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* [[January 11]]: The former Cleburn Avenue in [[Powderly]] was renamed [[Heron Johnson|Heron Johnson Drive]] to honor the pastor's efforts in establishing [[Seven Springs EcoScape]]. | * [[January 11]]: The former Cleburn Avenue in [[Powderly]] was renamed [[Heron Johnson|Heron Johnson Drive]] to honor the pastor's efforts in establishing [[Seven Springs EcoScape]]. | ||
* [[February 9]]: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. [[ | * [[February 9]]: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. [[Olanda Smith]] and [[Dianah McCaryeo]] were the first to exchange vows at the [[Jefferson County Courthouse]]. | ||
* [[Schaeffer Eye Center CityFest]] | * [[Schaeffer Eye Center CityFest]] | ||
Revision as of 10:52, 9 February 2015
2015 is the 144th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 11: The former Cleburn Avenue in Powderly was renamed Heron Johnson Drive to honor the pastor's efforts in establishing Seven Springs EcoScape.
- February 9: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. Olanda Smith and Dianah McCaryeo were the first to exchange vows at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
- Schaeffer Eye Center CityFest
Business
- January 2: HealthSouth acquired the Dallas, Texas-based Encompass Home Health and Hospice for $750 million.
- January: The Moretti apartments were sold to Raia Properties of New Jersey for $24.6 million.
- January: U. S. Steel warned that up to 1,600 employees at its Fairfield Works and Fairfield Tubular divisions could face layoffs due to lessened demand for steel pipe.
- 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.
- Ally Risk Services acquired the J. H. Berry Insurance Agency.
- Alabama Telco Credit Union changed its name to Avadian Credit Union
Establishments
- January 17: The Gardendale Historical Society opened a museum.
- January: Owl's Hollow Farm opened a farm store in Bluff Park.
- SKKY nightclub opened at Five Points South.
- Unipres Alabama Inc. opened in Steele.
- Wintzell's Oyster House opened in Trussville.
Disestablishments
- January: Cinema Blue and Pleasure Books East were closed.
- January 31: V. Richard's market closed.
- February 1: Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill at Brookwood Village closed after losing its lease.
- February: Athenahealth's Birmingham office at Liberty Park closed.
- Belle Vista Mobile Home Park
- Relax, It's Handled
Education
- Spencer Horn took over as interim Superintendent of Birmingham City Schools.
- February 10: 2015 Birmingham property tax referendum
Government
- See also 2015 Birmingham budget
Sports
- January 1: The 2014 Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, failing to advance into the first-ever Division I College Football Playoff Championship Game.
- January 3: The Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 28-20 in the Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field.
- January 17: Boxer Deontay Wilder defeated Bermane Stiverne by unanimous decision, claiming the WBC world heavyweight title.
- Birmingham Freedom
Individuals
- February 1: Collin Gaston succeeded the retiring Lou Kirchen as general manager of Fox 6.
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
- January 16: Caryl Privett, 10th Judicial Circuit of Alabama
- Judy Bonner, president of the University of Alabama
- May: Charles Krulak, president of Birmingham-Southern College
Deaths
- January 15: Sam Wehby, founder of All South Properties
- January 15: Gonzo, a bald eagle at the Birmingham Zoo
- January 17: Maxine Sykes, restaurateur
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
| 2010s |
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