Founded in 1871, the city of Northport, Alabama is currently home to over 25,000 residents and rests along the Black Warrior River.
Northport is the 21st-largest city in Alabama and is largely known for its annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts. The festival, which is hosted in Kentuck Park every October, highlights local folk and contemporary artists of West Alabama. At this festival, one can typically find wares like pottery, specialty quilts and homemade crafts.
Also located in Northport is the Kentuck Arts and Crafts Center. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, the Kentuck Arts and Crafts Center is made up of five repurposed buildings and houses art studios, galleries, a teaching space, and so much more. The Kentuck Arts and Crafts Center keeps the arts alive in West Alabama all year round.
Northport is also home to a few celebrity residents. Most notably, Hannah Brown, who was recently a guest on season 15 of "The Bachelorette." Some other celebrity Northport locals include professional baseball player Frank Lary, former SEC football coach Curley Hallman, and former University of Alabama football player Le’Ron McClain.
Visiting guests should check Historic Downtown Northport for a taste of the city’s rich and abundant history. From the authentic southern cuisine or classic antique piece, Downtown Northport is the perfect place to spend an afternoon in Alabama.
Lake Lurleen State Park, which is around 15 minutes outside of downtown Northport, embodies 1,600 acres of land in the West Alabama city. Here, guests can find a fully functioning campground, camp store, picnic area, swimming beach, paddle boats, fishing piers, and tons of other outdoor amenities.
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Northport Council Takes a Bond Rating Hike Victory Lap
It is the second time the rating has been upgraded in this council’s term.
New Courtyard Marriott Officially Open for Business in Northport
Northport's first interior-entry hotel is officially open for business as you enter the city on Highway 69 after years in development.
[Photos] Northport Bunny Trail Grand Opening Draws Huge Crowd
There's a new spring staple in West Alabama and it officially kicked off this weekend in Northport.
Northport Councilman Shares Sneak Peak of Water Park Plans
The President of the Northport City Council shared renderings Tuesday offering a sneak peak at the water park he hopes to see open by next summer.
Police Investigating Likely Suicide at Church in Northport
Police are at the scene of a Baptist church in Northport Monday afternoon investigating a death they believe may have been self-inflicted.
Accomplice Arrested 6 Months After Tuscaloosa Salon Robbery
Six months after a Northport woman allegedly fought with workers in a Tuscaloosa salon and had a man threaten to shoot them rather than pay her bill, her accomplice has been identified and arrested.
Northport's Tuesday Morning Set to Close Soon
Northport's Tuesday Morning location is among 10 statewide locations expected to close after the retail store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday.
Feud with City Hall Creates Downtown Northport Parking Shortage
It's going to be harder to visit downtown Northport this week after a business blocked off access to a parking lot there, reportedly over a feud with City Hall.
Northport Man Killed in Wednesday Morning Crash
A Wednesday morning crash in Tuscaloosa County claimed the life of a 25-year-old Northport man.
Bigger, Better University Medical Center Now Open in Northport
Top leaders from the University of Alabama were in Northport last week to cut the ribbon on a new medical center triple the size of their previous clinic in the city.