Moody began as a small agricultural community outside Birmingham in rural St. Clair County. At the turn of the 20th century, Moody quickly developed into a small industrialized city, adding several manufacturing plants and a gristmill. Today, Moody is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, with a current population of almost 14,000. While this small-town-turned-city is only getting bigger, “it’s still a hometown kinda place where everybody knows everybody,” says Pamela Long, a Moody native and the front desk event services director at Moody’s Civic Center. With a mix of national chains and local businesses, Long says, “Moody is a nice place to live because we have all the conveniences of a city without all the hustle and bustle.”
New traditional homes with spacious yards
Decorated Tudor Revivals and new traditional brick homes from the early 2000s are neatly organized in cul-de-sac communities. Some contemporary craftsmen with sleek interiors and mountain views were added to the area in 2021. Most houses in Moody offer half-acre green lawns with plenty of room to add a swimming pool or backyard playset. Residents take pride in keeping their yards well-manicured and flowerbeds weed-free. 1970s ranch-style homes sit on tree-lined properties in Moody’s more rural areas. Many of these countryside houses offer larger lots, with most at or above one acre. While most homes in Moody list between $250,000 and $350,000, some recently built homes with scenic mountain views can cost up to $675,000.
Enjoy the pretty landscaping in Moody.
Enjoy the mountain view from Moody.
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Order the best pizza in Alabama at Carpenetti’s
Residents head to Fresh Value Moody to find homegrown produce and specialty items. The Village at Moody is a popular retail center with the local Publix Supermarket for conventional grocery shopping. Locals can grab a quick bite at one of the many national fast-food franchises on Highway 411 or stop by the long-standing local chain Milo’s Hamburgers. On Wednesdays, Bluegrass Barbeque is crowded with customers ready to grub on spicy wings and watch whatever big game is on TV. Carpenetti’s Pizzeria is the perfect spot to order pizza on Friday nights, as it was recently voted “Bama’s Best Pizza.”
Grab your produce at Fresh Value in Moody.
There are many grocery options in Moody.
Enjoy a delicious pizza from Carpenetti's Pizza in Moody.
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Moody schools are growing with the city
Moody students attend highly rated public schools in St. Clair County. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Education recognized Moody Elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Fourth graders can transition to Moody Middle School and move to Moody Jr. High in seventh grade. These three schools all score an overall B-minus or higher on Niche. Moody High School receives a C-plus from Niche and is currently working to build a brand new campus that will expand over 100,000 square feet and feature a state-of-the-art performing arts center.
The Moody school system is full of school pride at Moody High School.
Moody Elementary School prides itself on great academics.
Moody Middle School is a great school for young learners.
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Alabama’s first Miracle League Field at Moody City Park
Children with disabilities compete in sports tournaments at The Miracle League Field at Moody City Park. While children swing at the park’s inclusive playground, parents can walk the loop track or rally with neighbors on the tennis courts. The Moody Civic Center offers fitness classes for people of all ages and manages the community sports leagues. Thanks to the Moody Youth Association, over 900 local kids learn to shoot basketballs and hit their first homerun on the 11 sports fields at this city park.
Play on the playground at Moody Municipal Park.
Shoot some hoops at the Moody Civic Center.
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Kick off the Fall season at Oktoberfest
When the muggy summer ends, the City of Moody hosts the highly-anticipated Annual Oktoberfest, filled with pony rides, vintage car shows and football watch parties. Last-minute shoppers can find handmade gifts in December at the Civic Center’s annual Holly Jolly Market. Residents look forward to decorating their homes and creating holiday floats for the city’s annual Christmas Parade.
Highway 411 takes residents to Downtown Bham
While this rural city does not offer public transportation, residents can take Highway 411 to Interstate 20 to access the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in about 25 minutes. This route also connects Moody to St. Vincent’s East Hospital in 20 minutes or less.
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