
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:
The Great Pretenders
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Historic Roxy Theatre
7:00 PM
$10 Admission
Rock Creek Co. Ribbon Cutting
Friday, July 18, 2025
101 N Washington Ave, Russellville, AL 35653
10:00 AM
Watermelon Pageant
Saturday, July 19, 2025
RCS Auditorium
10:00 AM
$5 Admission
Battle from the Bank @ Willow Oak Lodge
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Vina July Fest
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Vina Fire Department
10 AM | Car Show & Vendors
5:30 PM | Draw Down Tickets
9 PM | Fireworks Show
Russellville Public Library Ground Breaking
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
10:30 AM
Ronnie McDowell @ The Roxy
Saturday, August 2, 2025
7:00 PM
Call for Tickets: 256-415-3270
Russellville City Schools First Day
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Franklin County Schools First Day
Friday, August 8, 2025
44th Franklin County Watermelon Festival
Friday, August 15: 6 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, August 16th: 10 AM – 10 PM
Jackson Avenue | Downtown Russellville
NWSCC First Day
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Municipality Election Day
Tuesday, July 6, 2025
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!