Set in the state's most important musical region, Muscle Shoals, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame documents significant musicians, writers, and producers that have come from here. A walkway of bronze stars greets you as soon as you enter, showcasing just a few of the famous names to be inducted into the hall, called Alabama's outstanding Music Achievers. The Temptations and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
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Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
While the beaches of Florida tend to get all the glory, once you've seen an Alabama Gulf Coast sunset, you don't want to see anything else. The area, from the state lines of Florida to Mississippi, may be a tiny stretch of sand, but it's among the best in the region. Settled in the 1800s as a part of the Mississippi territory, tourism has been the main industry for … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Small Town Saturday: Decatur, AL
Located an hour from Huntsville, the town of Decatur, Alabama was first incorporated in 1821 on the banks of the Tennessee River. Ferries launched from here and it became an important crossroads for trade and trains. A number of buildings were destroyed during the Civil War but four that date back before it are still standing. The Old State Bank is one such and the oldest … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Decatur, AL
Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
The national parkway known as the Natchez Trace follows the routes of the Old Natchez Trace routes originally used by Native American tribes. The two-lane parkway runs over 400 miles between Nashville, Tennessee, and Natchez, Mississippi. The current incarnation was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and it has become a popular route for road trips, … [Read more...] about Driving the Natchez Trace Parkway
Small Town Saturday: Sheffield, AL
Sheffield, Alabama is one of the towns that makes up the greater Muscle Shoals area. Centered around a historic courthouse, the town was first settled in 1885 after Andrew Jackson camped nearby. Historic Victorian and Antebellum buildings are found throughout town. Its music history is celebrated with a statue and music trail markers as well as the famous studio at 3614 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Sheffield, AL
