Grab the blankets and lawn chairs. Pack a picnic. September is here, and live music by the river awaits with the return of Fall Concerts in the Park in downtown Decatur starting Monday, Sept. 11th, from 6 to 8 p.m. About Fall Concerts in the Park As a matter of fact, Fall Concerts in the Read more about Coming Up: Fall Concerts in the Park[…]

If you are searching for indoor activities and you love the creative arts, we have a suggestion for you! The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama happens to be on display at the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Walking Gallery. About The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama Let creative inspiration flow as you gaze Read more about Happening Now: The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama[…]

About 20 miles south of Decatur is a peachy place to visit this time of year. Plan a day trip and go to Reeves Peach Farm in Hartselle for farm-fresh produce, homemade ice cream and more! About Reeves Peach Farm If you want to hit the open road, but stay close to home, you should Read more about Things to Do: Go to Reeves Peach Farm in Hartselle[…]

Businesses are thriving in the River City thanks to the solid number of employees! In fact, the Decatur metro area has one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates, along with the nearby Huntsville metro area. More about Decatur’s unemployment rate In a recent report, Governor Kay Ivey shared the news that the Decatur metro area Read more about In the News: Decatur Metro Area Has One of the Country’s Lowest Unemployment Rates[…]

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a hot air balloon! At least, that’s what visitors to Decatur will be saying during Alabama Jubilee 2023, the crowd-pleasing annual hot air balloon classic coming up Memorial Day weekend! About Alabama Jubilee 2023 Colorful hot air balloons will take to the skies throughout the weekend festivities Read more about Coming Up: Alabama Jubilee 2023[…]

All board! Virtual Railfan in Decatur is bringing the trains straight to your living room, dining room, bedroom, office or wherever you are! About Virtual Railfan in Decatur In fact, not only can Decatur residents watch the trains roll through the Historic Union Depot and Railroad Museum, train enthusiasts the world over can too! Virtual Read more about In the News: Virtual Railfan in Decatur[…]

You may remember a few rumblings last June that a northwest drive-thru coffee chain was making its way down south by way of Huntsville. What you heard was true. Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Alabama. But the first location will actually open in Decatur! About Dutch Bros Coffee in Decatur According to reports, Dutch Read more about Coming Soon: Dutch Bros Coffee[…]

There’s no better time to chase your dreams in North Alabama. For the second year in a row, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is accepting applications for this exciting Shark Tank-style competition. About the 2023 Singing River Trail Launch Tank This local business competition offers up to $20,000 in cash and prizes to qualified Read more about Coming Up: The Singing River Trail Launch Tank[…]

Treat yourself to an early Valentine’s gift. Get your tickets for Lyle Lovett at the Princess Theatre in Decatur on February 26th and make plans to hear an artist you’ll love. An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group That’s right! Four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett kicks off a 2023 tour Read more about Coming Up: Lyle Lovett at the Princess Theatre[…]

Positivity is in the air, along with holiday spirit, in our North Alabama city! Decatur is the second-best place to work in manufacturing in the U.S. in 2022, according to SmartAsset! About the ranking The financial information website wanted to celebrate the communities in our country that have remained steadfast in the manufacturing industry. After Read more about In the News: Decatur is the Second-Best Place to Work in Manufacturing in the U.S. in 2022[…]