Helen Keller Hospital

About Us

The Shoals

The four adjacent towns of Florence, Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, and Tuscumbia are on the banks of the Tennessee River and make up what we call “The Shoals”.  Because these towns are so intertwined, the residents here enjoy a quality of life and a variety of activities usually only found in much larger metropolitan areas. The low cost of living is an added bonus.

We are located just a few miles from Tennessee and Mississippi with access to three major airports.  Huntsville is approximately an hour away, while Birmingham and Nashville are about 2 hours away.  This proximity offers greater shopping, arts and entertainment venues as well.

We are an outdoor lover's dream. Golfers pick from a variety of public and private courses, including two of the most spectacular courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The river and its system of lakes offer a variety of recreational activities including beautiful public parks, camping areas, fishing, boating, great kayaking opportunities and walking trails. 

The Shoals has a rich music heritage. It is home to Fame Recording Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound where many famous artists have recorded including The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Aretha Franklin. Music abounds in many restaurants and venues throughout the area. The University of North Alabama is also a large contributor to our cultural life with its choral groups, The Shoals Symphony, theater performances and sporting events.