Tuscaloosa is located in the heart of West Alabama, where The Tide rolls all year long.  An energetic community filled with legendary history, it is home to the University of Alabama and the infamous Crimson Tide. It’s not only known as “Title Town”, but also known to be the regional center of industry, commerce, healthcare, and education for west-central Alabama.  Located along the sprawling Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa is a vibrant, multicultural city offering a walkable downtown district with a wide variety of live music, outdoor spaces and local restaurants for everyone to enjoy.  

Tuscaloosa has been named the "Most Livable City in America," one of America’s "100 Best Communities for Young People," one of the "50 Best College Towns," and one of the "Best Places to Launch a Small Business."  Its small-city atmosphere, coupled with its strong and diverse economy, makes Tuscaloosa one of the best places to live in the Southeastern United States.