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Emma Sansom Monument

Emma Sansom Monument

Gadsden

Under gunfire, teenage heroine Emma Sansom guided Gen. Forrest's troops across Black Creek near Gadsden on May 2, 1863. The following day, Confederate Forces captured Union Col. Streight and his entire command of 1,466 men near Cedar Bluff.

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Region

Gadsden is located in the Lookout Mountain Area of the North Alabama Region

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Where to Stay

Econo Lodge Gadsden - Attalla

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Rodeway Inn

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Upcoming Events

2020 World's Longest Yard Sale

690 miles of bargain bliss starts here in Gadsden, Alabama. You should, too! Sale starts at Noccalula Falls Park and heads north up the Lookout Mountain Parkway toward Chattanooga. Gas up, empty your trunk and slather on the sunscreen. This is one aw...

Rock the River with the Tyn Tymes 2020

Join us for the 7th annual Rock the River with the Tyn Tymes presented by Pepsi at 210 at the Tracks in Gadsden.

Habitat for Humanity Dragon Boat Festival

Free admission! All proceeds benefit the Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity!

Smoke on the Falls

Barbecue competition, live music, kid's activities, Art Venders, Popeye's chicken wing and Biscuits eating contest, and more.

Halloween Super Bash

The Noccalula Falls Halloween Super Bash is a fearfully fun and family-friendly event! Break out your costumes, and come enjoy games, inflatables, trick-or-treating, vendors and more!

Noccalula Falls Powwow, 7th Annual

7th Annual Noccalula Falls Powwow/Indian Festival sponsored by Turtle Island Native American Association.

A Walk Through Time 2020

Forrest Cemetery was established in 1872. The beautiful Ruth Cross Memorial Chapel was built as a WPA project and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery is a perfect spot to promote Gadsden's history and heritage.
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Where to Eat

Lil Pruett's

Barbecue and more. Drive-through only.
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Gadsden Museum of Art

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Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts

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Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes

Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites

Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites

The Chamber Gadsden/Etowah County

The Chamber Gadsden/Etowah County

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism

Greater Gadsden Area Tourism

Back Forty - Gadsden

Back Forty - Gadsden

06-12-2020Wheels on the Hill Car Show

Wheels on the Hill Car Show

06-20-2020The Barbarian Challenge

The Barbarian Challenge

08-06-20202020 World's Longest Yard Sale

2020 World's Longest Yard Sale

08-08-2020Rock the River with the Tyn Tymes 2020

Rock the River with the Tyn Tymes 2020

09-19-2020Smoke on the Falls

Smoke on the Falls

10-03-2020Halloween Super Bash

Halloween Super Bash

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