Trussville is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census, the population was 14,143. According to the 2010 census the Trussville population grew to 28,696. The city is a part of the Birmingham metropolitan area and is included as a part of the Birmingham-Hoover combined statistical area.

Trussville is known for its tree-lined neighborhoods and easy access to Birmingham. It has one of the lowest crime rates among cities in the state, a blessing attributed to its small-town feel. Trussville is bordered by Irondale, Clay, Pinson, Center Point, and Clay -Trussville High School. The city was incorporated as Hayden Station in 1873 after the coming of the Railroad. The city was named for W. E. Truss, who owned land on Shades Mountain and incorporated Trussville in 1893. Interstate 65 via Clay-Trussville Road provides a quick commute to downtown Birmingham or Montgomery, while Hwy 11/50 is the main artery to many subdivisions in the city.

The Trussville City Schools mascot is the Tiger and the school colors are blue and orange. The local high school football team plays at Tom Bradford Field which was recently renovated with a new state-of-the-art artificial turf surface at a cost of $1.2 million.

Lodging near Trussville, AL

There are many beautiful places to stay in Trussville.

The May Company Department Store Building, which is currently undergoing renovation to become a hotel, is located on Gadsden Highway.

A few restaurants of note are The Roadhouse Grill (formerly Danver’s) on Al Highway 150, Hoagie Haus Deli on Main Street and Farrar’s Fine Foods & Spirits on Main Street.
Events in Trussville, AL

There are many events that happen in Trussville.

The Trussville Lions Club hosts an Easter Egg Hunt each year at Arlington Park to benefit local charities and the community. The city also has its own annual car show held during Father’s Day weekend along Main Street. Other major events include the Trussville Christmas parade in December and the Trussville Civil War Muster held in May.

Trussville, AL Weather

The climate in Trussville is generally mild with an average yearly temperature of 61°F and an average yearly rainfall between 48 and 55 inches. The colder part of the year lasts from November to February when highs usually stay in the 50s and lows in the 30s/40s . During the summer, high temperatures can often exceed 90 degrees, but that is standard for the south at large.