Hoover, Alabama, is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 84,848, up from 69,047 at the 2000 census. It is one of two principal cities in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area.

The Hoover Metropolitan Stadium was built in 1978 and holds 32,800 people. The stadium hosted the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference football competition in 1979 and was home to the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions in 1985. The course of the 1989 Tour de Trump cycling event finished in its parking lot.

The city of Hoover is home to many major retail stores, restaurants, and companies. Most notably, The Riverchase Galleria shopping mall, which is home to numerous retailers, including Von Maur, H&M, Zara, and Anthropologie. Major employers in the city include Hoover Public Schools, FedEx Ground Package System (formerly known as Kinko’s), Mercedes-Benz U.S International Realty, Howard Hughes Corporation, and Verizon Wireless.

Hoover also has an abundance of public parks such as “Lake Joan”, operated by the City of Hoover; “Lake Cyrus”, on the banks of which sits Eddins Road Bridge – the last remaining wrought iron bridge in Jefferson County, “Lake Linda” and “Sweetwater Park”. Parks are very popular in Hoover because they provide gathering places for residents and youth sports programs.

Hoover is located at 33°28’7″ North, 86°41’55” West (33.467

Things to do in Hoover

There are many fun things to do in Hoover. Some of these things include shopping at the Riverchase Galleria, watching football games at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, or having fun with friends at one of the many city parks. Other things include watching the city’s festivals, which happen in the summer and around holidays.

Hoover Metropolitan Stadium

The Hoover Metropolitan Stadium is located in Hoover, Alabama, and was built in 1978. It has a capacity of 32,800 people. The stadium is home to many high school football games and also attracts outside teams when their field is unplayable. The stadium is also host to the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference football competition in 1979 and was home to the USFL’s Birmingham Stallions in 1985.

Hoover City Schools

The public schools located in Hoover, Alabama are part of the Hoover City School System. There are currently five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school within the system. The schools are as follows:

Northridge Elementary, Chalkville Elementary, Shades Mountain Elementary, Oak Mountain Elementary, Taylor Road Middle School, Hoover High School. There are also several private schools located in Hoover, Alabama including St. Elizabeth Catholic School and Holy Spirit Catholic Academy.