Birthplace of the legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Ed Chandler, Pinson also happens to be one of the oldest communities in the State of Alabama. The city was first settled in the 1800s following a thumping victory at Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812. This is also where farmers resettlement communities were built in Alabama during the Great Depression under President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal in the 1930s.
Pinson which is part of Jefferson County was actually incorporated relatively recently in 2004. Present day residents include direct descendants of the soldiers of General Andrew Jackson, who also happened to be an ace inventor of his time. These founding families still contribute to Jefferson County's vibrant cultural calendar that draws visitors from across the United States. With a population of 7,163 (according to the 2010 census), it is safe to say that the town's residents are quite familiar with each other. Popular newspapers serving the region includes the Trussville Tribune and the weekly paper, Clay and Pinson.
Moving To Pinson
The city offers a comfortable blend of housing opportunities including single family homes, town homes, 2 bedroom apartments and plain lots for those looking to move here from America's bigger cities. Potential residents can choose from apartment homes in pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. It is pertinent to note that interested buyers would need to get pre qualified for a home loan before attempting to strike deals with most sellers. This is why it is recommended to start working on that credit score well in advance to boost chances of pre qualification. Renters are also welcome to the city as home rentals including 3 bedroom houses are available for those who do not plan to live here permanently or invest in housing.
In Pinson, daycare for children and activities for senior citizens, as well as recreational activities for adults, are taken very seriously. The Pinson Valley High School is the main school for grades 9-12 while a few other schools cater to the lower grades. Despite the city's small size, it will soon be part of the I-459 Northern Beltway which offers seamless connectivity to the rest of Alabama. What's more, plans are on in earnest to construct a $1.5 million mega Triangle Park, equipped with a splash pad, amphitheater, playground and disc golf course. A few miles from Pinson lie the popular cities of Center Point and Trussville which was ranked number 56/100 in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2005.
Living in Pinson
Life is as unhurried as it gets in historical Pinson. Locals are quite content to browse through old texts in the Pinson Public Library, while the Pinson Valley Youth Association keeps the adolescents occupied. Holiday season features tree lighting ceremonies, live music and festivities around the Triangle Park area. Locals are known to brave cold gusty winds and overcast skies in inclement weather to cheer on friends and family at the parades. The Alabama Butterbean Festival that takes place in October brings residents together in an exemplary show of solidarity, felicity and fun. Expect dazzling fireworks, lip-smacking good food, dog shows, car shows and even petting zoos!
Festivities aside, Pinson also is home to four historical cemeteries pre-dating the Civil War, as well as one of Alabama's oldest caves that dates back to the Hamilton Period. Naturists will be happy to know that Pinson's Turkey Creek Nature Preserve is home to three species of endangered fish; the Watercress Darter, Rush Darter, and the Vermilion Darter. The awe-inspiring topography around the creek includes steep mountain slopes, juicy outcrops, a steady mountain stream and its meandering waterfall. Picnics are a common affair in the wooded trails and around the Turkey Creek area which affords plenty of bird-watching and fly-fishing opportunities. Also perfect for a cool refreshing dip when temperatures soar.
The city has a number of committees that serves the needs of the people including the Library Board, Planning Commission, Education Committee, Public Safety Committee and Enhancements Committee.
A world of historical, geologic and natural legacies awaits visitors to Pinson, a city that epitomizes the warmth of southern hospitality.
