About North Alabama

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With over 21% of the state population, North Alabama combines agricultural, manufacturing, and high tech industries with the beauty of nature that only the Tennessee River and the Appalachian Mountains could provide.

Regions

Appalachian

The Appalachian region of the Tennessee Valley lies on Northern Alabama's eastern side. The cities of Scottsboro and Fort Payne anchor the region and are surrounded by several state parks. It is from the Appalachian region that the Tennessee River begins its 100 plus mile journey through North Alabama before exiting towards Tennessee.

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Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area

The Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area provides the bulk of the region's population base. Local employment comes from manufacturing and high tech industries as well as Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and the Port of Decatur. Air transportation is made easy by Huntsville International Airport which is on Huntsville's West side and has easy access from both Huntsville and Decatur.

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The Shoals

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The anchor point of the western counties is "The Shoals" which is made up of the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. The Shoals is a powerhouse of culture within the region from FAME Recording Studios to the birthplace of Helen Keller. This region is the Tennessee River's last stop as it goes through Wilson Dam and towards Tennessee.