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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events
1 Table Florence 2026
Nov 5
1 Table Florence 2026

1 Table Florence will be on Thursday, Nov 5 from 11AM-1PM at Mobile Plaza in Downtown Florence. This is a free Thanksgiving style meal that everyone is welcome to attend.

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Muscle Shoals Songwriter's Festival 2026
Nov 6
Muscle Shoals Songwriter's Festival 2026

For one weekend every year, the Muscle Shoals Songwriter’s Festival brings together songwriters, artists, music lovers, and friends to celebrate the legacy of the Muscle Shoals Sound and make a few new memories along the way. The year the Songwriter’s Festival will be November 6–8 for another weekend of great songs, great people, and a whole lot of music.

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The Shared Table 2026 Golf Tournament
Nov 6
The Shared Table 2026 Golf Tournament

The 3rd Annual Shared Table Golf Tournament will be on Nov 6 at Cypress Lakes Golf Course, Muscle Shoals, AL.

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First Fridays Florence November
Nov 6
First Fridays Florence November

Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

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Cole Phillips' "Uno Dos Equis Tour"
Nov 6
Cole Phillips' "Uno Dos Equis Tour"

Cole Phillips will be performing at Singing River Brewing on Nov 6 as a part of his Uno Dos Equis Tour. Show starts at 7:30PM, doors at 6:30PM.

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Know the Signs: Human Trafficking Educational Seminar
Nov 7
Know the Signs: Human Trafficking Educational Seminar

There will be a Human Trafficking Educational Seminar on Saturday, Nov 7 from 12-1PM at Life Song Church in Sheffield. Learn what human trafficking is, how it affects our community, and how to recognize the signs, and respond. The guest speaker will be Pat McCay, founder of the North Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. This is a part of the Zoe’s Voice Project: Turning Pain into Purpose.

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The Stolen Faces: Celebrating the Music of the Grateful Dead
Nov 7
The Stolen Faces: Celebrating the Music of the Grateful Dead

The Stolen Faces: Celebrating the Music of the Grateful Dead will be at Singin’ River Brewing Co. on Sat, Nov 7 at 7PM.

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The Historic Florence Project: Opening Reception
Nov 12
The Historic Florence Project: Opening Reception

In conjunction with KD's 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present "The Historic Florence Project" beginning November 8, 2026 and continuing through January 7, 2027. This exhibition is a historic photographic exhibition by UNA Professor Robert Rausch's photography students. A reception will be held on Thursday, November 12th, from 5-7 pm. All are invited to join us for this community event!

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November 2026 Adult Painting Class
Nov 12
November 2026 Adult Painting Class

LARGE LANDSCAPE WITH LISA WALLACE. Join Lisa at Stella & Goose as she guides us in painting a beautiful landscape on a 16 x 20 canvas on Thursday November 12 | 6-8 PM

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Pickwick Dam Triathlon
Nov 14
Pickwick Dam Triathlon

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, come give it your best dam tri at the first annual Dam Tri at Pickwick Landing State Park in Counce, Tennessee. This one-of-a-kind 39-mile adventure race combines cycling, paddling, and running through some of West Tennessee’s most scenic and historic landscapes.

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Center Star Fire Rescue Turkeyshoot
Nov 14
Center Star Fire Rescue Turkeyshoot

Center Star Fire and Rescue is having a Turkeyshoot on Nov 14 from 9AM-1PM. They will also have chicken stew and pulled pork available.

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Storytime Atop the Mound - Thanksgiving Story
Nov 14
Storytime Atop the Mound - Thanksgiving Story

Join Florence Arts and Museums for Storytime Atop the Mound! Saturday, November 14th, 11am-12pm - Keepunumuk, Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Buten and Gratitude Quilt Making Activity.

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Miss UNA Scholarship Competition 2026
Nov 14
Miss UNA Scholarship Competition 2026

Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5pm inside Norton Auditorium as we crown the 53rd Miss University of North Alabama.

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Step Up for the Bridge
Nov 15
Step Up for the Bridge

Step Up for the Bridge, a unique two-mile walk designed to bring our community together while raising awareness and funds for the continued preservation of the bridge.Enjoy an afternoon walking across the Old Railroad Bridge, taking in the beautiful views of the Tennessee River, and supporting an important piece of Shoals history on Nov 15, 2026 at 2PM.

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Live Music

Check out your favorite artists at local venues.

Friday, November 6

Lava Room - Cult Hair 5-Year Party/EMO Night: 8pm

MSSF:
Swampers Terrace - Bridgette Tatum, Justin Wilson, Mark Nesler, Jessie Brackin: 5:30PM
GunRunner - Colleen Orender, Michelle Rayburn: 5:30PM
GunRunner - Tyler Stevenson, Lauren Anderson: 6:45PM
GunRunner - Jason Duke, Tiffany Goss, Peytan Porter: 8PM
GunRunner - Silence x Noise Duo: 10:30PM
GunRunner - Rooftop Party powered by Sound Royalties
FloBama - First Fridays: 5:30-8:30PM
FloBama - Katrina Cain, Eric Burgett, Josh Varnes: 5:30PM
FloBama - Gary Nichols, Kensie Coppin, Clare Dunn, Jeff Cohen: 6:45PM
FloBama - Titus Thornton, McCall Chapin, Alyssa Flaherty, Jessica Rose: 8PM
FloBama - Steven Dale Jones, Jon Decious, David Fanning, Anthony Smith: 9:15PM
Fame Studios: Studio A - Kashus Culpepper, Victoria Banks, Matt Warren: 8PM

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People & Places You Pass

Exploring North Alabama and finding people and places with unique stories that you may never know about if you didn't stop and ask.

Shoals Stories
Angela Hacker | People You Pass
Angela Hacker | People You Pass

Music is a family affair for Angela Hacker, whose career has taken her from winning Nashville Star in 2007 to performing alongside her family in The Family.

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Walker Ranch | People You Pass
Walker Ranch | People You Pass

Some places in the Shoals have a history that goes back generations, & Walker Ranch is one of them! Family-owned since 1824, Walker Ranch has deep roots in local agriculture. Today, James & Rosie Walker continue that legacy through their farming & cattle operations while also finding new ways to connect the community with ranch life!

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Lenny LeBlanc | People You Pass
Lenny LeBlanc | People You Pass

In this episode of People You Pass, we sit down with singer, songwriter, and musician Lenny LeBlanc to hear the story behind his journey in music and the path that eventually brought him to Muscle Shoals.

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Gerald Murray | People You Pass
Gerald Murray | People You Pass

From growing up in Muscle Shoals to working alongside some of country music’s biggest names, Dr. Gerald Murray has lived a life full of stories, music, & Southern grit. A longtime friend of Hank Williams Jr. & former manager of George Jones & Vern Gosdin, Gerald has played a unique role in country music history while also building a successful business, Gerald Murrray Home Center, right here in the Shoals. His journey is a reminder that some of the most incredible stories in music come from right here at home.

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Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area | Places You Pass
Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area | Places You Pass

There’s so much more to the Shoals than meets the eye. From the music that put Muscle Shoals on the map, to the Native American history that runs deep through the region, to the Tennessee River that has shaped our communities for centuries, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area helps preserve, protect, & share the stories that make Northwest Alabama so special.

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