Tuscaloosa

“Tuscaloosa: 200 Years in the Making by G. Ward Hubbs reads like a fascinating work of fiction with twisting plots and memorable characters, but the reality is that it is the true story of the town we have grown to love and call our home. From its selection as the state capital through the tenure of interesting  political, educational, and sports figures, and the survival of this strong community rising out of the ashes of the devastating tornado, the story of Tuscaloosa deserves to be told.”
—Terry Saban, cofounder with Nick Saban of Nick’s Kids Foundation

“Tuscaloosa has traveled a long, arduous, and storied road in its 200 years of existence. Guy Hubbs’ well-researched and well-written account of our great city’s history sheds a light on our many challenges and opportunities. From a frontier village to our state’s capital, from a city stifled and insulated to the inclusive, economic powerhouse it is today, we have come a long way in our growth, character, and prospects for the future. Tuscaloosa: 200 Years in the Making is a testament to a city of remarkable history and strength.”
—Walt Maddox, Mayor of Tuscaloosa

“Reflecting individual effort, collective vision, and all the compromises in between, Tuscaloosa: 200 Years in the Making details an impressive array of geographical, historical, and political convergences that created what the city is today. Hubbs is meticulous in researching and synthesizing materials about the history of Tuscaloosa. His efforts have resulted in a rich and concise volume that is an informative and emotionally engaging monument to a city that, when set back, repeatedly re-imagined its future and ultimately succeeded in turning vision into reality. Tuscaloosa is a fitting two hundredth birthday gift to a city that continues to showcase the best of its past as it charts an energetic and ever-evolving course to the future.”
—Trudier Harris, Tuscaloosan and University Distinguished Research Professor, Department of English, the University of Alabama as well as author of Summer Snow: Reflections from a Black Daughter of the South