Welcome to the online home of Rainsville, Alabama

Nicknamed "the Crossroads of Sand Mountain," Rainsville is a small city of about 5,000 residents located in northeast Alabama. It is home of the Plainview Bears, and the new Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.

Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center

Visit the Agri-Business Center's website.

Event spotlight


New business!

Alice Circle

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting/Open House, at Alice Circle; May 19.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; ribbon cutting about 10:15 a.m. Location: 1012 Main Street West in Rainsville. Visit Alice Circle on Facebook.


Crossroads Freedom Fest, June 23. Details.

Recent updated or added

Gallery: tornado memorial of April 28, 2012
Photo Gallery: Tornado Memorial Ceremony of April 28, 2012


 DeKalb County Tornado Monument Fundraiser...
Raffle Drawing: win a 2002 Buick Park Avenue
 Drawing to be held June 15, 2012
12:00 noon drawing to be covered live on WVSM Radio (1500 AM) in Rainsville. $5.00 per chance. Buick donated by Twin Cities Car Sales. The prize vehicle can be viewed at WVSM Radio at 368 McCurdy Ave N (map). Raffle tickets may be purchased from any member of the tornado monument committee, or at WVSM. Download a flyer.




  • NEW—Emergency preparedness. Prepare your family for storms and other emergencies, register your tornado shelter with the Rainsville Fire Department, sign up for CODE RED, and more. GO.

NEW—Rainsville Golf & Country Club page
  • The Visitors Guide includes accomodations, restaurants, gift shops, and maps that can help you pinpoint an event location.

    The Relocation Guide provides information frequently requested by those considering a move to the Rainsville area.
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The Community information page includes information about schools, churches, and demographics.