Colbert
Colbert County is located in the northwest corner of Alabama and comprises the cities of Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. The county has a rich history dating back to the Chickasaw Indians and early French traders who came here as early as 1715. In the early days, this area became known as Muscle Shoals due to the rapids and large boulders and an abundance of mussels in the river. Today, these waters have become recreation lakes that traverse the breadth of the county and provide excellent fishing, boating, and kayaking. The county is known for its many natural resources, its hiking, cycling and walking trails, world-class golf, its museums and its music heritage, and several one-of-a-kind attractions. The county attracts retirees due to its vibrant communities, low taxes, and welcoming people. Colbert County boasts a growing industrial base, excellent healthcare facilities, superior school systems, visual and performing arts programs, an abundance of festivals and annual events, and beautiful neighborhoods featuring attractive subdivisions, upscale neighborhoods, modest cottages, historic districts, senior living facilities, and waterfront homes of all sizes. You will find that Colbert County is a place that you will want to come home to!
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Fishing & Camping
These lakes are home to one of the most popular – and productive – smallmouth fishing areas of the entire South. From the embankments to the tailwaters of the dam, Pickwick & Wilson have sweet spots for many different species. The lakes host several large tournaments each year and have gained quite a reputation among anglers of all skill levels.
After moving here we found the people to be open, real, and down to Earth.
“Gary has been telecommuting for 5 years now and we could literally live anywhere. When people ask why we chose The Shoals, a couple of things come to mind. The impetus was initially for the music. We lived in Nashville, on a tour bus for a couple of years, then in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Somehow, it felt like our “brand” of music was never really relevant. But here in The Shoals, style seems less important than message. We write and perform music with a positive message, so it just “felt right”. When we began visiting and learning and appreciating the beauty, history, and the creative minds that abounded, we were hooked. Subsequently, after having moved here we found the people to be open, real, and down to Earth. We’re still unpacking and look forward to a time when we can meet new friends and enjoy our forever home.”

- Martha Alexander
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Upcoming Events
McGee Farms
- McGee Farm
- Recurring daily
Experience a real pumpkin patch! Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its pumpkin…
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Athens State University welcomes old-time music lovers of all ages to the campus from October 4-7…
Boaz Harvest Festival
October 6-7, 2023 During Harvest Festival, an assortment of arts and crafts vendors for shoppers to…
Little River Orchard, LLC
- Little River Orchard
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Join us in beautiful Mentone for U-Pick Apples events! Little River Orchard will have U-Pick days…
Cruise & Croon
Presented by the All American Cruisers, Cruise and Croon welcomes locals and visitors to the…
The Belue Place Pumpkin Patch
- The Belue Place Pumpkin Patch
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Featured in "25 Pumpkin Patches In Alabama you need to visit this Fall" The Belue Place resides on…
The Belue Place Pumpkin Patch
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Featured in "25 Pumpkin Patches In Alabama you need to visit this Fall" The Belue Place resides on…
Canyon Half Marathon
- Recurring on the 2nd Saturday of October
Fort Payne, AL - Jacksonville State University and the Little River Canyon Center is pleased to…
Scottsboro BBQ Festival
The picturesque downtown square of Scottsboro will be the backdrop for the annual Scottsboro BBQ…
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
- 3rd Fridays Downtown Decatur
- Recurring monthly on the 3rd Friday
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
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