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VISITING RED BAY

  • The Impact Wiring Solutions 3-Day ECU Tuning Certification Class is an intensive, hands-on program focused exclusively on ECU calibration and tuning. The course covers fuel and ignition modeling, load and torque strategies, boost control, drivability refinement, and data analysis, with an emphasis on safe, repeatable tuning workflows. Participants gain real-world tuning experience, learn professional calibration techniques, and earn an ECU tuning certification upon successful completion.

Where to stay and eat near FASTTUNES in Red Bay, Alabama

Coming to FASTTUNES for a tuning class or a dyno appointment? Red Bay is a small town in the northwest corner of Alabama on the Mississippi state line, in the Central Time Zone. Rooms close to the shop fill up fast, so book early. The map shows places to stay and eat near the shop.

 

Getting Here

There is no public transportation or rideshare service to speak of in the area, so plan on having your own vehicle or a rental car. FASTTUNES is at 710 4th Street NW, Red Bay, Alabama 35582.

 

Airports & Rental Cars

Drive times are approximate. Small airports have limited rental counter hours and few cars, so reserve ahead and call to confirm, especially for evening or weekend arrivals.

 

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL), Muscle Shoals – about 1 hour

  • Rental cars at Shoals Flight Center (on the airport): 256-978-5906 (business hours), 256-278-9147 (after hours)

  • Enterprise: 256-381-5606

  • Long-Lewis Ford rentals: 256-386-7800, ext. 6

 

Tupelo Regional (TUP), Tupelo, MS – about 1 hour

  • On site: Budget 662-840-3710 · Hertz 662-680-9482

  • Off site: Enterprise 662-842-2237 · U-Save 662-840-8888

 

Huntsville International (HSV) – about 2 hours

Counters on the first level by baggage claim.

  • Alamo 256-542-2000 · Avis 256-258-1034 · Budget 256-258-1038

  • Dollar / Thrifty 256-513-6488 · Enterprise 256-542-2002 · Hertz 256-772-9331

 

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM) – about 2½ hours

Pick-up and drop-off on the ground level of the parking deck (section 1B).

  • Alamo (205) 591-4395 · Avis (205) 592-8901 · Budget (205) 322-3596

  • Dollar (205) 591-8666 · Enterprise (205) 591-1927 · Hertz (205) 591-6090

  • National (205) 592-7259 · Payless (205) 591-7020 · Thrifty (205) 510-0026

 

Memphis International (MEM) – about 2½ hours

Ground Transportation Center, one level below baggage claim in Terminal B.

  • Alamo 844-370-9801 · Avis 901-345-2847 · Budget 901-332-2222

  • Dollar 866-434-2226 · Enterprise 833-898-2149 · Hertz 901-345-5680

  • National 844-370-9812 · Payless 901-346-4781 · Thrifty 877-283-0898

WHERE TO STAY (WITHIN ABOUT 45 MILES)
Mileage is approximate driving distance from the shop. Most chain hotels are in Russellville, Hamilton, Fulton, Iuka and the Muscle Shoals / Tuscumbia area. We are not affiliated with any of these businesses; please call ahead to confirm rates and availability.
 
In Red Bay and next door in Belmont, MS (0–10 miles)

  • Hotel Red Bay – historic boutique hotel, 0 mi · 107 4th Ave SE, Red Bay, AL · (256) 356-9912

  • Grandma’s House B&B – bed & breakfast, in town · 626 10th St SE, Red Bay, AL · (256) 356-2413

  • Pat’s Arboretum Inn – bed & breakfast, in town · 201 10th Ave NW, Red Bay, AL · (256) 356-2681

  • The Fancher Guesthouse – guesthouse, in town · 609 4th St SE, Red Bay, AL · (256) 460-0288

  • Judy’s Guest House – guesthouse, in town · 701 Patrick Henry St, Red Bay, AL · (205) 269-0180

  • Meadow Brook – guesthouse, in town · 205 Meadow Brook Dr, Red Bay, AL · (256) 412-2167

  • Sleepy Hollow Cabin Rentals – cabins, ~7 mi · 150 Weatherford Rd, Vina, AL · (256) 412-3807

  • Sparks Drive Inn B&B – B&B suites with kitchens, ~8 mi · 309 2nd St (Hwy 25 S), Belmont, MS · (662) 423-8913

  • Hurricane Creek Lodge – lodge, ~10 mi · 149 Mitchell Rd, Vina, AL · (256) 366-7910

 
10–30 miles

  • Bear Creek Lakes – Elliott Branch Cabins – lake cabins, ~15–18 mi (seasonal, mid-March to mid-October) · 325 Elliott Branch Rd, Hodges, AL · (256) 332-4392

  • Bear Creek Saloon Guesthouse – guesthouse, ~17 mi · 1338 Hwy 30, Tishomingo, MS · (334) 332-3474

  • Tishomingo State Park – cabins & cottage, ~18–20 mi · 105 County Road 90, Tishomingo, MS · (662) 438-6914

  • Best Western Plus Russellville Hotel & Suites – hotel, ~23 mi · 13770 Hwy 43, Russellville, AL · (800) 780-7234

  • Econo Lodge Russellville – hotel, ~23 mi · 13600 US Hwy 43, Russellville, AL · (256) 398-7444

  • Budget Inn – motel, ~23 mi · 14184 Hwy 43, Russellville, AL · (256) 332-3749

  • Turkey Path Ranch – cabins, ~25 mi · 767 Hwy 162, Russellville, AL · (866) 969-7262

  • Dismals Canyon – cabins, ~25 mi · 901 Hwy 8, Phil Campbell, AL · (205) 993-4559

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton – hotel, ~28 mi · 1849 Military St S, Hamilton, AL · (205) 291-3204

  • Americas Best Value Inn Hamilton – hotel, ~28 mi · 2031 Military St S, Hamilton, AL · (205) 921-7831

  • Quality Inn Hamilton – hotel, ~28 mi (I-22 Exit 14) · 224 River Road Dr, Hamilton, AL · (205) 430-2230

  • Halladay House B&B – Victorian bed & breakfast, ~30 mi · 85 Halladay Ln, Phil Campbell, AL

 
30–45 miles

  • Heritage Place Hotel – hotel, ~32 mi · 1409 Heritage Dr, Iuka, MS · (662) 424-8050

  • The Painted Lady – Victorian B&B, ~32 mi · 511 Indian Creek Rd, Iuka, MS · (662) 279-7161

  • Lake Park Inn – inn, ~33 mi · 199 County Rd 180, Iuka, MS · (662) 424-8130

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fulton – hotel, ~35 mi · 1505 S Adams St, Fulton, MS · (662) 862-5505

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Fulton – hotel, ~35 mi · 1603 S Adams St, Fulton, MS · (662) 862-7171

  • American’s Inn – motel, ~35 mi · 109 Access Rd, Fulton, MS · (662) 862-3606

  • Cabins at Midway (Midway Marina) – cabins, ~35 mi · 641 Joe Wheeler Brown Rd, Fulton, MS · (662) 372-3840

  • Seven Springs Lodge – lodge & cabins, ~35 mi · 1292 Mt Mills Rd, Tuscumbia, AL · (256) 370-7218

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Booneville – motel, ~37 mi · 110 Hospitality Ave, Booneville, MS · (662) 596-1504

  • Best Inn Booneville – motel, ~37 mi · 805 N 2nd St, Booneville, MS · (662) 728-2244

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Tuscumbia – Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~38 mi · 5101 Hwy 43 S, Tuscumbia, AL

  • Spark by Hilton Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~40 mi · 712 Hwy 72 W, Tuscumbia, AL · (256) 383-6844

  • Best Western Plus Tuscumbia / Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~41 mi · 1934 Hwy 20, Tuscumbia, AL · (256) 386-9889

  • Microtel Inn & Suites Tuscumbia / Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~41 mi · 1852 US-72 E, Tuscumbia, AL · (256) 248-0055

  • Holiday Inn Guin – hotel, ~42 mi (I-22 Exit 26) · 5750 Hwy 44, Guin, AL · (205) 468-4625

  • Days Inn Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~44 mi · 2701 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL · (256) 383-3000

  • Red Roof Inn Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~44 mi · 2807 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL · (256) 381-0236

  • J.P. Coleman State Park – cabins, motel rooms & cottages on the Tennessee River, ~45 mi · 613 County Rd 321, Iuka, MS · (662) 423-6515

  • Clarion Inn Sheffield / Muscle Shoals – hotel, ~45 mi · 4900 Hatch Blvd, Sheffield, AL · (256) 381-4710

  • Hampton Inn Winfield – hotel, ~45 mi (I-22 Exit 30) · 7005 State Hwy 129 N, Winfield, AL · (205) 487-1270

 
 
PLACES TO EAT
Class students get a free lunch every class day, so these are for breakfast, dinner and your off time. Hours in small towns change often, so it is worth calling ahead.
 
Red Bay, AL

  • Swamp John’s (the original) – catfish, shrimp & Southern plates (limited days – call) · 5181 AL-24 · (256) 356-2300

  • Cardinal Drive-In – burgers and drive-in classics · 602 4th St NW · (256) 356-2358

  • Casa Fiesta Mexican Grill – Mexican, open daily 11–10 · 520 4th Ave SE · (256) 376-2086

  • J & V Ole Smokehouse – BBQ · 607 4th St · (256) 356-2226

  • Lost Pines Coffee Co. – coffee & breakfast · 207 4th St SE

  • Jack’s – biscuits & burgers, breakfast through dinner · 521 4th Ave SE · (256) 356-8633

  • Also in town: McDonald’s (606 4th Ave SE) and Subway (508 4th St SW)

 
Belmont, MS (about 10 minutes)

  • Sparks Restaurant – Southern home cooking & buffet, serving since 1977 – opens at 5 AM for breakfast · 309 2nd St (Hwy 25 S) · (662) 454-7816

  • The Fish Place – fried catfish & seafood · 126 2nd St · (662) 454-7188

  • Cole’s Smokehouse – BBQ · 380 2nd St N · (662) 454-1166

  • Costa Oaxaqueña – Mexican · 118 Main St · (662) 454-7373

  • Belmont Coffee Company – coffee, breakfast & light lunch · 91 Main St · (662) 424-3004

 
Russellville, AL (about 30 minutes)

  • 43 Grill – steaks & American grill · 15110 Hwy 43 · (256) 331-4343

  • Pilgrim’s Place BBQ – BBQ since 1992 · 1314 Jackson Ave N · (256) 332-1007

  • El Patron – Mexican · 13655 Hwy 43 · (256) 332-8088

  • Daily Bread – bakery, breakfast & lunch · 305 Jackson Ave S · (256) 332-9621

  • Waffle House – breakfast all day · 14005 Hwy 43 · (256) 332-7005

 
Iuka & Tishomingo, MS (30–40 minutes)

  • Cream & Sugar Café – breakfast & lunch · 127 S Fulton St, Iuka · (662) 593-3498

  • Farmhouse Restaurant – Southern & catfish (call for hours) · 1309 Battleground Dr, Iuka · (662) 593-5015

  • Inez’s Drive In – breakfast & lunch, cash only · 1502 Hwy 25, Tishomingo · (662) 438-6486

 
Questions?
Chat with Max, our 24/7 assistant, at fasttunes.com/max or email dc@fasttunes.com.

PLACES TO STAY AND EAT 
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