Downtown Russellville Strip

04/23/2013

Hey everyone, a great North Alabama band with Russellville roots needs your support to get them to Bonnaroo!

The Whiskey River Kings are signed to a label founded in Russellville and are very close to securing a spot at the world-famous festival. Just vote at the link below!

Please spare a moment both today and tomorrow to vote for the band. They will be in Russellville on June 8th, we hope to see you there too!

12/13/2012

Would you like to see fair and affordable broadband access to the internet in Rural parts of Franklin County? Join in on the conversation on this page and help make it happen!

It's time that Rural Alabama had fair access to the modern web. Let's share ideas on how to make it happen here.

11/02/2012

Looking for some family friendly Halloween fun? There's a great Halloween party happening TONIGHT at 7pm. Live music and a costume contest! Message this fan page if you need directions or more information.

09/12/2012

Who says there's nothing to do in Russellville? New local music venue The Stumble Inn will be hosting Huntsville rock band Izzy Miller on Saturday the 22nd at 7pm. Cover charge is just five bucks!

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/436121306433631/

The Stumble Inn is located on County Road 44 just across from the Russellville Airport. See you there!

07/09/2012

The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is now on Facebook! Give them a like, it's coming up in just about a month and a half!

Franklin County is the Watermelon Capital of Alabama & home of the Watermelon Festival since 1981!
Join us in Downtown Russellville, AL the third weekend in August!

03/06/2012

Now it's officially Spring in Russellville! The King Drive In opens this weekend with John Carter and Journey 2.

03/05/2012

The Kerry Gilbert Band and Iron Horse have an awesome show in store at The Roxy coming up on Saturday the 10th! If you'd like to go, call Jon Hamilton @ 256-335-4345 or Judy Horton @ 256-332-5540. Tickets for this one will probably go fast!

03/02/2012

Some nasty weather is coming into Franklin County and North Alabama tomorrow night, stay safe out there!

02/23/2012

Check out this picture that our good pal Kerry Gilbert shared of him and the Secret Sisters. It's so awesome to see The Roxy lit up and rocking again, be sure to thank Kerry for his hard work bringing back Russellville the next time you see him!

02/16/2012

Who is down for another Taking Back The Strip night later this Spring?

02/14/2012

It may not actually be on the main drag, but Kerry Gilbert and his band are tearing up the Roxy on the second Saturday of every month. Support our favorite hometown musicians and go out and see the KGB at their next show on March 10th!

"Johnny Be Good" performed by The Kerry Gilbert Band at the Rockin' at the Roxy June 2011 show with guest Terry Richardson on upright bass.

12/08/2011

Looking for something fun to read on your Kindle or computer? The creators of this page have released an e-book chronicling some of the crazy stories passed down in Franklin County, and the Downtown Russellville Strip is one of them! Check this link to download the book for just $3.99.

Franklin County is a land deeply rooted in myth passed down from generation to generation, with tales told that stretch the limits of both feasibility and imagination. Never before has a book attempted to compile these accounts. You'll have to wait a bit longer if you're looking for t...