
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.

Emergency Storm Shelters

Are you prepared for bad weather?
Find your Franklin County storm shelter before emergency strikes!
Click HERE.
Franklin County Tourism
Tourism is an important component of economic health for Franklin County.
Attracting visitors from all over the world to experience our unique attractions, yearly festivals, fun holiday events, or just to experience the natural beauty of rolling hills or clean recreational waters.
Any dollars that are generated through lodging, grocery, gas, or retail goes back into supporting our community!
Every $140,726 of travel-related expenditures creates one direct job in Alabama. For every $1 in Alabama’s travel-related expenditures, the state retains a total of $0.33.
Check out our 2025 Franklin County Tourism Economics Booklet to see the economic impact tourism has on our county!
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.
Upcoming Events:
Franklin County Career Tech Career Fair
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
A.W. Todd Centre
The Grove Market Co. Ribbon Cutting
Friday, May 1, 2026
121 Washington Avenue NW, Russellville, AL 35653
10:00 AM
VFW Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Franklin County Archives
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
National Travel & Tourism Week
May 3rd – 9th, 2026
Junior Leadership Application Deadline
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
4:00 PM
NWSCC Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Shoals Campus – 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals
2:00 PM | Academic Programs
4:00 PM | Health Sciences
6:00 PM | Career Technical Education & Dual Enrollment
Tourism Day @ the Chamber
Friday, May 8, 2026
103 Jackson Avenue N, Russellville, AL 35653
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
New You Skin Repair & Wellness Ribbon Cutting
Friday, May 8, 2026
115 Jackson Avenue N, Russellville, AL 35653
1:00 PM
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10, 2026
VFW Car & Bike Show
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sloss Lake Park, Hwy 24, Russellville
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Alabama Primaries Election Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Polls Open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Belgreen High School Graduation
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Tharptown High School Graduation
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Vina High School Graduation
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Phil Campbell High School Graduation
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Red Bay High School Graduation
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Russellville High School Graduation
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Los dos Hermanos Supermarket Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9:00 AM
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
*Chamber Closed
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!










