07/17/2026
The pool is back in service for regular programming, however, lightning and thunder in the area is preventing us from opening at this time.
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The pool will open at 3:30pm on Friday, July 17th.
Thank you for being patient with our team. We are glad to be back in action!
As a note, if thunder or lightning is in the area, the lifeguards will follow mandated closures per the weather policy.
07/17/2026
Join our team!
We've added an open position of Wellness Floor Attendant to our openings. Details can be found at the link.
https://www.athensmcminnymca.org/about-us/employment-opportunities
07/16/2026
Free Swim Lessons
For kids who cannot swim
Ages 3-18
When capacity is met, we will announce that and close signups. This could occur at any time, causing us not to offer a date(s) of pre-registration.
You must pre-register with us!
Dates to come in and do that are:
-Monday, July 20 from 4pm-7pm
-Tuesday, July 21 from 12pm-3pm (updated to this time for administrative reasons)
-Saturday, July 25 from 11am-12pm
-Tuesday, July 28 from 3pm-6pm
Registration is in the lobby of the Y.
➡️Classes will begin Monday, August 3 or Tuesday, August 4.
➡️8 classes total per session
➡️Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
07/16/2026
The pool will open at 3:30pm on Friday, July 17th. Thank you for being patient with our team. We are glad to be back in action!
As a note, if thunder or lightning is in the area, the lifeguards will follow mandated closures per the weather policy.
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Temporary Pool Closure
Friday morning, 7/17 update 7am:
The pool will not open this morning as we work to balance the water chemistry and get it swim ready. We are working on it and will update as soon as we can be open.
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Friday morning, 7/17
Members and guests, the pool will remain closed for early morning swim tomorrow morning, 7/17. We will send a new update at 7:30am. Thank you for remaining patient and working with us as we work to get the pool back in service. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
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Thursday afternoon & evening, 7/16
The pool will remain closed for the day, Thursday 7/16. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
We will send updated notifications as we do our best to get back in there, and most likely an updated message will come tonight for tomorrow, /17. If you have any afternoon programming with us, you will hear from a coordinator and instructors soon.
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Thursday morning, 7/16
The pool is closed this morning and will remain closed as we work to get it swim ready. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
We will not be able to offer Aquacise this morning at 8:30am.
We will update this post and send updated notifications to the YMCA 360 app as we do our best to get back in there. If you have morning programming with us, you will hear from coordinator and instructors about rescheduling.
07/15/2026
Drowning is 100% preventable.
Stay tuned for information on our scholarships! Comng soon!
07/14/2026
The pool will close at 5:30pm for a swim meet this evening, 7/14.
We will follow our regular posted schedule until that time.
07/11/2026
The churches of Niota, TN are hosting a community giveaway of free school supplies and lunch. They are there until 4pm today. We serve several kiddos from Niota and hope you can make it out there!
📍Niota Depot til 4pm today
📕The groups have said students must be present.
07/10/2026
TEMPORARY POOL CLOSURE STARTING AT 1PM ON 7/11
The pool will close at 1pm on Saturday, July 11th for necessary pool maintenance. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
(This post was updated at 3:00pm on 7/10.)
07/09/2026
Summer activities continue with a visit from TWRA today! We are grateful for their visit and attention to answering our questions. These kids ask AWESOME questions!
We’re also grateful for our activity sponsor, the Athens Kiwanis Club, for supporting our program. Thank you!