Our Story
The University Club is a remarkable testament to our history, a Greek Revival style home built in 1834 by James H. Dearing. After changing hands through a series of owners, and even playing host to Governor Arthur Pendleton Bagby as the Governor's Mansion, this prestigious establishment found its true calling under the stewardship of The University of Alabama.
In 1946, the then university president, Raymond Paty, with the generous assistance of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Warner, acquired the home with a vision of creating a unique social hub for university faculty and staff. And so, the University Club was born, marking a new era of refined sociability and camaraderie in our esteemed university community.
Today, the University Club serves as a private dining and special events facility that extends its warm Southern hospitality not only to the university community but also to the broader Tuscaloosa area. It stands as a proud symbol of our rich history and collective memory.
We're excited to announce that we completed a substantial renovation of this grand old establishment. Our mission is to preserve its historical significance while enhancing its features to meet the expectations of today's discerning clientele.
We are excited to unveil a rejuvenated University Club, promising a seamless blend of its illustrious past with contemporary luxuries.
Our Story
The University Club is a remarkable testament to our history, a Greek Revival style home built in 1834 by James H. Dearing. After changing hands through a series of owners, and even playing host to Governor Arthur Pendleton Bagby as the Governor's Mansion, this prestigious establishment found its true calling under the stewardship of The University of Alabama.
In 1946, the then university president, Raymond Paty, with the generous assistance of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Warner, acquired the home with a vision of creating a unique social hub for university faculty and staff. And so, the University Club was born, marking a new era of refined sociability and camaraderie in our esteemed university community.
Today, the University Club serves as a private dining and special events facility that extends its warm Southern hospitality not only to the university community but also to the broader Tuscaloosa area. It stands as a proud symbol of our rich history and collective memory.
We're excited to announce that we completed a substantial renovation of this grand old establishment. Our mission is to preserve its historical significance while enhancing its features to meet the expectations of today's discerning clientele.
We are excited to unveil a rejuvenated University Club, promising a seamless blend of its illustrious past with contemporary luxuries.
Alexia Cadle
Membership Director
Serving since 2023
About Alexia
Alexia was born and raised in Northern Virginia. With her mother being an Alabama alumna, she always carried crimson blood in her genes! Alexia graduated from The University of Alabama in 2016 with an undergraduate degree in Public Relations. Four seasons of football just wasn’t enough, so she stayed an extra year and earned a master’s degree in Sports Business. As a student, Alexia was very passionate about her involvement in recruitment at the university. She served as a student worker for several years in the Undergraduate Admissions Alumni & Volunteer Recruitment department, as well as the Vice Chairman of the University of Alabama Student Recruitment Team. She loved giving tours of the university to prospective students & student athletes and aiding their decision to accept Alabama as their school of choice!
After college, Alexia started her career in Distribution Sales at PepsiCo Foodservice and then began working for Invited Clubs as the Membership Director at Capital City Club -Columbia, SC.
In her free time, Alexia enjoys watching football (of course!), traveling around the world and spending time with her family as a newlywed and new dog Mom. Don’t worry, ya’ll…she didn’t marry an Auburn fan! Alexia is so excited to call Tuscaloosa home again and cheer on the Crimson Tide with all of you!
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