Americas Best Value Inn welcomes you to Athens/ Tennessee/ known as the Friendly City. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains/ Athens offers a southern hospitality that grew during the years when it was a small agricultural center. For the adventurous/ we are a short drive from the Smokey Mountain Cherahola Skyway and the famous Dragon Back/ boasting more hairpin turns than any other 13 mile stretch of road in the United States. Nearby is the Fort Loudoun State Historic Area which provides a glimpse of life during the time of the French and Indian War. The historic park also offers hiking/ boating/ fishing/ picnicking/ and special events. Our hotel is also near the Tennessee Wesleyan College/ Rhea County Courthouse famous for the Scopes monkey trial / and McMinn County Living Heritage Museum. The Congress Crossing Mall/ Galaxy Skate Center/ and Classic Lanes Bowling are also minutes from our hotel. Local restaurants include Captain D s Seafood/ Ming Dynasty Chinese Restaurant/ Papa John s/ Ruby Tuesday/ and Waffle House..Start your day with our free continental breakfast available daily from 6.30am - 9.30am. Breakfast items include donuts/ orange juice/ and coffee. Enjoy a family barbecue in our picnic area. Appreciate the convenience of our vending machine and ice machine. Our front desk and lobby are open 24 hours/day. Pets are welcome for a daily charge of 5 USD per pet. Rest easy in our spacious guest rooms with amenities including free wireless high-speed Internet access/ microwaves/ cable TVs with HBO/ mini-fridges/ hairdryers/ and free local calls. At Americas Best Value Inn Athens/ We ve Got You Covered from the time you hit the road until your head hits the pillow.