In honor of the holiday, we are stepping back in time to take a look at how Alabamians celebrated Christmas around the state in the early and mid-1900s. Downtown Birmingham […]

I’ve always been in awe of makers. It started with the admiration I had for my grandaddy John, an engineer who devoted his retirement years to his backyard shop in […]

Alabama Houses recently shared the fascinating history behind the Mobile property known as the Murray Forbes Smith House: This house was completed in 1851 for Murray Forbes Smith, and his […]

The triumphant feeling of crossing a finish line does not know the boundary of age. For many, running provides the perfect opportunity to experience this feeling – even kids. From […]

The beloved collectibles store What’s on 2nd has been an unmissable stop for Alabama treasure hunters for nearly two decades. When you walk through the door, you’re immediately enchanted by […]

One of the most important landmarks in Mobile is the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Thousands of visitors come to learn about the battleship’s incredible history and USS Alabama Battleship […]

Gift-giving can be challenging and stressful, but it can also be an art and an incredible message of love, sentimentality, and storytelling. So while the numbers from sales and the […]

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 […]