Search form Search Website Community History of Tarrant Tarrant, incorporated in 1918, began with a city as industry as its center and reason for being. Today, industry continues to be the lifeblood of the city, spawning numerous residential and commercial opportunities for its citizens. Because of its heritage, Tarrant has developed all the necessary ingredients for industry to thrive. Among those include easy rail access, close proximity to major interstates and highways, nearness to a major airport, a solid and experienced labor force, a wide range of housing, land availability, all major utilities, and progressive leadership. Though independent, Tarrant is an integral part of Alabama’s largest metropolitan area. Consequently, the over 6,000 people of Tarrant enjoy the many attributes of both a small city and larger cosmopolitan area. The area has a balanced economy providing a strong manufacturing base as well as an emergent service center. Medical research and healthcare are now the employment anchors of the metropolitan area. The metropolitan area of nearly one million people offers an abundance of cultural arts, major sporting events, and opportunities to explore almost any endeavor. One of the intangible benefits of living and working in Tarrant that is special, however, is the close knit feeling of the people. This quality is cultivated throughout the city by getting things done on a cooperative basis. Citizens, merchants, elected officials, and industrialists are often on a first name basis. Education and religion are important in Tarrant with numerous civic organizations, churches, and an independent school system all working together for the betterment of the city. The result is evident after even the slightest investigation. Tarrant Transportation An industry in Tarrant has easy access to all the modes of transportation. The major East/West Interstate 20/59 is within one mile and the major North/South Interstate 65 is just over four miles from Tarrant. State Highway 79 runs through the city and is called Pinson Valley Parkway in Tarrant. Alabama Highway 75 connects to Highway 79 just North of Tarrant, both highways penetrating Northeast Alabama. Railroads have always been the backbone of the Tarrant industrial center with CSX and Southern Railroad serving the area. Piggyback service is available. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is adjacent to the city. A fixed base operation and hangar space is also available. Community Contact Information 1133 East Lake Blvd Tarrant, AL 35217 (205) 849-2800 View Full Contact Details Home Staff Login Accessibility 1133 East Lake Blvd | Tarrant, AL 35217 | 205-849-2800

Search form Search Website Public Works Public Works Contact Information 2515 Commerce Way Tarrant, AL 35217 (205) 849-2826 M. Stephen Fancher, Public Works Director Charlie Williams, Assistant Public Works Director View Full Contact Details Home Staff Login Accessibility 1133 East Lake Blvd | Tarrant, AL 35217 | 205-849-2800