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CONTENTS
Things to Do 8 Retail & Shopping
On the Rise The county is boosting
residents quality of life, itsbudget with smart growth
12 Fishing
Somethin Fishy Championship-caliber
fishing makes for fun times
16 Local Flavor
Heating Up18 Arts & Culture
Drawing Attention
21 Sports & Recreation
Take It Outside
Living28 Community Improvements
Strong Ties Leaders improve
quality of life throughinitiatives, programs
32 Education
Preparing forthe Future
35 Health
Get Better Soon
37 Community Profile
Business40 Business Overview
In Good Company
42 Working Here
Ready, Willing and Able
47 Chamber Report
Forward March
48Economic Profile
On The CoverSipsey Fork in Walker County Photo by Wendy Jo OBarr
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Walker Countys friendly people,passionate community leaders,
natural attractions, great schoolsand growing economy create anideal setting for those looking tolive and do business in NorthernAlabama. The county offers smalltowns, Southern values, dining andshopping options, recreationalamenities, safe neighborhoods,festivals and historic sites.
ALLURING LAKES
Among the things that draw
both residents and visitors toWalker County are lakes andwaterways for fishing, boating andswimming. Lewis Smith Lake, oneof 11 waterways on the AlabamaBass Trail, hosts national fishingtournaments and lures thousandsof visitors to the area. WalkerCounty Lake, Sipsey River andBlack Warrior River are also hotspots for anglers and nature lovers.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
County and city officials joinwith civic and business leaders todevelop initiatives that improvequality of life. The local chamberpartners with educationalinstitutions and businesses todevelop a well-trained workforce,increase retail opportunities andmake the community a better place.The state of Alabama recentlyannounced more than $12 millionin transportation improvements
for Walker County, including thewidening and resurfacing of roadsand bridge restoration.
The local school systemsprovide opportunities toexperience careers outside theclassroom, while Walker BaptistMedical Center recruits top doctorsand adds the latest tools in scienceand technology. Residents supportan arts scene with museums,galleries and events.
Read on to learn more aboutwhat makes Walker County a greatplace to live, work and play.
AT A GLANCE
Walker County, AlabamaA QUICK, COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHATS GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Chamber ofCommerce ofWalker County204 19th St. E., Ste. 101Jasper, Al 35501
Phone:(205) 384-4571
Fax: (205) 384-4901
www.walkerchamber.us
LOCATION
Walker County was formed in 1824 from portions of Marion
and Tuscaloosa counties and was named after John W. Walker,one of Alabamas first U.S. Senators. The city of Jasper, home to
approximately 14,000 residents, is the county seat.
POPULATION
67,023
ANNUAL RAINFALL
60
DISTANCES TO THREEMAJOR CITIES NEARBY
Birmingham, 40 miles
Montgomery, 130 milesAtlanta, 185 miles
TIMEZONE
Central
National Average: 30
Lewis Smith Lake
is on the
Alabama Bass Trail.
FAST FACT
Walker County
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Historic Downtown JasperJasper, the county seat of Walker County, has
a thriving downtown area with the WalkerCounty Courthouse, restaurants and shops.
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Festivals
ENJOY THEFESTIVITIES
Celebrate at the Frog
Festivalin Sumitonand Foothills Festivalin
Jasper. The Frog Festivalfeatures activities like arts
and crafts and a car show,while the Foothills Festival
is a music extravaganza
that draws thousandsof fans.
Shopping
SHOP AROUND
Browse downtownJasper, where specialty
shops offer a uniqueexperience. These
retailers include BareBones Cargo LLC,
Bernardsand LavishBoutique, to name a few.
Many of these merchants
offer items that cannot befound elsewhere.
Swimming
GO FOR A SWIM
Splash and play inJasper's Natatorium
at Memorial Park, anindoor aquatic park and
recreation center builtin 2002. It features an
indoor six-lane pool, anoutdoor pool and several
meeting rooms, which
are available for rental.
Hiking and Biking
TRAVERSE A TRAIL
Take the Horse CreekTrailin Dora. The trail
encompasses a 2.2mile-long asphalt trail,
a 1-mile-long unpavednatural trail and f ive
covered rest areas. Thetrails serene environment
makes it a popular place
for exercise or relaxation.
THINGS TO DOWalker Countys must-do attractions,activities and dining
Cast a Line at Lewis Smith LakeLewis Smith Lakehosts several professional fishing events each year, but Walker County residents also cast forbass, bream and crappie, to name a few. The massive lake encompasses 21,200 acres and reaches 200-foot
depths. Boat rentals and campgrounds are available.
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Golf
HIT THE LINKS
Tee it up at Horse CreekMunicipal Golf Course,
Musgrove Country Cluband Riverbend Golf
Course. Horse Creekand Riverbend are public
18-hole courses, whileMusgrove is a private
18-hole course covering
6,605 yards.
Special Event
CATCH THE PARADE
Get into the spirit with theannual Walker County
Christmas Parade. Theparade is Walker Countys
largest. It features severalbrilliantly lit floats that
cruise through thedowntown business
district. Santa is always on
hand, and merchants stayopen late.
Splash Pad
PLAY IN THE WATER
Soak up the fun at the
Municipal Park Splash
Padin Parrish. The splashpad is an outdoor water
park that provides anescape from summer
heat. Designed forchildren, the pad features
an array of fountains,
water cannons and evena train-styled slide.
Learn About a Local InfluencerVisit the Carl Elliott House Museumto learnmore about the life of Carl A. Elliott Sr. Elliott
was a Congressman who rose from povertyto help guide Alabama and America through
tumultuous times in the 20th century.
THINGS TO DO
Camping
SET UP A TENT
Camp out at ClearCreek Campground
in Bankhead NationalForest. The campground
is the largest recreationarea on Lewis Smith Lake
and is perfect for severalactivities, including
camping, p icnicking,
swimming, boating,hiking and biking.
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THINGS TO DOTHINGS TO DO
Staff Photo byWENDY JO OBARR
Shop Local in Downtown JasperCrystal and Rhonda Williams recently opened a boutique,
Bare Bones Cargo, in downtown Jasper. The shopfeatures clothing, accessories, home decor and more.
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BIRMINGHAMS INFLUENCE
While the countys proximity toBirmingham is key to the areas ability toattract residents, it also makes it easy for thoseresidents to take their important shoppingdollars outside county lines.
Jasper is dependent on retail sales tax dollarsfor city operations, but theyre losing significantrevenue to Birmingham that needs to stay local,says Robert Jolly, president of Retail SpecialistsInc., a group helping Walker County with retailmanagement, research and strategic retailrecruitment planning services.
Walker Countys budget relies on keepingtax revenues high, which means continuing thetrend of new business establishments buildinga presence in the county. Community leadersare focused on making Walker County ashopping destination for those living withina 60-mile radius.
A RISING RETAIL TIDE
Jolly says that the synergy between newdevelopments is huge. His current project is anew Walker County retail development, which hesays will not just bring new revenue, but will also
Walker County is currently in the business of buildingbusiness. From restaurants to retail, from shoe shoppingto book browsing, Walker County locals have never had so
many shopping and entertainment options. Jasper and Walker Countyleaders are spending time and dollars to introduce some big-city retailto the county with one of Alabamas best small-town vibes, and theyreseeing success. But it hasnt been simple.
WALKER COUNTY IS BOOSTING RESIDENTS QUALITYOF LIFE AND ITS BUDGET WITH SMART GROWTHRISE
On thebyMARC ACTON
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help attract even more businesses.A high tide raises all boats,
Jolly says. This development willbring shoppers from outside themarket to Jasper to shop. Whenthey are there, they will eat at localrestaurants and fill their cars up
at local convenience stores.Additionally, we will be able toleverage the fact that these retailers
Bare Bones Cargo, located in a former pawn shop, offers unique items designed for women and children.
StopbyJimNNicksBar-B-Qfor
classicpulledporkorbeefbrisket,
anddontmissthehomemadepies.
are locating in the market to attractnew retailers that target the samedemographics.
Some of the areas newesttenants are already finding successattracting local dollars. Restaurantslike Jim N Nicks (voted the statesbest barbecue restaurant by theAlabama Department of Tourismin 2013) and Ezells Fish Camp arefilling local bellies, and new gift
and clothing shops like Bare BonesCargo and Lavish Boutique arefinding an audience thats buyingwhat theyre selling. These newdevelopments arent just creatinga better quality of life for residentsdirectly; theyre also providing taxdollars that are being used to buildthe area into one of Alabamasmost exciting places to live.
INTENTIONAL GROWTH
The growth in retail andrestaurant revenues isnt accidental.Jolly says the state has been
intentional about developingpartnerships between public andprivate entities.
This is demonstrated throughthe adoption of Amendment 772,which allows municipalities toshare sales tax revenue withretailers and/or developers to makenew developments viable, Jollysays. Public/private partnershipsare the new normal in Alabama
and in all other states where themunicipalities are dependent onretail sales taxes.
Thanks to statewide initiativeslike Amendment 772, WalkerCounty is poised for tremendousgrowth. And with a governmentthat has eyes on the future, it willcontinue to boom.
Continue learning aboutWalker Countys latest
developments atlivability.com/jasper.
SNAPSHOT
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THINGS TO DO
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CHAMPIONSHIPCALIBER FISHINGMAKES FOR FUN TIMES
FISHYSomethinbyCHRIS RUSSELL
Find the Catch of the DayLewis Smith Lakeremains the biggest draw when it comesto luring pro anglers such as David Kilgore (pictured), who
finished 8th in the 2014 BassMasters Classic, to WalkerCounty, but the areas smaller lakes, rivers and streams
provide plenty of places to reel in a big one.
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Walker Countys lakes, rivers and
streams give anglers and those who lovethe outdoors a serene environment inwhich to relax and pass the time. Majorbass tournaments held in the area put aspotlight on local lakes and give residentseven more to cheer for.
FISHING FIX
With a surface area of 21,200 acres thatincludes 500 miles of scenic and accessibleshoreline, there is no bigger fishing spot inWalking County than Lewis Smith Lake.Flanked on its west side by the 180,000-acre Bankhead National Forest, LewisSmith Lake spans three counties.
This massive lake continues to host
some of the biggest fishing tournaments inthe nation, such as the Bassmaster OpenSeries and FLW Tour events. State, regionaland national tournaments draw anywherefrom 175 to 200 boats, bringing in morethan 350 anglers. The economic impact of asingle tournament can reach upwards of $2million. Recreational use of the lake overthe last 10 years has had a $270 to $400million impact on the three-county area.
Its a great lake and, for the people andfacilities involved in the high school
tournament, there are none better, saysNorman Brown, president and chairman ofthe board for the Alabama Student Angler
Anglers are notoriously secretive about their favoritefishing spots, always fearful that someone else willdrop anchor where they want to cast. But residents in
Walker County are more open than most about where theyfish. Thats because Walker County is full of options, frombass-filled lakes to trout-filled streams.
Prepare to Lure One InRandy Jackson (pictured), Brandons father, helps
customize merchandise at Riverside Fly Shop. In additionto fishing supplies and guided trips, the store offers
classes focused on casting, fly tying and rod building.
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Bass Fishing Association andoverseer of the areas high schoolfishing tournaments. Our wholegoal is to get kids out on the waterfor their school and to furthertheir education.
Lewis Smith Lake was recentlyfeatured on the popular OutdoorChannel network show FishingUniversity. According to DebraTalley, vice president of programdevelopment for the show, the lake
was selected in part because ofits outstanding fall and winterbass fishing.
Walker County Lake, spanning163 acres, gives those who lovethe outdoors year-round fishingfor largemouth bass andchannel catfish.
ALABAMA BASSTRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP
Big news came for WalkerCounty recently when it wasselected to host the first everAlabama Bass Trail Championship.
Coming to Lewis Smith Lake inOctober 2014, the championshipwill feature 250 competitors, saysKay Donaldson, Alabama BassTrail spokeswoman.
Lewis Smith Lake performsexceptionally well at that time ofthe year and really sets up as aneven playing field for both Northand South division competitors.Also, Walker County Chamber ofCommerce President Linda Lewis
and her volunteers run a first-classevent, Donaldson says.
SIPSEY FORK
The Sipsey Fork area of theBlack Warrior River is renownedfor being a popular fishing spotfor rainbow trout, with water thatremains below 70 degreesyear round.
Every month, approximately3,500 rainbow trout are placed intothe water near the Smith Damfishing platform. The fork alsooffers more than 8,000 acres of
surface water for boating and otherrecreational activities.
RIVERSIDE FLY SHOP
Riverside Fly Shop offers itscustomers everything they needfor an enjoyable fly-fishing trip,from tackle and gear to guidedtours for a half or full day lookingfor specific fish. Owners Brandonand Mary Carole Jackson are bothavid anglers and apply their own
experience and joy to the trade.
Located below the Lewis Smith Dam, the Sipsey Forkis known for its large quantities of rainbow trout.
THINGSTODO
StaffPhotosbyWENDYJ OOBARR
CHAMPIONSHIPCALIBERFISHINGMAKESFORFUNTIMES
FISHY
SomethinbyCHRISRUSSELL
Find theCatchoftheDayLewis Smith Lakeremains thebiggestdrawwhen itcomes toluring anglers such as David Kilgore(pictured)
toWalkerCounty,buttheareas smallerlakes, rivers and
streams provideplentyofplaces toreel in a big one.
Residents herecan choosebetween flyfishing fortrout
on theSipseyForkorgoing afterpan fish in still water.
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Alabama Mining Museum
DISCOVER LOCAL HISTORY
The states vast coal mining past is showcased at Doras AlabamaMining Museum, housed in a gymnasium built in 1935 by the federal WorkProjects Administration. The museum portrays the stories of people and
communities involved in the mining industry from 1890-1940, withhundreds of artifacts such as a 1900s-era train and mining cars.
Carl Elliott House Museum
EXPLORE A HISTORIC HOME
The Carl Elliott House Museumchronicles the life of Carl A. Elliott Sr.,
a U.S. congressman who fought for racial equality, better education andquality of life for Alabama residents. View personal photos, handwritten
notes and campaign brochures all at Carl Elliotts personal residence.
Bankhead House
SEE THE EXHIBITS
The restored 1920s home
of Congressman William B.
Bankhead (father to Tallulah
Bankhead) in Jasper now hosts
art-based exhibits that change
each quarter. Recent successfulexhibits at Bankhead House
& Heritage Centerfocused on
quilting, timeless toys, black-
and-white photography,
agriculture and mining.
Admission is free, and the
center is open Tuesday-Friday.
Drawing AttentionTHE EYES HAVE IT FOR LOCAL ARTS AND CULTURE
The arts and culture scene is alive and well worth seeing in Walker County, with museums,festivals, an arts alliance and even historic stores in downtown Jasper that attract visitors.
THINGS TO DO:ARTS & CULTURE
Attend Walker Countys Fun FestivalsIn September, a Foothills Festival(pictured) descends upon the historic square inJasper to provide a free day of live music and activities, and an annual HeritageFestivalis held every October to pay tribute to the towns past with live musicperformances, arts and crafts exhibits, and kids activities. Also in October, takea short ride to Sumiton and enjoy an entire day at their Frog Festival, with greatfood, arts and crafts, and an antique car show.
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Walker County Arts Alliance
ENJOY COMMUNITY ARTSEVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Walker County Arts Alliancein downtown Jasper schedules
community events, cultural programsand school projects. One of its
most successful community artsendeavors is an annual 50-MuleTeam Public Art Project, a tributeto the countys rich mining history.
The Alliance also sponsors Art
in the Park, a one-day event in
Jaspers Gamble Park each springthat celebrates arts and crafts, live
music and theatrical productions.Additional events include DinnerTheatreand A Tasting of the Arts,which pairs local art with food and
drinks from area restaurants.
Stroll Through Historic Downtown JasperJaspers charming downtown district is overseen by the Greater
Downtown Jasper Business Association, which emphasizes thedevelopment of downtown while preserving the culture and historicpoints of the area. Historic stores include Bernards Store for MenandAndrew Posey & Son Hardware(pictured), and the district alsohosts parades on Veterans Day, Christmas and the Walker High
Vikings football homecoming.
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Natural Areas
SPEND TIME OUTDOORSClear Creek Recreation Area
covers 425 acres next to Smith
Lake, with highlights such aswaterfalls, high bluffs and white
sandy beaches. Clear Creekslakefront location is great for
boating, fishing and camping.
Sipsey Wilderness, with dozens
of waterfalls and numerous trails,sits within the Bankhead National
Forestand is a perfect place forhiking and camping.
George Lindsey Dream Field
EVERYONE GETS TO PLAY BALL
George Lindsey Dream Fieldis
a baseball diamond with rubbersurface and inlaid bases that
opened in Jasper in 2013 toaccommodate special needs
ballplayers of all ages. The facilityis named for Jasper native George
Lindsey, best known for his TVrole as Goober Pyle on The AndyGriffith Show, and who raised morethan $1 million during his life for
Alabama Special Olympics.
Take It OutsideOUTDOOR RECREATION CHOICES ARE BOUNTIFUL
Walker County is beautiful on the outside, especially for fresh-air enthusiasts looking to enjoy the
many recreation opportunities available here.
THINGS TO DO:SPORTS & RECREATION
Tee It Up and Take a SwingMusgrove Country Clubin Jasper features a challenging 18-holecourse with bentgrass greens, Bermuda fairways and two woodenswinging bridges across Blackwater Creek. Horse Creek GolfCoursein Dora is a public course that offers a scenic par-72,18-hole layout covering 6,883 yards.
Parks
GET SOME EXERCISE
Memorial Parkis Jaspers oldest
and largest outdoor venue. It hasa playground, playing fields, a
walking track, swimming pools anda gym. At Gamble Park, amenities
include a walking track, playgroundand a creek. The city of Jasper
recently purchased over 25 acresoff Walston Bridge Road North to
develop a new park.
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State Champions
JASPER TEAM ISNO. 1 IN ALABAMA
The 2013 Jasper Dizzy DeanAll-Stars captured the Alabamabaseball 12-and-under state
championship and then finishedrunner-up to Tallahassee in the
2013 Dizzy Dean World Series inMississippi. The Jasper squad of adozen 12-year-old boys became
the first baseball team from Jasperto make it to a World Series final.
Adding together our area,district, state and World Series
competitions, the Jasper All-Starscompiled an overall 15-1 record
and outscored our opponents144-35, says Dell Green, head
coach. Jasper pitchers struckout 137 batters in 89 innings.
12U Jasper Dizzy DeanAll-Stars
Bring the Kids
and Have FunA.P.E.X. (AccessiblePlayground ExtremeExperience) offers modernplayground equipment, awooded walking trail, and
a splash pad with more than25 water sprayers and sun
shades. Located next to theJasper Natatorium, A.P.E.X.
is situated in Memorial Parkand open to kids of all ages
and their parents.
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See more photos ofWalker Countysunique attractions and destinations atlivability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.
Admire Walker Countys Public ArtThe 50-Mule Team Public Art Project, sponsored bythe Walker County Arts Alliance, honors the mule for
its hard work and contributions to the countys topindustries. There are now about 50 painted and
decorated mule statues throughout the area, withnew ones being added to the collection regularly.
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THINGS TO DO:SEE THE COUNTY
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LIVINGSchools, health care and
neighborhoods in Walker County
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Check out more photos that showcaseWalker Countys homes and neighborhoodsat livability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.
Put Down Roots Near the WaterThe Lewis Smith Lake area is one of the most popularplaces to live in Walker County. The waterfront homesrange from $150,000 to $2.4 million, according to
local real estate agents, and the properties between$250,000 and $450,000 are the biggest sellers.
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LIVING
Come One, Come AllJennifer Smith, pictured, has beeninstrumental in bringing accessible
recreation to the area. Serving onthe city council, Smith has helped
fundraise for the George Lindsey
Play Fieldand the A.P.E.X.playground, both of which enabledisabled children to play safely.
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gets involved with the playground.The chance to see children withand without disabilities playing
side-by-side has been eye-opening for the entire townand has formed a sense ofcommunity pride.
CORDOVA ANDBO BIKES BAMA
In April 2011, two tornados hitCordova, Ala. Four people died,homes were destroyed and theCentral Business District waswiped out. Two years later, the
town is working to rebuilditself and turn its decliningeconomy around.
It awakened a city that hadbeen in economic decline forsix decades and provided us a
vision to improve upon whatwe had, says Cordova MayorDrew Gilbert.
By redesigning the city layoutand taking advantage of nearbyrailways and an interstate, Gilbertwants to transform Cordovasdowntown into a safe, walkableenvironment and form a sense ofcommunity for the town.
In an effort to raise money forthe governors emergency relief
fund, Alabama native Bo Jacksoncreated Bo Bikes Bama. Theannual event started in 2012 and
Sports Star Helps His Home StateBo Bikes Bama, started by Bo Jackson, is an event thatraises money for the governors emergency relief fund.Cyclists pay a fee, which is donated to the state, and ridethrough the communities that were damaged by tornados.
It awakened a city that
had been in economicdecline for six decades
and provided us a
vision to improve upon
what we had.DREW GILBERT,
CORDOVA MAYOR
BOBIKESB
AMA:WESFRAZERPHOTOGRAPHY
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Public Schools
WALKER COUNTYPUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
The Walker County Public
School System serves all of WalkerCounty outside of the city of
Jasper and includes six highschools, six combined elementary-
junior high schools, two middleschools, four elementary schools,
one alternative school andthe Walker County Center
of Technology.The WCCT is a free career
and technical school for highschool students in grades 10-12
throughout the county. The centeroffers 16 programs in carpentry,
collision repair, health science,welding and more. Courses give
students hands-on experience andthe opportunity to earn college
credits while still in high school.
Private Schools
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ANDSUMITON CHRISTIAN
Walker County has two private
Christian schools that serve thecommunity. Jasper'sTrinity
Christian Academyis affiliated
with the Church of God and hasabout 50 students in kindergartenthrough 12th grade.
Sumiton Christian Schoolserves students in K-12th grade.
The school offers an extensive listof boys' and girls' athletic options
including football, basketball, golf,cheerleading and softball, to name
a few. Sumiton is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges
and Schools and is an Alabama
Independent School AssociationBlue Ribbon school.
Preparing for the FutureAREA SCHOOLS WORK TO READY STUDENTS FOR 21STCENTURY WORKFORCE
Jasper and Walker County students benefit from having one of the best education systems in
Alabama. With a focus on 21st-century education and technology, its no surprise that students in
Walker County consistently score above state and national averages on ACT, SAT and AP tests.
LIVING:EDUCATION
Students Receive Well-Rounded EducationSumiton Christian School, A God-Focused School, offers a finearts curriculum, as well as science and math courses.
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JASPER CITY SCHOOLS
Jasper City Schoolshas an enrollment of about 2,700 students.The districts smaller schools, such as Memorial Park Elementary,T.R.Simmons Elementary,West Jasper Elementary and North Highlands
School, offer a more personal approach. The larger schools, including
Maddox Middle Schooland Walker High School, have extensive coursetopics and many athletic and service club opportunities.
The district prides itself in its dedicated administrators and teachers,
great parental support and commitment to providing cutting-edge toolsto its students, such as iPod Touch devices used in classrooms at Walker
High School and Memorial Park Elementary. High school students use
iPod apps to study lessons in anatomy, English composition and driverseducation, while elementary students in first and second grades are
using iPods to flip through digital math flash cards and practice theirvocabulary words. The iPods were provided with a $13,000 grant given
to the districts Excellence in Education Fund.
Higher Education
BEVILL STATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jasper and Walker Countystudents don't have to leave the
area to further their education afterhigh school. Bevill State Community
Collegeis a public, two-yearinstitution with an enrollment of
approximately 4,660 students.BSCC has locations in five
communities: Jasper, Fayette,Sumiton, Hamilton and Carrollton.
We are so blessed to be a
part of Sumiton Christian
School ... they love allthe children, from the
principals to the teachers
to the custodians ... To be in
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RESIDENT AND GRANDPARENT
OF A SUMITON CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL STUDENT
Bevill State Community Collegeoffers degree and certificate programs
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Hospital
WALKER BAPTISTMEDICAL CENTER
Walker Baptistwas the first
hospital built in Alabama with allprivate rooms and joined the
health ministry of Baptist Health
System in 1995. Walker BMC inJasper has 267 beds and morethan 600 employees, making the
medical center one of the county'slargest employers. It serves an area
covering Walker, Fayette, Marionand Winston counties.
The range of services atWalker Baptist includes obstetrics/
gynecology, emergency services,adult and geriatric psychiatric
units, and specialized medical
and surgical units. Walker Baptistoffers several programs aimed atimproving the overall well being of
the community. The hospital hasgarnered several accolades in
recent years, including beingranked among the top hospitals in
the Birmingham metro area by U.S.
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Patient Protection
SAFE GUARDS
The staff at Walker Baptist takes extra steps to ensure the safety of
all patients. Some of the safeguards nurses and doctors take include:taking time outs before surgery begins to guarantee that the right
procedure is being performed on the right patient, bar coding systemsmake sure that patients are being given the correct medicines, special
bands to alert staff of patients that may be at a higher risk for falling,specially trained nurses available 24/7 to provide additional support.
Specialty Clinic
SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDICSouthern Orthopedic and
Sports Medicine Associates inJasper was formed in 1984 and has
grown to a four-physician specialtyclinic that cares for patients who
need services such as orthopedicsurgery, sports medicine, spine
surgery and on-site diagnosticimaging. The four doctors bring
more than 60 years of combinedexperience to the community, and
Southern Orthopedic recentlyadded therapeutic massage to its
medical services lineup.
Get Better SoonTOP MEDICAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO AREA RESIDENTS
Medical professionals in Walker County offer many healthy returns, with Walker Baptist Medical
Center and a number of specialty clinics leading the care-giving way.
LIVING:HEALTH
Walker Baptist Medical Centerhas a pharmacy, making it easy forpatients to pick up medications.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE COST OF LIVING$36,312Median Household Income
$153,700Median Home Price
$584Median Rent for aTwo-Bedroom Apartment
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BUSINESSInfo on Walker Countys top
employers, jobs and success stories
Check out more photos ofWalker Countyssuccessful businesses and top industries at
livability.com/jasper/al/photos-video.
Retail Remains a Strong IndustryBernards Store for Men, located on the square indowntown Jasper, is one of the countys top retailers.
The store carries brands like Alex Cannon and Enro.
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Industrial Development
WALKER COUNTYECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Walker County Development Authorityprovides informationand assistance to the companies looking to expand or locate a new
facility anywhere in Walker County. The Development Authoritycan provide information on available sites and buildings as well as
coordinate with state and regional development allies to help movea project forward.
Industrial Park
HOTSPOT FOR BUSINESS
The Tom Bevill Industrial
Park, located between 1-22 and
U.S. Hwy 78 has seen recentexpansions from HTNA, Fontaine
Engineered Products, NittoDenko, Central States, Mfg. andDAPA Products. The new 405-
acre Jasper Industrial Park witha pad-ready 50-acre site is
recognized as one of AlabamasAdvantage Sites.
Top Industries
WALKER COUNTYSMAJOR INDUSTRY/MANUFACTURINGEMPLOYERS
Major industrial andmanufacturing employers
include: Mar-Jac, Alabama Power,Drummond Company, North
American Coal, Jasper Lumber,BAESystems, Fontaine Trailer, Marigold
Works, HTNA, Alabama Moulding,Nitto Denko and Wilson Machine.
Downtown Jasper
RETAIL DESTINATION
Visit historic downtown Jasper,and youll find an array of shopsand restaurants, many of whichare members of the DowntownMerchants Association. Browsequality mens clothing at BernardsStore for Men, one of Jaspers oldestdowntown businesses (established
in 1949), or shop for fun andunusual gifts at The Very Idea orGirlie Things Boutique.
Andrew Posey & Sonis anotherhistoric landmark downtown.Established in 1924, Andrew Posey& Son started as a grocery and feedstore but today carries a variety ofproducts, from hardware and kitchensupplies to home wine-making andbrewing kits. Downtown Jasper alsofeatures a jewelry store, flower shop,
furniture store, antique shops, abeauty salon, fitness studio, banksand the Black Rock Bistro.
In Good CompanyBUSINESS SECTOR REMAINS ROBUST
Walker Countys prominent location on the Interstate 22 corridor northwest of Birmingham
makes it attractive to businesses looking to start up, expand or relocate. Executives andentrepreneurs are drawn to Walker Countys Southern hospitality and relaxed lifestyle.
BUSINESS:OVERVIEW
HTNA OpensNew FacilityAlabama Governor Robert
Bentley joined HayashiTelempu North Americas
Hiroyuki Hayashi, executive
vice president and COO, localofficials and representativesfrom Honda and Toyota
to celebrate the 2013grand opening of the new
145,000-square-foot facility.HTNA began manufacturing
in Jasper in 2011, and theopening of this second building
brought another 110 jobs toWalker County.
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Alabama coal provides jobs
and affordable electricity. Alabama coal mines employed 4,484 workers in 2012.
Alabama coal mines produced 19,060,594 tons of coal in 2012.
Over half of Alabamas electricity is generated from coal.
Alabama ranks among the nations lowest in energy costsdue in large part to coal.
#2 Office Park Cir., Ste. 200 Birmingham, AL 35223(205) 871-3734 www.alcoal.com
COALAlabamas Greatest Natural Resource
Living green is making sure the air in your home is healthy for your family to breathe. Test
your home for radon and build radon-resistant. It's easy. That's living healthy and green.
Just call 866-730-greenor visitwww.epa.gov/radon
LIVING GREENSTARTS FROM THE GROUND UP.
FONTAINE TRAILER CO.
Jasper is becoming Fontaine
Trailer Co.s main hub as the cityhosts five of Fontaines business
units: Fontaine Renew, FontainePartSource, Fontaine Military
Products, Fontaine Technologyand Fontaine Intermodal.
www.fontainetrailer.com
BARE BONES CARGO LLC
Bare Bones Cargo LLC offerscustomers a wide variety of
exclusive items that promise
to suit customers' needs andpersonalities more than mundaneitems found at typical retail outlets.
www.downtownjasperalabama.
com/BareBones.htm
THE VERY IDEA
The Very Idea combines decades
of experience with an extensiveinventory of unique gift items tohelp customers solve the problem
of finding a gift for the person who
has everything.www.downtownjasperalabama.com/VeryIdea.html
PERC ENGINEERING CO. INC.
PERC Engineering Co. Inc. gives
companies in Jasper and CentralAlabama a competitive edge by
using its 415 years of combinedexperience to provide superior
engineering and environmentaltesting services.
www.percengineering.com
SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDICS
Southern Orthopedics draws onmore than 60 years of combined
experience and uses state-of-the-art equipment to provide several
advanced medical procedures thatkeep Jasper residents mobile.
www.southernortho.org
BusinessSpotlight
Stay plugged intoWalker Countys business
community at livability.com/jasper/al/business.
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