About Franklin County
Franklin County, Alabama offers Southern Hospitality at its best. Residents of the county benefit from the small town advantages that include lower costs of living, smaller teacher-to-student ratios, and availability of affordable homes and property. The growing cities of Russellville, Red Bay and Phil Campbell offer the convenience of major retailers, restaurants and recreational amenities.
Location
Franklin County is located in Northwest Alabama near the Florence and Decatur Metropolitan Areas. The county is bordered by two Mississippi counties, Tishomingo and Itawamba and is less than three hours from Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama.
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