Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale is a city of 16,534 people in Jefferson County, Alabama, founded in 1825.
Why visit Gardendale
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Banner Shaft Mine and Big Ten Mine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Gardendale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gardendale
Gardendale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a northern suburb of Birmingham. The population was 16,044 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gardendale, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes36
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
901 Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 06:00-23:00
Jim 'N Nick's
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
915 Odum Road, Gardendale
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
630 Gayle Street, Gardendale
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
659 Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Mo-Th 05:00-21:30; Fr 05:00-22:30; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:00
Sushi Village
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese · 1.7 mi
592 Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Tu-Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:00-21:30; Sa-Su 11:00-21:30
Yogurt Mountain
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.8 mi
521 Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.8 mi
544 Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Mo-Fr 09:30-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-02:00,09:30-24:00
24 more on the map.
History
A large farm settlement near the area today known as Gardendale was settled around 1825. Some years later, other settlers began to move into the community commonly known as Jugtown, a name given to the area based on the presence of a large jug and churn factory that operated in the area. Some years later, Hettie Thomason Cargo, a school teacher, would lead a campaign to change the name of the community after being embarrassed to admit she was from "Jugtown" at a regional teachers' meeting. In 1906, the name Gardendale was selected, and in 1955, the City of Gardendale was officially incorporated. Today, with more than 16,000 residents (estimated), the city of Gardendale has grown to include more than 400 businesses, 4 schools, and 24 churches.
From the History section of Gardendale, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship23
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
334 Main Street, Gardendale
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
1925 Mount Olive Boulevard, Gardendale
Gardendale First Baptist Church (South Campus)
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.9 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Centereast
School · 5.8 mi
50 Long St, Birmingham
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
School · 5.6 mi
8601 Old Highway 31, Morris
Healthcare6
Ascension St. Vincent’s Primary Care Gardendale
Clinic and pharmacy
2217 Decatur Highway, Gardendale
Gardendale Health Mart and Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Fieldstown Road, Gardendale
Map of Gardendale
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 31°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 48°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinson (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2021-12-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Center Point 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Birmingham 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Clay 11 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Irondale 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Mountain Brook 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Trussville 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Homewood 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Leeds 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Hoover 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gardendale Civic Center, Amcannally, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birmingham Alabama Temple by nateOne, cropped, Nate Grigg, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Greenhouse millipede on light concrete, SpongeLover08, CC0
- ISS046-E-51246 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-121883 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-193205 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-193204 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-38609 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-38610 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-51248 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-124884 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-51247 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-124885 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-121884 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- EF3 damage to a home in Fultondale, National Weather Service - Birmingham, AL, Public domain
- FultondaleEF3TornadoDamage, National Weather Service Birmingham, Alabama, Public domain
- Fultondale Tornado Damage 2021, National Weather Service Forecast Office in Birmingham, Alabama, Public domain
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