Serving the print industry since 1952

Who Is Athens?

A Nashville-based distributor of paper, packaging, and wide format solutions, where handshakes count and hard work matters.

1952

Year we opened

11

Distribution hubs

16

States served

3M+

Truck miles a year

10K+

Products in stock

Our Story

Built on Handshakes Since 1952

We opened our doors in 1952. In 1968, Don Jenkins and Bud Chamberlain purchased the company, and together these entrepreneurs built one of the largest privately owned distributors in the Southeast.

Bud Chamberlain passed away in 2005. Don Jenkins remains active in the business and continues to serve as chairman of the board.

Athens team on the warehouse floor

Headquartered in Nashville, TN

Three Areas, One Partner

From our Nashville headquarters and 11 distribution hubs, our trucks travel more than 3 million miles each year to serve customers across 16 states.

Paper

Offset and digital printing papers, envelopes, and solutions for publishers.

Wide Format

An HP equipment dealer that also represents other well-known manufacturers, with supplies, substrates, and technical support.

Packaging

Equipment, supplies, and supply chain management solutions that increase productivity and profit.

At Athens, handshakes count and hard work matters.

With well-stocked warehouses, online ordering, and over 10,000 products, you get what you need when you need it. Count on us to work hard to earn your trust and your business.

Part of the Community

Industry Groups We Support

  • National Paper Trade Association (NPTA)
  • Printing Industry Association of the South (PIAS)
  • Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA)
  • Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG)
  • Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA)
NetPrint

A Member of NetPrint

NetPrint, a specialized division of Network Services, is an organization of seven market-leading regional printing paper merchants with more than 115 locations in the United States and Canada. It combines strong centralized programs with customized local service for customers with multiple printing facilities.

Sunlit forest

Committed to Sustainability

Preserving the Resources We Depend On

Athens is committed to environmentally friendly solutions that promote resource sustainability. Our corporate decisions, and the personal decisions of our employees, play an important role in preserving natural resources.

Our paper division works closely with manufacturers and environmental groups to ensure the papers we sell come from well-managed forests.

Environmental Requirements

Our sales team can help you match materials to your environmental requirements:

✓  Recycled content

✓  Papers and substrates made using green energy

✓  Elemental Chlorine Free products

✓  Carbon neutral products

✓  Green alternatives to plastic and vinyl for banners, wallpaper, posters, and more