The amphitheater is located on Jack Warner Parkway, just beside the
Hugh R. Thomas Bridge, only minutes away from the
University of Alabama campus and blocks from downtown Tuscaloosa. It is the largest outdoor theater in
West Alabama.
History
The Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, designed by Davis Architects and built by Harrison Construction, broke ground on July 14, 2009, with an opening date estimated for August 2010.[1] In the next few months, the Tuscaloosa area experienced record rainfall, delaying the opening until 2011.[5]
Kenny Chesney, along with
Uncle Kracker, were originally set to open the amphitheater with a concert on March 31, 2011, but scheduling conflicts led to the show being moved back to May 25.[6] It was later announced that
The Avett Brothers and
Band of Horses would open the amphitheater on April 1, 2011, followed by
Patti LaBelle and
The O'Jays the next night.[7]
^Hughes-Cobb, Mark (February 1, 2011).
"Amp plans two-night opening weekend". The Tuscaloosa News. The New York Times Company. Archived from
the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2011.