We’re Empowering the Next Great Civic Leaders…

And we’re already making a powerful impact by leading change within the Franklin, Colbert, and Lauderdale communities! To us, becoming a civic leader is all about understanding that local efforts have a global reach, and it all begins with creating local leadership opportunities that put women’s skills and passion to work right here in Northwest Alabama. If you’re interested in developing civic leadership skills while collaborating on important efforts with a group of like-minded women, you’re in the right place!

The Junior League is a Highly Respected Organization with an Extraordinary Legacy…

And our league is very proud of that historic reputation, but as society changes, we adapt and evolve. We strive to put our venerable values to work in modern ways; demonstrating our pride and perpetuating our legacy by serving as a powerful voice for action, justice and change throughout the Shoals. Together, we are working to empower our members to create recognizable positive change through supporting the women and children in need in our community.  We are committing to reaching our 2026 goal of raising $50,000 to give back to those in need. Northwest Alabama women will lead this important initiative. Will you be one of us?

Join the movement that’s dedicated to creating change, empowering leaders, and impacting the communities of Franklin, Colbert, and Lauderdale counties.

Become a Driving Force of Change Within Your Community

We accept new members throughout the year, with our primary recruitment time being June through August. Our application period for September Provisional Classes will begin each June. When new members apply, they are invited to join a 1 year Provisional class that provide them with the tools and information they’ll need to play a crucial role in JL The Shoals’s current community goals.

Junior League of the Shoals Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be 21 by September to be eligible for membership. (Our league year runs September through May)
• Applicants must reside within the Franklin, Colbert, or Lauderdale counties OR be in an equally distant region that does not have a Junior League chapter. For example, we have some applicants from our bordering cities in Tennessee.

Eligible and Ready to Learn More?
Read our Membership Requirements Information and complete the application.

To learn more about our work and discover more opportunities to get involved, visit our Community page.