Author: Kelsey Rush
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FIVE LOCAL HOSPITALITY CHAMPIONS WIN INDUSTRY AWARDS
On Thursday, November 3, Visit Tuscaloosa hosted the second annual Tuscaloosa Tourism Bash, an event designed to celebrate the hospitality and tourism industry and an opportunity to recognize exceptional hospitality partners. President and CEO Kelsey Rush, along with the Visit Tuscaloosa team, had the honor of surprising five individuals as Tuscaloosa County Hospitality Champions of…
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Adam Hollingsworth Names Best Bass Fishing Spots in Tuscaloosa County
Adam Hollingsworth shared what he considers to be the best bass fishing spots in Tuscaloosa County during the months of April and May in Tuscaloosa County. Continue to read to learn more! Editor’s Note: The president of the UA Fishing Team with 57 members, 34-year-old Adam Hollingsworth, became a member in 2020. He was born and raised…
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Alabama Gameday Info: Eastern Illinois
If you’re traveling to Tuscaloosa for the game against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, November 22, check out the details in the images below for Alabama Gameday info. For more information, you may also visit uagameday.com. We hope that you enjoy your stay in Tuscaloosa and encourage you to come back and visit us again!
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ALABAMA RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION (ARPA) BOYS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SELECTS TUSCALOOSA AS HOST CITY
Visit Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) are thrilled to announce the upcoming ARPA Boys State Basketball Tournament, taking place March 21-23, 2025. This highly anticipated championship will bring 65 youth basketball teams from across Alabama to compete at premier venues including the Belk Activity Center at Bowers Park, Central High…
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Bet on Soft Plastic Craws for Summertime Bassing at Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir
With Outdoor Writer, John E. Phillips, and Jalen Conner Editor’s Note: 27-year-old Jalen Conner is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been fishing Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir for eight years. A criminal justice student at Tuscaloosa’s Stillman College, Conner fishes two tournament trails – the S.A.B.A and the Jim Austin. Jalen Conner and I went…
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Chatter Baits and Square Bill Crankbaits for Backwater Bass at Oliver Lake
If you’re interested in learning more about fishing on the Black Warrior River and particular baits that local fishermen have found to be beneficial, you’ve come to the right spot! Editor’s Note: Toby Wilson is a management consultant and has been fishing on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County for the last seven years.…
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Coming to Tuscaloosa Soon? Don’t Miss These New Spots!
As Tuscaloosa gears up to host commencement ceremonies and welcomes families for Bama Bound Orientation, there’s a buzz of anticipation in the air. While campus may provide the primary draw, there’s a whole world of new experiences waiting to be discovered in our vibrant city. Here are five fresh additions to your Tuscaloosa itinerary: Rama…
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Don Staley to Transition to Advisor and Consultant for Visit Tuscaloosa Beginning July 1
in NewsDon Staley to Transition to Advisor and Consultant for Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports / Visit Tuscaloosa Beginning July 1 “On behalf of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports (TTS) and the board of directors, it is both bittersweet and exciting as we share an update on the timeline of Don Staley’s expected retirement,” said Samyra Snoddy, TTS…
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Faces of #VisitTCL: Meet Sharon Thomas
For Sharon Thomas Ransom, barbecue is in her bones. She began learning the craft at age five, when her parents opened a barbecue restaurant in the back of their house. Today – five decades later – she owns and operates Thomas Rib Shack in the community she loves. Thomas Rib Shack is just one of…
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Fish the Bankhead Tailrace and Holt Reservoir with Jalen Conner
Editor’s Note: 27-year-old Jalen Conner is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been fishing in Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir for eight years. A criminal justice student at Tuscaloosa’s Stillman College, Conner fishes two tournament trails – the S.A.B.A. and the Jim Austin. Fish the Bankhead Tailrace to Catch a Wide Variety of Fish: When fishing…
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Gameday Eats: Dreamland BBQ
in EatIf you’re looking for places to eat on gameday in Tuscaloosa, you’ve come to the right spot! Founded in 1958 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dreamland is hailed as one of the best BBQ joints around and has been a legendary staple in our community and on game day since it began. It’s said that this famous joint…
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Gameday Experience Done Right
in SportsThe ultimate gameday experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home to The University of Alabama and the Crimson Tide, offers one of the most electric atmospheres that college football has to offer. Sometimes called “The City of Champions,” Tuscaloosa is a vibrant community filled with local restaurants to satisfy every palate, a walkable downtown complete with live…