Tim Hightower

Owner & President

Under Tim Hightower’s leadership since 1987 Southern Carpet, Hardwood and Tile has been recognized as one of the leading floor covering companies in Alabama and all of the southeast.

A lifelong resident of Birmingham, Tim is a graduate of Jacksonville State University, with post-graduate studies at Samford University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Tim has been in the flooring business since 1980, with a focus on working with construction and local business clients. His reputation for excellence in sales and service and the commitment of Southern Carpet, Hardwood and Tile to always satisfy the customer has led to consistent growth for the company.

Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and professional growth, Tim has taken an active role in the floor covering industry. He is a member of the World Floorcovering Association, the National Wood Flooring Association and was past president of the Central Alabama Floor Covering Association. He also represents the floor covering industry through his membership in the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama. He has held several positions on their board, including Legislative Chairman (2007-2013) and Board Chairman (2014).

Tim is also active in the civic community. He and his wife Donna are active members of the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, and both of them have served on the board of directors. Tim was the co-chairman of their recent capital campaign (2010) and he was the King of the 2015 Jazz-Cat Ball. Tim also served as President of the Vulcan Voices Toastmasters in 2004, and was the President of the Birmingham City Salesmen’s Club for 2011-2012, and was honored with their Man of the Year Award in 2012.

At Southern Carpet, Hardwood and Tile, Tim and his team of professionals are ready to put over 100 years of experience to work for you. Whether your project is new construction, re-modeling or residential, Southern Carpet, Hardwood and Tile has outstanding products, outstanding installers, and an outstanding team of dedicated professionals ready to assist you. Let the staff at Southern Carpet, Hardwood and Tile show you how they satisfy the customer, every day on every job!