Propane in Athens

8 propane locations in Athens, AL.

Of the 8 propane locations listed in Athens, 8 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Alabama with listed propane: Madison (15 locations, about 12 mi), Decatur (14 locations, about 15 mi) and Huntsville (42 locations, about 21 mi).

8 locations

Tank exchange in Athens (8)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Circle K #2704393

271 US Hwy 31 N, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Circle K exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Dollar General #21187

15764 HUNTSVILLE BROWNSFERRY R, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Dollar General #22809

27472 Nick Davis Road, Athens, AL 35613

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Dollar General #964

600 S JEFFERSON ST, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Lowe's #1799

1109 US Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Lowe's exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Murphy's #6668

1003 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Walgreens #10981

101 US Highway 31 North, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Walgreens exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Walmart #0661 (Vending)

1011 US Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

Directions Call store About Walmart exchange

Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.