Facts & Data
Strategic Location
Blount County is strategically located adjacent to the metropolitan of Birmingham. Interstate accesses within the county make Huntsville, Montgomery, Atlanta, Mobile, New Orleans and Nashville a convenient drive away as well.
The BCEDC offers a wealth of economic development resources for businesses including community, infrastructure, and transportation data.
| Distance to Major Cities in the Southeast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Source: Google Maps, 2014. Distance is from Oneonta, AL. | ||
| Miles | Kilometers | |
| Atlanta, GA | 147 | 237 |
| Birmingham, AL | 37 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 121 | 195 |
| Columbus, GA | 168 | 270 |
| Huntsville, AL | 64 | 103 |
| Jackson, MS | 274 | 441 |
| Knoxville, TN | 230 | 370 |
| Memphis, TN | 244 | 393 |
| Mobile, AL | 295 | 475 |
| Montgomery, AL | 130 | 209 |
| Nashville, TN | 175 | 282 |
| New Orleans, LA | 379 | 610 |
| Pensacola, FL | 291 | 468 |
| Savannah, GA | 394 | 634 |
Important EDA Contacts
Alabama Department of Commerce
Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
Alabama Department of Revenue
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA)