On behalf of the citizens of Florence, Alabama, welcome to our city's webpage. We hope this online site will give you an idea of the wonderful things we have to offer in our city.

This is southern living at its best. This is how life is supposed to be. From the houses on the bluffs overlooking the Tennessee River to the beautiful and historic homes in the city's downtown area, life in Florence is full of beauty.

Whether you're looking to do business in Florence, visit us, or looking to relocate, this is the website where you can find anything about the City of Florence.

We have an excellent climate, with four gentle and distinct seasons; terrific recreation opportunities, and the beautiful Tennessee River at our southern boundary; a thriving retail and manufacturing economy; a reverent sense of history and culture; superior schools; and the friendliest people in the world. This is a great place to live, work, and play!

After you've had a chance to look at us online, won't you come and visit us? We'd love to take more time to introduce you to this beautiful town on the banks of the Tennessee River. We're looking forward to your visit.

The Mission of the City of Florence

The mission of the city government of the City of Florence, Alabama, is to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of the city by:

	continuing to improve the governmental services presently provided to the citizens
	anticipating the requirements of the citizens in the area of municipal government,
	meeting those requirements in a timely manner and at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the appropriate quality,
	making Florence, in every way, as attractive as possible to present and to future citizens