Shoals Scholar Dollars Foundation

Legends in Concert Welcomes Pam Tillis with Dailey & Vincent

Together they have over 40 major awards including 7 Grammys, along with multiple Dove, CMA and Bluegrass accolades. Both members of the Grand Ole Opry, Pam Tillis and Dailey & Vincent are taking the stage at UNA's Norton Auditorium on January 26. Bringing a host of stellar musicians with them, this will be an incredible night of music and stories from both. Pam will be sharing all of her top charting hits including "Maybe it was Memphis," "Shake the Sugar Tree,"
"Mi Vida Loca," and "Let That Pony Run."
Along with Pam, Dailey & Vincent will be showcasing their amazing vocals and instrumental talents that have led them to be one of the most decorated bluegrass artists ever. We are elated to be able to bring such talent to the Shoals Area.

For tickets, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SSDPamTillis
or call us at 256-764-4661 (ticket prices range from $80 - $50)

Legends in Concert welcomes R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of Aretha Franklin

Shoals Scholar Dollars - along with Broadway and Beyond Theatricals - brings one of the most iconic singers ever as we pay tribute to Aretha Franklin with R.E.S.P.E.C.T. This traveling show is hitting 42 cities across the US and Florence has been tapped to showcase this legendary singer.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.

The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman," "Think," "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me," "Chain of Fools," "Respect," and many more. You will be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.

For tickets click: https://tinyurl.com/SSDRespect

2024 Shoals Student of the Year - Claire Retherford

Congratulations to Claire Retherford from Lexington High School, 2024 Shoals Student of the Year.
Claire will travel to the Shoals Area this year and promote our mission. She will visit many of our fantastic sponsors and will also be speaking at community and civic events.
If you would like to book Claire to help or speak at your events, contact us at [email protected]
We are so excited to work with Claire as we promote Shoals Scholar Dollars.
(For a full list of this year's nominees, check out our Student of the Year tab above.).

In 2011, the Shoals community, headed by the Florence and Greater Shoals Rotary Clubs, decided that education was the most important gift we could give our children. Because education is the underpinning for success in every endeavor, the Shoals community banded together to give every student from the 17 local high schools in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties the opportunity to continue their education after graduation. The rules are simple. If you are a student who has maintained a C average in high school, has a good attendance record, has no behavioral incidents, and is a U.S. citizen, you will have earned a two year scholarship to Northwest Shoals Community College. To make this possible, the community has raised approximately $3 million since our inception. However, the amount needed annually is $400,000 to fully fund those students attending both Northwest Shoals and then transferring to the University of North Alabama. It is a challenge to the community and a challenge to the student, but it’s a challenge that has great rewards. Whether you are a student, a parent, or simply a member of the Shoals community, participation in this program will provide a lifetime of rewards.
Click through the pages of this website to learn more.