The city is approximately one and a half hours west of Atlanta, Georgia via US Hwy 278, one and a half hours northeast of Birmingham, 20 minutes north of Anniston, Alabama via AL-21, and 25 minutes east of Gadsden, Alabama via US Hwy 278.

Piedmont is home to Terrapin Creek, which is a destination for kayaking, canoeing, camping, swimming and fishing.

Many surrounding communities are served by the 36272 ZIP code, including Spring Garden, Rock Run, Vigo, Knighten's Crossroads, Ballplay, Pleasant Valley and Nance's Creek.

An abundance of people from the surrounding designated census areas and communities make the short commute to the city of Piedmont regularly for employment, commerce, dining, recreation and general shopping.

Major Jacob Forney Dailey of North Carolina came to Alabama in 1848 and bought land in present-day Piedmont.

The Standard Coosa-Thatcher Cotton Mill was established in Piedmont in the late 1800s and was the main source of employment in and around the city for nearly a century.

The Seaboard/CSX Railroad was converted into a recreational bike and walking trail as a non-motorized way to travel, exercise, and relax while enjoying the outdoors.

The wilderness encompasses some of the most rugged and mountainous terrain in Alabama, as well as numerous endangered and threatened plant communities.

Piedmont lies at the foot of Duggar Mountain, making it visible from most points in and around the city.

The ride follows the Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway then ends at the top of Cheaha Mountain, Alabama's highest point.

The new location of the home is ideal since it is near Piedmont's downtown business district that includes dining, coffee shops, a bar and a variety of stores.

The Piedmont Historical Society, an IRS qualified 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization that operates the Southern Train Depot Museum, began a preservation project by raising funds and support to first relocate the home to its present site (75 Southern Boulevard) with the purchase of old railroad bed land from Norfolk Southern Railroad Company and second to renovate the home to its original Victorian state, as a safe public museum facility to display artifacts of Piedmont’s history and as a unique “Night In the Museum” Hotel for bikers and hikers of the Chief Ladiga Trail and visitors traveling through the Appalachian Mountains.

The Aquatic Center features water slides, a large outdoor swimming pool and splash pads.

[5] This annual event is held in October of each year and features marching bands from all over the state of Alabama competing for a trophy at the end of the ceremony.

[citation needed] The Chief Ladiga Marching Festival is held on the campus of Piedmont High School.

The history of Piedmont, Alabama, a community in northeast Calhoun County, is told by art, cultural and historic displays, exhibits, artifacts and iMovies.

A Southern Railroad caboose is displayed adjacent to the original loading dock and cargo cart.

[6] FM radio As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,787 people, 2,040 households, and 1,308 families residing in the city.

In the 2022 Alabama State Department of Education report card, Piedmont tied for fourth place.

Piedmont High School is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and participates in Class 3A Football, Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling (1A-4A), Golf (Boys 3A, Girls 1A-5A), Volleyball, and indoor, cross country, and outdoor Track.

The Piedmont High School football team has won 10 region championships in the last 13 years.