Welcome to Jackson County, Alabama

"Best of the Road" - Rand McNally

Alabama was selected to be in their “Best-of-the-Road” series of the Rand McNally 2006 Road Atlas and now currently on their Web Site. The special route called “A Drive Through the Deep South” includes many attractions and restaurants continue reading

Ballet in Bama

The state ballet company of Alabama, The Alabama Ballet out of Birmingham, has its summer residency at Gorham’s Bluff in Pisgah, AL (last week in July). Alabama is one of only two states that presents this unique program. continue reading

First Monday Fun

First Monday Trade Days is the oldest trade day celebration in the South. It is held the first weekend of every month.

HUGE BASS!

Lake Guntersville was named one of the top 3 Bass fishing lakes in America by two national fishing publications: Bassmaster Magazine and FLW Outdoors.

Unclaimed Baggage

Over one million people visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center every year making it the most visited non-admission attraction in the state. There is an average of 7,000 items are stocked in Unclaimed Baggage each day.

Civil War Re-Enactment

Alabama’s largest Civil War Re-enactment takes place at The Siege of Bridgeport every March. Over 1,500 re-enactors stage this fateful battle of the Civil War.

Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement as we know it today began in the early 30’s in Jackson County as a result of the two Supreme Court cases that arose out of the Scottsboro Boys Trial. A plaque commemorates this on the Courthouse Square in Scottsboro.

National Monument

There are 75 National Monuments in the United States. Alabama’s only national monument is in Jackson County – Russell Cave located near Bridgeport, Alabama. Over 10,000 years of Native American history before the building of the Great Pyramids is documented there.

3,000 Caves!

There are 3,000 charted caves in Alabama.  Jackson County has over half of these caves with 1,536 documented within its boundaries.

Makes Your Business Stronger

The Chamber provides value-added services to its members, including information about the market place, small business management support, educational opportunities, special events, benefit programs and long distance discounts.

Gives you a Political Voice

The Chamber protects and nurtures the business and regulatory climates by working in partnership with local, state, and federal governments.

Impacts the Community

Membership in the Chamber lets your customers know that you are part of a team of reputable business owners and professionals who are working to better themselves and their community.  Members receive a decal to prominently proclaim their membership. 

Provides Business Community Updates

The Chamber serves as an up-to-date information center for new business development, including area club and organization listings, area and state calendar of events, industrial directories, area demographics, and city-county maps.

Provides Business Referrals

The Chamber receives daily requests for recommendations on goods and services in Jackson County.  We refer these newcomers, residents, and businesses to our Chamber members.  The Chamber is constantly working to draw more tourism to our area, thus increasing local revenue.

Connects You with Others

In today’s business world, it really does matter who you know.  Active chamber members who participate in the many networking events and programs sponsored by the Chamber have the opportunity to build strong business relationships, earn referrals from other chamber members and improve visibility in the business community.  Additionally, ribbon cutting events give new businesses the opportunity to introduce themselves to other chamber members.

Boosts Your Business Image

Chamber members receive publicity and exposure through monthly newsletters, a membership directory listing available in print and on our website, as well as distribution of your promotional literature in our office and at chamber events.