ALABAMA'S ADVENTUROUS SIDE
Franklin County anchors the southern edge of the Appalachian Mountain foothills and with that comes an abundance of spectacular outdoor leisure opportunities. Click HERE to explore Franklin County.
FESTIVALS
Franklin County celebrates our heritage, lifestyles, & patriotism with a number of truly unique & special events held each season of the year. To discover our current lineup of exciting events, click HERE.
The City of Red Bay
A Great Place to Live, Work, Worship and Play!
Click the photo to learn more about Red Bay!
Upcoming Events:
State of the Schools
RCS Auditorium
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00 PM
Peppermint Day in the Bay
Saturday, November 23, 2024
All Day (*Participating Businesses)
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2024
*Chamber Closed
Black Friday
Friday, November 29, 2024
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*Chamber Closed
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Red Bay Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Horse & Carriage Rides in Bay Tree Park
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Red Bay Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Bay Tree Park
5:00 PM
Cyber Monday
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Red Bay Christmas Parade
Monday, December 2, 2024
Downtown Red Bay
6:00 PM
Theme: “Trains & Candy Canes”
Vina Christmas Parade
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
AL Hwy-19
6:00 PM
Theme: “Christmas in Toyland”
RCS Bands Concert
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
RCS Auditorium
7:00 PM
“Who-Ville” – Russellville Main Street
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Behind Mitch M. McKinney Office
4:00 PM
Every Light A Prayer For Peace
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Franklin County Courthouse
4:15 PM
Russellville Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Byars Building
5:00 PM
Franklin County Chamber Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Downtown Russellville
6:00 PM
Christmas at City Lake Park
Tree Lighting & Parade After Party
Thursday, December 5, 2024
City Lake Park, Russellville, AL
7:30 PM
NWSCC Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, December 7, 2024
NWSCC – Shoals Campus
9:00 AM
Tickets – $14
Emergency Storm Shelters
Are you prepared for bad weather?
Find your Franklin County storm shelter before emergency strikes!
Click HERE.
Call 2-1-1 for Non-Emergency Help!
2-1-1 works just like 9-1-1 but is for non-emergency calls!
2-1-1 can help you with:
-Basic Human Needs Resources
-Government Information
-Health and Mental Health Resources
-Employment Support
-Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities
-Support for Children, Youth, and Families
-Volunteer Opportunities and Donations
-Military and Family Support
-Hobby Groups and Civic/Service Club
Learn more here.
Until the Watermelon Festival!
Our Cities
Welcome to Franklin County, Alabama
If you're looking for a comfortable, safe and affordable place to live, Franklin County may be the place for you. We have much to offer. Franklin County has skilled labor, strong educational institutions, quality life styles, health care facilities, business and industrial sites, municipal airports, competitive energy costs and supportive local governments. Franklin County and city schools rank among the highest in the state and we were first in the state to host a public junior college, Northwest Shoals Community College. We have excellent medical facilities and physicians. And some of the friendliest people in the world are from Franklin County!