{"id":10877,"date":"2019-11-08T07:37:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T07:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=10877"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:52:17","slug":"more-than-just-music-spotlight-on-the-muscle-shoals-lakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/more-than-just-music-spotlight-on-the-muscle-shoals-lakes","title":{"rendered":"More than Just Music: Spotlight on the Muscle Shoals Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Black-and-White-Fashion-For-Men-Twitter-Post-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Black-and-White-Fashion-For-Men-Twitter-Post-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Black-and-White-Fashion-For-Men-Twitter-Post-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Black-and-White-Fashion-For-Men-Twitter-Post-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photos courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/thebluegrasssituation.com\/read\/the-sound-of-the-shoals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Bluegrass Situation (opens in a new tab)\">The Bluegrass Situation<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instagram (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByvXCwEgjZX\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just along the Tennessee River in Colbert County rests a historic, charming area called <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofmuscleshoals.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle Shoals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even if you\u2019ve never been there, you\u2019ve certainly heard of it. There\u2019s that lyric in the song \u201cSweet Home Alabama\u201d \u2013 \u201cMuscle Shoals has got the Swampers, and they\u2019ve been known to pick a song or two\u201d \u2013 referring to the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, a legendary recording studio house band in the 1960s and 70s. You may have also heard of FAME Recording Studios or the birthplace of Helen Keller in nearby Tuscumbia. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of what you know about it, there\u2019s a wealth of historical sites and activities to love about Muscle Shoals. Beyond those famous notes, this legendary area is bordered by three major lakes: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/wilson-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/wheeler-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheeler Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/pickwick-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickwick Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Tennessee River feeds each lake, giving you both the excitement of the famous town and the serenity of local lake life. If you\u2019re already interested, you can browse listings on each of these lakes on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you choose to vacation or live full time on one of these lakes, you\u2019re sure to find plenty of exciting compliments to lake life that Muscle Shoals has to offer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-it-interesting\">What Makes it Interesting <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-1024x574.png\" alt=\"Rick Hall, right, with R&amp;B singer Etta James and musicians Marvell Thomas and David Hood during a 1967 rehearsal at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. \" class=\"wp-image-10893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/etta-jamess.png 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"DailyYonder (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyyonder.com\/building-youve-got\/2018\/01\/04\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>DailyYonder<\/em><\/a><em>. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its crucial waterside location along the Tennessee River, the Shoals area was originally a significant location for Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee tribe, for thousands of years. This proximity to a body of water later made Muscle Shoals a site for the Tennessee Valley Authority\u2019s construction of several dams under Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1966, the U.S. government declared <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.encyclopediaofalabama.org\/article\/h-3268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson Dam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, located in the Shoals area, a National Historic Landmark. However, this area\u2019s intrigue doesn\u2019t end with the nearby river. Muscle Shoals also happens to have a legendary place in music history. Home to the iconic \u201cMuscle Shoals sound,\u201d Rick Hall\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udiscovermusic.com\/in-depth-features\/muscle-shoals-studio-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAME Studios <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">went from being a studio in an old warehouse to a destination for musicians and songwriters to record their hits. Songs like those by Percy Sledge \u201cWhen a Man Loves a Woman\u201d and \u201cTell Mama\u201d by Etta James are just some among so many that were recorded here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-there\">What to Do There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-1024x578.png\" alt=\"Crowd watching W.C. Handy Music Festival at Florence, Alabama\" class=\"wp-image-10899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-1536x867.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/handy_sat.png 1815w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WNIN (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/news.wnin.org\/term\/wc-handy-blues-and-barbecue-festival\" target=\"_blank\"><em>WNIN<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in all the fascinating music history of Muscle Shoals, try booking a tour at FAME Recording Studios and see the sound booths where famous artists like Aretha Franklin recorded. After your tour, you may want to stop by Stanfield\u2019s Steakhouse for some delicious steak, hush puppies, and popcorn shrimp. If you enjoy golfing as a pastime, we recommend checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtjgolf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert Trent Jones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> golf trail, which attracts golfers from across the country each year. Want to explore some of the neighboring towns while you\u2019re out and about? Drive about 20 minutes to find the sister city of Florence, Alabama\u2014 an up-and-coming city with a bustling downtown scene. Each year, they host the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wchandymusicfestival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W.C. Handy music festival<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you can go visit the lion mascots at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.una.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the University of North Alabama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s campus. On the way over, you can also drive by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrightinalabama.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosenbaum House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. &nbsp; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-life-on-the-lake\">Life on the Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/pexels-philevenphotos-18549873.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/man-and-woman-canoeing-18549873\/\">Phil Evenden<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most exciting parts about life in Muscle Shoals is the bodies of water that surround it. The Shoals area is bordered by three major lakes\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/wilson-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilson Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/wheeler-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheeler Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\/pickwick-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickwick Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re looking to buy a lake house in the area, you can look forward to mild winters where temperatures rarely get below 50 degrees as well as warm 90 degree summers, perfect for taking the boat and water skis out for a spin. This time of year, you\u2019ll get that crisp, fall air that\u2019s perfect for hosting guests around your outdoor fire pits. Further, if you enjoy fishing on the lake and you\u2019re looking to reel in a largemouth bass or catfish, you\u2019re in luck. Wilson and Pickwick lakes are well-known <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colbertcountytourism.org\/see-do\/fishing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular fishing destinations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thanks to the combination of a natural river and man-made dams. Whether it\u2019s fishing, jet skiing, swimming, kayaking, or just sitting on your dock admiring the sun\u2019s reflection on the water, there\u2019s a place for your chosen activity on a lake in Muscle Shoals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fusion of interesting history and a relaxing lake life, you truly can have it all in Muscle Shoals. Take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/alabama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">browse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find your dream lake house today in this Northern Alabama gem of a town. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just along the Tennessee River in Colbert County rests a historic, charming area called Muscle Shoals. Even if you\u2019ve never been there, you\u2019ve certainly heard of it. There\u2019s that lyric in the song \u201cSweet Home Alabama\u201d \u2013 \u201cMuscle Shoals has got the Swampers, and they\u2019ve been known to pick a song or two\u201d \u2013 referring to the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, a legendary recording studio house band in the 1960s and 70s. You may have also heard of FAME Recording Studios or the birthplace of Helen Keller in nearby Tuscumbia. Regardless of what you know about it, there\u2019s a wealth&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":10889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12055,15978,12053,17393],"tags":[20,13373,241,1110,71],"class_list":["post-10877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lake-activities","category-lake-trivia","category-lifestyle","category-travel","tag-lake-homes","tag-muscle-shoals","tag-planning-for-retirement","tag-tennessee-lakes","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>More than Just Music: Spotlight on the Muscle Shoals Lakes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A fusion of interesting history, recreational activities, and a 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