Question 1

What is the Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail?

Accepted Answer

Tinsel Trail is a fundraiser for Tuscaloosa's One Place, A Family Resource Center.  Located in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, Tinsel Trail is a display of over 200 sponsored and decorated trees.  Each tree is sponsored and decorated by a local business, organization, or individual.

Question 2

Where is the Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail located?

Accepted Answer

Tinsel Trail is located at Government Plaza, in Downtown Tuscaloosa, 618 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

Question 3

What are the hours of the Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail?

Accepted Answer

Tinsel Trail is lit from dusk to dawn but can still be enjoyed during the day.

Question 4

Do I have to pay to walk the Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail?

Accepted Answer

No, it is free to walk the trail! Plus, all events on the trail are completely free!

Question 5

Who decorates the trees?

Accepted Answer

Local businesses, organizations, and individual sponsors decorate the trees. Each tree is furnished with electricity and signage listing the sponsor and decorator.

Question 6

Who is responsible for taking down trees and decorations?

Accepted Answer

Sponsors/decorators are responsible for removing or disposing of ornaments and decorations from Government Plaza unless sponsors choose paid takedown by Tuscaloosa's One Place. Tuscaloosa's One Place is not responsible for returning decorations to sponsors/decorators.

Question 7

If I want to donate my tree, does Tuscaloosa's One Place pick an organization for me?

Accepted Answer

Tuscaloosa's One Place keeps a list of organizations, typically local schools or nonprofits, who are interested in decorating a tree. The sponsor can choose from the list OR we can choose for you OR you may contact a group of your choosing and register them as the decorator for your tree.

Question 8

Who takes care of the trees while they are on display?

Accepted Answer

Tuscaloosa's One Place staff and volunteers tend to the trees daily.  It is recommended that sponsors check on their trees periodically and perform any maintenance as needed.

Registration Opens July 1, 2026

Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail
Est. 2013

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