The year is 1939. It’s a sweltering day in mid-August, but you’re set on making the most of it. You’ve spent your whole life in the town of Tuscaloosa. It’s grown up around you as you’ve grown up within it. Each eager step sends you further down what will one day be known as University […]

Auburn University has announced that fans will be able to roll two Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner this upcoming fall. See below for the announcement that can be found on the Auburn University website: “For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll. The decision […]

It’s a bright Saturday morning in late fall, and I wake up to a call from my sister. Checking the clock and rubbing my eyes, confusion turns to panic as the clock reads 6:45 AM. Something must have happened. “Hello?” I stutter, trying to maintain composure. “We have to go!” It’s pure excitement on her […]

Alabama students can “adopt” a calf from a dairy in Pickens County and spend the upcoming school year learning about how cattle are raised on the small family farm, how milk is produced, and even how the business runs. Adopt a Cow pairs classrooms with farms, providing students with insight into where foods like milk, […]

Alabama has been a part of a number of innovative initiatives over the last several years. Utilizing new technology for the improvement of homes and neighborhoods is one of these initiatives. Alabama Power now offers Smart Neighborhoods with a variety of impressive innovative features that utilize new technology to make living simultaneously more connected and […]

Over the past several years, North Alabama has seen an incredible amount of growth. With a long and fascinating past, places like Florence and Muscle Shoals have brought an impressive degree of historical significance and depth to the North Alabama region. With a recent renaissance, its ongoing transformation bears a striking resemblance to that of […]

  What is your favorite summer dish?  Hey Doll, Chef Lindsey Noto of Sysco Central Alabama and bestie of mine have shared the best summer salad recipe. It has become a favorite of mine. This recipe is an ode to the Southern summer cookout with her Alabama Summer Salad made with: arugula, honey cornbread, local peaches […]

Singing River Trail is a 200+ mile greenway initiative that seeks to “strengthen regional bonds, and creates new health and wellness, educational, economic, tourism, and entrepreneurial opportunities for the people and communities of North Alabama.” Having seen incredible success over a number of years, they continue to gain momentum in their efforts toward small-town enhancement […]

  Sweet Grown Alabama is a beloved non-profit that works to promote Alabama farmers by connecting both consumers and retailers to foods and agricultural products produced within the state. Each year, Sweet Grown Alabama hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Day, a day dedicated to promoting the amazing work local farmers are doing in our state. Locals […]

The summer edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week returns with an extended-play 10-day event offering opportunities to try a variety of Magic City restaurants, cafes, and food trucks for a nominal price. In its 14th year, the current session of the showcase for Birmingham’s diverse culinary scene is set for Thursday, July 20, through Saturday, July […]

  The Move Montgomery Color Run/Walk will combine art with motion as participants begin the race wearing white – only to be covered in a rainbow of color by the time they reach the finish line! This event is a fun run/walk and will NOT be timed. Other activities will include Total body workout, Yoga […]

  The mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities launched a statewide photography competition to showcase the distinct character and beauty of the state. Photographers welcome: A $500 Visa gift card and recognition is in it for the top pic. The competition runs until Sept. 4, following Labor Day weekend. Residents from Auburn, Birmingham, Decatur, Dothan, […]

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is well-known throughout the state, but few know the story behind the foundation’s co-founder Dolly O’Neal. We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with her son and daughter, Camper O’Neal and Amy Stevens to discuss Dolly’s inspiring legacy. SoulGrown: We would love to know, from your perspective, how it […]

Alabama is home to many acclaimed artists and makers that have impacted culture with their craft. From musicians like Lionel Richie, to Gee’s Bend Quilters and renown historical figures such as painter Clara Parrish, the state has provided fertile soil for creativity from within. This artistic presence continues to flourish at The University of Alabama. […]

Alabama is well known for a number of geographic traits, from the rolling foothills of Appalachia to the lakes winding throughout the state, and, of course, its famous white sand beaches. While tourists and locals alike frequent landmarks and attractions across the state, one incredibly historically rich landmark tends to fly under the radar. Fort […]

  Alabama is home to cities and counties that utilize their resources to support and uplift their communities, and Decatur Morgan County is no different. They are known for their ability to put together exciting events like the annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, but they also are home to a wide variety of […]

Alabama is home to incredible architectural talent. With amazing residential architects throughout the state, many of Alabama’s neighborhoods are full of marvels of taste and style. While it is difficult to narrow down such a notable list of industry experts, we have created a list of five commercial and residential Alabama architecture firms that you need […]

Juneteenth has a rich historical significance. The Smithsonian Institute give insight into the historical legacy of the national holiday. “On ‘Freedom’s Eve,’ or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting […]

Alabama’s state parks, greenways, historical trails, riverwalks, and hundreds of thousands of other acres ready to enjoy will soon be connected by a common thread: Sweet Trails Alabama. These spots are not only paths through nature – but also a path through time. Both lifelong natives and first time tourists will be able to find […]

Mid-June normally is high time for blueberries in the Yellowhammer State, peaking with the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival in Brewton, set this year for Saturday, June 17. The rabbiteye variety—native to south Alabama, south Georgia and the Florida panhandle—is one of three types grown commercially here. Blueberry season is relatively short, starting in late May […]

The roots of Appalachia run deep in the life of Nick Saban. He praises the region’s service-oriented spirit as one that uplifts the richness of its culture. Saban said there were “a lot of good people where I grew up, including here in Alabama, that do try to serve other people.” It seems as though […]