Clanton: Peach Capital Along the I-65 Corridor
Drivers on Interstate 65 between Birmingham and Montgomery pass through Chilton County, and many of them stop in Clanton. The city of about 8,840 people has positioned itself as a roadside attraction of sorts, leaning into the "Peach Capital of Alabama" label. A massive water tower shaped like a peach sits visible from the interstate, and peach stands line the highway exits during summer harvest months. Chilton County produces the majority of Alabama's peach crop, and the annual Peach Festival draws visitors each June.
Beyond the peach branding, Clanton is the Chilton County seat and serves the surrounding rural area with schools, government offices, and basic commercial services. The county courthouse anchors a small downtown. Clanton has a mix of fast-food restaurants and local businesses along the main highway corridor, reflecting its role as a stop for through traffic rather than a destination in its own right.
Lay Lake, a reservoir on the Coosa River, stretches along the eastern side of Chilton County. The lake offers fishing, boating, and waterfront property. Several fish camps and marinas operate along its shores, drawing weekend visitors from Birmingham and Montgomery alike.
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Drivers on Interstate 65 between Birmingham and Montgomery pass through Chilton County, and many of them stop in Clanton. The city of about 8,840 people has positioned itself as a roadside attraction of sorts, leaning into the "Peach Capital of Alabama" label. A massive water tower shaped like a peach sits visible from the interstate, and peach stands line the highway exits during summer harvest months. Chilton County produces the majority of Alabama's peach crop, and the annual Peach Festival draws visitors each June.
Beyond the peach branding, Clanton is the Chilton County seat and serves the surrounding rural area with schools, government offices, and basic commercial services. The county courthouse anchors a small downtown. Clanton has a mix of fast-food restaurants and local businesses along the main highway corridor, reflecting its role as a stop for through traffic rather than a destination in its own right.
Lay Lake, a reservoir on the Coosa River, stretches along the eastern side of Chilton County. The lake offers fishing, boating, and waterfront property. Several fish camps and marinas operate along its shores, drawing weekend visitors from Birmingham and Montgomery alike.
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