Tuscaloosa’s Sports Illustrated Resort Takes a Big Step Forward Despite Opposition

Tuscaloosa’s Sports Illustrated resort takes a big step forward despite opposition

A Sports Illustrated-themed riverfront resort for the City of Tuscaloosa cleared a key hurdle this week.

Riverfront resort clears first vote despite local pushback

A Sports Illustrated resort is one step closer to rising along the Black Warrior River after the Tuscaloosa City Council voted Tuesday to move its construction in District 3 forward — but not without pushback from some local residents. Council members voted 5-2 to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance approving the development plan on Rice Mine Road North. The ordinance will be up for a formal vote at next week’s meeting. City staff sai…