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11/15/2024

Activity for dinosaur-loving kids! 🗣️ DYK: Alabama Museum of Natural History holds one of the largest mosasaur (aquatic reptiles) collections in the world and a 60-foot ancient toothed whale skeleton! 🐊🔍🦕

Visit the museum when you're in Tuscaloosa!

🦕 Ticket info ➡️ https://bit.ly/46gcxFM

11/14/2024

A look back at homecoming weekend! We hope to see you in Tuscaloosa for another exciting weekend of Alabama Football — Roll Tide! 🏈🐘

11/12/2024

Autumn in Tuscaloosa 🍂✨: The perfect blend of vibrant leaves, cool breezes, and southern charm!

11/11/2024

When you need comfort food for breakfast and lunch, turn to T-Town Cafe!

❤️ Locally-owned with favorites like biscuits & gravy, country fried steak, homemade cake, and more. Roll tide to that!

11/08/2024

Can't imagine a more beautiful thing. Shared by former Tide champion, Jesse Williams, nicknamed "tha Monstar"!! 🥹🥹🥹

11/07/2024

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November! To honor the history of our area's original inhabitants, we bring you a story of Chief Tuskaloosa.

Chief Tuskaloosa was a great Native American leader, impressive for his size and nobility. The name Tuskaloosa means “Black Warrior” in the western Muskogean language, hence the naming of Black Warrior River.

Tuskaloosa's province consisted of a series of villages, located mostly along the Coosa and Alabama rivers. Each village had its own chief, who was a vassal to Tuskaloosa, the paramount chief.

He is most famously known for his confrontation with Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto in 1540’s Battle of Mabila.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama was incorporated Dec. 13, 1819, one day before the U.S. Congress admitted Alabama as a state. It's named after the chief, honoring his legacy.

Take a walk along the Black Warrior River at the Riverwalk to explore Tuscaloosa's history.

11/06/2024

American Pickers are coming to Alabama!! Do you know the perfect person with a one-of-a-kind collection they could visit in Tuscaloosa? Drop a comment! ⬇

Hello Picker Nation! The Pickers are heading south this winter in search of great picks, warm weather, and that famous southern hospitality! They’ll be making stops in FLORIDA, GEORGIA and ALABAMA, in DECEMBER, but they need your leads now!

If you or someone you know has a private, one-of-a-kind collection, multi-generational family property, or a place where the pickers can spend all day digging through hidden gems - we want to hear from you ASAP!

Get in touch with us by phone or email! Please include your name, city, state, phone number, and a brief description of your collection. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Please note: No retail shops! The pickers are looking for personal collections only.

> CALL OR TEXT: ‪(646) 493-2184
> EMAIL: [email protected]
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11/06/2024

Tell me you're in Tuscaloosa without telling me you're in Tuscaloosa! 🤗

When visiting, you probably have BBQ on your list, like Dreamland BBQ!

So...we've created a "Wings & White Sauce" pass to get specials, check-in & win prizes!

Grab your pass ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xCz0zY

11/05/2024

Did you see the beautiful rainbow over Tuscaloosa?

Beautiful double rainbow in downtown Tuscaloosa! 🌈🌈

11/05/2024

A relaxing afternoon at Lake Lurleen State Park in Tuscaloosa County, AL. The leaves are popping! 🍂🍁🍂

11/04/2024

‼️ NEW RESTAURANT ALERT ‼️

🥘 The curry kitchen US brings flavorful Indian dishes, unique non-alohlic beverages, and delicious naan to Tuscaloosa!

📍 3799 McFarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL

10/31/2024

👻 Happy Halloween!!🎃

Get ready to uncover the spine-chilling secrets of Historic Drish House in our latest blog that explores the mansion's haunted history and eerie tales.🕯️

This read will send shivers down your spine! ☠

Are you brave enough to learn its ghostly secrets?✨

The Drish House is a historic mansion with a rich history. It is often known as one of the most haunted places in Tuscaloosa.

10/31/2024

Haunted Tuscaloosa: The Drish House ‼️

Historic Drish House stands as one of Alabama’s most notorious haunted landmarks, wrapped in chilling tales of restless spirits and eerie occurrences.

Dr. John Drish, known for his tumultuous life, met a tragic end when he fell to his death in 1867. His wife, Sarah, was obsessed with giving him a grand funeral, and she made meticulous plans for her own.

According to legend, Sarah requested that candles used at Dr. Drish’s funeral be saved for her own. But after her death in 1884, the candles were nowhere to be found.

Some have seen fiery lights illuminating the third-story tower, flickering in the night. This eerie glow is thought to be Sarah’s spirit, searching for the missing funeral candles.

The Drish House is a popular stop for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers, who are drawn to its haunted reputation.

Would you dare to visit this haunted piece of Tuscaloosa’s history?

📷 McDill Photography

10/30/2024

🎄✨ Looking for the best holiday events around Tuscaloosa? We've got you covered! From festive parades and ice skating at Holidays on the Plaza to The Nutcracker, Tinsel Trail, unique Christmas shopping and Dickens Downtown—you'll feel the holiday spirit at every turn. 🎅❄️

📲 Dive into our complete guide to holiday fun and start planning your festive outings today!

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Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family in Tuscaloosa! Throughout Nov. and Dec., Tuscaloosa is the place to shop, eat and ice skate.

10/30/2024

Haunted Tuscaloosa: Evergreen Cemetery‼️

The Evergreen Cemetery sits in the shadows of Bryant-Denny Stadium, predating college football in Tuscaloosa with tombstones dating back to early to mid-1800s. 🌙☠️

Ironically, the most interesting headstone belongs to an undertaker, Rufus Strickland (1921-1992) who bought the burial plot closest to the stadium. It's rumored that he switched sides with his wife, so that he would be closer to the field.

His epitaph reads, “Hi, Thanks for stopping by."

The next time you're near the stadium, walk across the street and spot his grave on the Northeast corner (near intersection of Bryant Drive & 10th Ave). He'll surely be glad you stopped by! 🏈

10/29/2024

Check out this great video from Hip Grandma Life highlighting Druid City Makerspace! 🩷

10/29/2024

Haunted Tuscaloosa: Battle-Friedman ‼️

👻 Only friendly ghosts "haunt" The Battle-Friedman House and Gardens, including a sweet canine!

🐶 An affectionate pet collie is said to roam the home. Those who stayed overnight reported feeling the dog in bed with them, along with a general sense of comfort.

👣 Others have seen unexplained human footprints in the bathroom and in dust beneath a chair️. Could they be from Alfred Battle and his wife Millicent Beale, who lived there from 1835-1875?

There's also the unresolved mystery of furniture being rearranged during the night, and the smell of floral perfume wafting through the house.

💕 Overall, visitors to this historic home feel a sense of welcome & protection from beyond the grave.

You can tour this beautiful home year-round from Tuesday-Saturday at 2:30pm!

10/28/2024

Beautiful Lake Lurleen State Park-Alabama 🍂🍁

Lake Lurleen State Park today… photo from Marsha Plowman