QUALITY OF LIFE

The residents of Franklin County, Alabama enjoy a low cost of living, including affordable housing and low property taxes. The county has extremely low crime rates and offers both rural areas and larger towns. Recreation attractions in Franklin County include Bear Creek Lakes, which occupies over 8,000 acres and is popular location for bass fishing.

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Franklin County offers a variety of housing options, including historical homes and lake property. House prices typically range from $50,000 to $300,000+, and there are two to ten acre lots available in many of Franklin County's housing developments. Franklin County also has numerous apartments, duplexes, condominiums and rental homes available.

Located in Russellville, Alabama, the course has a par of 71 and a course rating of 68.7.

This public course is located in Red Bay, Alabama. The course has a par of 72 and covers more than 6,500 yards.

Located in nearby Muscle Shoals, Alabama, The Shoals features two championship golf courses. The courses are part of the famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
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With over 10,000 acres of land available and 8,280 surface acres of water, Bear Creek Lakes in Russeville, Alabama is known for its bass fishing and abundance of outdoor recreational offerings. Comprised of four different lakes, Bear Creek Lakes include eight beaches, over 200 campsites and various other public spaces.
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The Dismals Canyon, a privately-operated natural conservatory, was once inhabited by tribes of Native Americans. The national natural landmark has cabins, primitive camping, hiking trails, and a natural swimming area.
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The Red Bay Museum, which houses historical items from Red Bay and the surrounding area, includes a large section dedicated to country star Tammy Wynette, who grew up in Tremont, Mississippi near Red Bay.
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The A.W. Todd Center is a large community center open to all of the residents of Russellville, Alabama. The facility includes a large banquet room with room for 450 people and a display room containing memorabilia from former Alabama Agriculture Commissioner A.W. Todd’s career. The facility also includes the Senior Centre, which offers activities for Franklin County area senior adults, and a farmer’s market.
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This community center is located in Red Bay, Alabama and features a large banquet room, garden room and theatre. The center plays host to many community events, including business meals, receptions, Christmas parties, church dinners, seminars and more. The Bay Tree Council of Performing Arts (BTCPA) presents several plays each year in the theatre.
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Many of the attractions in the Shoals area, which covers Colbert and Lauderdale Counties in North Alabama, is thirty minutes from Franklin County. Area attractions include the Alabmaa Music Hall of Fame, W.C. Handy Home and Museum, Ivy Green (Birthplace of Helen Keller), and the Children's Museum of the Shoals. There are numerous museums, historic homes, recreational facilities and parks located in the Shoals.
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