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defining the quality of life in the southeast any people choose to live in Shelby We’re proud of our County because of the diverse county, and we hope Mopportunities and its convenience for business as well as outstanding educational and that you will take recreational facilities. A central location that is easily accessible from various interstate routes the opportunity to and a regional airport a short distance away provide ample business access for commerce. experience all that Shelby County has to offer.

to Shelbywelcome County, Alabama Educationally, Shelby County is one of the top-ranked systems in the State of Alabama, providing numerous choices for both public and private schools. “Kids Count” has consistently recognized Shelby County as having the best conditions in Alabama for raising children and as a leader in the . Recreational opportunities abound in Shelby County including Alabama’s largest and more than 40 local parks. Some of the South’s top fishing and boating locations are found in our lakes, rivers and streams. Communities...... table2 Shelby Countyof Facts...... 18 The Great Outdoors...... 4 Resource Directory...... 20 Recreation...... 6 Parks and Golf Courses...... 22 Education...... 8 Shelby County Attractions...... 25

Arts, Culture & History...... 10 Regional Attractions...... 26 Healthy Living...... contents14 Services...... 27 Commerce and Transportation...... 16 Telephone Directory...... 28 Homes – Living Well Housing options are abundant in Shelby County where you will find everything from estates to farm houses, garden homes and apartments. The county offers humble homes with prices making it possible for first-time buyers to enter the housing market. Also offered are upscale estates nestled in planned communities with self- contained environments. Sales of homes are swift in the sought-after Shelby County community. In 2008, the average price of a home in Shelby County was $244,280 and the median sale price was $196,094. Many of the houses in the county’s southern portion are set on rolling acreage and the pace of life is gentle.

Three Shelby County cities are among the best 100 places to live in America: Calera (No. 83), Alabaster (No. 85) and Helena (No. 90). —2009 Money Magazine

Communities As a newcomer, you’ll be pleased to learn that Shelby County, which includes 17 communities municipalities, presents many choices of landscape and communities, both rural and metropolitan. Sections of the county offer a less populated landscape and slower lifestyle, while other areas offer more opportunities with many local conveniences. The various options for living are assets to Shelby County. All communities are woven together to create a county that has anything you could ask for in a hometown. You are invited to find the spot that is right for you.

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communities Public Safety Libraries The County’s law enforcement and public safety The Shelby County Library established in 1940 agencies work hand in hand to create a safe has come a long way. Beginning with a single tiny environment. Shelby County has one of the lowest library in the old Courthouse in Columbiana, crime rates in Alabama. Efficient fire department today the Shelby County Library System has 10 personnel enhance the county’s safety record, independent libraries and three branch libraries confirming that safety and security are priorities with located in 11 municipalities and one library officials and with residents. Programs such as Crime district, North Shelby. Public libraries in the Shelby Stoppers and Neighborhood Watch enhance the County Library System are located in Alabaster, efforts of the county’s fire and crime fighters. Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Harpersville, Helena, Montevallo, North Shelby, Pelham, Vincent, Churches Westover, and Wilsonville. The headquarters Shelby County is a place where values and principles library located in Columbiana is named in honor are important and where people care about their of Mildred B. Harrison who was instrumental in neighbors. There are more than 300 churches establishing library service in Shelby County. in Shelby County with another 600 plus in the Any Shelby County citizen may use any of the adjourning metropolitan areas. Many different libraries at no charge. One library card is recognized denominations are represented within the county. at all libraries within the county. A computerized Local churches provide not just spiritual leadership library catalog allows county residents access to but services such as education, day care, and more than 300,000 materials within the county. assistance for those in need. In addition, an interlibrary loan process allows access to 29.2 million books in libraries world wide. Residents have access to a combined collection of resources including books, magazines, cassettes, Shelby videos, DVD’s, puppets, and CDs. In addition, County Offers all libraries offer WiFi access to residents using laptop computers. From any library, or from home, the Virtual Courthouse residents have access to many electronic databases to assist residents with and Internet resources including full text magazines and newspaper articles, online homework help, and paying property tax, re- downloadable audio books. newing vehicle tags, and Shelby County libraries promote a better educated researching deeds, maps, work force, supply educational assistance to county communities and other documents students, and enrich the lives of county citizens by providing resources and programming. Special all online. services for homebound residents are provided www.shelbyal.com through Books-By-Mail. Several of the libraries in the Shelby County Library System are recognized as outstanding and have won awards for excellence in library service including the libraries in Columbiana, Alabaster, Helena, and Pelham. In 2007, the Mildred B. Harrison Regional Library, the headquarters library for the Shelby County Library System, was the first library system to be recognized by the Alabama Library Association with the Gold Star for excellence in library service.

3 communities estled at the foot of the Appalachian The change of seasons provides breathtaking views Mountains, Shelby County has some of throughout the countryside of Shelby County. NAlabama’s most dramatic landscapes. An An example of this scenery is found along abundance of scenic creeks, rivers, and streams the overlook on County Highway 25 between are found flowing throughout the county’s Dunnavant and Vandiver that showcases Shelby diverse terrain forming multiple opportunities for County’s natural beauty. enjoying recreation. These assets are one of the many reasons families and business are calling With hiking and biking trails and some of the Shelby County home. South’s finest lakes and rivers, Shelby County has all Mother Nature has to offer. Throughout Whether you prefer rolling hills, vast wooded Shelby County, parks are as abundant as kudzu vistas, or quiet pasture settings in rural farming in the South. There are places for adults and communities, Shelby County has numerous children to play. Parks offer visitors a place to scenic opportunities. With approximately 10,000 spread a picnic or enjoy a variety of sports such acres, provides a diverse as baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, and football. If it natural environment for recreation and nature can be done outdoors, chances are you can find enthusiasts. The natural beauty of the Cahaba it in Shelby County. River and its abundant wildlife make it one of our nation’s most unique habitats and water resources.

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4 great outdoors Lakes and Rivers Cahaba Lily, one of the South’s most distinctively beautiful plants. Known for its great fishing, Lay The and its tributaries offer places Lake, sprawling along south Shelby County near for canoeing, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, Columbiana, has hosted the Bassmaster Classic swimming, kayaking, and rafting as well as providing fishing tournament three times. The three-day drinking water for nearly one-quarter of all competition features the world’s top anglers. Alabamians. The last free-flowing river in Alabama, On the lake’s banks is the Alabama 4-H Youth the Cahaba is home to more than 131 species of fish, Development Center with modern conference rooms more than any other river in North America of its and accommodations for large and small groups. size. Biologically diverse, the Cahaba is the only place The center has spacious suites, dining and recreation in the world to find the rare Cahaba Shiner, the rare facilities, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, Goldline Darter, and the Alabama Sturgeon among walking and jogging tracks, an Olympic-size pool, and others. Also, calling the river home is the Shoal or a boat launch into the Coosa River.

5 Parks and Recreation for viewing and petting, is one of the few of its kind in the state. If you prefer fishing, the park Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest, is also offers two 85-acre lakes which are stocked with located in Pelham. More than 500,000 people visit bream, bass, and catfish. the park each year. This is the place for swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, golfing, If water sports are your preference, you’ll find camping, tennis, picnicking, and horseback riding. that Lay Lake and Lake Purdy offer skiing, fishing, and boating. Fishermen have pulled tournament- Campers may choose winning crappie and bass from the waters of from 145 Lay Lake. developed Throughout the mid 1990’s and continuing well into the new century, Shelby County showed an aggressive commitment to provide recreational opportunities to its growing population. By early 2007, more than 20 county parks and numerous municipal parks were

available for public use, and even more are being planned to meet the growing demand. Recreational opportunities abound for residents of all ages. There are quaint campsites walking and biking paths and greenways sprinkled or 10 comfort- throughout the county. Also available are larger able cabins, facing a community complexes that are home to youth…recreation sports 45-acre lake. Day use includes lakeside such as baseball, tennis, soccer, football, track, and pavilions that can accommodate large groups. softball. Playgrounds for youngsters, outdoor basketball Oak Mountain State Park also has a 74-acre lake courts, and open fields for casual recreational use are with a sandy beach, a lighted playground, a BMX commonplace. Families converge for recreational track, boarding stables, an 18-hole golf course with activities throughout Shelby County. driving range and putting green, a 50-mile network Unique opportunities abound such as the of multi-use trails, and a marina offering canoes, intriguing cedar carvings in Montevallo’s Orr Park, paddle boats, and flat-bottom boats. The park’s 25- and the indoor-outdoor soccer fields at SportsBlast acre demonstration farm, with a variety of animals Shelby County. The adjoining soccer complex, 6 Recreational opportunities abound for residents of all ages. There are quaint walking and biking paths and greenways sprinkled throughout the county.

called SportsBlast 1996 Fields, has attracted youth Meadows, Magnolia Hills, Timberline Golf Club and professional soccer athletes from across the and Ballantrae Golf Club. For those that prefer country. In northern Shelby County, Heardmont private courses, the county offers Greystone, the Park’s design not only serves many area youth previous home of the Bruno’s Memorial Classic, with soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis, but also one of the top-rated tournaments on the senior houses an active senior citizen center – all in the PGA tour that draws some of the biggest golfing same 74-acre complex. Veteran’s Park, in the City legends. In addition, there is Shoal Creek, site of the …recreationof Alabaster, is the site of the Alabama Community 1990 PGA Championship. Other clubs in the area College Conference State Softball Tournament include Heatherwood, Inverness and Riverchase, as and a nationally recognized skate park. The City well as a course located in Oak Mountain State Park. of Hoover is home to Veteran’s Park on Valleydale. The park features a 3.1 mile trail, a 5K and 8K track Pelham Racquet Club and other Shelby County and has hosted regional and national running events clubs combined offer 48 courts and continually including the Great American Cross Country Race. attract some of the region’s top youth, senior and competitive tennis tournaments. Golf and Tennis Enthusiastsrecreation can enjoy multiple courses such as Eagle Point Golf Club, Montevallo Golf Club, The 7 Schools The Shelby County school system is one of the fastest building construction (including electrical), welding, growing school districts in the state, experiencing a auto collision repair, auto technology cosmetology, and growth rate of between 800-1,000 students per year for Computers in Schools and Communities (CISCO). the past 10 years. Currently, the district serves more Middle schools in Shelby County strive to meet the than 26,500 students and ranks as the fifth largest school academic and developmental needs of youth in grades district in the state. six through eight. Students are provided curricula that are The Shelby County school system is the largest employer challenging, integrative, and exploratory. Varied teaching in Shelby County with more than 3,500 total employees. and learning approaches and assessments are utilized to The system has approximately 2,200 teachers and enhance the success for all students. Middle schools have administrators, with 64 percent or more holding degrees at educators committed to young adolescents with high the master’s level or above. Several Shelby County teachers expectations for all. Many middle schools have been and administrators have been honored with state and recognized for their excellent programs. national awards. Elementary schools, kindergarten through fifth grade, With an annual budget exceeding $305 million, the system focus primarily on basic skills such as reading, language, includes 14 middle and high schools, 19 elementary and mathematics. All of the elementary and intermediate and intermediate schools, the Shelby County School schools have completed the Alabama Reading Initiative of Technology, the Shelby County Alternative School, (ARI) training, a program of extensive training provided by

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and the Linda Nolen Learning Center. All 36 schools are the State Department of Education. The training program Educationis based on research of effective reading instruction. accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system is currently working toward Montevallo is one of only a few communities in the state district-wide accreditation. where teachers have been trained at all three grade levels (elementary, middle and high). Shelby County also has 15 The high schools offer a comprehensive program with sites that are participating in the Alabama Math, Science, special academic opportunities for both advanced and and Technology Initiate (AMSTI). special students. Each high school offers students the opportunity to take Advanced Placement and dual The school system has a credit recovery program for high enrollment classes so students can earn college credit for school students who are behind in their studies. This work completed in high school. Many students are able program is called the Success Program and is located to take additional courses because of Distance Learning at the School of Technology. A new at-risk program technology. The eight high schools and the Shelby County for students, patterned after the Success School of Technology offer a range of career/technical Program, is currently being piloted at Thompson Middle opportunities including business technology essentials, School. That program is being funded with a Preparing family and consumer science, marketing occupations, Alabama Students for Success (PASS) grant from the State computer aided drafting (CAD), health occupations, Department of Education. 8 The Shelby County school system offers special education Shelby County is home to eight private schools which services for students ages 3 through 21. Services are offer a variety of learning opportunities. These schools available at each community school. Programs are offered are scattered throughout the county and serve more than for children who are physically or learning disabled, 2,600 students. Shelby County’s private schools cover a emotionally conflicted, gifted, multiple handicapped, broad spectrum of affiliations and each family seeking a mentally handicapped, speech impaired, visually impaired, private school education for their child can find a place for or hearing impaired. them to learn in Shelby County.

Fall of 2008 began the 21st year of operation for Hoover The University of City Schools. The system’s estimated fall enrollment Montevallo, located in a stands near 13,000 students. School staff includes 56 town with some 4,500 administrators, 994 teachers and 818 classified workers. residents, is one of twenty liberal arts Within the teaching and administrative staff, 25 hold institutions associated doctorate degrees, 668 hold masters’ degrees and 331 with the Council of hold bachelor’s degrees. More than 70 percent of Hoover Public Liberal Arts teachers have post-graduate degrees. For 2007-2008, Colleges. There are a record 27 Hoover teachers became National Board approximately 3,000 Certified, bringing the system’s total to nearly 100 students at the National Board-Certified teachers. University. In two decades, Hoover City Schools has grown to Higher Education 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, two 6-A high schools, an alternative school and a community Some of the state’s finest colleges and universities are school. The annual operating budget for the system is in and around Shelby County. At the geographical around $165 million. All Hoover schools have earned center of the state, Montevallo is the home to one of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges the region’s strongest and most prestigious liberal arts and Schools (SACS), an agency which recently honored colleges. The University of Montevallo, located in a town Hoover as a “Super System for Quality Schools.” with some 4,500 residents, is one of twenty-five liberal Expansion Management magazine has also recognized arts institutions associated with the Council of Public excellence in Hoover, naming the system as a ‘GOLD Liberal Arts Colleges. The University of Montevallo, MEDAL’ school district, placing Hoover in the top 16 dating to 1896, is famous for its red brick streets and percent of all school districts nationally. winding paths. Serving approximately 3,000 students, the University of Montevallo is currently ranked by U.S. The federal and state governments have also recognized News & World Report as a Tier One institution among excellence in Hoover Schools. Spain Park High School master’s level universities in the South Region. Students was recently named a NCLB Blue Ribbon nominee by the choose from majors in arts and sciences, business, U.S. Department of Education. Alabama’s Department education or fine arts. of Education has recognized more teachers of the year in Jefferson State Community College, one of Alabama’s Hoover than almost any other system in the state, with leading two-year colleges, has provided excellence Spain Park’s Pamela Harman being named the 2007-2008 in education and workforce training for the greater ‘Alabama Teacher of the Year.’ Birmingham area for more than 40 years. Founded in Hoover City Schools’ Class of the 2007 garnered a record 1965, Jefferson State offers more than 120 university number of scholarships – around $35,000,000 among transfer programs, 20 career programs with multiple graduating seniors at the two high schools. That’s an options, and numerous certificate programs. Jefferson increase of more than $3 million in one year. Several from State also offers a comprehensive approach to workforce the Class of 2008 have already been selected for various training through a variety of credit and non-credit colleges, med schools and prestigious military academies, programs. including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, in Jefferson State is accredited by the Commission on New York. Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and The Hoover system spans across two counties – with Schools. The college serves over 11,000 students. Several roughly 74 percent of students attending Hoover schools convenient locations, along with online instruction, in Jefferson County, 26 percent at Hoover’s Shelby provide the accessibility needed in a busy lifestyle. County schools. More than 6,000 students take advantage Locations include the Shelby Campus in northern Shelby of the system’s provided transportation, with buses logging County, the Jefferson Campus in eastern Jefferson County, almost 5,000 miles daily and 870,000 miles annually. the St. Clair Center in Moody, and the Pell City Center. 9 Places to Learn to learn and develop self-discipline. The long-term goal of the Shelby County Arts Council is to build a world- The American Village is the first institute of its kind class arts education and performance facility to serve the in the country, created by a state legislative act for the citizens of Shelby County with premier arts programs. express purpose of teaching American history, civics and government. Interactive programming led by costumed Since its inception in the Summer of 2005, the SCAC historical interpreters offers engaging experiences for all has served 1,500 children, youth and adults in a variety ages at this one of a kind colonial village and historic of arts education programs including oil, acrylic park set on 113 acres, where visitors relive the great and watercolor painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry American experience in liberty and self-government. making, theatre camps (Missoula Children’s Theatre), They may sign up and drill with George Washington’s Kindermusik programs and guitar/piano/voice lessons. army, see historical crime and punishment at the At the theatre camp performances in the summers of stocks and pillory, stitch a flag with Betsy Ross, sign 2005, 2006, and 2007 approximately 4,000 citizens in the Declaration of Independence with Benjamin the audience enjoyed the performances of the youth. Franklin, chat with Rosa Parks, join a Suffragettes rally, Pieces of the Past sit at the President’s desk in the Oval Office, play colonial games on the Village Green, or see an early Shelby Iron Works once was hailed as “the queen American church service in the Colonial Chapel. On of American Charcoal furnaces.” A chimney and some days, they even get to fly a kite with Benjamin archaeological study site are all that remains of the Franklin. Programming at this nationally pioneering furnaces that were a major source of pig iron for the Confederacy. One of only two such mills existing at civic education center is set in historically-inspired the outbreak of the Civil War, this plant produced the buildings including Washington Hall which is patterned armor that covered the hull of the famous Confederate after George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon. gunboat “Tennessee”. The park features living history The Village also features the Bruton Parish Chapel of demonstrations and tours by request. Williamsburg, a colonial courthouse, the President’s Oval Office, Southern Living Colonial Gardens and Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery is the resting Liberty Bell Garden. Admission includes the Pettus place for dozens of Civil War soldiers. Located outside Randall Miniature Museum of American History, of Columbiana, the cemetery has approximately 200 representing more than 400 years of American history. graves, most of which are marked “Unknown.” The Village has been a destination for more than 60,000 Tucked away along Highway 261, Old Town Helena visitors annually and is a top field trip for teachers from is a historic shopping district that dates back to throughout Alabama and six other states. the 1800’s. Old Town also features an outdoor The Alabama National Cemetery is located adjacent to amphitheater located on the banks of the Buck Creek American Village on 479 rolling acres. Eligible veterans, River. their spouses and eligible dependent children can be Museums buried in a VA national cemetery. Other burial benefits available for all eligible veterans, regardless of whether Shelby County has many opportunities for history they are buried in a national cemetery or a private enthusiasts. cemetery, include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial The Shelby County Museum and Archives, located in Certificate and a government headstone or marker. The the restored 1834 Courthouse in Columbiana, is the cemetery will serve an estimated 200,000 veterans in place to unravel the county’s roots. Look through the Alabama. collections of historical artifacts and textiles and you The mission of the Shelby County Arts Council is will get to know the people who came here following to support, nurture and promote arts and cultural the American Revolutionary War to find little more organizations and artist in Shelby County, enhancing than untamed wilderness. the quality of life for citizens and promoting economic At the Karl C. Harrison Museum of George growth. The Shelby County Arts Council serves the Washington, you’ll find the most comprehensive entire community, reaching all economic levels, ages collection of George and Martha Washington and races. The Shelby County Arts Council benefits memorabilia outside Mount Vernon, Virginia. Located the community by improving the quality of life and in Columbiana, the museum has a diverse collection making the community a better place to live and work. of personal items once belonging to the nation’s First It benefits individuals and youth by providing an outlet Family. The collection focuses on art from the colonial for creativity and a means to nurture talent. Children period through 1865 and includes paintings, letters that develop their artistic talents improve their ability and furniture. Personal letters from George to his wife, 10

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Martha, express his feelings during historic times Martha, express his feelings during items include Martha’s Other in American history. prayer book, printed in 1783. official railroad museum of the state of The is Railroad Museum, of Dixie Heart Alabama, The museum features operating located in Calera. The standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives and restoration, preservation, the to Dedicated cabooses. and operation of historically significant railroad equipment, the museum’s most popular attractions are the annual holiday excursions for everyone in the family. If the old coal mining towns spark your interest, will be a Mine Museum Coal then the Aldrich historic industrial attraction treasured visit. This features coal mining memorabilia, vintage equipment and a simulated coal mine.

and History Arts, Culture, Arts, esidents and visitors alike have a multitude of The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame features regular regional cultural entertainment options from performances by the famed Birmingham Heritage Rwhich to choose. Band as well as nationally recognized jazz artists, and fascinating exhibitions and artifacts from the storied Located just off Interstate 65 in Pelham, the history of jazz in Birmingham. Verizon Wireless Music Center boasts a 10,554- seat outdoor arena that attracts some of today’s The Alabama Symphony Orchestra provides hottest musical entertainers and rising stars. The exciting performances of classical and modern intimate setting allows for maximum viewing selections each year. pleasure. If indoor entertainment is preferred, the Pelham Civic Complex is located next to the Verizon The for the Performing Arts Wireless Music Center. The complex hosts ice is one of the few remaining original movie and skating, sporting events, concerts, conventions and entertainment palaces. The restored theatre offers exhibitions. classic films and live performances, and is host to various musical concerts. Various local art associations, public libraries and community organizations showcase local and regional artisans. Easy accessibility to Shelby County through main thoroughfares such as I-65, Interstate 459, Highway 280 and Highway 31 also make a broad range of artistic entertainment only a short commute away. The following is a quick look at some opportunities: The Alys Stephens Center, with its beautiful concert hall, is a celebrated venue for spectacular The Alabama Ballet stages annual performances performances. including the Nutcracker during the holiday season. The Birmingham Academy of Fine Arts was The Alabama Civil Rights Institute documents the incorporated in 1986 to help meet the need to struggle of African-American citizens in Birmingham maintain, enhance and perpetuate the arts in the to become full participants in the city’s government black community. It organizes and sponsors art and business community. shows and performances featuring black artists, many The Alabama Designer/Craftsmen is an having Alabama connections. organization open to all persons in Alabama Birmingham Art Association is the oldest arts interested in the promotion, production and organization in the region. BAA is an independent preservation of crafts, both traditional and association of visual artists and art enthusiasts. The contemporary. association concentrates on assisting emerging artists in a highly competitve and diverse regional art world. BAA is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. 12 The Birmingham Broadway Series brings quality touring shows to the area. The Birmingham Chamber Music Society provides local musicians with opportunities to perform in ensembles and presents music events each year. The Birmingham Children’s Theatre is Alabama’s oldest and the nation’s largest professional adult theater performing specifically for young audiences. The Birmingham International Festival is a spring celebration of the arts, culture, education and business of an honored country. The is the largest municipal museum in the Southeast.

American Arts, Oriental Art and Wedgewood are among the museums most notable collections. The Birmingham Music Club brings world class musicians and performing arts group to the area. AreaThe Schaeffer Eye CenterCultural Crawfish Boil Attractions began in 1990 as a small back yard party with 50 pounds of crawfish and has grown into one of the area’s largest street and music festivals. The McWane Center features Alabama’s state of the art science center and IMAX dome theatre. The Magic City Art Connection is recognized as a major outdoor juried art exhibition and spring festival. Southern Danceworks showcases Alabama’s only professional modern dance company. Sloss Furnace began producing iron in 1882 and now is open to the public as a museum of the industrial age at its finest. Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham while providing a historical perspective and educational information about the history of Birmingham’s steel industry. 13 Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster The county’s largest health-care provider and only hospital is the 192-bed Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Shelby Baptist is a community, not-for-profit hospital that is part of the Baptist Health System of Alabama. The medical center campus, with 1,000 employees includes:

• A women’s center and a neonatal intensive • A full-service emergency department care unit • An invasive cardiology suite An outpatient diagnostic center • • A physical rehabilitation program with cardiac • The Physician’s Medical Center with medical rehab offices and a one-day surgery center • Shelby Medical Plaza and the 1022 Tower with • A main hospital medical offices • A main surgical center • A sleep disorders lab • A digestive disease center • Several conveniently located medical clinics • A cancer center with radiation oncology throughout the county

The center’s diverse medical services are provided by a staff of more than 150 primary care and specialty care physicians. Shelby Baptist’s $85 million South Tower Project, the largest capital project in the hospital’s history, has a completion date of October 2009. When complete, the South Tower will consists of a new 167,712 square foot bed tower to replace 101 existing license beds and space for ancillary services. The 101 replacement beds, of which 16 beds, will be ICU beds, will enable Shelby Baptist to replace semi-private rooms with beautiful new state-of-the-art private patient rooms.

Among the specialties at the Shelby Baptist Medical Center are the following: Accredited Bariatric Surgery Program General Surgery Accredited Cancer Program Gynecology Anesthesia Hematology/Oncology Cardiology Neonatology daVinci Surgical Robot Nephrology HealthyDermatology Living Emergency Medicine Neurology ENT OB/GYN Family/Internal MedicineGastroenterology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100 and www.bhsala.com 14Healthy Living More Medical Facilities Fitness More and more medical facilities are opening The Shelby County YMCA encourages human their doors in the state’s fastest growing county services agencies to collaborate to create a and specialists can be found for any medical need. strengthened sense of community. It assists Residents can find assistance at Shelby County in producing strong families by combining Health Department, which works to prevent diseases recreation with programs that provide relevant and to sponsor programs promoting healthier opportunities for children and their parents to lifestyles. In addition, the county is served by a host relate with each other. YMCA family programs of private doctors, privately owned clinics, fitness can create meaningful family time strengthening centers and homes for those needing nursing care parent-child bonds and reinforcing parents’ and living assistance. efforts to instill values in their children. The Shelby County YMCA youth participate in programs like child care, camping, sports, and leadership development; programs that provide a safe, nurturing environment while developing life skills and instilling positive values.

15 Shelby County Shopping Shelby County has a rapidly expanding retail sector experiencing a healthy climate for growth. Retail trade continues to expand and diversify, resulting in record-breaking sales. Shelby County is also home to more than 1,500 service industries. Wholesale trade, construction, and manufacturing are well represented by companies that have discovered in Shelby County an environment supportive of growth. Transportation Easily reached through all modes of transportation, Shelby County is accessible by three interstate highways, four major federal routes, three interstate rail carriers, 21 air-freight carriers and services, and more than 20 freight forwarders that serve the area from the nearby Birmingham International Airport. The Birmingham International Airport is less than 25 miles from Shelby County.

Future growth A quick look around Shelby County shows that this is a growing place and vibrantCommerce community. Healthy growth & rates in population, households and effective buying Shelby County’s general power are projected. With an estimated population of 187,784 in 2008, Shelby County Transportation is consistently ranked aviation airport has as the fastest-growing county in Alabama. Geographic Advantages a 5,000 foot runway Shelby County is nestled in the foothills of the with a full parallel Appalachian Mountains with coastal plains to the south and beautiful valleys and ridges to the north. The soil is a dynamic layer of organic and inorganic materials. taxiway and offers aircraft storage, fueling, flight instruction and maintenance services.

16 Shelby County Employers professional and service industries to high-tech and traditional manufacturing. Shelby County is also Business in Shelby County is outstanding, thriving home to high quality commercial developments. in an environment that countless business owners and developers already have discovered. Office Rapid development continues along U.S. Highway parks, industrial sites, business headquarters, retail 280, Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31. The developments, and professional services frame a Highway 119 and Interstate 65 interchange serves progressive business community. While growth in the traveling public with lodging facilities and eating recent years has been rapid, the changes have been establishments convenient to the crossroads of the monitored by planners with the county’s best interest Southeast. at heart. Work Force From planned communities to stand alone projects, businesses find in Shelby County an environment The county’s healthy business climate is enhanced that is both fertile and hospitable. The area’s by a stable work force which includes executives, economy, while diversified, has been enhanced by healthcare workers, teachers, technicians, support broad enough to embrace everything from professionals, machine operators, and laborers.

Shelby County’s • EBSCO Industries, Inc Largest • EmployersMailSouth Inc. • Publix

• Regions Bank

• Shelby Baptist Medical Center

• Shelby County Board of Education

• Shelby County Government

• Southern Company Generator and Energy Marketing

• University of Montevallo

• Wal-Mart 17 helby County’s 2008 esti- mated population is 187,784 San increase of 44,491 people, or 31 percent, since 2000 when the County had 143,293. Between 1970 and 2000, the County experienced a 277 percent increase in popula- tion. According to the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham, the County is pro- jected to have 221,369 residents by 2015.

Population Growth 1970-2008

200,000 187,784 180,000 at a Glance171,465 160,000 Facts143,293 140,000

120,000 99,358

100,000 66,298 80,000

60,000 38,037 40,000

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1970 1980 1990 2000 *2005 *2008

*2005 and 2008 U.S. Census Bureau Estimate

64% *2008 Population of Incorporated Areas (120,646)

36% *2008 Population of Unincorporated Areas (67,138)

68.2% Unincorporated *Estimate (551.71 Square Miles) 31.8% Incorporated (257.19 Square Miles)

18 ccording to Claritas, a national market research company, more A Education LevelsEducation in Shelby Levels County in Shelby for 2008 County for 2008 than 63.7 percent of the population ages 25 Associate Degree 4.96% and over have varying Less than 9th grade degrees of college 22.20% education. Of those 9th to 12th, no diploma persons 41.5 percent held Other Bachelor’s High school graduate Degree a post secondary degree; 41.50 % 23.00% 25.40% 22.2 percent had some Some college, no degree college; 4.96 percent had Graduate or Other an associate degree, 25.4 9.13% 4.18% Professional percent had a bachelors Degree Source: Claritas 11.13% degree and 11.13 percent had a graduate or professional degree. Facts at a Glance

Education Levels

n 2008, more than 85.4 percent of the county’s Ipopulation earned more than Median Home Value $25,000 annually. The median home value was $179,204 for all owner occupied housing units in 2008. This compares with the State’s median value of $105,948. Median Home Value in 2008 In 2008 Shelby County continued to have one of the highest median Shelby County $179,204 household incomes in the State at $67,419. Comparatively, the median household income for the Alabama $105,948 State was $41,113.

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19 Automobile License Plates Driver’s Licenses An out-of-state license is valid for Newcomers with a valid driver’s license need to 30 days after you move into the take a written examination and an eye examina- state. For 1975, and later models, all tion, both of which are given at the State Trooper’s ownership and lien documents are Office at the Shelby County Services Building in required. For models prior to 1975, Pelham (Tel. 205-620-5891) and at the Columbiana a bill of sale is the only document License Office (Tel. 205-669-2614). Residents may required. Alabama tag registration also take the exam at the License Bureau at 908 is $24.25, plus additional taxes Bankhead Highway West (Tel. 205-252-7445). for standard vehicles based on the assessed value of the automobile Electricity during the previous year. Tags may To begin power service, contact Alabama Power at be purchased at the License Office in (800) 245-2244. A deposit may be required. Columbiana, (Tel. 205-670-6824), the County Services Building in Pelham Gas (Tel. 205-620-6600) and the Inverness Various entities provide gas within Shelby County. Corners License Office (Tel. 205-670- To find the entity that serves your address, contact 6824). Tags may be renewed online the incorporated city you live in or near. at: www.shelbyal.com. Hunting and Fishing Licenses All Alabama hunters and fishermen age 16 and older must have valid hunting and fishing licenses. Those who are 65 and older do not need these licenses if they have a valid Alabama driver’s license. (The driver’s license must be with them whenever they hunt or fish.) To get a license, applicants must show a current driver’s license or other proof of residency. You can purchase licenses at area retailers or one of the previously mentioned license offices. Property Tax Property taxes are based on the fair market value of the property and the property tax rate. The Property Tax Commissioner’s Office establishes the property’s market value to determine the property tax. If you own and live on the property, you may file for a homestead exemption. Phone: (205) 670- 6900 or www. shelbyal.com to pay online. Sales Tax Sales tax throughout Shelby County is 5 to 9 percent. The total is comprised of 4 percent state tax, 1 percent county tax and in the incorporated areas, and up to 4 percent city sales tax. For more information contact the Shelby County Business Revenue Office at (205) 670-6520.

20 Resource Directory Senior Programs Social Security Shelby County offers programs and activities in If a person does not have a social security card and most areas of the county for more than 21,000 senior is beginning a job, apply with the Social Security adults 60 and beyond. Local seniors meet at area Office. Call (800) 772-1213. churches and at senior centers on a regular basis. Each senior center has a unique culture and group of Telephone participants, with a varying array of activity offerings For service contact AT&T at (888)757-6500. An at each location, including games, exercise, art, crafts, installation fee and deposit may be required. dance instruction, meals, socialization, etc. Visit the Shelby County website at www.shelbyal.com and Voter Registration click on “Just for Seniors.” Voters must be a resident for 10 days, 18 years of Senior Centers in Shelby County — call for hours of operation age or older, and must never have been convicted of a felony or declared mentally incompetent. Alabaster...... 205-663-1307 Municipal elections require a 30-day residency Calera ...... 205-668-0601 period. Registration forms are available at all Chelsea ...... 205-678-6460 county libraries and License Offices. Forms are Columbiana ...... 205-669-3969 also available at www.shelbyal.com at the Board of Dunnavant ...... 205-699-8073 Registrars site. Helena ...... 205-663-2581 Water Services Heardmont (Cahaba Valley Road/119) ... 205-991-5742 Various entities provide water within Shelby Pea Ridge ...... 205-665-3997 County. To find the entity that serves an address, Montevallo ...... 205-665-9206 contact the nearest incorporated city. Other Pelham ...... 205-620-6064 information is available by Birmingham Water Works at (205) 251-5634 or Shelby County Water Vincent ...... 205-672-7697 Services (205) 670-6540. Westover ...... 205-678-7335 The Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging is the central point of intake for seniors in Shelby County who need information and referral to a variety of programs and services, such as home delivered meals, legal assistance, transportation coordination, in-home friendly visits, health and wellness information, nursing home/assisted living ombudsman, medication assistance, etc. For more details call (205) 670-5770. Seniors 55+ have a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities available to them in Shelby County ranging from activities at local schools to assisting with homebound meal delivery. There are more than 500 senior volunteers in Shelby County working through RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), a program of Positive Maturity. Please contact 205-669-3837 for more information. Seniors who are interested in job training and/or re- entering the workforce may obtain more information by calling the AWARE (Aging Workers are Reliable Employees) at 205-670-6570. 21 Shelby County Parks and Golf Courses PARKS Columbiana Sports Complex Abby Wooley Park Baseball/Softball Fields, Football/Soccer Field, Playground, Swings, Pavilions, Lighted Walking Track, PPavilion, Basketball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Batting Cages, Concession Stand Walking Track Location: 189 McDow Road in Columbiana, AL Location: 720 Park Road in Alabaster, AL Information: (205) 669-5800 Information: (205) 664-6840 Crestview Neighborhood Park Almont Park Playground, Picnic Area Basketball Court, Swing Set, Tot Lot, Walking Path, Picnic Location: Bearden Road in Pelham, AL Pavilion and Grills Information: 205-620-6426 Location: 255 Davis-Hawkins St. in Montevallo, AL Depot Information: (205) 670-6550 Pavilion, Grills, Lighted Basketball Courts, Open Field Akridge Arboretum Park & Historic Presbyterian Location: 100 Depot Street in Alabaster, AL Forest Park and Recreational Area Church Basketball Courts, Tot Lot, Soccer Field, Swings, Nature Recreation Area Trails, Restrooms Location: 1965 14th Street in Calera, AL Location: 100 Park Road in Sterrett, AL Information: (205) 668-3511 Information: (205) 664-6840 Beeswax Creek Park Forest Park Basketball Court, Swings, Boat Dock, Fishing, Nature Basketball Courts, Playground, Nature Trails, and Soccer Fields Trails, Group Pavilion, Grills, Restrooms Location: 280 in Chelsea Area Location: Adjacent to Beeswax Creek off Hwy. 145 Information: (205) 670-6550 Information: (205) 670-6550 Fun Go Holler Park Bob Bolton Field Softball Field, Playground, Lighted Walking Trails, Basketball Court Softball Field, Playground Area, Pavilion, Baseball Field, Location: 100 Racquet Club Pkwy in Pelham, AL Tennis Courts, Recreation Building Information: (205) 620-6426 Location: 202 Washington Street in Columbiana, AL Gardner Property Senior Citizens Center Information: (205) 669-5800 Meals on Wheels, 200’ Baseball Field Buck Creek Park Location: 808 15th Avenue SW in Alabaster, AL Walking Track, Exercise Stations, Picnic Area, Softball Information: (205) 664-6840 Fields, Football Field, Gazebo, Concession, Pavilion, George Dailey Park Restrooms Playground, Tot Lot, Picnic Pavilions Location: Sixth Ave. SW in Alabaster, AL Location: 219 Selma Road in Montevallo, AL Information: (205) 664-6840 Information: (205) 665-2555 Cahaba Lily Park George W. Roy Park Playground, Swings, Restrooms, Picnic Area, Pavilions, Paved Walking Trail, Playground, Pavilions, Restrooms Grills, Walking Trails Location: 2465 2nd Avenue North in Calera, AL Information: (205) 668-3511 Location: 3200 Hwy 52 in Helena, AL Information: (205) 663-2161 Gorman Park Boat Ramp, Pier, Group Pavilion, Restrooms, Swings, Carroll Park (Chandalar Subdivision) Picnic Area, Walking Trail Recreation Area, Picnic Area Location: Vincent Park Road in Vincent, AL Location: Hwy 31 (South Entrance) in Pelham, AL Information (205) 670-6550 Information: (205) 620-6426 Heardmont Park Chelsea Recreational Park Lighted Tennis Courts, Lighted Walking Trails, Soccer Soccer Fields, Playground, Restrooms, Pavilions, Walking Fields, Baseball & Softball Fields, Playground, Walking Trails, and Softball Fields Track, Senior Community Center, Sheriff’s Substation, and Stadium & Track Location: 2966 County Highway 39 in Chelsea, AL Location: Exit 246/I-65; travel approx. 4 miles east on Hwy 119 Information: (205) 678-7260 Information: (205) 991-2015 Coker Park Helena Amphitheater Walking Track, Fitness Area, Playground, Picnic Area Walking Path, Playground, Festivals, Concerts Location: Off Hwy 72 in Pelham, al Location: 4151 Helena Road in Helena, AL Information: (205) 620-6426 Information: (205) 621-9904 22 Helena Sports Complex Orr Park Baseball Field, Football Field Baseball Fields, Paved Walking Trail, Playground, Location: 100 Helena Sports Complex Way Pavilions, Restrooms, Recreation Center, Senior Citizen In Helena, AL Center, Tennis Courts, Bridges, Boy Scout Lodge, Play Information: (205) 621-9904 Meadow Helms Park Location: ½ Mile off Main Street in Montevallo, AL Baseball Fields, Concession Stand Information: (205) 665-2555 Location: 450 Nevins Street in Wilsonville, AL Pelham Park Complex Information: (205) 669-6180 Baseball/Softball Fields, Football Field, Practice Football Heroes Park (Fire Station #2) Field, Concession Stands, Restrooms, Press Box Facility, Walking Track, Playground, Picnic Tables Batting Cages, Playground, Pavilion, Walking Track, Location: 1950 Butler Road (County Road 12) in Tennis Courts, Tennis Center Alabaster, AL Location: 300 Ball Park Road in Pelham, AL Information: (205) 664-6840 Information: (205) 620-6426 Joe Tucker Park Shelby Park Picnic Areas, Lighted Ball Fields, Lighted Tennis Courts, Baseball Field, Playground, Picnic Pavilions, Lighted Paved Walking Track, Playgrounds, Fishing, Walking Track Pavilions, Open Air Chapel Location: 118 School Road in Shelby, AL Location: City Highway 52 East and Tucker Road in Information: (205) 670-6550 Helena, AL Information: (205) 672-9961 Spain Park J.W. Donahoo Park Baseball Fields, Softball Fields Playground, Picnic Area, Play Meadow, Pavilions, Paved Location: Adjacent to Hoover’s Spain Park High School Walking Trail on Valleydale Road in Hoover, AL Location: 3001 Sun Valley Road in Harpersville, AL Information: (205) 444-7884 Information; (205) 672-9961 Sonny Penhale Park Limestone Park Lighted Baseball Fields, Soccer Field Training Facility, Shooting Range for Police/Fire, Location: 1350 Penhale Parkway in Helena, AL Airstrip, Pavilion, and Nature Area. Information: (205) 621-9904 Location: 2400 Highway 31 South in Alabaster, AL Veteran’s Park on Valleydale Information: (205) 664-6840 5 & 8K Cross Country Courses, Playgrounds, Play Municipal Park Meadows, Volleyball Courts,1 Boundless ADA Lighted Tennis Courts, Beach Volleyball Courts, Soccer Playground, Picnic Pavilion, Walking Trails, Veteran’s Field, U-6 Fields, U-8 Fields, U-10 Field, Full Sized Game Memorial Field, Lighted Practice Field, Pavilions, Grills, Picnic Location: Adjacent to Hoover’s Spain Park High School Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Snack Bar for Soccer on Valleydale Road in Hoover, AL Games Information: (205) 444-7884 Location: 500 Warrior Drive in Alabaster, AL Information: (205) 664-6840 SportsBlast 1996 Fields Soccer Complex 50 Acres , Six Soccer Field Oak Meadow Park Location: Hwy 280, 3 miles south of Hwy 119, Playground, Picnic Area, Soccer Field, Play Meadows, behind SportsBlast Pavilions, Lighted Walking Trail Information: (205) 981-6629 Location: 345 Hebb Road in Wilsonville, AL WEBSITE: www.1996fields.com Information: (205) 669-6180 Stephens Park Oak Mountain State Park Baseball/Softball Fields, Playground, Concession 10,000 Acres, Golf, Mountain Biking Trails, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Overnight Accommodations, Stand, Storage Shed, Lake, Walking/Biking Trails Wildlife Center Location: Highway 10; one mile from downtown Location: Exit 246/I-65; follow signs Montevallo, AL Information: (205) 620-2524 Information: (205) 665-9205 WEBSITE: www.oakmountainstatepark.org Shelby County Park and Recreation Authority Information: (205) 991-2015 Oliver Park Baseball Fields, Football Field, Basketball Court, Vandiver Park Playground, Nature Trails, Walking Track, Pavilion, Tennis Paved Walking Trail, Playground, Lighted Paved Walking Court Track, Pavilions Location: 9758 Highway 25 in Calera, AL Location: 12177 Highway 43 in Vandiver, AL Information: (205) 668-3511 Information: (205) 670-6550 23 PARKS (cont.) 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Veterans Park-Alabaster Ballantrae Golf Club Baseball Complex, Playground, Lighted Paved Information: (205) 620-GOLF Walking Track, Pavilions, Restrooms Location: 7305 Highway 119 in Alabaster, AL www.ballantraegolf.com Information: (205) 664-6840 Eagle Point Golf Club Vincent Municipal Park Information: (205) 991-9070 Baseball Fields, Walking Track, Picnic Tee Times: (205) 995-2000 Pavilion, Concession www.eaglepointgolfclub.com Location: Highway 231 and Magnolia Hills 62 in Vincent, AL Information and Tee Times: (205) 670-0001 Information: (205) 672-2261 www.magnoliameadows.com Warrior Park Meadows, The Baseball/Softball Fields, Batting Cages, Information and Tee Times: (205) 672-7529 Concession Stand, Picnic Tables, Montevallo Golf Club Playground, Restrooms Location: 100 City Park Lane in Alabaster, AL Information and Tee Times: (205) 665-8057 Information: (205) 664-6840 Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course Westover Park Information and Tee Times: (205) 620-2522 Play Meadows, Paved Walking Trail, Restroom Timberline Golf Club Location: Behind Westover Town Hall Information and Tee Times: (205) 668-7888 3312 Westover Road www.timberlinegc.com Information: (205) 678-3375 Willie B. Arrington Park Neighborhood Park in Development Location: 215 Yellowhammer Drive in Alabaster, AL Information: (205) 664-6840 Yellow Leaf Park Softball Field, Concession Stand Location: McGowan Road in Wilsonville, AL Information: (205) 669-6180 Bike & Pedestrian Trails Buck Creek Trail in Alabaster Montevallo Parks Trail Helena Trail Under Development Dunnavant Valley Greenway Co. 41 Inverness Community Greenway/Trail

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Academy of Fine Arts of Shelby County Lay Lake Information: (205) 669-0044 Information: Available at most area sporting WEBSITE: www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com goods and tackle shops. Aldrich Coal Mine Museum WEBSITE: www.dcnr.state.al.us Information: (205) 665-2886 (205) 620-2524 American Village Old Town Helena and Amphitheater Information: (205) 665-3535; 1-877-811-1776 WEBSITE: www.helena-alabama.com WEBSITE: www.americanvillage.org Pelham Civic Complex Cahaba River Information: (205) 620-6448 Information: Cahaba River Society, (205) 322-5326 WEBSITE: www.pelhamciviccomplex.com WEBSITE: www.cahabariversociety.org Pelham Racquet Club Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area Location: Exit 242/I-65; CR 52 East Information: Alabama Division of Wildlife and Information: (205) 621-3380 WEBSITE: www.pelhamracquetclub.com Freshwater Fisheries (205) 339-5716 WEBSITE: www.dcnr.state.al.us Shelby Iron Works Information: (205) 669-2465 or (205) 669-6306 Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum Information: (205) 668-3435; 1-800-943-4490 Shelby County Museum and Archives WEBSITE: www.heartofdixierrmuseum.org Information: (205) 669-3912 WEBSITE: www.rootsweb.com/~alshelby.html Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington South City Theatre Information: (205) 669-8767 Information: (205) 621-2128 WEBSITE: www.washingtonmuseum.com WEBSITE: www.southcitytheatre.com SportsBlast Shelby County Information: (205) 980-1701 WEBSITE: www.sportsblastsc.com

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25 Alabama Ballet Birmingham Children’s Theatre Birmingham Museum of Art Information: 205-322-4200 Information: 205-458-8181 Information: 205-254-2566 WEBSITE:Regional www.alabamaballet.org WEBSITE: www.bct123.org WEBSITE: www.artsbma.org Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Birmingham Civil Rights Information: 205-254-2731 Institute Information: 205-879-0409 WEBSITE: www.digitrends.com/jazz Information: 205-328-9696 WEBSITE: www.birminghamzoo.com Alabama Symphony Orchestra WEBSITE: www.bcri.org Magic City Art Connection Information: 205-251-7727 Birmingham Festival Theatre Information: 205-595-6306 WEBSITE: www.alabamasymphony. Information: 205-933-2383 WEBSITE: www.magiccityart.com org WEBSITE: www.bftonline.org McWane Center Alabama Theatre Birmingham International Information: 205-714-8300 Information: Attractions 205-715-6000 WEBSITE: www.mcwane.org WEBSITE: www.alabamatheatre.com Educational Films Festival Information: 205-328-8756 ext. 146 Alys Stephens Performing Arts WEBSITE: www.bham.net/bieff/ Information: 205-324-1911 Center WEBSITE: www.slossfurnaces.com Information: 205-975-ARTS Birmingham International WEBSITE: www.alystephens.org Festival Southern Danceworks WEBSITE: www.bifsalutes.org/ Birmingham Broadway Series Information: 205-307-6222 WEBSITE: southerdanceworks.org Information: 205-328-8222 Birmingham Jefferson Civic WEBSITE: www. Center Vulcan Park broadwayacrossamerica.com/ Information: 205-458-8400 Information: 205-933-1409 Birmingham WEBSITE: www.bjcc.org WEBSITE: www.vulcanpark.org

26 Shelby County Airport James “Alfred” Jones County Services Building 265 Weather Vane Road 1000 County Services Drive Calera, AL 35040 Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 670 – 6359 License Office, Driver’s License Exam and State Fuel Services, Charter Services, Flight Planning, Troopers, Shelby County 911, License Inspection, Hangar Rentals, Pilots Lounge, Tie Downs, Conference Development Services, Greater Shelby Chamber of Rooms, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Parts, Pilot Training, Commerce, Shelby County Economic and Industrial Aircraft Rentals, Piston Engine Overhauls, Service / Development Authority, State Legislative Delegation Repair Ground Transportation, Line Services, Airframe Constituents Office Maintenance Property Tax Commissioner’s Building Shelby County Courthouse 102 Depot Street 112 North Main Street Columbiana, AL 35051 Columbiana, AL 35051 Property Tax Commissioner, IT Services, Mapping Circuit Clerk, Shelby County Community Corrections, Services Juvenile Court Services, Columbiana License Office District and Circuit Judges, District Attorney, Probate 104 Depot Street Judge, Coroner, Court System, Probate, Recording Columbiana, AL 35051 Frank C. “Butch” Ellis License Office, Driver’s Exams and State Troopers Community Services Building Inverness License Office 108 West College Street 310 Inverness Corners Columbiana, AL 35051 Hoover, AL Community Action, Social Security Administration, License Office Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), No Driver’s Exams Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Corrections/ Court Referral Program, Board of Registrars, Law Enforcement Personnel Board Ray Building 510 Highway 70 Columbiana, AL 35051 Animal Services, Environmental Services, Highway Department, Emergency Management, County Engineer Agri-Center Building 50 Kelly Lane Columbiana, AL 35051 Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Natural Resources Conservation Center, Family Connection, Veteran Affair, Forestry Commission County Administration Building 200 West College Street Columbiana, AL 35051 Business Revenue, County Manager, Shelby County Commission, Commission Chambers, Commission Accounting, Personnel, Water Services Sheriff’s Office 380 McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051 Sheriff’s Training Center 543 McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051

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General Shelby West Corporate Park ...... 620-6640 All Emergencies...... 911 Sheriff’s Office ...... 669-4181 Animal Control...... 669-8766 Voter Registration ...... 669-3913 Business Revenue Department...... 670-6520 Education Chamber of Commerce Hoover Board of Education Birmingham Area...... 324-2100 Central Office ...... 439-1000 Calera...... 668-3023 Transportation ...... 439-1120 Greater Shelby...... 663-4542 Shelby Co. Board of Education Hoover...... 988-5672 Main Office ...... 682-7000 Montevallo...... 665-1519 Transportation ...... 682-7130 South Shelby...... 669-9075 Private Schools Circuit Clerk...... 669-3760 Briarwood Presbyterian City/Town Hall Church School ...... 776-5900 Alabaster...... 664-6804 Cornerstone Christian ...... 669-7777 Birmingham...... 254-2000 Highlands School ...... 956-9731 Calera...... 668-3500 Chelsea...... 678-8455 Indian Springs ...... 988-3350 Columbiana...... 669-5800 Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Harpersville...... 672-9961 Academy ...... 995-8709 Helena...... 663-2161 Kingwood Christian ...... 663-3973 Hoover...... 444-7500 Our Lady of the Valley ...... 991-5963 Indian Springs Village...... 733-9935 Hilltop Montessori ...... 437-9343 Leeds...... 699-2585 Jefferson State – Shelby Campus ...... 520-5900 Montevallo...... 665-2555 University of Montevallo ...... 665-6000 Pelham...... 620-6400 Virginia College ...... 943-2100 Vestavia Hills ...... 972-0100 Libraries Vincent ...... 672-2261 Calera ...... 668-3514 Westover ...... 678-3375 Chelsea ...... 678-8455 Wilsonville ...... 669-6180 Columbiana ...... 669-5812 Wilton ...... 665-2021 Harpersville ...... 672-8336 County Manager ...... 670-6500 Harrison Regional ...... 669-3910 County Personnel Department ...... 670-6510 Helena ...... 663-8308 Driving Exams – State Offices Montevallo ...... 665-9207 Columbiana ...... 669-2614 North Shelby ...... 439-5500 Pelham ...... 620-6606 Pelham ...... 620-6418 Emergency Management ...... 669-3999 Vincent ...... 672-2749 Environmental Services ...... 669-3737 Westover ...... 678-3375 Highway Department Wilsonville ...... 669-6180 & County Engineer ...... 669-3880 Utilities License Office Alagasco ...... 326-8200 Inverness – Hwy 280 ...... 670-6TAG (6824) Alabama Power ...... 800-245-2244 Columbiana ...... 670-6836 Pelham ...... 620-6600 AT&T ...... 888-757-6500 Park and Recreation Authority ...... 991-2015 Birmingham Water Works ...... 251-5634 Poison Control ...... 933-4050 Shelby County Water Services ...... 670-6540 Probate Court ...... 669-1359 Southwest Water...... 733-1672 Probate Judge ...... 669-3710 Medical Property Tax Commissioner ...... 670-6900 Shelby Baptist Medical Center ...... 620-8144 Shelby County Airport ..... 670-6FLY (670-6359) Shelby County Health Department .. 664-2470 Shelby County Economic & St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Industrial Development Authority .....620-6640 Health and Wellness ...... 408-6600 28 Photography Credits

Cover ...... Shelby County Courthouse – Columbiana Page 15 ...... Shelby Baptist Medical Center – Alabaster Back Cover...... Bassmaster Classic – Lay Lake St. Vincent’s 119 Health and Wellness Center – Greystone Inside Front Cover...... James “Alfred” Jones County Services Building – Shelby County YMCA – Pelham CR 35 in Pelham Page 16 ...... Shelby County Airport Shelby County Fishing Lee Branch Shopping Center – Double Oak, Eagle Point Table of Contents...... Liberty Day – Columbiana Page 17 ...... Meadow Brook – Hwy 280 Flower Hill – University of Montevallo Downtown Mt Laurel – CR 41 Page 2 ...... Shelby County Homes Regions Riverchase Facility Downtown Helena Page 20 ...... Shelby County Courthouse – Columbiana Pelham Civic Complex Page 21 ...... Liberty Day – Columbiana Page 3 ...... Shelby County Museum and Archives – Columbiana Page 22-23...... Ballantrae Golf Club – Pelham Page 4 ...... Oak Mountain State Park – Pelham Page 24–25...... Oak Mountain State Park – Pelham Page 5 ...... Trails, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Veteran’s Park on Valleydale/Hoover Orr Park – Montevallo Pelham Racquet Club – Hwy 52 Page 6 ...... Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course Orr Park – Montevallo Page 7 ...... Oak Mountain State Park Trail Downtown Columbiana Page 8 ...... Jefferson State Community College – Beeswax Park – Hwy 145 Valleydale Road Page 26 ...... Alabama Ballet Page 9 ...... University of Montevallo Page 27 ...... Ray Building – Columbian Page 10 ...... The American Village – Montevallo Page 11...... The American Village – Montevallo Photography by Letha Rogers Photography with contributions by Billy Liberty Day – Columbiana Brown Photography, McWane Center, St. Vincent’s, Charles Wright, Heart of Dixie Railroad – Calera The American Village, University of Montevallo, Pelham Racquet Club, Shelby County Museum and Archives – Columbiana Shelby County Board of Education, Chick Piper, Team Unlimited, City Page 12 ...... University of Montevallo – Drama of Pelham. Page 13 ...... University of Montevallo – Music McWane Center – Birmingham

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Shelby County Economic & Industrial Development Authority 1126 County Services Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 (205) 620-6640 [email protected]•www.sceida.org

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