SR 97 begins at the
Alabama state line where it transitions from being
Alabama State Route 65 north of
Francisco, Alabama, in
Jackson County, which connects SR 97 to a junction with
U.S. Route 72 (US 72) located south of the state line. SR 97 traverses mainly rural areas of southwestern Franklin County as its northern terminus is located at
Huntland with a junction with
SR 122 just south of that route's intersection with
US 64 (
SR 15). ==Major intersections==