Trussville (Images of America)

Visitors and newcomers often comment on Trussvilles idyllic Mayberry qualities. Longtime residents take those attributes for granted. Thats just Trussville, they say, even as they jog down shady sidewalks, picnic on the banks of the Cahaba River, and gather at one of the citys many places of worship. But, todays Trussville did not happen without early residents forming a foundation for a strong and caring community. Images of America: Trussville highlights the mid-20th century, a time of buildingliterally and figurativelya city of progress, yet in some ways frozen in a simpler time. As Trussville continues to transition from a Birmingham bedroom community to a multi-faceted municipality, it is important to remember those who positioned the city in reputation and reality to become that Mayberry kind of place. Or as the citys tagline describes it: The Gateway to Happy Living.