
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:
Government Day for Junior Leadership
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
*Chamber Closed
“Rumors” – Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts
February 10th | 7:00 PM
February 12th | 7:00 PM
February 13th | 7:00 PM
February 14th | 7:00 PM
February 15th | 2:00 PM
Weatherford Center, Red Bay, AL
Valentine’s Day
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 16, 2026
*Chamber Closed
FCS Career Tech Preview Day
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Franklin County Career Tech Center
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Franklin County Partnership Awards Banquet
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A.W. Todd Centre | 6:30 PM
Tickets required for entry
St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
North Alabama Mountain Lakes Legislative Picnic
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Montgomery, Alabama
*Chamber Closed
Scholarship Application Deadline
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Apply here
First Day of Spring
Friday, March 20, 2026
Franklin County Career Tech – Adulting 101
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Franklin County Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10 AM | Russellville
12 PM | Phil Campbell
3 PM | Red Bay
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!










