![]() ![]() Handy, known as the ‘Father of the Blues’, who was born in Muscle Shoals, in the funky, soulful Southern sound that became synonymous with the area. Known by the Yuchi Indians who lived here as the Singing River, the Tennessee River meanders lazily through this part of Alabama, creating lakes and swamps on its journey. You never quite know who you’ll hear playing in the local bars and music venues! The Muscle Shoals Sound The area is still famous for its music, with many top musicians living in the area to be close to the music studios at Memphis and Nashville. Muscle Shoals Sound Studios Alabama The Muscle Shoals Documentaryīefore you visit, I highly recommend watching the inspiring Muscle Shoals documentary (2013) which celebrates the Fame Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, including the musings and memories of the producers, musicians and artists who recorded there. ![]() The wider area of The Shoals is made up of four cities Muscle Shoals, Florence, Tuscumbia and Sheffield, which merge into one area straddling the Tennessee River.Įxploring the musical heritage is one of the top things to do in Muscle Shoals Al, but of course there’s much more in the way of delicious food, activities and heritage attractions to keep you busy for a few days in this part of northern Alabama. Muscle Shoals is just over an hour’s drive from Huntsville, so makes an easy day trip as well as an being an essential stop on any musical tour of the Southern States. I visited Muscle Shoals as part of my Alabama Road Trip, driving from Huntsville in the north, to Gulf Shores in the south. Click to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, news and reader offers.Getting around in Muscle Shoals Alabama.More information for Visiting Florence and Muscle Shoals.More hotels in Florence and Muscle Shoals.Music themed suites at The Gunrunner Hotel.Hotels in Muscle Shoals and Florence Alabama.More restaurants in Muscle Shoals and Florence.Restaurants in Muscle Shoals and Florence Al. ![]() Tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright house in Alabama.Shopping in Muscle Shoals and Florence Al.Where to hear live music in Muscle Shoals and Florence Alabama. ![]()
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