Now Selling! Carnegie Homes is pleased to offer beautiful homes on oversized lots in Athens, Texas. A small town with easy access to Dallas and Tyler. The city of Athens also provides many family-friendly destinations such as Henderson County Regional Fair Park Complex, The East Texas Arboretum, and more. Downtown Athens is a beautiful place to enjoy shopping with lovely boutiques for a unique shopping experience. Art galleries such as Charlie Bullock Art Studio and Art Gallery 211, and the Framers Market. Athens ISD is home to the four-day school week which was implemented in 2019. Call Dee Shelton at 817-736-8229 for an appointment.