Albertville is southeast of Guntersville, Alabama in Marshall County and has the largest number of industrial companies in the county (over 80). Albertville is known as the "Fire Hydrant Capital of the World" because it is home of the Mueller Company that produces fire hydrants.
Albertville has one of the largest school systems in the state, with three junior colleges and four universities nearby. The city offers a variety of restaurants and lodging facilities, including the hotels and motels, listed below.