
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:
“Honky Tonk Hissy Fit”
Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts
Thursday, April 24th – 7:00 PM
Friday, April 25th – 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 26th – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 27th – 2:00 PM
VFW Post 5184 Day of Service
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9 AM – 3 PM
Best of the Best Deadline
Franklin County Times
Monday, May 5, 2025
5:00 PM
Junior Leadership Application Deadline
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
4:00 PM
Apply here!
NWSCC Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 8, 2025
NWSCC – Shoals Campus
6:00 PM
Watermelon Festival Vendors
Early Bird Deadline
Friday, May 9, 2025
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Franklin County Schools Graduations
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Belgreen – 6:00 PM
Phil Campbell – 6:00 PM
Red Bay – 7:00 PM
Tharptown – 6:00 PM
Vina – 6:00 PM
Russellville High School Graduation
Friday, May 23, 2025
7:30 PM
VFW Post 5184 Memorial Weekend
Placing American Flags on Veteran Graves
Saturday, May 24 – Monday, 26, 2025
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2025
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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!