The Town of Red Bay

First a bit about Red Bay, Alabama.

Red Bay is located in the N/W corner of Alabama. In fact, it is located on the Mississippi and Alabama State Line. It is in Franklin County and the zip code is 35582.

Red Bay map

The population as of 2005 was estimated to be 3,200 die hard Bama Fans.

Red Bay is the birthplace of Tammy Wynette (www.alamhof.org/tammywynette.html), Sunshine Mills Pet Foods, and the Tiffin Motor Home Factory.

Hospitals

Red Bay has a hospital (211 Hospital Drive); there are also medicinal facilities in nearby communities such as

MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; HAMILTON, AL)
RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AL)
TISHOMINGO HEALTH SERVICES INC (about 29 miles; IUKA, MS)

Airports:

Certified for carrier operations nearest to Red Bay

NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 43 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; ID: MSL)
TUPELO RGNL (about 46 miles; TUPELO, MS; ID: TUP)
COLUMBUS AFB (about 60 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; ID: CBM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Red Bay:

TISHOMINGO COUNTY (about 6 miles; BELMONT, MS; ID: 01M)
FULTON-ITAWAMBA COUNTY (about 17 miles; FULTON, MS; ID: 11M)
IUKA (about 23 miles; IUKA, MS; ID: 15M)

Red Bay Churches:

Includes: Sims Memorial Church, Community Center Baptist Church, Community Center Church, Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, First Methodist Church, and North side Baptist Church.

Strongest AM radio stations in Red Bay:

WRMG (1430 AM; 1 kW; RED BAY, AL; Owner: JIMMY R. PYLE)
WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Red Bay:

W258AA (99.5 FM; RED BAY, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. TIFFIN)
WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WFIX (91.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRI-STATE INSPIRATIONAL B/C CORP.)
WLAY-FM (100.3 FM; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WXFL (96.1 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORP.)
WVNA-FM (105.5 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WBTG-FM (106.3 FM; SHEFFIELD, AL; Owner: SLATTON & ASSOCS. BROADCASTERS, INC.)
WMXV (103.5 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
WFXO (104.9 FM; IUKA, MS; Owner: BILLY R. MCLAIN)
WQPR (88.7 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: THE BD OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF ALABAMA)

TV broadcast stations around Red Bay:*

WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
WFIQ (Channel 36; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
WYLE (Channel 26; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ETC COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Note:I have not had good luck using the RV TV Wingard antenna at the campground, the reception is poor. We have relied totally on Satellite Television for viewing during our stays at Red Bay.

Leading Industries:

Sunshine Mills, Inc. - www2.sunshinemills.com/

Tiffin Motorhomes - www.tiffinmotorhomes.com/

Restaurants:

Red Bay has several places to grab a bite to eat. Some are unique in that their local food is great while the ambiance is somewhat different:

Swamp Johns – Just east of Red Bay a couple of miles on Highway, is a must. The restaurant is situated in a rather old former store/gas station building. It isn’t pretty inside or out but the food is great and plenty of it. (Even Bob Tiffin, journeys out for lunch at least once a week).

Belmont Café – Belmont, Ms. Good food, I thought a little pricey though. Lunch is a buffet, however they charge for each individual item.

Piggly Wiggly – Deli counter fixes some great meals and many like to grab something and take it back to the campground.

McDonalds - for those who are looking for a fast food

Jacks – another fast food place that has great cinnamon apple biscuits.

Ezzells – Downtown in the old medical bldg. Great lunches. One eats in anyone of the old examining rooms or offices.

OH! Bryans Family Steakhouse – towards town from the campground same side of the street.

LaEstancia = Mexican Cuisine – Across the street and toward town from campground

Marty’s

Cardinal Drive Inn – Across the street and towards town, just before you get to the Chevrolet Dealership and Tiffins “Chassis Field of Dreams”

Country Squire Steak and Fish House – 459 Old Hwy. 72 W. Iuka, Ms.

Wrecker Service

Watha’s Inc. 1-800-388-2401 – Hamilton, Al.

Hotels

(http://search-alabama-hotels.com/red_bay/)

I personally would not recommend any of the hotels at Red Bay, Al., the choice is small and their overall appearance leaves a bit to be desired. There are some nice ones in nearby Tupelo, Ms., ( http://tupelo.net/places-to-stay/), Russellville, Al. ( http://hotels.desertusa.com/Alabama/Russellville/index.html), or Florence, Al. (www.flo-tour.org/) and are within 1 hour drive.

Note: REFERENCE HOTELS: There are no hotels in Belmont and the only two places that Tiffin recommends is the RUSSELLVILLE HOTEL & SUITES 13770 HWY#43 RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653 PHONE 1-866-269-0325 russellvillehotel@juno.com & WINDWOOD INN 1018 HWY #43 se RUSSELLVILLE PHONE: 256-332-8920. ( at the Russellville location you get a $5.00 per night discount if you mention Tiffin)

Campgrounds:

There is really only one campground and that is the Allegro Campground, located in the immediate area of the Tiffin Motor home Repair Facility. If you are going to Red Bay for repairs then camping is free. Otherwise it is $10 per night.

Allegro Campground
(256) 356-2769
1402 7th St Nw
Red Bay, Alabama

Nearby Larger Cites/Towns

Tupelo, MS. – 52 miles S/W

Russellville, AL. – 26 miles N/E

Muscle Shoals, AL. – 41 miles N/E

Florence, AL. – 45 miles N/E

Memphis, TN – 157 miles N/W

Birmingham, AL – 122 miles S/E

Columbus, MS – 78 miles S.

Other Tidbits:

Page Chevrolet Dealership

Freightliner Service - Bay Diesel & A.C., owner - Chris Morrow

Zip cycle & used Tiffin Products and Parts – McKinney RV

Red Bay Memorabilia Museum – Open Tues. & Thur. 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Information contact Scotty Kennedy – 256-356-8758

Nearest Wal-marts:

1. Fulton, MS 38843

2. Hamilton, AL 35570

3. Russellville, AL 35653

4. Iuka, MS 38852

5. Booneville, MS 38829

6. Tupelo, MS 38804

7. Haleyville, AL 35565

8. Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

9. Tupelo, MS 38801

10. Amory, MS 38821

11. Corinth, MS 38834

12. Winfield, AL 35594

13. Florence, AL 35630

Salons:

Melin & Co. Salon – 256-256-4233, Salon 721 – 256-356-9222, Ann’ Beauty Salon – 256-356-8821

Animal Care Center:

Rocky Hughes D.V.M. – 662-454-9872 – Golden, Ms.
Home – 662-454-9328

Quick Lube:

S & S Red Bay – 606 4^th St.

Coon Dog Cemetery:

– Go east on Hiway 24 to Hiway 247 North
Turn left on Hiway 247, and continue until the county line.
About 1 mile past the county line, turn left.
There is a sign for Coon Dog Cemetery.
Go about 5 miles and it is on your left.

Franklin County:

Dismals Canyon, Jerry Brown’s Pottery, Jesse Owens Memorial Park

Florence Area:

Helen Kellers Birthplace – Ivy Green, W.C. Handy Museum, Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Wislon Dam Visitor Center, Frank Lloyd Wright – Rosenbaum House, Indian Mound, Popes Tavern Museum.

Tupelo Mississippi

Elvis’s Birthplace, Car Museum, Antique Dealers (28)

Lawrence County/Tennessee:

David Crockett Monument, Old Jail Museum, Amish Community, Amish Mall

Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center

501 West Linden Street, Corinth, Ms. Open 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Submitted by Mike Sundberg - 3/03/07