Why Live in Southside
Southside, Alabama, is a growing community located on a peninsula along the Coosa River, about 5 miles from Gadsden. This rural city provides easy access to amenities and major employers like Gadsden Regional Medical Center while maintaining a small-town feel with limited grocery and dining options, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. Housing in Southside includes homes built between the 1960s and 1990s, as well as newer subdivisions developed over the past decade. Many residences feature spacious lots, though undeveloped farmland remains privately owned. Southside Landing, a waterfront park opened in 2022, is a focal point for recreation, offering kayak rentals, boat slips, and community events like movie nights. The Blackstone Bait Shack, also opened in 2022, is one of the few local dining establishments. While shopping and dining options are limited within Southside, Rainbow City across the river provides additional choices. The Etowah County School System, serving Southside, is highly rated. Recent infrastructure improvements include repaved roads and expanded routes to accommodate the growing population. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are mild, with tornadoes being a regional concern. Many homes have built-in storm shelters, and there is a community storm shelter along Highway 77. The proximity to Birmingham, about 60 miles away, adds to the convenience of living in Southside.
