Things To Do
Experience Athens-Limestone
From trails to tunes, it’s all right here.
Whether you’re chasing outdoor adventure, savoring local flavors, or soaking up small-town charm, Athens-Limestone County offers a little something for everyone. Hike a peaceful trail, catch live music downtown, paddle a quiet stretch of river, or hunt for antiques in hidden gems. Whatever your pace, your perfect day starts here.
Arts & Culture That Tells a Story
Rooted in history. Inspired by community.
From live theater and mural-lined streets to local galleries and historic landmarks, Athens-Limestone’s creative spirit is everywhere you look. Discover the people and places that celebrate the past while shaping something new.
Choose your Adventure
Whats Happening?
- Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival
- August 16, 2025
- 30515 Ardmore Ridge Road, Ardmore, TN 38449
- Known as the "Crape Myrtle Capital of the South," this annual August festival celebrates the vibrant blooms with live music, activities, and vendors. Families can enjoy crafts, arts, food, and entertainment in a welcoming community setting.
- Ardmore Police & Fire Rodeo
- 30515 Ardmore Ridge Rd, Ardmore, TN 38449
- The Ardmore Police & Fire Rodeo is a high-energy August tradition featuring bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, a Street Dance, and Rodeo Queen Competition. Proceeds support equipment and training for the Ardmore Police and Fire Department.
- Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days
- 18032 Buck Island Rd Athens, AL 35614
- Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days celebrates American farming history with antique tractors, engines, and equipment. Starting at 7AM, enjoy family activities, a fish fry, wheat threshing, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.
- Red, White & Boom Festival
- July 4, 2025
- 1430 Highway 31 N, Athens, AL 35611
- Celebrate Independence Day at Athens’ beloved Red, White, and Boom Festival, held at the Athens SportsPlex. Enjoy a day of food, vendors, live music, and a dazzling 15-minute fireworks show visible all across town.
- Ardmore Truck & Tractor Pull
- John T Barnes Park - 30515 Ardmore Ridge Rd, Ardmore, TN 38449
- Family time couldn't be more revved up and full of mud than the annual Ardmore Tractor and Truck Pull hosted by the Ardmore Lions Club.
- Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series
- 107 N Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611
- The Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series brings live music to downtown Athens every Friday, featuring performances across genres like country, rock, pop, and blues. Visitors can shop local, grab a drink in an Entertainment District cup, and enjoy the show from the Jefferson Street alleyway.
Get Out and Explore
Adventure is just outside your door.
Hike, bike, paddle, or just take it all in—Athens Limestone is full of outdoor experiences that move at your pace. From the winding trails of the Richard Martin Rail Trail to the water views along the Elk and Tennessee Rivers, it’s easy to reconnect with nature here.
