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Where Legends Are Made and Futures Shine
There’s a reason icons like the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and Carrie Underwood came to The Shoals. This northwest Alabama region, inspired by its scenic beauty and legendary music history rooted in W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, continues to attract creative talent.
Four cities across two counties form The Shoals, east distinct yet united by a shared cultural rhythm. Music put us on the map, but the lifestyle keeps people here. With a low cost of living, vibrant arts, natural beauty, and access to cities like Nashville, Memphis, and Atlanta, it’s a place to exceed, explore, and exhale.
While the vibe may be laid-back, innovation is front and center. Technology and industry are thriving here, supported by a culture that embraces progress without losing its soul.
The Shoals Economic Development Authority drives business growth, focusing on relocation, expansion, and workforce development. Our mission? To help people and companies hit their high notes.
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Featured News
Virginia Transformer Corporation Chooses The Shoals for its next Transformer Manufacturing Facility!
May 19, 2026 ROANOKE, Va.-Virginia Transformer today announced plans to build a new 600,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County, Alabama capable of producing a wide range of power transformers – from 2 MVA up to 500MVA. This additional expansion will further expand Virginia Transformer’s long-held position of […]
The Shoals Receives $4.5 Million from the Growing Alabama Tax Credit Program for Park Improvements!
May 6, 2026 Muscle Shoals, Ala.-The Shoals EDA was awarded $4,455,935 for site work and public infrastructure at the Shoals Research Airpark through the Growing Alabama Tax Credit Program. This grant funding will assist in the construction of a fully-functional rail spur into the Shoals Research Airpark, as well as sewer infrastructure that opens the […]
Barton Riverfront Industrial Park to Receive Over $3 Million in SEEDS Investment
April 13, 2026 Barton, Ala.-The Shoals area continues to develop sites primed and ready for industry. Today’s check presentation of a SEEDS Act Grant award from the Alabama Department of Commerce showcases a recent project aligned with this goal. The Shoals Economic Development Authority (Shoals EDA) has secured a $3,030,248 Site Evaluation and Economic Development […]
Hadrian Opens Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Alabama to Support Columbia- and Virginia-Class Submarine Production
Secretary of the Navy Phelan, Rep. Aderholt, Rep. Rogers, Sen. Wicker, Sen. Britt, and Sen. Tuberville attend ribbon cutting of new $2.4 billion public-private facility in Cherokee, Alabama CHEROKEE, Ala., March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company, today opened a new facility in Cherokee, Alabama dedicated to the U.S. Navy’s Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine […]
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Existing Industries
The Shoals has an established community of innovators, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders that make up the backbone of The Shoals existing industry. The area realizes the importance of this to the local economy and thus, promotes retention and expansion services.