Tuscaloosa Academy Launches $6.5M Campaign For New Athletic Center

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa Academy (TA) on Tuesday announced a $6.5 million capital campaign to fund a new 23,000-square-foot athletic center, marking the largest facilities project in the school’s recent history.

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The Tuscaloosa-based private school says the “Building Excellence” campaign has already raised $4.5 million from early supporters, with the groundbreaking for the new facility set for December 2025.

“We’re building excellence at TA," Head of School Beckie Share said. "We are well on our way to our goal, and it will take all of us to finish strong. Every single gift—large or small—will help us build a legacy that elevates the TA and Tuscaloosa area experience for generations to come.”

The new facility is being designed by architects from Ward Scott Morris and will include a regulation-size tournament gymnasium, locker rooms for home and visiting teams, a football field house, and a fully equipped weight room.

“This is more than a building — it’s an investment in every student’s experience and the future of our school community,” Share said. “Our students are thriving in academics, the arts, and athletics, and now it’s time for our facilities to reflect the caliber of our programs and the size of our ambitions.”

Supporter and West Alabama businessman Ric Mayers is also playing a key role in the campaign and said the project "isn’t just about Tuscaloosa Academy — it’s about Tuscaloosa.”

“Strong schools make strong communities," he said. "This Athletic Center will inspire pride, opportunity, and connection for generations to come.”

Click here to learn more about the capital campaign.

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