The Shoals has a lot of wonderful things usually found in larger cities. A symphony - a University - world-class schools, libraries, medical facilities and shopping. We're a regional shopping and medical center, drawing from sixty miles in every direction. We enjoy four distinct but gentle seasons, and we do a lot of things outdoors, whether in our parks, on our walking and biking trails, or on the river itself. We have festivals and museums and art shows and Muscle Shoals Music - and there's always something going on in the Shoals.

The Shoals also doesn't have a lot of things you'd usually find in larger cities. We don't have much crime - in fact, we are consistently ranked as one of the safest places in the country to live. We don't have high real estate prices - our homes are priced below the state median and well below the national average. We don't have high property taxes - ours are the lowest in the country. We don't have traffic problems, even though we are served by excellent highways in all directions. There are things you won't find here in the Shoals, but we don't mind - this is a friendly, relaxed and safe place to live. Follow the links to find out more!