Before we get started exploring the many amazing places and things to do in Troy, Alabama, it might help my audience get a better overall understanding by talking a little bit about the city itself and its history! That being said, here is a list that I have compiled of five fun facts about the city of Troy.
1. Troy is one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama.
Troy has an estimated population of 19,000. Home to Troy University, Troy is a college town, with the university being the fourth-largest in the state of Alabama in terms of enrollment. Troy University is also the top employer in the city.
2. Musicians Kid Rock and Hank Williams Jr. both have ties to the city.
The city of Troy was even featured in the song "Redneck Paradise" which Kid Rock and Hank Williams Jr. both collaborated on. a couple of places in Troy that are featured include the water tower and the Double Branch bar, the latter of which is where the majority of the video takes place. Both Kid Rock and Hank Williams Jr. have residencies in or around the city of Troy.
3. Internationally recognized artist Fred "Nall" Hollis was born in Troy, Alabama.
Troy University has an entire gallery named after him in their International Arts Center. Nall has given over $4,000,000 worth of art to this exhibit. We will explore Nall's connections with Troy more in-depth in later blog posts.
4. One of Alabama's oldest newspapers is headquartered in Troy.
The Troy Messenger, which has been operating since 1866, provides news coverage in and around the city of Troy, Alabama and calls itself, "Pike County's 24-hour News Source." We will learn more about the Troy Messenger in future blog posts.
5. Conecuh Ridge Whiskey Distillery is located in Troy, Alabama.
Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey is made here. Named the "official State Spirit" of Alabama, its long history and string of legal troubles that the whiskey and more notably its infamous creator faced throughout its existence made it a definite landmark in Troy. It has only been operating here for a couple of years. We will explore the distillery more in-depth in later blog posts.
These five facts barely scratch the surface of the rich history and the many must-see places Troy, Alabama has to offer. Additionally each fact only provides a brief summary, when there is so much more to the places, people and things to do on this list. Make sure to check back on Troy Travels regularly for more in-depth content in the near future.
Happy Travels!
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Introduction
Hello all!
Welcome to Traveling Troy. As the name suggests, the main purpose of this blog is to showcase and inform its readers about the many places of interest and experiences that the city of Troy, AL has to offer. In addition to featuring pictures and videos of these places and things to do, this blog will also explain the meaning or historical values behind each of the topics and why they should be acknowledged.
I have lived in Troy for a year as a student. I am pretty familiar with the area, but will also be interviewing and consulting people who have lived here much longer than myself! This will help give my audience the most authentic experiences possible!
The reason why this blog was created is because many people aspiring to travel set their sights on the stereotypical, big, flashy places (New York City, Yellowstone National Park, etc.) However, while these popular areas see hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, traveling there may be lengthy and expensive depending on where you're coming from. Many travelers do not realize that the smaller towns and cities around them can provide just as much of a refreshing new adventure at a fraction of the cost and perhaps only an hour's drive away!
Additionally, as a student, I realize the opportunity that going to college in a place that is not your hometown is an enormous opportunity to explore and get to know a whole different area during the years you spend there studying. Troy University students should utilize the time they have here, no matter where they are originally from.
Stay tuned for weekly content!
Welcome to Traveling Troy. As the name suggests, the main purpose of this blog is to showcase and inform its readers about the many places of interest and experiences that the city of Troy, AL has to offer. In addition to featuring pictures and videos of these places and things to do, this blog will also explain the meaning or historical values behind each of the topics and why they should be acknowledged.
I have lived in Troy for a year as a student. I am pretty familiar with the area, but will also be interviewing and consulting people who have lived here much longer than myself! This will help give my audience the most authentic experiences possible!
The reason why this blog was created is because many people aspiring to travel set their sights on the stereotypical, big, flashy places (New York City, Yellowstone National Park, etc.) However, while these popular areas see hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, traveling there may be lengthy and expensive depending on where you're coming from. Many travelers do not realize that the smaller towns and cities around them can provide just as much of a refreshing new adventure at a fraction of the cost and perhaps only an hour's drive away!
Additionally, as a student, I realize the opportunity that going to college in a place that is not your hometown is an enormous opportunity to explore and get to know a whole different area during the years you spend there studying. Troy University students should utilize the time they have here, no matter where they are originally from.
Stay tuned for weekly content!
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