Sunday, February 27, 2011

T-Town photo of the day: First Federal Bank Building in downtown

Located just on the outskirts of downtown Tuscaloosa, you'll find the beautiful First Federal Bank building. The interior of this building includes two large executive offices, three professional offices, an unusually large conference room, and a nice reception area to top it all off...

Monday, February 21, 2011

T-Town Photo of the day: Midtown Village


Midtown Village is a vibrant, mixed-use community in the heart of Tuscaloosa aka Midtown, Tuscaloosa. The first of its kind in the state of Alabama, Midtown Village offers a combination of condos, specialty retail, outdoor cafés, pubs, restaurants, etc as well as events such as casting calls, modeling calls, autograph signings and various other events. Students, residents, and visitors alike can enjoy stores and restaurants that are new to Western Alabama, as well as old favorites in a brand new environment.

Connecting this unique village is a series of main streets lined with charming store fronts that capture a small town feel in an urban city, while abundant green spaces encourage visitors to gather and enjoy a sense of community that no other modern retail environment can offer.





What you DON'T KNOW behind the Toomer's Corner tree poisoning...


By now, we've all heard the sappy story concerning the poisoning of the Toomer's Oak tree. We've all mourned. We've all hugged a fellow Aubarn fan. And almost everyone has said, "Why on Earth would a loss in football drive a fan this mad?"

Hold it right there...

As most of the national pundits are saying, this particular Alabama fan (Harvey Updyke) was livid and frustrated over the fact that Aubarn won the national championship and Alabama blew a 24 point lead at home. HOWEVER, Harvey's call to Finebaum stated otherwise. He claimed his motive behind the tree poisoning was "vengeance". For what you ask? Defacing Alabama's Walk of Champions and historical statues (Three Times following the 2010 Iron Bowl as a matter of fact), and vandalizing Nick Saban's house and Bear Bryant's grave on several occasions.

What Harvey did was worse, I admit. But at the end of the day, this was merely a case of "if you slap my cat then I'm going to slay your dog". Aubarn fans started it, and an Alabama fan finished it.

Not to mention the goathumpers of Mayberry U sent death threats to Updyke and his innocent family, forcing them to relocate to Louisiana. In addition, the beating Updyke received at an Opelika gas station after a court hearing. To anyone with more than half a brain, verbally and physically assaulting a human being is ten times worse than poisoning a replaceable tree.





Lesson learned, Aubarn Fans: You reap what you sow.


Thursday, February 10, 2011

T-Town Photo Of The Day: Stillman College

Founded in 1876, and located near the Westgate Shopping Center just a few miles from downtown, the beautiful Stillman College is a four-year liberal arts college offering the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. Stillman is also a member of the NCAA's SIAC league and their athletics includes: Football, basketball, baseball, tennis, cross country, softball, track and field, and volleyball for men and women.










Tuesday, February 1, 2011

T-Town photo of the day: YellowHammer Inn and Conference Center on Lake Tuscaloosa

Known as a tranquial retreat in Tuscaloosa, the YellowHammer Inn and Conference Center set the standard for relaxing getaways among all Tuscaloosa hotels and Tuscaloosa vacation spots.

Whether it's golf, fitness, art or garden tours, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the natural and cultural habitat of the Yellowhammer Inn.

Located on Lake Tuscaloosa and a stone's throw away from the Westervelt-Warner Museum, the North River Yacht Club, and the North River Golf Course.