Tarrant, Alabama
Tarrant is a city of 5,925 people in Jefferson County, Alabama, founded in 1912.
Why visit Tarrant
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 43 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fire Station No. 12 and Fire Station No. 19.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Tarrant
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tarrant
Tarrant is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, bordering Birmingham's north side. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,124. It is home to the ABC Coke plant owned by the Drummond Company, "the largest single producer of foundry coke in the U.S.".
From the Wikipedia article Tarrant, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks15
Fire Station No. 12
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Fire station in Alabama, United States of America
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Fire Station No. 19
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Fire station in Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Lakewood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Birmingham, Alabama
Woodlawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Woodlawn City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
City hall in Birmingham, Alabama
Woodlawn Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Woodlawn Highlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Birmingham, Alabama, United States
H.K. Porter 7312
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
A locomotive built by H.K. Porter in 1941, now on display outside the Dolcito Quarry.
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes43
American Ranch House
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1600 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham
Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
1250 Boots Boulevard, Fultondale
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Bama Hotdogs
Restaurant · Hot Dog, Burger · 0.7 mi
1613 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham
Mo-Sa 05:00-14:00
Hong Kong
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
1817 Pinson Valley Parkway, Tarrant
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 15:30-21:00
Mugshots Grill & Bar
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
3339 Lowery Parkway, Fultondale
Su-Th 10:45-22:00; Fr, Sa 10:45-23:00
Shoney's
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
1234 Boots Boulevard, Fultondale
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 06:00-23:00
La Hacienda
Restaurant · Mexican
2040 Pinson Valley Parkway, Tarrant
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Taqueria Apatzingán y Billares
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1625 Pinson Valley Parkway, Tarrant
Mo 10:00-20:00; Tu off; We-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
31 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Comfort Suites Fultondale I-65 near I-22
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
1325 Old Walker Chapel Road, Fultondale
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham North - Fultondale
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
1701 Main Street, Fultondale
Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Fultondale
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
3289 Lowery Parkway, Fultondale
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fultondale Birmingham N
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
History
A contest was held to name the new town in 1915. Several people suggested Tarrant in honor of Benjamin Tarrant, who had lived in this community most of his life. Other sources claim the city was named for Felix I. Tarrant, President of National Cast Iron Pipe Company, which built the first major industrial plant in the area in 1912. On August 17, 1918, Tarrant became an incorporated city. Its first mayor was George Washington Thomason. The first census was taken in 1920 and gave Tarrant City a population of 734. From its incorporation until the 1980s, the community went by Tarrant City until it was shortened to Tarrant by the 1990 U.S. Census.
From the History section of Tarrant, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship29
Bethel Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
First Baptist Church, Kingston
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
New Rising Star Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Luke AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
St. Luke AME Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Bcs Virtual Academy of Learning
School · 4.3 mi
3900 24Th Street North, Birmingham
Healthcare2
Kessler's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1152 East Lake Boulevard, Tarrant
Map of Tarrant
185 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Birmingham Ap 72228 (2 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, 2 miles away.
- Fultondale 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Birmingham 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Center Point 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Gardendale 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Mountain Brook 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Irondale 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Forestdale 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Grayson Valley 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Mount Olive 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Vestavia Hills 9 mi south, about 15 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
- DOWNTOWN TARRANT CITY (1 of 1), Kylestonephotgraphy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shady Grove Baptist Church in Birmingham, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BFRS Fire Station 12 1920, Bfrspubed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FireStn19, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Birmingham, Alabama, David R. Bains, CC BY 4.0
- Bethel Baptist Church, Jet Lowe, Photographer, Public domain
- First Baptist Church, Kingston, Mthunter58, CC BY-SA 4.0
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