RED BAY

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COMMUNITY LINKS

Alabama Mtn. Lakes Assoc. - www.almtlakes.org
City of Red Bay - www.redbay.org
Red Bay High School - www.rbhs.com

    Red bay is located in northwest Alabama, bordering the Mississippi line. The post office was established in 1887, but the city wasn't incorporated until July 1907. Red Bay is surrounded by fertile land. The city of Red Bay is a growing and busy pace, with home-grown companies such as Sunshine Feed Mills, which produces Sunshine Pet Food as well as George Jones Pet Food, began in Red Bay and now produces dog and cat food nationally. Another local company with roots in Red Bay is Tiffin Motor Homes, which produces Allegro brand recreational vehicles that can also be seen traveling on highways throughout the country. Small town USA is still alive and well here, with its local school having all grades through 12th grade at one location. Entering Red Bay from the west, towering oaks form a tunnel as u enter main street. Planted in the 1930's by the Red Bay Garden Club, the trees are a tribute to the citizens' pride and care which allowed the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary as a Tree City USA. Another jewel in Red Bay's crown is the Arts and Entertainment Center, which contains a large banquet room, a garden room and a community theatre. Home of an active community theatre, The Bay Tree Council for The arts is responsible for reviving the theatre and providing many wonderful plays throughout the year. Everything from "Harvey", to "Little Women" has been presented.

Red Bay looks not only to its wealth of history, but to its future as a dynamic city.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

City Name: Red Bay

Population: 4,000

County Name: Franklin County

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Airline (yes or no): no

Nearest Regional Airport: Muscle Shoals

Distance to: 35 mi.

Interstate Highways (yes or no): no

If no, then distance to interstate highways: 75 mi.

Four Lane Highways (Please Specify): Hwy 24

State Highways (Please Specify): Hwy 172 and 247

Distance to...

Atlanta: 250 mi.

Birmingham: 120 mi.

Mobile: 425 mi.

Nashville: 185 mi.

Nearest Coastal City (Name/Distance): Gulf Shores 350 mi.

Public Transportation (yes or no): yes

LOCAL TAXES

Property Taxes on $100,000 Home with Homestead Exemption: $300.00

Total Millage Rate: 0.0430

Sales Tax (Total): 8%

Automobile Tax & Tag: $62.58

HOUSING COSTS

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - 5 to 10 yrs old: $115,000.00

Approximate cost of 1,800 sq.ft. home with two car garage - new: 120,000.00

Florence metro. area MSA: 93.9    

UTILITIES/SERVICES

Public Water (yes or no): yes

Cost per 1000 gallons: $9.30

Public Sewer (yes or no) yes

If yes, Approximate percent of community with sewage service: 75$

Cost of Sewage Service: 60% of water

Electricity, Cost per 1000kwh: $67.37

Garbage Service Cost: $10.00

Number of Pick ups per Week: 1

Cost for Basic Cable TV Service: $30.00

Number of Channels: 44

Percent of community coverage: 75%

HEALTH CARE

Number of Physicians: City: 7

Number of hospital Beds: City: 33

Nursing Home Facilities: 1

Assisted Living Facilities: 0

Regional Health Care Center (yes or no): no

MILITARY POSTS

Military Posts (yes or no): no

Name/Distance to...

Public Library (yes or no): yes

RELIGION

Places of Worship: 75

Denominations: 9

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Post/Secondary Institutions (yes or no): no

Name/Distance: