The Jefferson County Commission last week approved the $13.5 million sale of Hallmark Farm, the iconic estate in Warrior visible from I-65. The deal closed on Friday. The 567-acre site will be […]

The hectic work day is winding down and the last task on your list has been checked off. There’s a beautiful sunset out of your window, and you’ve just sat […]

Music lovers in Birmingham are in for a treat this year as the city’s entertainment venues prepare to host an impressive lineup of concerts. With the grand opening of the […]

Birmingham-based vocalist Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh has performed classical music on stages across the country and around the world. The soprano has wowed audiences across Alabama, New York, and Vermont. She’s […]

As spring arrives in Alabama, so does an exciting lineup of music festivals that celebrate the state’s diverse music scene. Whether you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, or rock, these festivals […]

TechBirmingham just announced the launch of its first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition. The new competition, set to take place in downtown Birmingham, is designed to spur regional business growth and […]

In exciting news, the city of Birmingham is set to welcome its first-ever country music festival this fall. The 1st annual Iron Hills Country Music Festival will be held at […]

The city of Dothan witnessed a vibrant celebration on Saturday, March 1, as the Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) hosted its landmark 10th annual Mardi Gras Parade. This highly anticipated event, […]

At SoulGrown, we hold a deep passion for showcasing the beauty of Alabama. From bustling city centers to peaceful natural landscapes, there is a story to be told from every […]

The Wilcox Historical Society’s annual Tour of Homes will feature appearances by Luke and Julie Montagu, the 12th Earl and Countess of Sandwich. This 2025 Tour of Homes, set for March 21-22 […]

Overlooking the Alabama River in Montgomery, the Equal Justice Initiative’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park stands as a powerful tribute to the millions of Black people who endured slavery in America.  […]

When picturing The Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa, one of the first things that comes to mind is the eye-catching artwork found throughout the space, from the lobby to the […]

What may come as a shock to those outside of the distinct world of Alabama restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, has come as welcome news to locals. Four Alabama coffee […]

In a small Alabama town of 5,000, something incredible has been happening over the last 50 years. Big Oak Ranch‘s story begins in the early ‘70s with a pivotal decision […]

It is more than common to walk around historic sites and monuments and marvel at their importance and impact. What is less common is driving through small-town Alabama and recognizing […]

Nominated by The Pollies, Thad Saajid was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Music & Entertainment category winner. Biography In a place known for bringing […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities’ (ALM) “Live Locally Alabama” campaign seeks to highlight the crucial role that local government plays in creating healthy and vibrant communities across the state’s 465 […]

Alabama seasons come and go on a whim. Some years, summer and winter linger forever, while spring and fall only visit a few brief days. This January, winter decided to […]

Nominated by Cynthia Crutchfield of Innovate Alabama, T.C. McLemore was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Innovation & Entrepreneurship category winner. Biography Following my undergraduate […]

In 1933, John Kelly Fitzpatrick co-founded the Dixie Art Colony with Sallie B. Carmichael and her daughter Warree Carmichael LeBron. John Kelly Fitzpatrick of Elmore dedicated his life to the arts.  […]

For those of us born and raised in Alabama, we share memories from childhood of finding small spaces across the state that seemed to hold a certain magic—a garden in […]