Located on the Tennessee River in Morgan County, Decatur boasts a rich heritage and a dynamic future. Here you’ll find economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit combined to make Decatur a Grand City on a Charming Scale. Decatur’s business climate is as progressive as it is diverse. We are home to industrial giants such as United Launch Alliance, Nucor Steel, Daikin America, and 3M as well as award-winning small retailers like Big Bob Gibson’s Barbecue and Morgan Price Candy Company. In addition to three historic districts and Decatur’s unique shopping and dining experiences, the City is home to a thriving arts and educational community. From the state of the art Alabama Center for the Arts to the heralded Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, there is never a shortage of creative inspiration or artistic outlets. The Carnegie Visual Arts Center offers a host of exhibits, classes, and events featuring all mediums of visual art. If you’re in the mood for another museum that’s a work of art within itself, check out the Cooks Museum of Natural History coming to the city in 2019 . Festivals throughout the year bring our citizens and neighbors from around the region together to celebrate with music, balloons, food and fun. Join in the fun with monthly events such as Market on Bank and 3rd Friday, both of which serve as community block parties. Other family friendly seasonal and annual events include: Christmas Tour of Homes, Tour of Gardens, Music by the River, Movies in the Park, Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, and the Spirit of America celebration. With a rich heritage and dynamic future, Decatur will continue to pursue the economic prosperity, cultural diversity, and community spirit that make this –the City of Opportunity.