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!
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