Tuscaloosa Downtown Merchants Association
About Us
100+
Downtown
Members
Who we are?
TDMA is the collective voice of Downtown Tuscaloosa's business community
The Tuscaloosa Downtown Merchants Association exists because downtown businesses are stronger together. We bring merchants, property owners, and local stakeholders under one roof — connecting them to each other, to community organizations, and to the local government decisions that shape the future of downtown. Whether you've been on the strip for twenty years or just opened your doors, TDMA is where downtown business owners come to stay informed, get involved, and look out for one another.
100+
Downtown Members
5+
Yearly Events
6000+
Public Outreach
10+
Educational Meetings
Our vision
Our vision is a downtown Tuscaloosa that is vibrant, economically diverse, and a true destination for residents and visitors alike. We work toward a district where every business owner has a voice and every storefront contributes to a community worth showing up for.
Our mission
Our mission is to unify downtown merchants and give them a real seat at the table. We advocate on behalf of our members, foster meaningful connections, and collaborate with the city and community partners to make downtown Tuscaloosa a place where independent businesses can genuinely thrive.
What do we do?
We show up for downtown businesses
in the ways that
matter most
From advocacy to events to shared visibility, TDMA works to make sure every member has the support, connections, and resources they need to be part of a thriving downtown community.
Networking Opportunities
Advocacy & Support
Events & Community
Collective Visibility
