City government 

Police station pic

Rainsville Police Department
Renovated in 1998, Rainsville's police station is located adjacent to city hall at the center of town. 

Phone: (256)638-2157



City Hall station picRainsville City Hall
Located on McCurdy Avenue (Alabama Hwy 75) South, city hall is home to the mayor's office, the city clerk, the court clerk, and the revenue clerk. The city council meets there on the first and thrid Mondays of each month. Phone: (256)638-6331

Fire station picRainsville Fire Department
The V.T. Goggans Fire Station No. 1 is home to the Rainsville fire department. Located on Circle Drive, the facility was completed in May of 1997. 

Fire chief office: (256)638-8055. 

Emergencies: 638-2158

Library picRainsville Public Library

Enjoy over 50,000 books, 50-plus periodicals, computers with high-speed Internet access, and 30 Virtual Library databases. Visit   library website.

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Public works picPublic Works Department
The public works garage is located behind city hall. The department maintains city facilities, streets and equipment, and carries out the daily operation of the city's garbage service. Phone: Call (256)638-6331 and ask for the public works department.

Waste station picWastewater Treatment Plant
The plant is located on Horton Road on the southwest side of town. Phone: (256)638-8044 






Bevill Center picTom Bevill Enrichment Center
115 Main Street West
Phone: (256)638-4343
The Enrichment Center is one of the most utilized facilities in the area. It features an auditorium, two smaller meeting rooms and a kitchen. It is located adjacent to the Rainsville city park.  Get rental information and map...

Municipal government

The city is led by a mayor and five city councilmen. It operates the Rainsville police, fire, wastewater and public works departments, as well as the Rainsville Public Library, the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center, the city park and pool, and the sports Complex. The Rainsville City Park is over three acres in size, and features a public swimming pool, two lighted tennis courts, walking track, lighted basketball court, volleyball court, outdoor stage, picnic tables, and playground. It is located in the heart of town behind city hall.

The city manages youth ball parks, including the Rainsville Sports Complex (Field of Dreams) which is home to boys baseball, the girls youth softball teams, t-ball, and youth soccer leagues. The Plainview varsity girls softball team plays their home games there, as well. See the events page for sign-up information.

Bethune Softball Park
has been home of adult softball leagues and tournaments. It includes two softball fields, one of which is sometimes used for youth baseball.

The city government also operates municipal court, two industrial parks and much more.

The DeKalb County Revenue Commissioner and Probate Judge Annex is behind the police station.
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