Foreword

Preface

Part I

A Legacy of Leadership

Jimmy Warren

Undaunted by challenge, courageous in the face of adversity: the modern history of Tuscaloosa County is the story of men and women with clear vision and boundless energy who built the foundation for one of the South's most dynamic communities

By the River Born

Donald Brown

At the convergence of nature's and man's handiwork: the Black Warrior River has witnessed the explosive growth of a community whose rich history is filled with legendary individuals and marked by an undaunted spirit

Opening Doors to Education

E. Culpepper Clark

A community where education is a prized commodity: Tuscaloosa and West Alabama are shaped by the presence of first rate educational offerings, from prekindergarten to Ph. D., that define this as a vibrant hub of learning and of teaching

Where Wellness is the Priority

Brad Fisher

The healthy backbone of prosperity and a magnet for new industry: Health care in Tuscaloosa County is a powerful engine of economic growth as one of the region's largest employers and the key to a high quality of life for all area citizens

A Day in the Life of a Blue-Ribbon City

Carolyn Magner Mason

Dawn at the Farmer's Market to sunset on Lake Tuscaloosa: A typical day in the life of Tuscaloosa is rich with good friends, homegrown delights, and world-class amenities that create a family lifestyle environment second to none

T-Town At Play

Brent Davis

Where championship seasons are the rule of thumb: Whether your weakness is college football or weekend golf, this playground on the Black Warrior River abounds with great tradition and access to some of the country's finest recreation facilities

A Breathtaking Kaleidoscope of Artistic Treasures

Kellee Reinhart

International cultural cachet at a hometown address: Residents and visitors alike spend the seasons enjoying the best of the arts as local talent and international headliners combine to create a year-round arts calendar that is the envy of the South

Weaving a Tapestry for the Future

Johnnie Aycock

Strengthening the web of a great community: The weaver's art is a fitting parable for how the greater Tuscaloosa area is building on its strong historic foundation to weave a bold and ambitious tapestry that will form the backdrop for the new millennium

Part II

Networks

Alabama Power Company

BellSouth/BellSouth Mobility

Alabama Gas Corporation

Manufacturing & Distribution

Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Manufacturing

Corus Tuscaloosa

ZF Industries

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.

Gulf States Paper Corporation

Delphi Automotive Systems-Delphi Harrison Thermal Systems

Krackeroos Stores, Inc.

Tingle Medical Systems

Hunt Refining Company

Johnson Controls, Inc.

Business & Finance

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

Bank of Tuscaloosa

AmSouth Bank

Kyle Office Supply

SouthTrust Bank

Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority

The Professions

Phelps, Jenkins, Gibson & Fowler, L.L.P.

Tom Joiner & Associates, Inc.

Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.

Jamison, Money, Farmer & Co., P.C.

TTL, Inc.

Real Estate, Development, & Construction

The Advantage Realty Group, Inc.

Inverness Apartment Homes

Fair Contracting Company, Inc.

Madison Masonry Company, Inc.

Hall-Ray Realty, Inc.

Russell S. Lee Floor & Tile Company, Inc.

Fitts Architects

Harrison Construction Company

Amason & Associates

S T Bunn Construction Company

Tuscaloosa Title Company

Health Care

First Care

DCH Health System

Southeast Cancer Network, PC

Cancer Care Center of Tuscaloosa

University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences/Capstone Medical Center

Tuscaloosa Clinic, P.C.

Neurological Associates P.C. of Tuskaloosa

Education & Quality of Life

The University of Alabama

The Capitol School Foundation

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority

The Marketplace, Hospitality & Tourism

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hudson-Poole Fine Jewellers

Acknowledgements

Bibliography

Enterprise Index

Index