Southside: Community & Culture
Community life in Southside is shaped by 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 0.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Alabama 0.9/1K).
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (2)
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN LEGION
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Aderholdt's Mill
Anniston Cotton Manufacturing Company
Anniston Electric and Gas Company Plant, Old
Anniston Inn Kitchen
Anniston Transfer Company
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · NPS NRHP 2025 · Refreshed unknown
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CALHOUN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 20 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Southside+AL |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=35907 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=35907 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=35907 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=35907 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
Attractions (15)
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center
Ashville Museum & Archives
John W. Inzer Museum
Dr. Francis' Medical Museum
Berman Museum
Anniston Museum of Natural History
Alabama International Motorsports Hall of Fame
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
Cherokee Historical Museum
Blount County Memorial Museum & Historical Society
40 Acres Museum
Albertville Museum
SMPA Artist House
Mustang Museum of America
Stations (1)
(unnamed)
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 2.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 20.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 20 |
| County Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 62 |
| County Dining Scene · Fast Food | 107 |
| County Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 14 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Nearest Library · Name | Southside Public Library |
| Nearest Library · Address | 2138 Highway 77 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 442-6217 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35907 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1680 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 2 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · OSM Overpass 2026-04 · IMLS PLS — state+city name match · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Southside · Refreshed unknown