What makes a town a great college town? Obviously, the presence of a quality academic institution, but also how the college is part of the community, the natural surroundings, the history, entertainment venues, food scene and the charm, all create that special college town atmosphere.
The SEC has more than its fair share of great college towns. These towns keep bringing the alums back, help recruit new students and form a special bond with all who walked their quaint streets, experienced a cool music venue, dined at their favorite local spot, hiked a nearby trail and strolled through a picturesque campus.
We rank the best college towns in the conference by taking in the factors from above and our own personal history with each of these cities. Let us know how you would rank each.