Athens Live Cam

Located in the rolling foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northern Alabama is a county whose people and progressive communities are a true reflection of Southern Splendor. Limestone County and the City of Athens, resting on the northern bank of the mighty Tennessee River and stretching to the southern border of the State of Tennessee, serves as a hub for all business and leisure time activities within the region.

Beginning when the crisp, blue skies of spring merge into warm summer nights and continuing on until the colors of autumn burst forth before the winter holidays, the traditions, friendliness and beauty of the South are evident year round throughout Athens and Limestone County.

History began here when the Chickasaw Nation, whose people were noted for their bravery and independence, first claimed the fertile soil and abundant water supplies of the area as their home. A direct link to America's pioneer days is evident in Mooresville, a picturesque community older than the State of Alabama. The turbulent years of Civil War found both Union and Confederate forces criss-crossing the region. Today, history is still being made, for out of the region's cotton fields a business community has grown that is utilizing advanced technologies for industries and helping launch America's exploration of space.