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Welcome to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa is a city in west central Alabama in the southern United States. On the Black Warrior River, it is the seat of Tuscaloosa County and the fifth-largest city in Alabama with a population of 79,294 (2003 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate). Tuscaloosa is named after the Choctaw chieftain Tuskalusa (which means Black Warrior in that language), who battled and was defeated by Hernando de Soto in 1540 in the Battle of Mauvila.
Nickname: "T-Town, The Druid City". Taken by Nilson Cain March 8th, 2005 in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Best known as the home of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa is also the center of industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for the region commonly known as West Alabama. Tuscaloosa attracted international attention when what is now DaimlerChrysler announced it would build its first Mercedes-Benz automotive assembly plant in North America in Tuscaloosa. Nevertheless, the University remains the dominant economic and cultural engine in the city.
Healthcare and education serve as the cornerstone of Tuscaloosa's service sector, which includes the University of Alabama, DCH Regional Medical Center, Bryce State Mental Hospital, the William D. Partlow Developmental Center, and the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
The city is home to the region's two largest malls, University Mall and McFarland Mall, as a well as large array of retail outlets and a 16-screen movie theater.
Most of the muesums in Tuscaloosa are found downtown or on the campus of the University. Downtown is the home of Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa and the Murphy African-American Museum. The Alabama Museum of Natural History and the Paul Bryant Museum. The Westervelt-Warner Museum of American Art is located in northern Tuscaloosa at Jack Warner's NorthRiver Yacht Club. Moundville Archaeological Park and the Jones Archaelogical Museum are located 15 miles south of Tuscaloosa in Moundville.
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Local daily news in Tuscaloosa:
Local Firefighters Honored for Excellence
Four firefighters were honored Thursday for their performance on the job, as well as their involvement in the community.
Edgar Allan Poe Museum preview
Photo Credit: University Place 6th grade math teacher Tommy Flowers poses for a portrait in his closet museum at University Place School in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Gas prices tumble in Tuscaloosa
Published: Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. MONTGOMERY That trip to the gas pump is getting a little less painful for your wallet.
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Places of interest:
Holt, AL (3.7 miles), Northport, AL (5.1 miles), Coker, AL (10.3 miles), Coaling, AL (13.2 miles), Brookwood, AL (14.9 miles), Moundville, AL (15.7 miles), Vance, AL (21.0 miles), North Bibb, AL (26.4 miles).
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Hotels in Tuscaloosa
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Ramada Inn
631 SKYLAND BOULEVARD - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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La Quinta Inn Tuscaloosa
4122 MCFARLAND BLVD EAST - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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Hampton Inn Tus Universty
600 Harper Lee Drive Tuscaloosa Al 35404
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Courtyard Tuscaloosa
4115 COURTNEY DRIVE - Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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Fairfield Tuscaloosa
4101 COURTNEY DRIVE - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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Sleep In Tuscaloosa
4300 SKYLAND BLVD E - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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Days Inn Suites
1201 SKYLAND BLVD - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35045
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Comfort Inn Tuscaloosa
4700 DORIS PATE DR - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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Four Points Tuscaloosa
320 PAUL BRYANT - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35401
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Quality Inn Tuscaloosa
4541 JUG FACTORY LANE - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35401
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Guest Lodge Hotel And Suites
3920 EAST MCFARLAND BLVD - Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TUSCALOOSA-UNIVERSITY
1120 VERTRANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
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Country Inn & Suites
4801 MCFARLAND BOULEVARD EAST - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405
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Super 8 Tuscaloosa Al
4125 MCFARLAND BLVD E - Tuscaloosa, AL, US 35405 3832
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Econo Lodge And Suites Mcfarlan
4501 MCFARLAND BLVD EAST - Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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Home Towne Suites Tuscaloosa
1650 15TH STREET EAST - Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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