%

In 1946, several McMinn County World War II veterans ran for local office in hopes of removing a county government deemed corrupt. On August 1, local authorities locked themselves in the county jail along with the ballot boxes. Suspecting foul play, the veterans armed themselves and assembled on a hill across the street from the jail. After an exchange of gunfire, the county authorities surrendered. The ballots were counted, and the veterans' ticket was elected, ending the Battle of Athens.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Athens, TN Locations

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Multiple Testing Centers In Athens, TN

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Athens, TN Testing Locations

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711 COOK DR STE 100 0.8 miles

711 COOK DR STE 100
ATHENS, TN 37303
Categories: ATHENS TN

1031 W MADISON AVE 0.8 miles

1031 W MADISON AVE
ATHENS, TN 37303
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1874 DECATUR PIKE 2.0 miles

1874 DECATUR PIKE
ATHENS, TN 37303
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409 CONGRESS PKWY N 2.5 miles

409 CONGRESS PKWY N
ATHENS, TN 37303
Categories: ATHENS TN

909 CONGRESS PKWY N 2.5 miles

909 CONGRESS PKWY N
ATHENS, TN 37303
Categories: ATHENS TN

2324 CONGRESS PKWY S 2.8 miles

2324 CONGRESS PKWY S
ATHENS, TN 37303
Categories: ATHENS TN

886 HIGHWAY 411 N 6.0 miles

886 HIGHWAY 411 N
ETOWAH, TN 37331
Categories: ETOWAH TN

304 Wright St 13.1 miles

304 Wright St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
Categories: Sweetwater TN

791 NEW HIGHWAY 68 13.2 miles

791 NEW HIGHWAY 68
SWEETWATER, TN 37874
Categories: SWEETWATER TN

110 DEER XING 21.1 miles

110 DEER XING
VONORE, TN 37885
Categories: VONORE TN

170 MOUSE CREEK RD NW 21.3 miles

170 MOUSE CREEK RD NW
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

1060 Peerless Crossing Dr 21.7 miles

1060 Peerless Crossing Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
Categories: Cleveland TN

2650 EXECUTIVE PARK NW STE 5 21.7 miles

2650 EXECUTIVE PARK NW STE 5
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

1494 STUART RD NE 21.9 miles

1494 STUART RD NE
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

9400 RHEA COUNTY HWY 22.7 miles

9400 RHEA COUNTY HWY
DAYTON, TN 37321
Categories: DAYTON TN

9297 RHEA COUNTY HWY 22.8 miles

9297 RHEA COUNTY HWY
DAYTON, TN 37321
Categories: DAYTON TN

3535 KEITH ST NW STE 5 22.9 miles

3535 KEITH ST NW STE 5
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

8845 RHEA COUNTY HWY 23.0 miles

8845 RHEA COUNTY HWY
DAYTON, TN 37321
Categories: DAYTON TN

225 CLINTON AVE 23.0 miles

225 CLINTON AVE
SPRING CITY, TN 37381
Categories: SPRING CITY TN

2700 WESTSIDE DR NW STE 103 23.4 miles

2700 WESTSIDE DR NW STE 103
CLEVELAND, TN 37312
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

445 CHICKAMAUGA DR Ste 104 23.5 miles

445 CHICKAMAUGA DR Ste 104
DAYTON, TN 37321
Categories: DAYTON TN

2336 KEITH STREET NW 24.5 miles

2336 KEITH STREET NW
CLEVELAND, TN 37311
Categories: CLEVELAND TN

901 GROVE ST 25.0 miles

901 GROVE ST
LOUDON, TN 37774
Categories: LOUDON TN

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

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Local Drug Testing Centers: A Comprehensive Guide

Local drug testing centers play a pivotal role in the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces, schools, and other institutions. They provide a necessary service for drug screening, ensuring public safety, enhancing workplace productivity, and contributing to overall community health. This guide covers the importance, services, and considerations involved in utilizing local drug testing centers.

Importance of Local Drug Testing Centers

Drug testing centers are crucial for identifying drug use and ensuring compliance with various legal and safety regulations. They help employers maintain a safe and productive work environment, assist law enforcement and legal professionals, and support health care providers in treating and advising patients on substance use.

Services Offered by Local Drug Testing Centers

  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
  • Random Drug Testing: Conducting unscheduled drug tests to deter drug use among employees or members of an organization.
  • Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Testing individuals who exhibit behaviors that suggest drug use, based on observed conditions explicitly articulated by trained supervisors.
  • Post-Accident Testing: Assessing employees for drug use after an accident to determine if drugs were a contributing factor to the incident.
  • Follow-Up Testing: Monitoring employees who have returned to work after participating in rehabilitation programs for substance use.

Choosing a Local Drug Testing Center

  1. Accreditation: Ensure the center is accredited by relevant health and safety authorities, indicating compliance with industry standards.
  2. Confidentiality: The center should uphold strict confidentiality policies to protect the privacy of individuals undergoing testing.
  3. Technology and Accuracy: Check that the center employs up-to-date technology and methodology for accurate and reliable testing results.

Benefits of Using Local Drug Testing Centers

Utilizing local drug testing centers offers numerous benefits:

  • Convenience: Local centers provide easy access for individuals and organizations, reducing the time and cost associated with travel.
  • Quick Results: Many local centers offer rapid results, which is critical for timely decision-making in employment and health care scenarios.
  • Support for Compliance: They assist organizations in complying with legal requirements and maintaining industry certifications and standards.

Local drug testing centers are essential for maintaining safe and compliant environments in various settings. By choosing a reputable and properly accredited center, organizations and individuals can rely on precise and efficient service to meet their drug testing needs.

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Local Area Info: 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 city is located almost equidistantly between the major cities of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The population was 13,220 at the 2000 census and 13,458 at the 2010 census.

The Cherokee were living in McMinn County at the time of the arrival of the first Euro-American explorers. The Athens area was situated nearly halfway between the Overhill Cherokee villages of Great Tellico to the north in Monroe County and Great Hiwassee along the Hiwassee River to the south. In 1819, the Cherokee signed the Calhoun Treaty, selling the land north of the Hiwassee (including all of modern McMinn County) to the United States. McMinn County was organized on November 13, 1819 at the home of John Walker in what is now Calhoun. The Native American village, Pumpkintown (a corruption of Potemkin town), was located on a farm about two miles east of present-day Athens. It is sometimes incorrectly identified as a forerunner of Athens. Athens was laid out and chosen as the county seat in 1822. The name "Athens" may have been chosen due to perceived topographical similarities to Athens, Greece.

By 1834, the population of Athens had grown to over 500. Prominent early settlers included William Henry Cooke, who operated an iron forge near modern Etowah, and Samuel Clegg (or Cleage), a construction entrepreneur. Jesse Mayfield, whose descendants founded Mayfield Dairy Farms, arrived in the early 1820s. The Hiwassee Railroad received a charter in the mid-1830s to build a railroad connecting Knoxville, Tennessee and Dalton, Georgia. The railroad began construction in 1837, although financial and legal problems delayed its completion until 1851. In 1836, General John Wool arrived in Athens to help coordinate the Cherokee Removal. Although initially voluntary, the operation became a forced removal in 1838 when many Cherokee refused to leave. The removal culminated in the forced march west that became known as the Trail of Tears. Wool set up his headquarters at the Bridges Hotel, which was located across the street from the McMinn County Courthouse.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,615 (97% urban, 3% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.0%

Population (male): 6,496

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 26.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (37.6%), English (6.4%), Irish (5.3%), German (5.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), European (2.0%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37303

Races:
      White alone - 11,329 - 82.1%
      Black alone - 1,099 - 8.0%
      Hispanic - 755 - 5.5%
      Two or more races - 387 - 2.8%
      Asian alone - 170 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 49 - 0.4%

In 1946, several McMinn County World War II veterans ran for local office in hopes of removing a county government deemed corrupt. On August 1, local authorities locked themselves in the county jail along with the ballot boxes. Suspecting foul play, the veterans armed themselves and assembled on a hill across the street from the jail. After an exchange of gunfire, the county authorities surrendered. The ballots were counted, and the veterans' ticket was elected, ending the Battle of Athens.