City Profiles

Hoover

INCORPORATED 1967

2017 POPULATION: 85,768

In 1968, Hoover’s population was estimated at 410, and today it has grown to the sixth largest city in the state. The city was named after William Henry Hoover Sr., an insurance agent who purchased 160 acres off Tyler Road on Shades Mountain in 1944 before building a cabin and later a house on the property. Today the city is home to the Riverchase Galleria, one of the largest shopping areas in the Southeast. The 10,800-seat Hoover Metropolitan Stadium hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year. Aldridge Gardens offers 30 acres of nature and art to enjoy, and Moss Rock Preserve is a 350-acre nature preserve that features rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and more. The city is also home to Ross Bridge Golf Resort and The Library Theatre, as well as a plethora of parks, golf courses, shops and restaurants. hooveral.org

Montevallo

INCORPORATED 1817

POPULATION: 6,738

Historic Montevallo is the proud home of the University of Montevallo, American Village and the National Cemetery. A recent streetscape renovation project developed a fully accessible Main Street district with a uniquely historic look and two distinctive pocket parks, and as a result, new businesses abound. Just one block off Main Street, the University of Montevallo has a new Center for the Arts that hosts a myriad of special events. The new Shoal Creek Park is part of the 167-acre Mahler estate. Montevallo’s annual events include the spring Arts Fest in Orr Park, Friday Nights at the Cove, Artwalks, Tinglewood Festival, American Village events, holiday parades, College Night and other arts, athletic and cultural events at the University of Montevallo. cityofmontevallo.com