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Gadsden readies Nakalula campground, amphitheater upgrades and a resolution to protect fishing tournaments

2106769 · January 3, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Craig Ford said Nakalula campground will open in early March, the amphitheater will receive a canopy and safety improvements, and the city passed a resolution aimed at protecting local fishing tournaments that support tourism and hotel stays.

Mayor Craig Ford said the Nakalula campground will open March 1–15 and called Nakalula Mountain a major natural resource and tourism draw for the area.

Ford said the city plans to add a canopy to cover the remainder of the amphitheater stage, improve stair lighting and address bathroom facilities while working with the local historical preservation society to avoid harming historic features. He also said the city has previously installed handrails and will continue upgrades for performer and public safety.

On fishing tournaments, Ford said the city has passed a resolution to protect local fishing tournaments because they bring tourism dollars — filling hotels, restaurants and fueling local spending. He said city staff are coordinating with the state delegation to avoid restrictions on tournament fish size that could limit those events.

Ending: Ford framed the campground opening, amphitheater improvements and the fishing resolution as steps to promote tourism and safety; he did not provide regulatory text of the resolution or the council vote tally.