Business Licenses

The City of Athens follows the regulations of the State of Tennessee Business Tax Act when determining who needs a business license. Most businesses require a license.

Steps to apply for your initial business tax license:

Print the Application & Instructions for Business Tax Registration
Complete the application and sign

3. Deliver form and $15.00 application fee to:

Athens City Hall

Finance Department

815 N Jackson St.

Athens, TN 37303

or mail form with $15.00 application fee to:

City of Athens, TN

Department of Finance

815 N Jackson St.

Athens, TN 37303