Green Hill, AL
Music connected to Green Hill
About Green Hill
- • Singer/songwriter Walt Aldridge, known for country hits, hails from Green Hill.
- • Some attribute the early development of shape note singing to influences near Green Hill.
- • Agriculture initially drove Green Hill's economy, establishing its presence.
- • Local legend speaks of a hidden cave system beneath some Green Hill properties.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Green Hill's agricultural economy.
- • Named for its lush, green hills, it was established around the 1820s.
- • With around 1,700 residents, it's smaller than many neighboring Alabama towns.
- • It sits at 725 feet, offering rolling hill views unlike lower Alabama areas.
- • Today, agriculture remains, but manufacturing and service jobs have grown.
- • A sense of peaceful, rural contentment permeates the quiet streets.
- • The Tennessee Titans, located in Nashville, are the closest NFL team to Green Hill.
- • Local high school rivalries with Lexington High School are deeply felt.