Mooresville
Recreation
Food and drink
Attractions
Shopping
Step Back in Time in Mooresville
Alabama’s oldest town, where every street tells a story
With its tree-lined streets, white picket fences, and impeccably preserved 19th-century buildings, Mooresville feels like something out of a storybook. This tiny town, nestled between the Tennessee River and Wheeler Lake, is filled with timeless beauty and Southern grace. From historic churches to artisan shops, every inch of Mooresville invites visitors to slow down, explore, and experience life at a different pace.
Discover the Charm of Mooresville
A Town Steeped in History, Wrapped in Beauty
Recreation
- Bicentennial Park Garden
- Mooresville, AL
- Bicentennial Park Garden is a community park located in Mooresville, Alabama. It features a commemorative garden that honors the town's bicentennial, blending historical preservation with community life. The garden serves as a space for residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor activities and learn about the town's history
Food & Drink
- Lyla’s Little House
- 4937 High Street, Mooresville, AL 35649
- Lyla’s Little House is a charming candy and curiosity shop in historic Mooresville, known for homemade sweets like pralines and divinity candy. They also offer German chocolate milkshakes and vintage housewares.
- Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery
- 25062 North St SE, Mooresville, AL 35649
- Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery is a quaint establishment offering a variety of baked goods made from scratch daily. Their menu includes classic favorites, seasonal specials, and delightful surprises. They also offer custom cake orders, event space rentals, and charming gifts.
- Greenbrier Restaurant
- 27028 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL 35756
- Greenbrier Restaurant is renowned for its authentic Southern-style cooking, offering a variety of dishes including catfish, fried oysters, barbecue pork ribs, and a selection of homemade sides like hushpuppies and onion rings. The rustic dining rooms provide a cozy atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.
- Lyla’s Little House
- 4937 High Street, Mooresville, AL 35649
- Set in a quaint historic cottage, Lyla’s offers Southern-style sweets like pralines, cheese straws, and divinity alongside old-fashioned milkshakes and vintage decor. A true hidden gem for gift seekers and sweet tooths alike.
- Dogwood & Magnolia Bakery
- 25062 North Street, Mooresville, AL 35649
- Located in picturesque Mooresville, this charming bakery features handcrafted pastries, cookies, scones, custom cakes, and specialty drinks. It's a cozy, nostalgic destination with rotating seasonal treats and curated gifts.
- Greenbriar Restaurant
- 27028 Old Highway 20, Madison, AL 35756
- A beloved Southern barbecue joint since 1952, Greenbriar serves up hearty smoked meats, fresh catfish, and famed hushpuppies in a rustic, family-friendly setting. They offer dine‑in, takeout, delivery, catering, and can host large gatherings with banquet facilities.
Attractions
- 2025 Dates: Saturday in December (TBA)
- $30/person
- Mooresville Holiday Tours
- Mooresville, AL
- Historic Mooresville invites you to join a guided walking tour through town showcasing Mooresville’s holiday traditions, past and present. The tour is an hour-long, involves less than 1 mile of walking, and will include Mooresville’s historic public buildings and multiple private residences. During the tours, guests will be taken “behind the picket fences” to experience the holiday traditions of several of our Mooresville residents.
- Historic Mooresville
- Mooresville, AL
- This tiny community was incorporated on Nov. 16, 1818; one year after the Alabama Territory was created. The Mooresville Post Office, the oldest in the State, has been in continual operation since 1819. The town is home to two historic churches, including the old white clapboard Church of Christ where President James A. Garfield once preached. The Brick Church, the Post Office, and the Stagecoach Inn and Tavern are maintained by the town’s residents in an effort to preserve some pieces of history. Often referred to as “Alabama’s Williamsburg,” the entire town is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of Alabama’s most important and intact villages.
- 1818 Farms
- 24889 Lauderdale St, Mooresville, AL 35649
- Located on three acres in the northwest corner of Mooresville, 1818 Farms is named for the year the historic village was incorporated. The animal residents on the farm include Babydoll Southdown sheep, a Nubian goat, cats, hens, a pot-bellied pig, mini pigs, and two Great Pyrenees dogs. In an adjacent field, lavender and other herbs are grown for use in hand-made beauty products and for wreaths and bouquets. Offers variety of classes on gardening, food preservation, raising backyard chickens, knitting, and more. Farm tours, summer camps, and other special events.
Shopping
- Lyla’s Little House
- 4937 High St, Mooresville 35649
- Tiny sweets-and-curios shop famed for homemade ice cream & pralines.
- Southern Carnage
- 5081 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville 35649
- Indie bike shop—custom MTB builds, parts & gravel-bike rentals.
