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.
Upcoming Events:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
*Chamber Closed
Monday, January 20, 2025
Franklin County Cattlemen’s Banquet
Saturday, January 25, 2025
A.W. Todd Centre
Groundhog Day
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Chocolate Day in the Bay
Saturday, February 8, 2025
*Participating Red Bay Businesses
Shoals Royale – United Way Benefit
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Shoals Marriott Ballroom
7 PM – 11 PM
“Moon Over Buffalo”
Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts
Thursday, February 13, 7:00 PM
Friday, February 14, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 15, 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 PM
Weatherford Center, Red Bay
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 14, 2025
President’s Day
Monday, February 17, 2025
*Chamber Closed
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!