Retail in Athens

A Growing Market

Athens is expected to grow 21% by 2023. Combine that with a low unemployment rate of 4.6% for Henderson County and you get a market that is perfect for retail growth. There are many shops and restaurants in and around the historic downtown and some wonderful historic properties just waiting for a business to move in.

21.3%
Expected Growth By 2023

Local Retail and Restaurants are thriving because they are supported in Athens. Here is just a sampling of some of the local establishments. 

  • Athens Alley Books & Boutique           

  • Barbara’s Corner

  • Atticus and Co.                   

  • Carlton Lindsey Furniture

  • Chasing Rabbits                   

  • Charlie Bullock Art Studio & School

  • Come And Take It                   

  • Flossie’s

  • Guitars Etc.                       

  • Jana’s Boutique

  • Kathy’s Boutique                   

  • Island Tans & Gift Boutique

  • Ladies 1st Boutique                   

  • Pink Pineapple Co,

  • Railway Hippie Boutique               

  • Pirtle Jewelry

  • Ship Shop                       

  • The Needle Niche Quilt Shop           

  • The Sahuaro’s House

  • Turk’s Salon & Apparel                          

  • 211 Art Gallery

  • Reigning Jewels

  • Groom & Sons hardware

  • Athens Lumber Co

  • Boot Barn           

  • Walmart

  • Merle Norman       

  • Tractor Supply Co.

  • CVS Pharmacy       

  • Walgreens

  • Brookshire’s           

  • Family Dollar

  • Burkes Outlet       

  • Dollar General

  • GNC               

  • Ivan Smith Furniture

  • Dollar Tree

  • Office Depot

20,138
Total # of Employees
$47,440
Median Household Income
$64,362
Average Household Income

Authentic Restaurants

Small town America has been known for years for good food at the local “Mom & Pop” restaurants. In Athens you can find a wide variety of locally owned and operated eateries, including our very own locally brewed beer at Athens Brewing Company. And in a Texas town, there is never a shortage of good Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants.

  • Athens Brewing Company               

  • Asian Garden

  • Athens Cafe                       

  • Athens Nutrition Spot               

  • Callaway Coffee  & Bistro

  • Cherry Laurel Bakery & Cafe           

  • Danny’s Smokehouse BBQ

  • El Arroyo Modern Mexican Kitchen       

  • El San Luis Mexican Cafe

  • Karaboos’ Bakery                   

  • Kei Asian Kitchen

  • Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill           

  • Panaderia Athens                   

  • Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant

  • Pitt Grill Restaurant                   

  • Railway Cafe

  • Roma Italian Restaurant               

  • Rounder’s Pizza

  • Restaurant y Taqueria Jalisco           

  • Shenanigan’s Deli

  • Texas Cafe                       

  • WaWa Seaford Shack

  • Yomato Japanese Sushi & Hibachi       

  • Tilo’s Cuisine & Bake Shop

  • Treehouse Frozen Treats & Cupcakes

  • Flamingo Hawaiian Barbeque & Coffee

  • Taco Bell           

  • Applebees           

  • Schlotzsky’s

  • Subway           

  • Cotton Patch           

  • Sonic

  • Pizza Hut           

  • Popeyes           

  • Express Chicken

  • Wing Stop           

  • McDonald's           

  • McAlister’s Deli

  • The Jalapeno Tree       

  • Burger King           

  • Dairy Queen

  • KFC               

  • Braum’s           

  • Little Caesar’s

  • Dominos

  • Chili's

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