Sheffield, Historic industrial center in Colbert County, Alabama, United States.
Sheffield sits on the southern bank of the Tennessee River and is part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Area. The city developed as an industrial hub with manufacturing facilities and related businesses.
The Tennessee Valley Authority built its headquarters near the city in 1933, bringing power generation and spurring industrial growth. In the 1940s, Reynolds Metals Company opened its first aluminum smelting facility here, expanding the manufacturing base.
The Muscle Shoals Sound Studio brought musicians here to record, and the recordings made in this facility shaped popular music for decades.
The city offers a dial-a-ride service that helps visitors reach different locations without a personal vehicle. Planning your route ahead of time makes getting around easier.
Reynolds Metals opened its first aluminum smelting facility here in 1940, making the city a center for metal production. This factory shaped the region's economy for generations.
Location: Colbert County
Inception: 1885
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
Shares border with: Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals
Website: http://sheffieldalabama.org
GPS coordinates: 34.75972,-87.69459
Latest update: December 15, 2025 00:16
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