In the heart of the heart of dixie is the city of Calera. It is named as such because it is almost directly in the center of the state. It is located in Shelby County (Central Region) 30 miles South of Birmingham along Interstate 65 putting it in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area.
The city has much to offer the residents including fine schools, recreational facilities, and shopping. All of this at a small town pace. There are also other facilities such as a health care center, dentists, a library, and a fire and rescue department all for people moving into the area and people already their. People in the town also enjoy the many parks, country clubs, outdoor activities that are throughout the city.