Northport, AL

Northport sits across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, easily reached via I-59/I-20 from Birmingham or Mississippi. US 82 runs through downtown, connecting to Tuscaloosa via several river bridges. The city serves as a gateway to the greater Tuscaloosa area, with rolling hills and pine forests surrounding the community. The historic Kentuck Art Center downtown hosts Alabama's premier folk art festival each October.