Nominated by Garlan and Heather Gudger, Megan and Shannon Brantley were honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Artists & Makers category winners. Biography Megan and […]

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts in partnership with the Smoot Harris family, City of Wetumpka, and sponsors including the featured “Top Dog” sponsor Regions Bank, delivered a successful […]

For decades, the Hontzas family has fed Birmingham. A few branches of the family tree still do. But their numbers are thinning, after Theo Hontzas announced that his Smoke House […]

From the glittering landscapes to the world-renowned cuisine, there’s something uniquely special about France that captivates even the novice traveler. The French are experts in living well—and celebrating well—so when […]

Nominated by Tim Gothard, Freddy Padilla was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Sports & Outdoors category winner. Biography Freddy is the Federal Affairs Manager […]

Editor’s Note Meet our newest column beginning this month on the SoulGrown site and socials, Alabama Things Worth Knowing with Jennifer Kornegay. Here are a few things worth knowing about […]

Nominated by Anna Brakefield, Karah Skinner was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Farming & Agriculture category winner. Biography Karah Skinner and The Skinner Family […]

Kristin Farmer has found a way to harness hardship to create a brand focused on careful curation and cultural expression. One of the most pivotal moments of her life, and […]

Maybe your holiday gift list includes an Alabama food lover or someone curious about state spirits. Here is your guide to giving a taste of Alabama this year, with goodies […]

Warm wishes and festive cheer to all our dear readers! As the holiday spirit wraps around us like a cozy blanket, we find ourselves immersed in the magic of the […]

Nominated by Dr. Michele Kong, Uma Srivastava was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Humanitarianism & Philanthropy category winner. Biography Uma Srivastava was born and […]

From rubble will rise EARTH. The East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH), which will be constructed on the historic Avondale Mills site, will offer the same promises as […]

As the 1940s gave way to the optimism of the 1950s, a family settled into their home in a small Tennessee town. The sign out front read CD Mobley’s, a […]

An area praised for its charming historical architecture, Decatur is a lovely Northern Alabama city with a bevy of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season. The homes found within […]

Nominated by Jim Cavale, Isaac Cooper was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Innovation & Entrepreneurship category winner. Biography Isaac M. Cooper’s trek to Birmingham […]

The Iron Bowl is one of the South’s most iconic sports events of the year bringing with it a deep history dating back decades. An annual college football game between […]

Many Alabama residents are deeply involved in the culture of the state and its many traditions, including the ones enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day, but few know the origin of the […]

Nominated by Billy Reid, Savannah Yarborough was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Fashion & Textile Design category winner. Biography Savannah Yarborough, a sartorial British-trained […]

‘A Man About Town’ is constantly curating sensational listicles that go beyond the ordinary and with the holidays sneaking up on even the savviest among us, we’re turning up the […]

As Giving Tuesday approaches, the heartbeat of Alabama’s communities resonates through the tireless efforts of its nonprofits. From fostering education and supporting local artisans to aiding in environmental conservation and […]

Nominated by Ryan Murphy of The Orion Ampitheater, Wanda Wesolowski was honored at our 2023 Soul of the South Awards as our Music & Entertainment category winner. Biography Wanda Wesolowski […]