Is Amazon in the Shoals' Future?

Could the Shoals possibly be the new home of an Amazon distribution center? No.

How about northern Alabama - say Huntsville? No.

Let's put it this way: We will see both a DreamVision and an Inspiration Landing before we see an Amazon facility. Just consider what Amazon wants in a host city:

* At least 1 million residents
* Proximity to an international airport
* Mass transit
* Quality higher education
* An educated workforce
* A business-friendly environment
* High quality of life

But it's okay...we have football.

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Let's talk mass transit. Okay, we don't really mean mass transit as in a lotta people on buses. We mean some people on buses...or at least some buses. Buses that run a regular schedule at least five days a week and are handicapped accessible.  

Public transportation doesn't get even lip service in the Shoals. Look at the minutes of any county commission meeting; what's on the agenda? Hint: It's not helping the handicapped accomplish anything much less the wild extravagance of grocery shopping.

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