Honorary renaming of 26th Avenue East and Alberta Park
Tuscaloosa
Summary
The council was to set October 20, October 27 and November 17, 2026 as public hearing dates to consider renaming 26th Avenue East and Alberta Park in honor of the late Kip Tyner.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 6
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 6, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$40,801 from the city's general operating funds.
Residents and the Tyner family would see a longtime public servant honored with a lasting namesake.
Residents and businesses on 26th Avenue East may need to update addresses and records.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Tuscaloosa City Council held a public hearing on renaming 26th Avenue E. and Alberta Park after Kip Tyner
Tuscaloosa City Council held a public hearing on renaming 26th Avenue E. and Alberta Park after Kip Tyner WVUA 23
Pre Council Briefing - Oct 20, 2026
The city will hold a public hearing on honorary street naming for Councilor Tyner. Officials clarified this adds honorary signs without changing actual addresses.
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The city is considering renaming 26th Avenue East and Alberta Park, with three public hearings scheduled — a change that affects addresses, signage and community history.
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The council was to set October 20, October 27 and November 17, 2026 as public hearing dates to consider renaming 26th Avenue East and Alberta Park in honor of the late Kip Tyner.
Properties Committee - Oct 6, 2026
A stretch of 26th Avenue East between University Boulevard East and 4th Street East was proposed for honorary naming as Kip Tyner Parkway. It's an honorary title, not an official street renaming.
Public Projects Committee - Oct 6, 2026
A $40,801 monument and plaque at Alberta Park will honor former Council President Kip Tyner, styled after similar markers at Snow Hinton and Bowers parks.
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