Battle of Athens (1946)

For other uses, see Battle of Athens (disambiguation).

Battle of Athens

Tennessee Historical Commission marker at the "Battle of Athens" site
DateAugust 1–2, 1946
Location
Athens, Tennessee, United States
35°26′31″N 84°35′31″W / 35.442°N 84.592°W / 35.442; -84.592
Result

Rebellion victory

  • McMinn County government forced to disband; replaced by new government
Belligerents
Local World War II veterans and other citizens McMinn County
Commanders and leaders
  • Bill White
  • James Buttram
  • Knox Henry
  • Frank Charmichael
  • George Painter
  • Charles Picket
  • E. R. Self
Strength
  • Unknown
  • 200+ deputies
Casualties and losses
Some injuries, no fatalities Many injuries, some severe, no fatalities

The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) was a citizen rebellion in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the corrupt local government, which took place on August 1 and 2, 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of predatory policing, police brutality, political corruption, and voter intimidation.

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