1. Decatur was a very important point in North Alabama during its earliest days. Decatur was the eastern terminus of the Tuscumbia, Courtland and Decatur Railroad (in the late 1820s and early 1830s), the first railway built west of the Appalachian Mountains. In 1850 the Tuscumbia, Courtland and Decatur Railroad was incorporated into the Memphis & Charleston Railroad.
   
   
2. Decatur has grown to be the busiest river port on the Tennessee River. The Port of Decatur sees large amounts of barge traffic from up and down the Tennessee River, which has led to twenty Fortune 500 companies opening plants in the city.
   
   
3. Tourism is a major part of Decatur's economy. Hundreds of thousands of people from in and out of town, and from many other countries and territories, attend some of the premier festivals in the South. Riverfest is a celebration sponsored by the Decatur Jaycees. Set at Ingalls Harbor, along the beautiful Tennessee River, barbecuers come from all over the country to try their luck at beating Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue, the seven-time world champion winner.
   
   
4. Decatur experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and a generally mild winter. Temperatures range from 89 °F in the summer to 49.0 °F during winter. The city rarely experiences tornadoes during the spring and fall. But, significant severe weather does occur from time to time in the active seasons. Winters usually do not produce much snow; a large amount of snow is rare within the city limits.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

75.50%

19.56%

0.58%

0.70%

5.64%

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A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Diversity Styling Salon - 1902 Central Parkway Southwest - Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 308-0034
   
   
2. Mahogany Beauty Supply - 1209 Danville Road Southwest Suite F - Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 355-3310
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Emmitt Goode Jr Tax Service -  Category: Legal & Financial Services -   2016 Rutledge St SW, Decatur, AL 35601-3612 (256) 353-0379
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. J R Jack Dine In & Soul Food - 1209 Danville Road Southwest, Decatur, AL 35601-3853 (256) 686-1416
   
   
2. Minnie Lee's Soul Food Cafe - 324 2nd Avenue Southeast, Decatur, AL 35601-2320 (256) 353-0040
   
   

Learn about the history, culture, recreation and attractions that Decatur has to offer. The city is also home to the world famous Big Bob Gibson BBQ.

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CHURCHES

1. First Decatur AME Zion Church - 106 11th Avenue Northwest, Decatur, AL 35601-2010
   
   
2. Refreshing Church Of God In Christ - 3322 River Road, Decatur, AL 30034 (404) 243-9516
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Blue Fox Lounge - 3832 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL (256) 309-0161 - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Concerts by the River - Rhodes Ferry Park (May) Free Event
   
   Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy an evening of free entertainment on the banks of the beautiful Tennessee River. For more info, call (256) 341-4818.
   
   
   
2. Exhibit of Decatur's Famous Civil Rights Case: The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys - Event Location: Morgan County Archives, 624 Bank Street NE - (Oct)
   
   The Morgan County Archives presents an exhibit of exclusive photographs and artifacts from the notorious Scottsboro Boys' Trials (1931-1937) that were held in Decatur at the Morgan County Courthouse.