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Brookwood,
Alabama
"A Wonderful Place to Live"
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Town of
Brookwood
15689 Highway 216
Brookwood, Alabama 35444
205-556-1300 FAX 205-556-2674
info@brookwoodalabama.com
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LOCATION
The rapidly growing Town of Brookwood
is located in eastern Tuscaloosa County along Alabama State Highway 216
and Interstate 59-20. Located between metropolitan Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, it offers the better of two worlds...the hustle and bustle of
large cities and the quiet rural setting of a small town.
Brookwood is nestled in the tree-covered foothills
of the Appalachian Range. The countryside varies from flat to gently
rolling hills and is near the Black Warrior River that winds its way to
the Gulf of Mexico.
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POPULATION
According to the 2000 Census Bureau report,
Brookwood is the sixth fastest growing town in Alabama. The population
within the corporate limits is 1,483 and an estimated 25,000 within a
25-mile radius.
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CLIMATE
The climate is moderate with an average growing
season of 210 days. The temperature range in the summer is usually
highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Winters average highs in the
50s and lows in the 30s. The yearly average temperature is 63.4
F. Southerly winds average fewer than 10 MPH and rainfall averages 56
inches annually and snow is extremely rare.
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TOWN GOVERNMENT
A Mayor-Council form of government is used in Brookwood.
Brookwood facilities include a modern Town Hall that
houses the city government,
police department, and volunteer fire department and an expansive area
of parkland. The Town recently purchased seventy-four acres that adjoin
the park.
Brookwood's current town leaders are:
Mayor - Alton Hyche
Place 1 - Allen Abston
Place 2 - Bill Squires
Place 3 - Charles Brackner
Place 4 - Duane Garner
Place 5 - Mark Stanley
Town Clerks - Linda Barger & Jan Hall
Maintenance - Charles Chambers
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency
911
Business Calls.......205-556-7411
Fire Chief - Billy Garner
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Emergency 911
205-556-0103
Chief - Randy Kizziah
Assistant Chief - Jimmy Sellers
Patrolman - Cody Eason
Patrolman - Robert Smith
Patrolman - Brian Thomas
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TOWN SERVICES
A sewer system has just been put into service. A
new four-lane road providing yet another exit from I-20/59 to
Brookwood is opening up a vast area of undeveloped land for residential,
commercial and industrial use. The area is part of what is considered the
"Fourth Best Business Development Corridor in the United States."
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TOWN PARK
Our large park is adjacent to the Town Hall and has two first
class playgrounds. There is one for ages toddlers to six and one for
7-12 year olds. There are six baseball and softball fields and tennis
and volleyball courts. If you are planning a family
gathering, church social or any sort of get together, why not check out
our facilities. Air conditioning has been completed in the G.G.
Hardin Center (10,000 square feet). Rent is $35.00 and hour with a
minimum of three hours. A basketball league for ages 5-14 begins
in January 2005. A refundable $100.00 deposit is required
at time of rental.
Don't need this? The pavilions and picnic tables complete with
grills are available free of charge on a first come first serve basis.
All we ask is that you take care of them and clean up before you leave.
We also have lighted tennis and volleyball courts. With
playgrounds for the children, a walking-biking (non-motorized) trail or
park benches for just sitting, there is something for everyone at our
Town Park.
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CHURCHES & CIVIC CLUBS
Many churches of different denominations are
located in the area. Civic Clubs round out the possibility for community
involvement and service.
SCHOOLS
Brookwood High School
and
Brookwood Elementary School
are part of the
Tuscaloosa County
School System.
Currents enrollment for the high school is 770 students
in grades 9-12 and 941 at the elementary school.
Brookwood Middle School
was opened in 2002 and serves 777 students in grades 6-8.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
The Black Warrior River, which runs north to
south through Tuscaloosa County near Brookwood, provides many opportunities for
recreation such as picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming or just
watching the river flow by. The US Army Corps of Engineers maintains a
200-foot wide, 9-foot deep channel on the Black Warrior River. An Alabama
State dock is located in the Tuscaloosa-Northport area of the river. Three locks, Bacon-Oliver, Holt,
and Bankhead help control the depth of the river. The area is served by
several fishing lakes as well. Federal campgrounds are available for campers and Tannehill
Historical State Park is nearby. There is extensive deer and turkey
hunting in our area.
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TRANSPORTATION
The Interstate system combined with CSX Railroad,
the Black Warrior River, and close proximity to the Tuscaloosa Municipal
Airport, and Amtrak service to Tuscaloosa, provides transportation for
both the business community and the public.
Birmingham International
Airport is only 45 minutes away.
Close proximity to good highways makes the
services in large cities available quickly. Urban shopping, dining,
entertainment, higher education and expert medical care are at hand.
This makes it easy for the many commuters traveling to Birmingham or
Tuscaloosa from Brookwood.
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
The University of Alabama, Samford
University, Birmingham Southern
College, The University of Alabama at
Birmingham, Shelton State
Community College, Jefferson State College
and
Bessemer State Tech offer higher education for everyone and all are within an
easy drive from Brookwood.
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OUR NEWEST NEIGHBOR 
The Capstone Development Corp is currently
developing 900 acres in our town limits. Residential property is part of the development.
Available will
be garden homes, upscale residential homes and estates. Homes have
already been completed and are occupied with more under construction.
Completed is an 18 hole golf course and practice greens.
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BROOKWOOD - A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE
While the excitement of urban life is close by, the
peace and tranquility of rural life is found right outside your door.
The call of the bob-white, the questioning of "who...who" by the owl, the
plaintiff calls of the whip-poor-will, or the raucous chatter of the
mocking bird floats across the hills and meadows of Brookwood. Deer are seen feeding
across the street from the Town Hall and eagles are spotted soaring over the
Black Warrior River. The pace may seem slow, but don’t be deceived. You will be
pleasantly surprised when you discover the vitality and vision of the
people in this quiet little village, Brookwood, Alabama.
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