Jackson County
Retirement in Jackson County provides the opportunity for a casual, easy, and active life. Services which might require hours in line in a larger city can be accomplished in literally minutes. A full range of medical services is available either locally or in nearby Huntsville. One can be as active or involved in the community as they wish to be. The weather provides virtually year-round opportunity for outdoor activities. Add to all that, the low cost of living makes Jackson County an ideal location to retire.
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Retirement in Jackson County provides the best of two worlds
Retirement in Jackson County provides the best of two worlds: a small town with friendly, welcoming people nestled in an idyllic setting with Mother Nature on full display, and the attractions, services, and benefits of larger cities just a short drive away. We love the lifestyle provided in our community and make occasional one or two day excursions to Huntsville, Nashville, Birmingham, and Atlanta.

- Jim and Sue Jordan
FISHING, BOATING, GOLFING & PICNICS
In Jackson County, you are surrounded by 1,124 square miles of natural beauty. Picture being located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on the 69,000 acre Guntersville Lake of the Tennessee River. It is mountain lakes beauty that affords year-round outdoor activities. The county has recreational options galore: hiking, camping, boating, swimming, hunting, fishing, caving, or just sightseeing. And you don't want to miss shopping at the world-famous Unclaimed Baggage Center where you're sure to find a bargain. There's so much that makes Scottsboro and Jackson County special.
HEALTH CARE SERVICE
The Jackson County Health Care Authority offers a wide range of professional health care services to the residents of our county and the surrounding area including a hospital, two long term care facilities, home health services, urgent care facility, an occupational medicine center, surgical services, and three physician offices. Highlands Medical Center, a 170-bed, acute-care facility is located in Scottsboro with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) covering the entire county. The hospital offers an emergency department, surgery center, imaging center, therapy center, maternity center, and women’s health services, lab services, and sleep disorder center. Air Evac Lifeteam air ambulance service is located on the HMC campus. Learn more here.
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Upcoming Events
3rd Fridays in Downtown Decatur
Be a part of Decatur’s downtown street festival each third Friday from April to October. The stores…
Miracle Worker Play
An outdoor drama depicting the life of America’s first lady of courage attracts thousands of…
Summer Solstice Concert
Celebrate the longest day of the year with an enchanting evening of music and nature at our…
Barbarian Challenge
Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet, and pushed to the limit will be…
Roots & Shoots Farmers Market
Discover the freshest bounty from our region’s finest growers, artisans, and makers, as they come…
Golden Hour at the Garden
Step into an evening of laid-back elegance at Golden Hour, set against the natural beauty of Cedar…
Global Rhythm & Blooms
Travel the world without leaving the Garden. Global Rhythm & Blooms is a bi-weekly event series…
First Friday in Downtown Gadsden
April - October & December Downtown Gadsden is the place to be the First Friday of the Month!…
Cruise & Croon
The All American Cruisers Cruise In showcases a stunning collection of 50-75 vintage, classic and…
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Ditto Landing
- Ditto Landing
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
Mark your calendars for live music under the sunset every second Tuesday in May, June, July…
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