620 West College St. Florence Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is charged W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, was born in Florence in 1873 in a log cabin his grandfather had built by hand. A historic marker commemorates the home’s original site at the corner of Cherokee and Beale streets. The two-room […]

Corner of Tennessee and Seminary Streets Florence The historic marker is located at the original site of FAME Recording Studios (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises). In the early 1960s, the studio was located in a room above the City Drug Store before moving to its current location in Muscle Shoals.

1000 Alabama Avenue Sheffield Tours available by appointment Admission is charged Muscle Shoals Sound Studio was opened in a building on Jackson Highway in 1969 when musicians from FAME’s Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (known as the Swampers) formed their own studio. The studio moved to this location in the late 1970s. Artists who have recorded […]

McFarland Park Florence Riverfront Park Sheffield Legend says that the Yuchie Tribe called the Tennessee River “the singing river” because the flowing waters sounded like a woman singing. The sounds of the shoals are now buried by the reservoirs of TVA’s Wilson and Wheeler dams, but the Alabama State Legislature honored the legend – and […]

3614 Jackson Highway Sheffield Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday Tour Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission: $12 per person, $10 per person for groups over 20 people and 6 years and under FREE Reservations are not accepted; all scheduled tours are first […]

1920 Webster Avenue Muscle Shoals Tours available by appointment Admission is charged Wishbone Studios has served the music and recording industry since 1976. In the early years hits were recorded by Hank Williams Jr., The Commodores, Roy Orbison, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, Thelma Houston, The Temptations, The Supremes and many others. Billboard’s 1978 Song of […]

Sheffield-Love Plaza Intersection of Alabama Street and Montgomery Sheffield The 18-foot tall semi-abstract sculpture of a 1950s-era singer was created from recycled aluminium by Tuscumbia metalwork artist Audwin McGee. Unveiled in September, 2012, it is the first of a series of sculptures which pay tribute to Muscle Shoals music legacy. Sculptures are planned for Florence, […]

400 4th St. Red Bay Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 – 4 p.m. and by appointment Admission is charged A large exhibit is dedicated to country music star Tammy Wynette. The singer was born in nearby Tremont, Mississippi, and she frequently came to Red Bay to shop and visit relatives. The exhibit includes many of Tammy’s […]

Calhoun Community College Brewer Library – Delmore Room Decatur Campus 6250 Highway 31 North Tanner Call for library hours Admission is free Alton and Rabon Delmore created a sound of close harmonies which, along with their songwriting and musical talents, made them stars of the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s. The Delmore Brothers introduced […]

Muscle Shoals City Hall 2010 E. Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is free Exhibits tell the story of the music legacy of Muscle Shoals. Other exhibits also relate the early history of the City of Muscle Shoals, including Wilson Lock and Dam. For more information www.visitmuscleshoalsal.com

3804 Jackson Highway Sheffield External viewing only This studio was opened in 1970 by Ron Ballew as a music studio, publishing firm and production facility. By the early 1980s, the studio specialized in gospel music while continuing to produce rock ‘n roll, country, and rhythm and blues. It is one of the longest-operating studios in […]

1307 Broadway Boulevard Sheffield Exterior viewing only Quin Ivy, a local disc jockey, opened Nor-Ala Studio (later call Quinvy Studio) in Sheffield in 1965. The most famous song recorded at the studio was Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman.” With proceeds from the hit song, Ivy constructed a new studio in 1968. It […]

61 Highway 72 West Tuscumbia Musicians have long crossed the Alabama-Mississippi border to perform and record. Mississippians such as Albert King, Little Milton and Pops Staples recorded at studios in Muscle Shoals and Sheffield, including those owned by Mississippi natives Rick Hall and Quin Ivy. Florence native W. C. Handy encountered the blues while working […]

Grounds of Marriott Shoals 800 Cox Creek Parkway South Florence Born in Florence, Alabama in 1923, Phillips moved to Memphis in 1950. In the following years, he revolutionized American music with his discovery of the dynamic Elvis Presley. His Sun Record label recorded the music of Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, […]

603 Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals Tours offered Monday – Friday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Admission is charged FAME, established in 1959, was the first successful professional recording studio in Alabama and is the birthplace of the famous Muscle Shoals Sound. Studio owner/producer Rick Hall used proceeds from Arthur Alexander’s 1961 hit “You Better Move On” […]

Ingall’s Harbor 802 Wilson St. NW Decatur Music is offered on every Saturday night dinner cruise and includes all genres to reflect the cruise’s theme (such as Elvis, Hawaiian, gospel, etc.) This authentic paddlewheel riverboat offers a variety of cruises on the Tennessee River. Cruises are offered throughout the year including fall foliage, Thanksgiving, Christmas, […]

102 Second Ave. Decatur Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Every Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight is open mic night with host Dusty French. For more information 256-686-2828 www.vittonespizzaria.com

3755 US 31N Decatur Monday-Thursday and Sunday 3:00 – 11:00 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10:00 p.m.) Friday 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m.) Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m.) Music starts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays For more information 256-340-9234

Highway 43 South Russellville Music on Thursday nights from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information 256-332-9947  

725 Bank St. NW Decatur Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. Music most Friday and Saturday nights; also some Thursdays. Performance times vary. Call for schedule. For more information 256-353-6284 www.simpmcghees.com

209A Second Ave. SE Decatur Monday and Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Music – Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. For more information 256-350-1575

112 Moulton St. East Decatur Monday-Tuesday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. This restaurant schedules live music Wednesday through Saturday nights. Check website for schedule of performers. For more information 256-355-8318 www.brickdeli.com

120 2nd Street Muscle Shoals Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. – Midnight For more information 256-389-9985 www.champyschicken.com

26035 W. Main St. Ardmore (TN/AL) This family-friendly restaurant offers live bluegrass music on Tuesdays. For more information 931-427-4950

1292 Mt. Mills Road Tuscumbia February – November Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. April – September Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Family-owned-and-operated bar and restaurant. Nestled beneath a natural stone bluff, the restaurant features an outdoor stage where live Muscle Shoals music is showcased on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6:30 – […]

112 2nd Avenue NE Decatur The Princess Theatre began as a livery stable in 1887 and became a vaudeville and silent-film hall in 1919 and then an Art Deco-style movie theater in 1941. Since 1983, the theater, located in the New Decatur/Albany Historic District, has been a performing-arts center. The 677-seat theater presents international entertainers […]

Marriott Shoals 800 Cox Creek Parkway South Florence Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Live music each night Honoring the rich music heritage of the area, the restaurant, located in the hotel, features live music celebrating local sounds each night. For more information 256-246-3600 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mslmc-marriott-shoals-hotel-and-spa

208 North Jackson Avenue Russellville Call for concert and event dates First serving as a movie theatre, today the Roxy is a venue for concerts, recitals and talent shows. Performances feature country, folk, gospel, blues and rock ‘n’ roll by professional and local performers. The Roxy Theatre cost $200,000 to build and operated as a […]

Marriott Shoals 800 Cox Creek Parkway South Florence Muscle Shoals to Music Row “Live” is a two-hour live radio broadcast/webcast showcasing hit songwriters and artists between Muscle Shoals and Nashville. Attend the live performances at the Marriott Shoals, watch the webcast at www.ms2mr.com or listen to the broadcast on 96.1 KIX96, Southern Middle Tennessee on […]

25483 Railroad Street Elkmont Check Facebook page for schedule of shows Admission is charged (includes food and performances) The Red Caboose features performances by some of the area’s most talented entertainers and often features songwriters in the round. Owners Linda and Gary Compton welcome guests to the venue located in Elkmont’s charming historic downtown. Check […]

110 N. Court St. Florence Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Sunday 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. This trendy and eclectic nightspot is in the heart of downtown Florence. The restaurant features live music by local artists and musicians from throughout the Southeast on most weeknights. For more information 256-760-2212 www.florenceontherocks.com

701 Davison Avenue Muscle Shoals Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. All types of dance music are performed live on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information 256-383-1438

2415-A Avalon Ave. Muscle Shoals Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Located just blocks from the famous FAME Studios, this alcohol-free venue features young artists strumming their guitars each Friday and Saturday evening. (Open later on these nights when music performances are scheduled.) Check website for current […]

1050 Clayborn Drive Florence The restaurant offers live music on the weekends. Call for a schedule. For more information 256-768-1721

311 N. Court St. Florence This live music venue is also a full-service restaurant. Call for a schedule. For more information 256-764-2225

105 N. Court St. Florence The casual restaurant features a regular schedule of live music. Call for a schedule. For more information 256-275-3666 www.cityhardwareflorence.com

410 Montgomery Ave. Sheffield This bar and restaurant offers a regular schedule of live music. Call for a schedule. For more information 256-383-5295