Overview
The Black Warrior River runs through Tuscaloosa and is part of a navigable waterway that carries barges, especially coal, to the Gulf.
History
Locks and dams built over the last century made the river navigable for commercial barges.
Today
The Tuscaloosa Riverwalk and an amphitheater line the river, along with industrial river terminals.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.