Tuscaloosa County is nestled among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains as they descend into the coastal plains, Tuscaloosa County is the second largest county in Alabama with an area of 1,340 square miles and a population of 177,000+. The Black WarriorRiver flows through the county named after a Choctaw Creek Indian Chief whose name was Tuskaloosa - which means "Black Warrior".

Seven incorporated cities are located within Tuscaloosa County; Brookwood, Coaling, Coker, Lakeview, Northport, Tuscaloosa and Vance.

Combining the best of the Old South and the New South, Tuscaloosa offers Southern Hospitality with an international flavor thanks to the University of Alabama and the diverse companies located in Tuscaloosa county.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama which is home to the University of Alabama, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College - it's a great place to live!