Franklin
Between Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville, Franklin County anchors the southern edge of the Appalachian Mountain foothills and with that comes an abundance of spectacular outdoor leisure opportunities. If you are looking for a comfortable, safe, and affordable place to live, Franklin County may be the place for you. Some of the friendliest people in the world are from Franklin County!
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FISHING, CAMPING, & OUTDOORS
The Bear Creek Development Authority is a system of four lakes and their surrounding woodlands near Russellville, Alabama. The lakes offer trophy fishing, boating, sand beaches, group pavilions, designated swimming areas, hunting, developed camping, picnicking and hiking. A 30-mile canoe float stream is located between Upper Bear and Big Bear Reservoirs. Rated as one of the best floatways in Alabama.
Our temporary escape is now our home.
“We came to Franklin County for years to enjoy its natural beauty, outdoors and lifestyle…always welcoming, peaceful, and relaxing. Our temporary escape is now our home. A mile equals a minute here so we have access to all our needs, the area’s attractions and anywhere we want to go is stress-free. My wife and I are happy, healthy, and relaxed here in Sweet Home Alabama.”

- Scott Mugno
purchased property/home 13 years ago and retired to Franklin County 2 ½ years
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Upcoming Events
Lexington Truck & Tractor Pull
August 12-13, 2022 CURRENTLY, THE LEXINGTON TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL IS GO FOR 2022! The town of…
Watermelon Festival
Plenty of sweet juicy fun is on tap the third weekend in August when summer’s favorite fruit takes…
Oka Kapassa - Return to Cold Water Native American Indian Festival
2021 Event has been canceled. Oka Kapassa - Return to Cold Water Native American Indian Festival…
Mule Day
The Winfield Mule Day festival is held on the 4th Saturday in September, rain or shine. Next…
Sizzle & Smoke
Mosaic Mentoring welcomes you to SIZZLE & SMOKE We are proud to announce a KCBS sanctioned (both…
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
Athens State University will be welcoming old-time music lovers of all ages to campus from October…
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
Scottsboro BBQ Festival Saturday, October 8, 2022 Time: 9:00 to 6:00 Downtown Square Scottsboro…
Alabama Gourd Festival
October 14-15, 2022 Please join us for our annual Alabama Gourd show held at the Sparkman Civic…
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