Muscle Shoals, Alabama

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Hello and WELCOME TO "The Shoals". Situated along the meandering Tennessee River at the base of the foothills of the Appalachians is a region ablaze with beauty, bustling activity, and a rich heritage. Indian mounds, visible around the countryside, stand testament to prehistoric Native Americans who first viewed the mighty Muscle Shoals on the Tennessee River. "The Shoals" as the area has come to be called, takes its name from this shallow and rocky stretch of River, over which swift water fell. A cluster of distinctive cities, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and neighboring Florence, grew to create a diverse tapestry against which history is still unfolding.

The cost of living is approximately 8% below the national average and housing is 20% below. Average temperature is 60 and average humidity 70 with average rainfall 51 inches. Closet International airport is Huntsville...only 65 miles...with Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham a reasonable drive.

The area boasts four major hospitals with over 250 doctors of every specialty. The University of North Alabama in Florence is one of the oldest and most respected in the state. Come visit "ALABAMA THE BEAUTIFUL".

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