Message from Mayor of Tuscaloosa

It is with an open heart that I welcome you to the city of Tuscaloosa, where we are enriched with culture, history, and, more importantly, a strong sense of community. As you may know, an EF-4 tornado struck our city on April 27, 2011, and caused massive destruction. Rebuilding will be a long, slow process; however, the outpouring of love and support we have seen for our city through this tragedy acts as encouragement to be a “Shining City on a Hill” and a story of confident hope to be shared throughout the nation.

Tuscaloosa was born beside the Black Warrior River nearly 200 years ago; however, our spirit is young at heart and energized by the transformation taking place across our city. Downtown is in the midst of a public/private multi-million-dollar reinvestment, which will truly create a central city where you can live, work and play.

Our riverfront is experiencing its own renewal, with the addition of new recreational trails, businesses and restaurants. In the fall of 2010, the city opened a 7,400-seat riverfront amphitheater, which is a state-of-the-art venue with the capability of hosting major performances and countless community events such as the symphony, theater and choral music.

While Tuscaloosa is famous for its gridiron action, the city is also home to the original Dreamland Barbeque and a multitude of historic homes, museums and parks. Be sure to visit downtown for a variety of restaurants and exciting nightlife. Again, we welcome you to Tuscaloosa, City of Champions!

Sincerely,

Mayor Walt Maddox