1. Gadsden was at one time in the 19th century Alabama's second most important center of commerce and industry, trailing only the seaport of Mobile. The two cities were important shipping centers: Gadsden for riverboats and Mobile for international trade. Through the 1980s, Gadsden was a center on heavy industry, including the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and the Republic Steel Corporation.
   
   
2. Gadsden has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 89.0 °F in the summer to 49.4°F high during winter.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

62.69%

34.00%

0.30%

0.53%

2.67%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Sally Beauty Supply - 305 George Wallace Dr Suite D - Gadsden, AL 35903 (256) 546-5563
   
   
2. Sally Beauty Supply - Sutton Square Shopping - Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 442-5406
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Bama Rib Shack - 500 N. 12th St., Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 546-5060
   
   
2. Lizzie's Barbecue - 1440 E Broad St, Gadsden, AL 35903 (256) 494-0098
   
   
3. Soul Food Kitchen - 823 Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 543-8080
   
   

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CHURCHES

1. Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C - 132 Roberts Circle, 541 Hoke Street, Gadsden, AL 35903 (256) 492-7975
   
   
2. Grant Chapel AME Church - 710 North Henry Street, Gadsden, AL 35901-2374 (256) 547-9980
   
   
3. Handy Chapel AME Church - 901 Rogers Street, Gadsden, AL 35901-2327 (256) 543-1131
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. 2nd Street Music Hall - 208 S 2nd St - Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 546-9728 - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Gadsden Juneteenth Celebration - Floyd L. Donald (256) 546-4434 (256) 546-9645 Fax -- (email)
   
   Event is held in the month of June.
   
   
   
2. Smoke on the Falls - BBQ Festival/Cook-Off - BBQ Festival at Noccalula Park - Phone (256) 549-4663  -- (visit website)
   
   Admission charged. Noccalula Falls Park--BBQ Festival at Noccalula Park, Professional and Amatuer teams, People's Choice Contest, Live Music, Vendors, Children's Fun Area.