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The Hartselle Visitors & Newcomers Guide is published annually by Hartselle Newspapers, LLC., P.O. Box 929, Hartselle, AL 35640. The magazine is available year-round through the Hartselle Chamber of Commerce and other high traffic locations in Morgan County. To obtain additional copies, call the HNL office at 256-773-6566 or email news@hartselleenquirer.com. Please email advertise@hartselleenquirer.com for advertising inquires. Copyright 2022 by Hartselle Newspapers LLC. ON THE COVER: Brad and Jamie Wallace, and their children, Tinsley, Marley, Charlie and Latham are a Hartselle family. Brad works as a financial advisor for Edward Jones while Jamie, a registered nurse, is a homemaker. The family are members at East Highland Baptist Church and love to spend time together outdoors. Photo by Jodi Hyde
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Facts & Figures THE LAND Situated on the edge of the Cumberland Plateau and the Highland Ridge, Hartselle is located along Interstate 65 within the Decatur Metropolitan Area. Hartselle is 35 miles from Huntsville, the center of the second-largest metropolitan area in Alabama, and is the second-largest city in Morgan County. Latitude: 34:44:34
BIRMINGHAM
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ATLANTA, GA.
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Longitude: 86:93:53
DISTANCE FROM: Huntsville – 35 miles Florence – 49 miles Birmingham – 70 miles Nashville, Tenn. – 126 miles Montgomery – 164 miles Atlanta, Ga. – 191 miles Memphis, Tenn. – 201 miles Gulf Shores – 293 miles Mobile – 321 miles Savannah, Ga. – 375 miles New Orleans, La. – 411 miles 6 Hartselle Visitors & Newcomers Guide
FLORENCE
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Distances were estimated using Google Maps with downtown Hartselle as a starting point.
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Weather Average High Average Low
January February March April May June July August September October November December
49° 54° 63° 72° 79° 86° 90° 89° 84° 73° 63° 53°
28° 31° 39° 46° 54° 63° 67° 65° 59° 46° 38° 31°
Hartselle experiences primarily mild and pleasant weather all year. Four months, December through March, account for about 43 percent of the normal annual precipitation. Severely cold weather seldom occurs. In the transition from winter to spring, appearances of warm moist air in place of the cold air become more frequent, and the greatest variety of weather usually occurs during this season. The average date for the last occurrence of freezing temperatures in the spring is late March, and the average date for the first freeze is late October.
Source: NOAA
Female
Demographics
49.6%
Male
50.4% Under 5 years 5%
15,455
Total population Source: 2020 Decennial Census
Median household income
6-18 years 22.4%
19-64 years 53.6%
65 years and older 17.4%
Demographics from the 2020 estimated U.S. Census
$ 56,323
Source: 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Total households
5,453
Employment rate
56.8 %
Source: 2020 Decennial Census
Source: 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
92%
High school graduates
24%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
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Morgan County Commission
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The Morgan County Commission comprises a commission chairman elected at large and four commissioners who are elected in districts. They serve four-year terms. MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 302 Lee St. NE Decatur, AL 35601 256-351-4600
Morgan County Commissioners, pictured from left to right, Jeff Clark (District 1), Randy Vest (District 2), Commission Chairman Ray Long, Don Stisher (District 3) and Greg Abercrombie (District 4.)
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The City of Hartselle uses a mayor-council form of government. Five council members and the mayor are elected at large to four-year terms.
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Larry Madison City attorney lwmlawpc@bellsouth.net
Charles “Chuck” Gil Council Place 3 cgill@hartselle.org
Virginia Alexander Council Place 4 valexander@hartselle.org
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NEW & EXPANDING INDUSTRIES IN MORGAN COUNTY During fiscal year 2020-21, Morgan County companies announced two new company locations, 22 expansions/equipment upgrades, some which remain confidential, for a total of $224,992,010 in capital investment and 409 new jobs. Morgan County is a consistent leader in Alabama in existing industry expansions and is currently home to 138 industries, including 11 Fortune 500 companies and 6 Global 500 companies. TOTALS FOR New Companies: 1 TOTAL Investment & Jobs:
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NEW COMPANIES CSI Equipment, LLC Renaissance Reclaimed
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CITY Decatur Decatur
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*Due to confidentiality, some jobs and investment figures are not included individually, but the final totals reflect all.
2 NEW COMPANIES AND 22 EXPANSIONS IN MORGAN COUNTY $224,992,010 INVESTED IN MORGAN COUNTY
409 NEW JOBS IN MORGAN COUNTY
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Community references
COUNTY OFFICES
All numbers, unless otherwise notated, have a 256 area code. ABC Board............................ 334-271-3840 U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt...........734-6043 Agricultural Service Center..........773-6541 Alabama Cooperative Extension.......................................773-2549 Animal Control..............................773-2934 Archives.........................................351-4726 Board of Education.......................309-2100 Board of Registrars.......................351-4660 U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks.....................355-9400 Circuit Court: • Circuit and District...................351-4790 • Deputy Clerk............................351-4649 • Criminal/Traffic Division...........351-4644 • Domestic-Family Division........351-4790 Circuit Court Judges: • Judge Stephen Brown ............351-4750 • Judge Jennifer Howell............351-4700 • Judge Charles Elliott...............351-4785 Circuit Court Reporters: • Jodi Wallace..................... 256-351-4705 • Beth Blair.......................... 256-351-4755 • Toby Chambers................ 256-351-4788 Community Corrections...............351-4739 County Commission.....................351-4730
County Coroner....... 560-6084 or 345-6442 County Jail....................................351-4825 DHR................................................301-8800 District Attorney............................351-4610 District Court Judges: • Judge Brent Craig...................351-4760 • Judge Kevin R. Kusta...............560-6087 • Judge Shelly Waters ...............351-4765 District Shop 1...............................353-8783 District Shop 2...............................773-7383 District Shop 3...............................784-5476 District Shop 4...............................778-8515 EMA...............................................351-4620 Engineering Department.............773-5297 Examiner of Public Accounts.......351-4748 Health Department.......................353-7021 Home Health Services..................306-2400 Clerks office...................................773-2535 Municipal Court............................773-2703 Mayor’s office................................773-2535 Hartselle Utilities...........................773-3340 Building permits...........................773-0188 Planning.........................................773-0188 Fire Department...........................773-2545 Police Department Administration..............................773-8264 Police Department - Dispatch.....773-6534 Public Works.................................773-2643
Landfill...........................................773-8603 Landfill: • Scale House, Highway 20 W....341-4993 • Director’s Office.......................341-4990 License Inspector..........................351-4770 MCATS...........................................351-4650 Meals-On-Wheels.........................351-6850 Morgan County Emergency Management Communication District: -Administration.............................552-0911 -Operations/Communications: • Non-Emergency ......................350-4613 • Non-Emergency ........... 1-866-350-4613 Probate Office...............................351-4675 Property Tax..................................351-4690 Revenue Commissioner: • Decatur office...........................351-4690 • Appraisal department.............351-4694 • Mapping department..............351-4698 • Personal property....................351-4697 • Hartselle office.........................751-5924 • Lacey’s Spring office................560-6165 Sales tax office..............................351-4618 Sheriff’s office................................351-4800 • Dispatch....................................301-1174 • Narcotics Division....................351-4816 • Records Division......................351-4809
Property taxes
Amanda G. Scott, Morgan County Revenue Commissioner The revenue commissioner is elected by the people of Morgan County for a six-year term and is responsible for the mapping, appraising, assessing and collecting of ad valorem taxes as levied by the government. The office collects approximately $62 million annually. Residents may now research property tax data online, view GIS (Geographic Information System) data and pay property taxes online by visiting www.morgancountyrevenue.com
LICENSES AND TAGS
County Commissioner of Licenses: Telephone: 256-351-4770
Locations
Decatur: Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee St., second floor Hartselle: Crestwood Shopping Center, 560 Shull Rd. NE East Morgan County: District 4 County Office, 423 Union Hill Road, Somerville Website: www.morganlicensecommissioner.org. Online renewals are available for vehicle registration, business licenses, boat registration and manufactured home registration. Hartselle business license applications are available at www.hartselle.org.
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Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce
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The Hartselle, Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the prosperity of Hartselle businesses, community vitality, and the advancement of the Hartselle area. We focus on Business Development and Community Enhancement through volunteer leadership and business partnerships. With over 300 business members, the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is an engine for business growth in Morgan County. We create programs and services valued by our diverse membership. We connect our members to one another and provide opportunities to achieve business success and facilitate community growth. And we collaborate with area businesses, government entities, educators, and other strategic partners to stimulate regional prosperity for the benefit of all. Since 1976, the purpose of the HACC has been to ensure the economic prosperity of Hartselle and the surrounding area. “We build community through business!” The volunteer leadership of the HACC improves our local economy and quality of life by: ● Maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate. ● Providing for the total development and employment of the area’s human and economic resources. ● Providing leadership to solve community problems and initiate community action. ● Serving as the voice of business in legislative matters and furthering the understanding of our free enterprise economic system. For many members, supporting the mission of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is reason enough to join. For those who desire a more direct return on their investment, members enjoy ample opportunities for visibility, to develop professional relationships throughout the Hartselle area, and unique access to champion initiatives that influence the economic vitality of the region.
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Photo by Rachel Howard Executive Committee: Chairman of the Board: Stewart Smallwood, CEO – Cerrowire Chairman of the Board Elect: Maegan Jones, Agent/ Broker – MarMac Real Estate Past Chairman of the Board: Brad Sheats, Executive Pastor – LifeChurch of AL Treasurer: Mark Villarino, Accounting & Finance Manager – Hartselle Utilities Board of Directors: Blackwood, Houston, Workforce Director – ACCS Innovation Center Kershner, Beth, Owner – Zoey’s Downtown Kilpatrick, Brian, Director of Operations – Sonoco Reels & Plugs
Richardson, Christy, McBride Richardson, P.C. Tapscott, Lindsey, Director of Marketing – Davidson Homes, LLC Turrentine, Eddie, Owner – Diamond Pro Industries Staff: Missy Evans, President/CEO Jaime Hatcher, Director of Programs & Administration Chrys Beard, Director of Membership Beth Foote, Member Experience Specialist Hanna Denton, Media Specialist
The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 110 Railroad Street SW, Hartselle, AL 35640, and can be found online at www.hartsellechamber.com. Call 256-773-4370 for more information.
Top-notch healthcare
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When you feel sick or have an injury, you want a top-notch health care professional. Many doctor’s offices and urgent care clinics in Hartselle offer telemedicine as well as in-person visits. Decatur-Morgan Hospital and Cullman Regional serve the residents of Hartselle and Morgan County with emergency departments, while local family practices and urgent care clinics are available to take care of all of your healthcare needs.
Decatur Morgan Hospital 1201 7th St. SE Decatur
Hartselle Health Park 1635 Highway 31 Hartselle
Benefit Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic 1104 Highway 31, Suite B Hartselle
StopwatchUrgent Care 401 Highway 31 Hartselle
Decatur Morgan Pediatrics Hartselle 301 Pine St. NW Hartselle
Hartselle Family Medicine 615 Mynatt St SW, Hartselle
Cedar Street Primary Care 220 Cedar St. NW Hartselle
Hartselle Family Practice 301 Pine St. NW Hartselle
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Hartselle’s vibrant communities
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A couple of miles and a few minutes off interstate 65 lies an opportunity to experience the way many imagine life should and could be. Just take the time to slow down a bit on the more relaxed side of Huntsville, and there’s a place where church potluck suppers, handwritten recipe cards, Veterans’ Day Parades and loyalty to family, friends, football and country are still the norm and a cherished way of life. The diversity of residential spaces makes this style of living available to anyone looking to make Hartselle their home. Not only is there a growing inventory of new construction suburban style homes, but there are also town homes, older established neighborhoods, national registry historic homes, and acreage within the city
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limits to build a dream home. Every option has access to award-winning school systems, quality healthcare, vibrant shopping, abundant employment opportunities and convenient transportation routes to help create a high quality of life. Hartselle is a city steeped in history and southern smalltown traditions and values that anchor and connect those who call it home to the best of the past. These traditions help the community form bonds with previous generations and hold onto the things that matter most, such as highlyranked schools with high graduation rates. Here, where friends and neighbors come together over food, faith and sports, there’s find a city that has found a way to strike an effective balance between the old and the new.
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Local Utility Company in Hartselle, Alabama
Hartselle Utilities (256) 773-3340 (256) 773-2588 after hours
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Paying the bills HARTSELLE UTILITIES Hartselle Utilities serves the City of Hartselle with water, electricity, natural gas and sanitary sewer system. To get connected with Hartselle Utilities service, a rental lease or a house purchase agreement must be presented to transfer utilities to the new customer. The deposit cost is determined by credit rating and ranges from $25 to $435. If the prospective customer can provide a letter from another utility company stating he or she was in good standing for at least one year, the deposit fee could be waived, and only a connection fee would be required. For more information on Hartselle Utilities, call 256-773-3340 or log on to www. hartselleutilities.org. WATER 5/8” Water Meter: $8.67 1” Water Meter: $13.64 1 ½” Water Meter: $34.68 First 10,000 Gallons: $4.6261 Next 10,000 Gallons: $4.3158 Next 30,000 Gallons: 3.9023 Deposit - $40.00 (effective 7/1/21)
ELECTRICITY Distributors: Hartselle Utilities and Joe Wheeler EMC Source: Tennessee Valley Authority Hartselle Utilities fees: • Base Charge: $21.25 • Rate per kwh: Changes Monthly Deposit – $225.00 (effective 7/1/2019)
NATURAL GAS Suppliers: Various (fuel oils, coal and Lp Gas available) Hartselle Utilities residential gas rates: 20 Hartselle Visitors & Newcomers Guide
• Gas Meter Base Charge: $7.99 • First ccf $.5822, plus COGA Rate • Additional ccf $.3209, Plus COGA Rate Deposit – $75.00 COGA rates vary month to month and will updated online regularly. (effective 7/1/21)
SANITARY SEWER Monthly Charge Residential Base Rate: $22.98 Usage Rate: $5.5298 per 1,000 gallons Deposit: $60 (effective 7/1/2017)
HARTSELLE GARBAGE PICKUP Residents are provided with a 96-gallon rollout cart. For a successful pickup to occur, the cart must be placed curbside according to directions. New to the City of Hartselle? Call the Hartselle Public Works Department to set up an account at 256-773-2643. Garbage pick-up dates may be checked by calling the Hartselle Public Works Department or by visiting www.hartselle.org CITY LANDFILL City of Hartselle Public Works Department Landfill 99 Lovelady St. NW Hartselle, AL 35640 256-773-8603 The following items can be dropped off at the landfill: yard waste, wood, paper, plastic, scrap metal, cardboard, furniture, carpet, construction waste, household garbage for transfer to Morgan County Regional Landfill and electronics for transfer to Morgan County Regional Landfill. The following items cannot be dropped off at the landfill: paints, treated lumber, chem-
icals, tires, asbestos, medical waste, liquids, batteries, tube televisions, hazardous waste, burned materials and gas bottles. Residential: no charge Business/Contractors: $62 per ton (minimum $5 charge) Mulch Residential: $5 per scoop (free if you load yourself) Mulch Commercial: Contact landfill for current rates INTERNET There are three internet service providers, not including satellite providers, in the Hartselle area. Costs of services are dependent upon speed, service type and provider. The providers and their phone numbers and web addresses are as follows: • AT&T: 866-861-6075; www.att.com/internet • CenturyLink: 1-866-251-7358; www.centurylink.com • Spectrum (Charter): 1-844-271-9736; www.spectrum.com LANDLINE PHONE SERVICE For a landline phone connection, the choices in Hartselle are AT&T and Charter Communications. AT&T adds a hookup fee to the first monthly bill, but this fee can be paid in monthly installments. The cost of service from AT&T will depend on the number and types of services selected. AT&T’s 24hour service line is 800-288-2020, and its website is www.att.com. Charter Communications can be contacted at 1-888-438-2427 or on its website at www.charter.com.
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Hartselle Police Department
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The Hartselle Police Department is under the leadership of Chief Justin Barley. Barley has been with the department since January 1999 and began his law enforcement career in 1997. Barley is a 2001 graduate from Athens State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in public safety administration. He also earned a master’s degree in justice and public safety from Auburn University in Montgomery. He is a 2008 graduate, a code
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INVESTIGATIONS Lt. Alan McDearmond 256-751-4917 Investigator Lesley Sheffield 256-751-4914 Investigator Ripley Fowler 256-751-4918
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enforcement officer from the FBI National Academy Session 235 and is also a Certified Police Chief through the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education. The department is made up of 31 full time and 7 part time officers, two security officers for city hall and five school protection officers. There is a patrol division, criminal investigations division and two full-time School Resource Officers who help make up the department.
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Hartselle Fire & Rescue
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Hartselle Fire & Rescue is a combination fire department, consisting of 20 firefighters, 15 volunteers and is an ALS EMSP. Hartselle Fire & Rescue has two fire stations and has an ISO 4 Class fire rating. Hartselle Fire & Rescue responds to all fires, MVA, emergency medical calls, HAZMAT and other incidents within the incorporated city limits of Hartselle. The Fire Department is constantly training its own personnel and also conducts various Alabama Fire College classes that are open to outside agencies. Other programs off ered by Hartselle Fire & Rescue include fi re preven-tion and safety training programs as well as giving “burn notifi cations” for open burning. HARTSELLE FIRE & RESCUE MISSION STATEMENT As a team of highly trained and dedicated professionals, it is our mission to provide the highest standard of service to all those who may call upon us for help. We are a high-ly trained and motivated staff that strives for excellence for our
community. We are a service provider and we stand ever ready to render fire suppression, provide emergency medical care, and perform rescue services. We will faithfully provide these vital services, rapidly and safely, to anyone who lives in, works in, or visits the City of Hartselle. GENERAL INFORMATION Hartselle Fire & Rescue offers scheduled station tours and fire prevention activities. To burn in the City limits of Hartselle you must go by either fire station and fill out a “Burn Notification” application. Station #1 200 Main St. E. Station #2 100 Crestline Drive SW Business: (256) 773-2545 Emergency Number: 911 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management places Morgan County in a “no burn” every year from May 1 to Oct. 31. For more information visit http:// adem.alabama.gov/MoreInfo/pubs/ WebsiteVegetationBurning.pdf.
Daryl Fox Fire Chief
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Hartselle City Schools
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Hartselle City Schools was established in 1975 and quickly became a sought-after district of educational excellence. Hartselle City Schools is dedicated to equipping students to meet the 21st-century global opportunities and challenges with confidence, skill, and passion. Hartselle City Schools is comprised of six campuses; three elementary, an intermediate, junior high and high school plus the Board of Education. The student population is a tremendous representation of diversity in ethnicity and socioeconomic levels having approximately seven percent minority and 31 percent qualifying for free and reduced lunch programs. Specials services are
available for students through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (I.D.E.A.), Title I reading at the elementary level and Advanced Placement classes at the high school level. Hartselle City Schools offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for participation in sports programs ranging from fishing to football, as well as dual-enrollment courses. Hartselle City Schools is blessed with outstanding community support; whether sporting events, concerts or pageants, festivals or field days; family and friends come together to make each event an exciting experience for every student.
Dr. Dee Dee Jones Hartselle City Schools superintendent
The Hartselle Board of Education is comprised of five members who are elected at large to four-year terms
Dr. James Joy, place 1
Randy Sparkman, place 2
Venita Jones, place 3
Daxton Maze, place 4
Monty Vest, place 5
james.joy@hartselletigers.org
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Barkley Bridge Elementary School Barkley Bridge Elementary School is located at 2333 Barkley Bridge Road SW, Hartselle. There are 33 certified teachers in the total of 47 staff members who serve more than 400 students. Barkley Bridge is an AdvancEd STEM School, a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence, a Project Lead the Way Launch School, and a National Blue Ribbon School. The school serves grades Pre-K – fourth.
Address: 2333 Barkley Bridge Road SW Phone: 256.773.1931
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Crestline Elementary School
Crestline Elementary school is located at 600 Crestline Drive SW, Hartselle. Karissa Lang will be entering her sixth years as principal at the school. There are 44 certified teachers in the total of 70 staff members who serve almost 500 students.
Crestline is a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence. The school serves grades Pre-K – fourth.
Address: 600 Crestline Drive SW Phone: 256.773.9967
F. E. Burleson Elementary School
F.E. Burleson Elementary School is located at 1100 Bethel Road NE, Hartselle. Bryant Whitlock serves as principal. There are 43 certified teachers in the total of 58 staff members who serve nearly 500 students. Burleson is a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence, a National Green Ribbon School, and an AdvancED STEM School. The school serves grades Pre-K – fourth.
Address: 1100 Bethel Road NE Phone: 256.773.2411
Hartselle Intermediate School
Hartselle Intermediate School is located at 130 Petain St. Earon Sheats is entering her fourth year as principal of HIS. Their team consists of 31 certified teachers and 17 support staff who serve more than 500 fifth and sixth grade students each day. Hartselle Intermediate students and teachers were recognized as a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence in 2019 and a State and National School of Character with Character.org in 2020.
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Hartselle Junior High School Hartselle Junior High School is located at 904 Sparkman Street, Hartselle. Tina Kimbrell serves at the Interim principal at the school. There are 39 certified teachers in the total of 56 staff members who serve more than 500 students. The junior high is a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of Excellence. The school serves grades seventh and eighth.
Address: 904 Sparkman St. Phone: 256.773.5426
Hartselle High School Hartselle High School is located at 1000 Bethel Road, Hartselle. Dr. Brad Cooper is entering his fifth year as the school’s principal. There are 78 certified teachers in the total of 106 staff members who serve more than 1,000 students. Hartselle High School is a Lighthouse School of Excellence and ranked #11 in US News & World Report’s Best High Schools in Alabama. HHS serves grades ninth through twelfth.
Address: 1000 Bethel Road Phone: 256.751.5615
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Hartselle Parks and Recreation
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Sparkman Park is a 122-acre recreation oasis located along the city’s southern border. The park, which is managed by Hartselle Parks and Recreation, provides the community with a center complete with a multitude of outdoor facilities including six baseball fields, four softball fields, one football field, six full-size soccer fields and a special needs accessible playground and splash pad.
The department also offers programs
of Hartselle native Sen. John Sparkman,
needs, youth and adult sports and a pleth-
that encourage citizens to get out and en-
offers meeting rooms, two gymnasiums,
ora of instructional and educational pro-
joy their community, the facilities and the
a racquetball court and the community
grams for all ages and abilities.
great outdoors.
senior center. Along with these ameni-
Sparkman Park boasts an inviting, light-
Sparkman Civic Center houses the ad-
ties Hartselle Parks and Recreation also
ed walking trail, five pavilions, an aquatic
ministrative offices of Hartselle Parks and
offers many opportunities to get involved
center, a three-acre stocked pond, a sand
Recreation. The facility is located at 406
in the community, such as the Southern
volleyball court, two-disc golf courses
Nance Ford Rd.
Market Days Vintage Market, the Shining
along with several sports complexes and
Stars program for individuals with special
playgrounds. Across town, Hartselle Parks
The recreation center, named in honor
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Brianna, Hannah, Stephani, Cheyenne, Treonna, and Meagan
Jessica Smith, CRNP, Lori Henry, CRNP, Jeb Hornsby, MD, and Haley Hazen, CRNP
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Services Provided: Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management Women’s health and hormone testing Botox and Xeomin Treatment • Weight Loss Management On Site X-ray • Minor Skin Procedures Care for Strains, Sprains, and Fractures
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We know the sport so we can help you pick out the right kayak, paddle, or PFD you need for what you want to do. We use all the products we sell. Our biggest passion is educating our customers. We are plugged into several local kayak fishing clubs so we can get you started in kayak fishing tournaments.
Service Not only do we stock more kayak accessories than any other store in North Alabama, we install them all; rudders, gear tracks, rod holders, pedal drive systems, lights, whatever you want to put on your kayak. We also offer free demos to insure you get the right kayak for you.
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the pool is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m ADMISSION: Ages 13+ Ages 6-12 Ages 5 and younger Seniors (62+)
and Recreation offers the community a pocket park located in the historic downtown shopping district, a farmers market, dog park, tennis courts, skate park and many multi-purpose practice fields. The disc golf courses are popular not only with Hartselle citizens but also with disc golfers from surrounding areas. The courses have been used to host worldclass tournaments with the help of local disc golf enthusiasts. When it’s not tournament season, the course is always in
use, whether it be a friendly competition between locals or disc golf classes to recruit the next area champion. The most popular outdoor facility is the Hartselle Aquatic Center. It is a 600,000-gallon, zero entry, seasonal pool that features slides, diving boards, a climbing wall, lazy river and designated kiddie area. Pool staff offers swimming lessons, private pool party rentals, monthly dive-in movies and concessions. Closed on Mondays this season,
SEASON PASSES Individual Family of two Family of four Add On Families must live in same household. No outside food or coolers allowed.
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$100 $150 $250 $50
For more information about Hartselle Parks and Recreation, call 256-773-2581, visit hartselle.recdesk.com or follow the department on Facebook and Instagram.
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Local people, local produce
The Hartselle Farmers Market is under the direction of Hartselle Parks and Recreation and managed by Erin Burleson. The market sells produce, flowers and more from local farmers and also hosts special events throughout the year. The farmers market is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon during the spring and summer months and is located at 208 Sparkman St. NW. For more information, call 256-773-2581.
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Morgan County Emergency Shelters Danville Volunteer Fire Department Two shelters, 98 capacity each 5798 Highway 36 W. Danville, AL 35619 Punkin Center Volunteer Fire Department One shelter, 98 capacity 116 Kirby Bridge Road Danville, AL 35619 Neel Volunteer Fire Department One shelter 70 Neel School Road Danville, AL 35622 Massey Volunteer Fire Department One shelter 386 Evergreen Road Danville, AL 35622 Morgan County Courthouse (Basement is opened when a tornado watch is issued) 302 Lee St. NE Decatur, AL 35601 34 Hartselle Visitors & Newcomers Guide
Priceville High School 2650 N Bethel Rd Decatur, AL 35603 Eva Volunteer Fire Department One shelter 4238 Eva Road Eva, Al 35621 Shorty Ryan Park Two shelters, 98 capacity each 3824 Eva Road Eva, AL 35621
Somerville Community Shelter Cross Creek Subdivision One shelter, 98 capacity 72 Cross Creek Loop Somerville, AL 35670 Somerville Community Shelter Located behind library One shelter, 96 capacity 192 Broad St. Somerville, AL 35670
Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department One shelter 200 NW Simmons Road Hartselle, AL 35640
Cotaco Volunteer Fire Department One shelter, 150 capacity 6463 Highway 36 E. Somerville, AL 35670
Somerville VFD, Station 2 One shelter, 98 capacity 122 Perkins Wood Road Hartselle, AL 35640
Trinity Town Hall Two shelters, 98 capacity each 35 Preston Drive Trinity, AL 35673
Hartselle High School Three shelter areas (A-576, B-750, C-576 capacity) 1000 Bethel Road NE Hartselle, AL 35640
Brindlee Mountain Volunteer Fire Department One shelter, 96 capacity 4373 U.S. Highway 231 Union Grove, AL 35175
Festivals & events Photos by Rachel Howard and Iven V. Holt
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Depot Days Festival The Depot Days Festival is Hartselle’s biggest event of the year and is always held on the third Saturday in September. In 2019 the estimated attendance was more than 19,000. The week consists of Down Memory Lane, an event celebrating the history of Hartselle, as well as a community worship service, youth Glow Night and other community events. This is a fun family event that is free and open to the public. On Saturday there is a tractor show, an antique car show and live entertainment, plus vendors, an art competition and so much more for the entire family.
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Hartselle Christmas parade The annual Hartselle Christmas p arade, organized by the Hartselle Kiwanis, is held on the second Thursday night in December beginning at 7 p.m. The parade route starts at the football stadium and goes down Railroad Street to Main Street in downtown Hartselle.
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Every year, the community comes together to honor veterans for their service and sacrifice with a parade and patriotic program. The parade follows the same route as the Christmas parade along Railroad and Main streets.
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Friday night lights
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Friday nights in Hartselle is a time for the community to come together and cheer on their Tigers football team. Every Friday night is another chance for someone to become a hero on the field. From the time the gates open, people pour in to watch the.Tigers take the field a bring home another victory. The atmosphere surrounding a home football game at J.P. Cain Stadium makes a good time to make new memories with friends and family.
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William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle
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Located at 152 Sparkman St. NW, the William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle has a collection of approximately 33,000 books, audiobooks and DVDs available for checkout to library card holders. Library cards are free to any Morgan County resident with proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, utility bill or rental agreement. There is a small one-time fee of $10 to non-residents to receive a library card. Cards are required to check-out books, audiobooks and DVDs. Cards are also required to access the library’s free e-book collection. In addition to being a lending library, William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle also provides many services and programs to the community that do not require a library card. There are eight computers available for patron use and all are able to access the internet and print. In addition, the library has free wi-fi available both inside and in the parking lot. The library also works with Alabama Public Library Service to provide additional free educational resources including ACT test preparation, homework help and career improvement. Prints and photocopies costs 15 cents per page. The library offers scanning services to an email address or thumb drive at no cost. The William Bradford Huie Library’s staff includes one-full time assistant librarian, Alex VanKoughnett, two part-time library assistants, Sarah Laughmiller and Chrissy Tucker, and Library Manager, Michelle Jo Blaylock. The staff strives to create a welcoming atmosphere and creative programing that meets the needs of the community. Please call the library at 256-773-9880 for a list of our current activities for children and adults. The library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hartselle Visitors & Newcomers Guide 39
Business and restaurant directory CLOTHING AND HOME DECOR
The Something Blue Shoppe 224 Main St. W. (256) 773-4956
Downtown Southern Sass 213 Main St. W. (256) 754-5018
Swanky Chic 124 Main St. W. (256) 754-5156
Shoefisticated 101 Main St. W. (256) 773-1080
Bella & Blake Boutique 206 Main St West
The Robin’s Nest 212 Main St. W. (256) 773-2284
BeFrizz 101 Main St. E (256) 502-8727
TecRoom Repair & Electronics 410 Main Street W 256-773-4370
Beehive Bathhouse 227 Main St. W. (256) 751-0051
Forever Kate 410 Main St. W. (256) 612-9348
Zoey’s Downtown 225 Main St. W. (256) 773-3318
Whinny Wisdom 120 Main St. W. (256) 778-1060
Forever Kate 124 Main St. West (256) 612-9348
Standard Furniture 106 Hickory St. SW (256) 773-5444 Katie Grace Boutique 113 Railroad St SW
Something Vintage 210 Main St. (256) 612-0856
Greco Fiore Designs 219 Main St. E. (256) 345-4248
Urban Altered 222 Main Street W (256) 344-3920
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Bee Sweet Bebe 107 Sycamore St. Mega Granite and Marble 301 Main St. W (256) 502-9919 Keramos Ceramics 110 Sparkman St. NW
TRAVEL AGENCIES Journeys By Design 241 U.S. Highway 31 A3 (256) 502-8633 RESTAURANTS Mister Henry’s Neighborhood Restaurant 701 Nance Ford Road SW (256) 773-8101
Wings of Alexcia 115 Main St. W. (256) 616-4221
Don Alejo Mexican Restaurant U.S. Highway 31, Suite D (256)-778-3325
Behind the Canvas 114 Main St. W. (256) 754-5566
Freight House Restaurant 2533, 200 Railroad St. SW (256) 773-4600
House of Hammer 129 Main St. W. (256) 565-7001 Shining Star Dance Studio 116 Sparkman St. NW (256) 566-9109 JMK Martial Arts 204 Main St. W. (256) 318-8626 Main Street West Art Gallery 123 Main Street W 256-502-9544 Branch Books 701 Nance ford Sw Suite H (256) 754-5111 The Kayak Store 407 Main Street W (256) 527-6028 RAW Images 113 Sparkman St. SW (256) 466-2529
Eatin’ in the Attic 117 Main St. W. (256) 502-9017 Pizza Ed. 305 Main St. W. (256) 502-9959 Brix & Embers 4535 Hwy 36 W, Hartselle Osaka Sushi & Steakhouse 1091 Hwy 31 NW, Suite D, Hartselle Sweet Sensations Bakery 899 Hwy 31, Hartselle Town & Country Restaurant 2100 Hwy 31, Hartselle Moe’s Original BBQ Hartselle 200 Main St. W. (256) 502-8092 Willie Burgers 205 Main St. W.
OH! Bryan’s Family Steak House 727 Main St. W. (256) 773-8788 Reeves Peach Farm 334 Highway 36 E 256-502-9760 Pig Skin All Sports BBQ 400 Nance Ford Road SW (256) 754-5055 Las Vias Mexican Restaurant 711 Nance Ford Road SW (256) 751-1402 Dari Delight 603 US Highway 31 (256) 773-9124 Southern Hickory Barbecue 700 Nance Ford Road SW (256) 773-2464 El Portal Mexican Restaurant 901 U.S. Highway 31 (256) 751-1159 1315 U.S. Highway 31 (256) 751-2962 Oliwia’s Shave Ice 115 Railroad St. SW (256) 227-7086 Holy Smoke BBQ 900 US Highway 31 (256) 751-2000 What’s Poppin 307 Main St. E (256) 754-5078 Lucky Buffet 241 US Hwy 31 Ste 55 (256) 773-8867 That Nutrition Place 1307 Hwy 31 NW Suite D (256) 445-6688 Marco’s Pizza 1091 Hwy 31 NW (256) 773-0500 Warehouse Coffee Shop 315 Main St. W. (256) 387-0890
PERSONAL CARE 50 West Salon 711 Nance Ford Road SW, Suite 1 (256) 476-0239 The Spot Salon 1221 Main St. E. (256) 654-1033 Oasis Salon 1506 U.S. Highway 31 (256) 773-4425 Colours Salon & Boutique 701 Nance Ford Road SW (256) 773-4445 Shear Perfexion 909 U.S. Highway 31 (256) 773-8000
Cheryl’s Barbershop 240 U.S. Highway 31 #21 (256) 773-6787 Inspired Health 711 Nance Ford Road SW, Suite K (256) 694-0524 Van’s Barbershop 309 Main St. W. (256) 773-4062 Kama Salon 541 Limestone St SW (256) 773-8935 Fresh on Main 313 Main St. Genesis Salon 109 Railroad St. SW (256) 773-0009 POSH Salon and Spa 103 Railroad St. SW (256) 606-5515
Hello Beautiful, Hey Handsome 410 Main St. W. (256) 754-5101 Tangles Salon 1210 Highway 31 NW (256) 773-6252 Silver Stone Salon and Spa 1505 US-31 (256) 773-4407 Bliss Skin Spa 707 Nance Ford Road Gold Star Therapies 1210 Highway 31 NW CC (256) 616-7423 South of Main 115 Sparkman St. (256) 502-9265
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Church directory ASSEMBLIES OF GOD First Assembly of God 2222 Highway 31 N. Hartselle 256-773-8880
Bethlehem Baptist Highway 36 E. Hartselle 256-773-5042
BAPTIST
Bible Baptist Highway 36 W. Hartselle 256-502-8036
Andrews Chapel Baptist Andrews Road Danville 256-462-3059
Blue Springs Baptist 385 Blue Springs Road Somerville 256-778-1020
Bethel Baptist Bethel Road Hartselle 256-773-2154
Calvary Baptist Corsbie St. Hartselle 256-773-5187
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Cedar Creek Freewill Baptist Highway 31 S. Hartselle 256-773-2603 Danville Baptist Highway 36 W. Danville 256-773-5059
Lebanon Baptist Barkley Bridge Road Hartselle 256-784-5841 Liberty Baptist Lane Road Hartselle 256-773-1620
East Highland Baptist 1030 Main St. E. Hartselle 256-773-4157
Lighthouse Baptist Mill Creek Baptist Route 2 Falkville
Falkville First Baptist 305 East Main St. Falkville 256-784-5827
Mt. Zion Baptist 250 Mt. Zion Road Hartselle 256-773-8997
First Baptist 210 Woodland St. Hartselle 256-773-5500
New Center Baptist 587 Church Road Hartselle 256-773-8733
Gum Springs Baptist Gum Springs Road Hartselle 256-778-7009
New Hope North Missionary Wilhite Station Road Falkville 256-739-0188
Hartselle Missionary Baptist Walker NE Hartselle 256-773-7901
Pines Baptist 911 Pines Church Road Somerville
Hopewell Baptist Highway 36 W. Hartselle 256-773-8123
Pine Street Independent Baptist Falkville 256-747-4627
Lawrence Cove Baptist 142 Pine Burr Road Eva 256-502-1777
Resurrection Baptist 1604 Pine Road Somerville 256-778-9963
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Providing automotive repair and service. Along with performance and accessory installs. •Over 12 years experience in the automotive field •ASE certified and Ford Master certified
STOREY AUTOMOTIVE
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A Taste of Southern Hospitality
Located in the historic L&N freight depot, The Freight House promises a modern dining experience in a vintage atmosphere. Our guests are transported back in time to a bustling railway hub while enjoying delicious cuisine and homemade goodness.
200 Railroad St SW, Hartselle, AL 35640 (256) 773-4600 www.freighthousehartselle.com
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The Freight House Restaurant
703 Highway 31 North, Hartselle, AL Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm www.bellavintagemall.com | 256.754.5555
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BELLA VINTAGE ANTIQUE MALL
Our goal is to provide high end products and unsurpassed customer service at an affordable price. We strive to make the customer experience top-notch and easy!
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1321 6th Avenue, Decatur, AL 35601 256-686-3900
Large Selection of Women’s, Men’s, and Children’s Designer and Athletic Shoes at Discount Prices
1524 6th Ave. SE • 256-353-1416 • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
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Decatur Shopping Center
51 Years in Decatur! Are you looking for a real estate company/agent who is reliable and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week? Do you want a Realtor who returns your calls, answers your questions and takes care of you in every step of the home buying or selling process? Well look no further, we are here and ready to take care of you!
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Trai Montgomery, ABR, SFR Decatur traimontgomery@gmail.com 256-227-5485
Dawn Montgomery dawnmonty1@gmail.com 256-303-5805
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Sandra Weaver, Broker saweav@charter.net 256-303-6960
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Rock Springs Baptist 525 Rock Springs Road Hartselle 256-773-8994 Rural Grove Baptist 5109 Old Rural Grove Road Decatur 256-612-0266 Serenity Baptist Perkins Wood Road Hartselle Shady Grove Baptist Danville Road Hartselle 256-773-5648 Shiloh Baptist Highway 36 E. Somerville 256-778-8627
Somerville Baptist Somerville 256-778-8844 Southwest Baptist 1705 Ridgedale Drive Hartselle 256-773-5994 Walnut Grove Baptist 622 Bethel Road Priceville 256-773-3247 West Hartselle Baptist Highway 36 W. Hartselle 256-773-6086
Come Worship With Us! Pastor Bro. Walter Blackman Minister to Students: Jeremy Mitchell Minister of Missions: Charles Stone and the congregation SERVICE TIMES
Sunday School 9:15 AM, Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM AWANA Wednesday during school year Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:30 PM American Heritage Girls & Trail Life USA Monday 6PM
A Going Church For A Coming Christ
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East Highland Baptist Churrch H a r t s e l le , A l a b a m a
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Westside Baptist Highway 55 Eva 256-796-7081 Victory Independent Baptist 100 Tapscott Road 256-309-7091 CHRISTIAN Cedar Plains Christian Cedar Plains Road Falkville Falkville Christian Ministry Falkville 256-739-5214
Somerville Church of Christ 7 Franklin St. Somerville 256-482-8122 Union Church of Christ Highway 36 E. Somerville 256-778-8700 Westview Church of Christ Vaughn Bridge Road Hartselle 256-773-3241 CHURCH OF GOD
First Christian Church of Hartselle 209 E. Main St. Hartselle 256-773-6911
Christ Fellowship Church 1708 Highway 31 SW Hartselle 256-773-8008
Piney Grove Christian Church Piney Grove Road Falkville
Fairview Church of God 4154 Huckaby Bridge Road Falkville 256-784-5642
CHURCH OF CHRIST Florette Church of Christ Highway 67 Florette 256-747-8962
First Church of God 1038 W. Main St. Hartselle 256-773-5133
Hartselle Church of Christ 700 Sparkman St. Hartselle 256-773-6124
Pattillo Street Church of God 807 Pattillo St. Hartselle 256-773-2478
Pennylane Church of Christ 615 Brewer St SE Hartselle 256-773-5654
Somerville Church of God 3151 Highway 67 S. Somerville 256-778-8782
EPISCOPAL
METHODIST
St. Barnabas Episcopal 1450 Sparkman St. SW Hartselle 256-773-4206
Antioch United Methodist Route 3 Antioch Road Somerville
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Hartselle Kingdom Hall 70 New Center Road Hartselle 256-773-0955
Center Springs United Methodist River Road Somerville 256-778-8261
LUTHERAN Christ our Redeemer Lutheran Church 721 Picken St. Hartselle 256-773-2121
Cotaco United Methodist Collins Hill Road Somerville 256-778-8573 Danville United Methodist Highway 36 Danville 256-773-2454
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We invite you to worship with us Worship Schedule Sundays 8:40 Contemporary Worship 9:40 Sunday School 10:40 Traditional Worship
Our pre-school program helps prepare students for kindergarten in a fun, Christian environment.
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FU M CH A R T S E LLE .O RG 210 HICKORY STREET SE, HARTSELLE • 256-773-6952
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Church at Quail Creek Located at Quail Creek Golf Resort 256-214-1988 Harmony Grove Church Kirby Bridge Road Danville 256-751-1385 Journey Church 3683 Eva Road Eva 256-796-1112
Falkville First United Methodist 253 East Main St. Falkville 256-784-1123 First United Methodist 210 E. Hickory St. Hartselle 256-773-6952 Forrest Chapel United Methodist 250 Forest Chapel Road Hartselle 256-773-2730 Gandy’s Cove United Methodist 186 Gandy’s Cove Road Falkville 256-482-2057 Johnson Chapel United Methodist 1260 N. Johnson Chapel Road Danville 256-773-4316
McKendree Methodist 2795 Highway 55 W. Danville 256-462-3302 Moss Chapel United Methodist Moss Chapel Road Hartselle Mt. Pleasant CME 423 Bethel NE Hartselle 256-773-7430 Neel United Methodist 6991 Danville Road Hartselle Oak Ridge United Methodist 6146 Norris Mill Road Hartselle 256-751-0681 Somerville United Methodist 264 Broad St. Somerville
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West End United Methodist 413 St. Clair St. Hartselle Salem United Methodist Barkley Bridge Road Hartselle 256-773-8030 NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 739 Main St. W. Hartselle 256-773-6987 OTHER Break-Through Ministry for Christ 600 Sparkman St. Hartselle 256-773-5683
Oakville Christian Faith Center 55 County Road 205 Danville 256-974-0974 Round Top Community Church 133 Roundtop Road Falkville 256-784-5060 Victory Fellowship Church 409 E. Pike Road Falkville 256-784-9067 World Harvest Outreach 117 Sparkman St. NW Hartselle 256-773-8472 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 406 N. Nelson Hartselle
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Cathedral Caverns state Park “Alabama’s Coolest Underground Adventure - 60 Degrees All Year Long”
OPEN YEAR ROUND Call 256-728-8193 for tour times or visit www.alapark.com 637 Cave Road, Woodville, AL 35776
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Soaring into the Future
Energy Savings
Empowering Future Leaders
For 85 years, Joe Wheeler EMC has been lifting the communities of Lawrence and Morgan Counties. Providing electricity to areas left in the dark all those years ago was only the beginning. We’ve been going strong since 1937, and thanks to our members in the communities we serve, we’re taking JWEMC to new heights.
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