We are pleased that you are considering our county for your business, your home site, or just for a visit. We are centrally located on Interstate 65, right in the middle of Alabama, and we are part of the Birmingham metro market which has a population of over one million persons. Chilton County is now also a retirement destination according to the Center for Economic Development at Jacksonville State University. Retirees idealized small towns and rural areas as places to “get in touch” with important values. Certainly, Chilton County is a wonderful place to make those retirement dreams come true.
The latest census indicates that Chilton County is growing and is now the 16th fastest growing county in Alabama. That means that others see our area as we do, a genuine southern community, as rich in history as it is in agriculture and recreation. However, we know that its best resource is its people, and we invite you to come and get to know them. You will experience their friendliness, their charm and their hospitality.
Of course, no words should be written about this area without mentioning Chilton County peaches. This is a place where peaches really grow! Because the peach business is so big here, it is natural that the people celebrate the fruit and the harvest. With over 700 acres and over 7,000 trees that can produce as much as 15 million pounds of peaches in a year, a Peach Festival was started in 1947 to celebrate the fruit. It continues today with selection of the peach queens, a parade, an auction, the Peach Jam Jubilee, a peach cook-off and more. Needless to say, peaches are a big part of Chilton County heritage.
The Chamber of Commerce has a role in the success of this community as it works to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all our citizens. We are committed to making Chilton County an even better place to work and live.
Mike Robertson
Executive Director
Chilton County Chamber of Commerce
