Florence, Alabama, located in the northwestern corner of the state, is a city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and southern hospitality. It's the largest city in the region known as "The Shoals," and it's a hub for the music industry, education, and healthcare.

Famous People

• W.C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues," was born in Florence.
• Helen Keller, the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, was born in nearby Tuscumbia, part of the Florence metropolitan area.

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Florence, Alabama

Local Government

The local government of Florence is headed by Mayor Andy Betterton. More information about the city's government can be found on the official website.

Post Office

• The Florence Post Office:
  210 N Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630.
  121 Edgewood Dr, Florence, AL 35630

Police Deartment

• Florence Police Department: 702 S Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630 (256) 760-6500
• UNA Police Department: 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35630, (256) 765-4357

Fire Department

• Florence Fire Rescue: 402 S Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630 (256) 760-6475
• Florence Fire Station: 908 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630
• Florence Fire Rescue Station #3: 1321 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630 (256) 760-6475

Visitor's Center

The Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center provides information about attractions and events in the Florence area. More information can be found on their website.

Things To Do

• The Escape Room: 108 S Pine St, Florence, AL 35630
• Pope's Tavern Museum: 203 Hermitage Dr, Florence, AL 35630
• Singin" River Brewing: 526 E College St, Florence, AL 35630
• Florence Indian Mound and Museum: 1028 S Court St, Florence, AL 35630
• McFarland Park: 200 James M Spain Dr, Florence, AL 35630
• Frank Lloyd Wright Museum: 601 Riverview Dr, Florence, AL 35630

Car Events

Their are several Car Shows in the region 

• Signature Auto Show: Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson, 595 US 72 W., Tuscumbia, AL 35674
• Helen Keller Festival Car Show: Downtown, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
• Muscle Shoals Region Monthly Meeting: Culver’s Restaurant, 2713 Cloverdale Road, Florence, AL 35633
• W.C. Handy Festival Car Show: Wilson Park, Downtown Florence, AL 35630
• Muscle Shoals Region Monthly Meeting: Coldwater Cafe, 3810 Hatch Blvd., Sheffield, AL 35660
• 14th Annual Shoals Area Mustang & All Ford Show & Shine: McFarland Park, Florence, AL 35630
• Muscle Shoals Region Christmas Dinner/Meeting: Ralph Stumpe’s Garage, 201 County Road 643, Florence, AL 35634

Local TV Stations

Florence is served by several local TV stations, including

• WHNT-TV (CBS): 219 W Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630
• WAFF (NBC): 118 E Mobile St, Florence, AL 35630

Local Radio Stations

Florence is home to several radio stations, including

• WQLT-FM: 624 Sam Phillips St, Florence, AL 35630
• WFIX: 113 N Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630
• 93.9 The Score: 412 S Cedar St, Florence, AL 35630
• WBCF: 525 E Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630

Local Newspapers

• Courier- Journal: 219 W Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630
• Times Daily: 219 W Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630

Local Sports Teams

The University of North Alabama Lions represent Florence in NCAA Division I sports.

Car Repair Shops

• Auto Doc: 330 E Alabama St, Florence, AL 35630
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: 119 S Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630
• Bacon Alighnment: 225 S Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630
• Hayes Garage: 1019 W Mobile St, Florence, AL 35630
• R and J Auto Reair: 1535 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630
• Meineke Car Care Center: 2075 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630

Auto Body and Paint Shops

• Simson't Collision Repair: 2075 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Regency Body Shop: 500 Co Rd 61, Florence, AL 35634
• R&B Body Shop: 310 Co Rd 61, Florence, AL 35634
• The Collision Center: 3351 Co Rd 30, Florence, AL 35634
• Ronnie Cambell's Collision: 4225 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35634

Towing and Roadside Assistance Services

• Simpson's Wrecker Service: 835 Rickwood Rd, Florence, AL 35630
• Horne Wrecker Services: 1620 State St, Florence, AL 35630

Vehicle Storage Facilities

• Florence Blvd Self Storage: 2526 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Midgard Self Storage: 2708 W Mall Dr, Florence, AL 35630
• Storage City: 1250 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630

Car Part Stores

• O'Reilly Auto Parts: 2831 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• AutoZone Auto Parts: 1563 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Advance Auto Parts: 2880 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Advance Auto Parts: 3310 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633
• NAPA Auto Parts: 4990 AL-157, Florence, AL 35633
• O"Reilly Auto Parts: 3350 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633

Car Detailing Services

• We Get It Done Car Care: 928 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Hutchins Car Detailing: 220 W Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630
• Golden's Professional Car Care: 611 S Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630

Car Washes

• Southern Shine: 893 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630
• Mister Car Wash: 2914 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633
• Melvin’s On-The-Spot Car Wash:

• Melvin’s On-The-Spot Car Wash: 2221 Huntsville Rd, Florence, AL 35630

Car Window Tinting Services

• Shady Business Window Tinting: 116 Helton Ct, Florence, AL 35630

Car Rim and Tire Shops

• Hines Tire & Services Center: 419 S Court St, Florence, AL 35630
• Wilks Tire & Battery Service: 619 E Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630
• Stephenson Tire Pros: 1954 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Used Tire Giant: 1613 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Tires Only Tire Pros: 3911 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633

Gas Stations

• Chevron: 420 S Court St, Florence, AL 35630
• Sunoco Gas Station: 4203 Huntsville Rd, Florence, AL 35630
• Marathon Gas Station: 2804 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633
• MAPCO Mart: 2291 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
• Circle K: 602 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630
• Metro Express: 2411 Darby Dr, Florence, AL 35630
• Tatum's Q-Gas: 3688 Cloverdale Rd, Florence, AL 35633

Disclaimer

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