Nickname: The Heart of Dixie Population: 4,273,000 (23rd) Area: 52,423 sq miles (30th) Birthplace: Lionel Ritchie, Helen Keller, & Hank Williams Tourism: 800.252.2262 Road Conditions: 334.242.4378 A & B say: We passed through on I-59. Running to the north from southern summer heat and humidity, we will be back through Alabama later on in the year. We'll grab the welcome sign then, too!