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 Back to Top

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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