Town of Thorsby Alabama

Welcome to Thorsby

Thorsby is a town with a rich, historical past and a promising future. The town was established in 1895 and incorporated in 1901 by Scandinavian immigrants who had originally settled in the North but came south seeking a mild climate and fertile soil for growing fruits and vegetables. One of the town founders was Mr. Theodore T. Thorson, for whom the town was eventually named (the suffix "by" meaning "town" in Swedish). There was also a possible family connection with Torsby, Sweden which may have also contributed something to the name. The town grew quickly, with two hotels, a sawmill and lumber company, and two wineries being built within the first few years. The fertile soil produced grapes in large numbers, along with other fruits such as strawberries and the peaches for which Chilton County is famous.

Today, many of the descendants of those original Scandinavian settlers still call Thorsby home. While agriculture still plays a vital role in the town's economy, the town of Thorsby is also home to businesses, manufacturers, and industry. There are restaurants, shops, and many small businesses. Thorsby has a well-maintained and heavily used city park and several athletic facilities. Thorsby is centrally located between the downtown areas of Birmingham and Montgomery, with either destination being approximately 45 miles from the center of town. This location makes Thorsby a prime candidate for new residential, commercial and industrial development. Each Autumn, the town of Thorsby celebrates its heritage with the Annual Swedish Fest that includes an arts and crafts fair, a pageant, music, a fun run, car and motorcycle shows and plenty of food. Whether you are seeking a location for a new business or industrial project, a home or property away from the hustle and bustle of the city, or simply a convenient stopover during a long drive, we encourage you to consider Thorsby. You'll be glad you did..

Coming Soon - Movie's in the Park !!

SUMMER 2013...The Thorsby "Movies in the Park" series will begin May 31, 2013. Click this link for a full listing of the family friendly round of movies playing Friday night's this summer in Richard Wood Park. Series and event presented by the Thorsby Fire Department.

Helen Jenkins Chapel Rental Information

Helen Jenkins Chapel may be rented for events through reservation's made with Thorsby Town Hall. The rental fee for usage is $300.00 per day for town residents and $350.00 per day for non-residents. There is a deposit required at the time of reservation. The deposit for residents is $65.00 and for non-residents it is $75.00. Rental includes use of the kitchen, restroom, and the tables and chairs on site. There is also a small meeting/dressing room available with the rental. Contact town hall at 205 646-3575 or email at townofthorsby@centurytel.net for more information.
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Richard Wood Park Pavilion Rental

The Richard Wood Park Pavilion may be reserved by contacting the Thorsby Town Hall. The fee for reserved usage is $20.00 per event. To reserve, contact town hall at 205 646-3575 or email at townofthorsby@centurytel.net.

Helen Jenkins Chapel Memorial Bricks For Sale

If you would like to acknowledge someone who may have fond memories of Thorsby, you can purchase an inscribed memorial brick to be placed in their honor at the Helen Jenkins Chapel courtyard garden. Bricks may be purchased at the Thorsby Town Hall, or for those not able to visit town hall, you may contact Julie Adams at 205 646-3575 ext.#1 or by email to: townofthorsby@centurytel.net . The bricks are $50.00 each and there is space for three lines of text per brick - 13 characters per line. All profits are used for the maintenance and improvement of Helen Jenkins Chapel.

In Loving Memory.....

In loving tribute and memory to our former mayor - Richard "Dearl" Hilyer - who passed away on October 16, 2012. He served as the mayor of Thorsby from November of 2008 until his passing. Dearl had a wonderfully positive impact on the town in his four years of service and we were expecting more great things from him in his second term. He will be greatly missed.