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* [[January 2]]: [[HealthSouth]] acquired the Dallas, Texas-based Encompass Home Health and Hospice for $750 million. | |||
* [[American Family Care]] moved its corporate headquarters to 3700 [[Cahaba Beach Road]]. | * [[American Family Care]] moved its corporate headquarters to 3700 [[Cahaba Beach Road]]. | ||
* [[James Lewis]] merged his [[Bettola]] restaurant with his neighboring [[Vittoria]] restaurant and butcher shop. | * [[James Lewis]] merged his [[Bettola]] restaurant with his neighboring [[Vittoria]] restaurant and butcher shop. | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 4 January 2015
2015 is the 144th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
Business
- January 2: HealthSouth acquired the Dallas, Texas-based Encompass Home Health and Hospice for $750 million.
- American Family Care moved its corporate headquarters to 3700 Cahaba Beach Road.
- James Lewis merged his Bettola restaurant with his neighboring Vittoria restaurant and butcher shop.
- Tortuga's pizzeria opened in the Parkside district.
- Corporate Realty Development moved from the Saks building to the former Merita Bakery in the Parkside district.
- Coyote Logistics moved its offices from Two Perimeter Park to the Saks building.
Establishments
- SKKY nightclub at Five Points South
- Wintzell's Oyster House in Trussville
Disestablishments
- February: Athenahealth's Birmingham office at Liberty Park closed.
- Belle Vista Mobile Home Park
- Cinema Blue
- Pleasure Books East
- Relax, It's Handled
Education
- Spencer Horn took over as interim Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools.
Government
- See also 2015 Birmingham budget
Sports
Individuals
Births
Awards
- Alabama Academy of Honor:
- Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Men's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame: Jay Barker, Evander Holyfield, Chris Gray, Tony Richardson, Bobby Hunt, Derrick McKey, Ennis Whatley, and Tommy Neville
- Alabama Women's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Writers Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Business Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens:
- Bobby Bowden Collegiate Coach of the Year Award:
- Legend of Birmingham Award:
- Miss Alabama:
- Miss Alabama USA:
- Miss Birmingham: Susanna Bagwell
- Miss Samford:
- Miss Shelby County: Amanda Ford
- Miss UAB:
- Mr Football:
- Vulcan Awards:
Marriages
Retirements
- Judy Bonner, president of the University of Alabama
- May: Charles Krulak, president of Birmingham-Southern College
Deaths
Works
Buildings
- Alagasco Metro Operations Center on 1st Avenue North
- Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook at Lane Parke
- The Greenwave EcoScape at Leeds High School was completed.
- Hill Student Center at UAB
- LIV Parkside
- The restored Lyric Theatre reopened.
- Birmingham's Negro Leagues Museum opened adjacent to Regions Field.
- The Rampage roller coaster at Splash Adventure was restored and reopened.
- The Plaza II (Gardendale)
- The Plaza III (Gardendale)
- Vestavia Hills City Hall
Demolitions
- Rose Towers at the University of Alabama
See Also
Context
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