Decatur, Alabama is an affordable, riverfront city with a walkable historic downtown, parks along the Tennessee River, a growing food and craft scene, and plenty of outdoor options like kayaking and trails to keep multi‑week assignments interesting. Small‑city pace means low commutes, community events, and easy weekday routines so you won’t feel stuck between shifts.
Within about 40 miles you can weekend‑trip to Huntsville for big‑city dining, museums and tech/cultural events, or to the Florence/Muscle Shoals area for live‑music history and a lively nightlife scene.