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:

Scarecrow Trail Sponsorship Deadline
Friday, September 18, 2026
4:00 PM | Apply online

The Shark is Broken: The Making of Jaws
Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19
The Historic Roxy Theatre
7:00 PM

Northwest Alabama Marching Classic
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Russellville High School Football Field

Frist Day of Autumn
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Rhinestones & Remembrance: “9 to 5”
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Historic Roxy Theatre
7:00 PM | Free Admission

Red Bay Founder’s Fest
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Bay Tree Park, Red Bay, AL

Cruise-In At The Roxy
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Jackson Avenue | The Historic Roxy Theatre
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | $20 per car
*8:00 PM – Cruise the Strip

Rhinestones & Remembrance: “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas”
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The Historic Roxy Theatre
6:00 PM | Free Admission

Rhinestones & Remembrance: “Joyful Noise”
Sunday, September 27, 2026
The Historic Roxy Theatre
2:00 PM | Free Admission

Walk to Wellness
GFWC Book Lovers Study Club
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Russellville High School Football Stadium
Registration: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Walk Begins: 9:30 AM
$25 Registration Fee

Pumpkin Palooza 
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pumpkin Palooza Scarecrow Trail
Open Daily: Oct. 3 – Oct. 24, 2026
Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville

FCCTC “Fueling Futures” Car Show
Saturday, October 3, 2026
85 Jail Springs Rd, Russellville, AL 35653
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Franklin County Schools Fall Break
October 8-9, 2026

Bobcat Marching Festival 
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Phil Campbell High School
10:00 AM

Spirit of Hodges Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Hodges Town Park
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Columbus & Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
*Chamber Closed

Russellville City Schools Fall Break
October 12-14, 2026

NWSCC Patriot Athletics Golf Tournament
Friday, October 16, 2026
Cypress Lakes Golf Course
8:00 AM – Registration
9:00 AM – Shotgun Start

Spruce Pine Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Spruce Pine Community Center
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cottage Food Law Training
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Franklin County Extension Office
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
$25 – Registration

Vina Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Vina Community Center
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 2026

Until the Watermelon Festival!

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Welcome to Franklin County, Alabama

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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!

 

Our promise as your Chamber of Commerce is to build community value into every area while delivering professional expertise, exceptional customers service and quality service.

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