Florence, Alabama

Florence has an excellent climate, with four gentle and distinct seasons. There are also lots of terrific recreation opportunities in Florence and and the beautiful Tennessee River at our southern boundary provides one of the most picteresque views in the entire state.

Additionally, Florence is known for its thriving retail and manufacturing economy, a reverent sense of history and culture, superior schools and the friendliest people in the world. This is a great place to live, work, and play.

You might be pleasantly surprised at Florence's cultural life. There is a beautiful art museum, which hosts a variety of exhibits and educational programs and a state-of-the-art library that opened in 2002. Florence is also the birthplace of W.C. Handy, Father of the Blues, and his home is now a museum; there's also a museum at a Native American burial mound, located near the banks of the Tennessee River.