Shelby Living, March/April 2024

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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY

Three Shelby County Schools alumni are transforming the Birmingham community by fostering a culture of inclusivity and artistic expression.

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arts & culture

13 Making Mementos: The Neon Leopard’s Meaningful Jewelry

19 Read this Book: Historical Fiction for Literary Enthusiasts

20 Arts Council Corner: Springtime Shows at the SCAC

schools & sports

21 Rise Up: Building the Pelham Panthers’ Legacy

28 Five Questions For: Dr. Lewis Brooks, Shelby County Schools

food & drink

29 Made on Muscadine: The History behind Ozan Vineyard, Winery & Spirits

38 Five Questions For: Torre DeVito, Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies

home & style

39 Southern Charm: D.F. Hughes’ Rustic Farmhouse Transformation

PHOTO BY JAMES AND RACHEL CULVER

contributors

EDITORIAL

Anna Grace Moore

Donald Mottern

Andrew Simonson

Noah Wortham

CONTRIBUTORS

James Culver

Rachel Culver

Larry Dancy

Daniel Dennis

Amanda Dyer Photography

Lindsay Dyess

Jacob Garrett

Kim Nguyen

Jeremy Raines

DESIGN

Sydney Allen

Jamie Dawkins

Rowan Futrell

Connor Martin-Lively

MARKETING

Michaela Bankston

Octavia Campbell

Evann Campbell

Kari George

Rachel Henderson

Rhett McCreight

Lauren Morris

Viridiana Romero

ADMINISTRATION

Mary Jo Eskridge

Alec Etheredge

Stacey Meadows

Kayla Reeves

Brittany Schofield

Savana Tarwater

James Culver, Photographer

James lives in the Birmingham area with his wife, Rachel, a native of Homewood, and their three children, Callie, James III and John Michael. James is a graduate of Auburn University and spent years in Atlanta working as a graphic designer, creative director and photographer. He specializes in event, real estate and portrait photography, and he can be found on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @jculvercreative and at jculver.com.

Larry Dancy, Photographer

Larry has been in the photography business for 20 years, specializing in sports and portrait photography. He began shooting his daughter’s track meets at Thompson High School and expanded into shooting Shelby County Schools’ sporting events for the Shelby County Reporter. Some of his favorite events he’s shot were his daughter’s track meets at Mercer University because he was able to watch his daughter evolve as an athlete behind the lens, capturing her competitive nature as she hurdled over each milestone. This drive Larry hopes to capture for each athlete he has the privilege of photographing. Follow his career on Facebook @larrydancyphotography.

Daniel Dennis, Photographer

Daniel is the co-founder and co-owner of Untold Imagery. He’s been practicing photography for many years, but he started pursuing it professionally in 2020. Daniel enjoys being able to compose an image in his mind and seeing it come to fruition through perfect lighting and composition. His primary focuses with photography are travel, food and branding. To learn more about Untold Imagery, follow the business on Instagram at @untold_imagery or visit untoldimagery.com.

Jeremy Raines, Photographer

Jeremy is a resident of Helena, where he and his wife raise their three children, Asher, Lena and Ridley. During the day, he is the director of programs for a nonprofit agency, providing resources to youth and their families. Since 2017, Jeremy has been a freelance photographer for the Shelby County Reporter and Shelby Living, covering life and events all across the county. In 2023, he was awarded “Photo of the Year” by the Alabama Press Association for a photo captured during the 2022 football season.

from the editor ON THE COVER

SSpringtime yields beautiful flowers, warmer weather and above all–more sunlight, my favorite. I genuinely feel better emotionally when I am able to be outdoors, soaking in vitamin D.

Springtime also means a plethora of community events I look forward to each year. Veterans Park–a place I grew up playing volleyball and chasing ice cream trucks–will host events such as the Judy M. Merritt 5K and Family Fun Day and Celebrate Hoover Day this March and April.

Whether it be holidays such as Easter or community-wide festivals, springtime, to me, is the best season of the year. January blues are behind us, and summer is right around the corner. I find myself the happiest I am all year–especially when I am able to enjoy the company of others.

While interviewing Kyle Tyree, Lauren Nicholson and Dani Parmar–the three Shelby County Schools alumni who help run InToto Creative Arts (page 47)–I realized that I am not the only one who craves the fellowship in a community that springtime often fosters. This nonprofit provides resources and opportunities for those affected by homelessness, incarceration, mental health issues and more to engage in artistic expression.

Kyle, who graduated from Briarwood Christian School, helped found InToto Creative Arts with a desire to promote both inclusiveness and healing in an otherwise stigmatized community.

With the help of multiple volunteers and board members, Kyle created classes that he and others could teach at Birmingham organizations, who cater to the needs of these communities. Lauren, a Chelsea High School graduate, says she became involved with InToto Creative Arts not to “rescue people,” but to help provide a sense of community because everyone deserves to feel loved.

Dani, who grew up in Alabaster and attended Creek View Elementary School, agrees that people flourish when they feel supported. What they all realized is that no matter where one lives or what he has to his name, people crave connection–inclusion–and such fellowship is only strengthened in diversity.

Talking with them, I very quickly realized that while I do enjoy springtime, it isn’t so much the season as it is the increased opportunities to spend with my loved ones that make me feel so happy. We live in such a polarizing society. For us to ever establish and maintain peace, we must first learn to love one another–beginning by looking past stereotypes and appreciating people for who they are.

I encourage you all, readers, to heed the message of InToto Creative Arts and challenge yourselves on how you, too, can foster inclusivity in your communities.

Only at Ozan Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits has evolved over time to become one of Alabama’s tourist hot spots.

Photo by Untold Imagery Design by Connor Martin-Lively

Where’s the best place to get barbecue in Shelby County?

-Jennifer Gannon Green

Full Moon is the best. Customer service is awesome!

-Karen Stephenson Ingram

My house when Gage Ellison cooks!

-Rachel Henderson

Dondi & Shell’s Food Oasis has amazing blueberry ribs!

-Southern Coffee and Waffles

-Josh Sisk

-Ricki Henne

-Just a Tish, Wine & More

-Amanda Certain

Jim ‘N Nicks

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Creekside BBQ

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OAK MOUNTAIN STATE FAIR

MARCH 27-31 AND APRIL 3-7, 10-14

VARIOUS TIMES

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Bring the family out for the annual Oak Mountain State Fair! The fair features carnival games, attractions, food vendors and more. This year, the state fair will be offering free parking everyday in addition to free attractions by the Sea Lion Splash and The Dominguez Circus with the price of admission. Kids of heights 35-inches and below get in free! Visit oakmountainstatefair.com for more details.

THE GUIDE

Shelby County Arts Council Concerts

105 West College Street

The Shelby County Arts Council’s concert schedule is featuring a lineup of some of the best musicians performing right here in Columbiana at the Song Theater! For tickets and information, visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com and click on the “event calendar” tab.

Birmingham Bulls Games

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

This is the last month of the Birmingham Bulls 2023-24 season! Those interested in purchasing tickets or staying up-todate on the Bulls can visit bullshockey. net. For more information on public skating or lessons, visit pelhamciviccomplex.com.

uMarch 8: vs. Fayetteville Marksmen

uMarch 9: vs. Fayetteville Marksmen

uMarch 15: vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawg

uMarch 16: vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawg

uMarch 22: vs. Fayetteville Marksmen

uMarch 29: vs. Macon Mayhem

uMarch 30: vs. Macon Mayhem

AROUND TOWN

MARCH 2

Taste of Teal Gala

Presented by the Laura Crandall Brown Foundation

Hyatt Regency BirminghamThe Wynfrey Hotel

MARCH 2

The Exceptional Foundation’s 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off Brookwood Village

MARCH 9

Oak Mountain Color Run

Oak Mountain State Park

MARCH 9

Community Indoor Yard Sale

Pelham Recreation Center Gymnasium

MARCH 9

Village2Village 10K/7.5K 2525 Lane Park Road

MARCH 10

Kites and Bites

Pelham City Park

MARCH 13

Fall Out Boy with Jimmy Eat World

Presented by Legacy Arena

MARCH 16

The Bell Center 5K 1700 29th Court South

MARCH 22-23

Zach Bryan

Presented by Legacy Arena

MARCH 23

Rumpshaker 5K

Regions Field 1401 1st Avenue South

MARCH 27

Drake

Presented by Legacy Arena

APRIL 5-21

“Sister Act”

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre

APRIL 11-13

Spring Plant Sale

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

APRIL 11-21

“Schoolhouse Rock Live!”

Presented by Virginia Samford Theatre

APRIL 13

Episcopal Place Gumbo Gala Ghost Train Brewing Co.

APRIL 13

Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K 1700 4th Avenue South

APRIL 14

Paws in the Park Pelham City Park

APRIL 19-20

Gardendale Magnolia Festival

Gardendale Civic Center Complex

APRIL 19-20, 26-27

“The Wild Women of Winedale”

Presented by South City Theatre

APRIL 19

Denim and Dining Fundraiser

Hosted by the Hoover City Schools Foundation Aldridge Gardens

APRIL 20

Magic City Mimosa Festival Sloss Furnaces

APRIL 20

Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival DeBardeleben Park 1623 2nd Avenue North

APRIL 20

Mutt Strut 2024

Homewood Central Park

APRIL 26-28

Magic City Art Connection Sloss Furnaces

APRIL 26-28

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Barber Motorsports Park

MARCH 19

A Very Special Easter Egg Hunt

5:30-7 P.M.

Pelham Park Football Field

A Very Special Easter Egg Hunt is back this spring, providing families of children with special needs a safe, relaxing opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy the season’s festivities with the community. The event will also feature crafts, a cake walk, face painting, family-friendly games and activities and more. The Easter bunny will make a guest appearance for photos, too. While admission is free, registration is required. Registration will be open through Friday, March 15. Learn more at pelhamalabama.gov/852/special-events.

MARCH 9

Spring Market

9 A.M.-3 P.M.

Helena High School

Brought to patrons by the Helena High School band, this spring market fundraiser will feature boutique clothing, home decor items, jewelry and more. There will also be food vendors on site, ready to serve those in attendance. Admission is $2 per person. Those interested in becoming a vendor can contact helenaspringmarket@gmail.com. Learn more about this event at helenahighband.com.

MARCH 16

Medders Family Farm’s Spring Fling

9 A.M.-3 P.M.

Medders Family Farm

6306 Highway 25

Everyone’s favorite “spring fling” event is back and will feature more than 50 vendors, eight food trucks, family-friendly games and activities, professional photo shoot opportunities and of course, Medders Family Farm’s annual eggstravaganza! There will be two different Easter egg hunts–one at 10:30 a.m. and the other at 2:30 p.m. There will be three different age divisions at each time frame, so children of all ages can go at their own pace and find some neat eggs. There will also be a prize egg in each age group’s division at each time frame, so be on the lookout, and bring your Easter basket! Follow Medders Family Farm on Facebook for more information.

MARCH 16

Judy M. Merritt Memorial

5K & Family Fun Day

9 A.M.

Veterans Park

4800 Valleydale Road

This annual 5K’s proceeds benefit scholarships for Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) students. After the race, everyone is invited to attend the family fun day, which will feature inflatables, food vendors, a dj, face painting and more. The race is held in honor of JSCC’s former president Dr. Judy M. Merritt, who served as the college’s president for 35 years. She was the first female president of an Alabama college. For more information and to register, visit jeffersonstate.edu/5k.

MARCH 16

To the Moon and Back Dance

6:30-8:30 P.M.

Helena High School Cafeteria

The Helena Soccer Booster Club will host its annual mother-son dance, inviting patrons to bond together in fellowship as they dance the night away. This event is open to boys up to eighth grade and their mothers. The event will also feature music, light refreshments and fun activities. Tickets are $45 per couple. Contact Coach Naron at cnaron@shelbyed.org for more information.

ARTS CULTURE&

JOYFUL MEMENTOS

The Neon Leopard creates tangible memories to honor those dear to one’s heart.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE PHOTOS BY JAMES AND RACHEL CULVER

HHearts hung low one cloudy morning as students returned to school–with one less friend, one less smiling face–that will never be seen this side of heaven again. This sophomore braved her high school hallways for the first time since that fateful day, clutching her wrist, sporting the olive and yellow beads spelling out the name of her best friend.

Her eyes follow the pattern of her own footsteps, avoiding the glances of pity from her classmates. It was almost too much for her to bear.

Just as the tears welled in her eyes, she gently turned her memento around, reading her friend’s name. Although bittersweet, a spark of hope flickers in the young girl’s heart.

Grandma, 1983, Pelham Panthers–these are but a few of the names and dates that Angie Bell,

founder and designer of The Neon Leopard, has created on her bracelets to commemorate those who her customers love. Whether hearing stories of sorrow or joy, Angie makes it her mission to pay tribute to her customers’ loved ones through her creations.

The jewelry artist realized long ago that she had a passion for people–a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. The only question was, “How?”

A veteran of corporate commercialization, Angie became sick of high gloss fashion and decided postpandemic to venture into the industry with her own twist–creating wearable art whose purpose was to bring hope, joy, even peace to the community.

“I love anything that I can put somebody’s name on, so it’s personalized to them,” Angie says. “When

they look down, they have a sweet reminder of a family member or a special date. I wear my son’s name, my husband’s initials and our anniversary date pretty much every day.”

Like many others, Angie’s yearning to fulfill her creative void ignited during the COVID-19 pandemic. With ample time on her hands, she began creating bracelet stacks for her mother, who adored jewelry but struggled to find bracelets that fit her petite wrists.

Angie assumed the challenge, incorporating glass beads, gemstones and elastic string that she sourced from local vendor markets into her art. The motherdaughter duo flaunted their newfound creations for several months before a few of Angie’s gal pals inquired about how they, too, could purchase some of Angie’s jewelry.

Angie–no stranger to the robust atmosphere of merchant sales–had previously been a vendor selling Color Street nail polish for several years before she decided to start selling her own jewelry. While she never anticipated the volume of sales nor the exciting following she would soon acquire, Angie quickly adapted to meet the hearts of her customers.

“It really was supposed to be a little bit of a hobby that has now grown into a fun business,” Angie says.

The Neon Leopard–whose moniker references Angie’s love of neon pink and sparkly fashion–is fitting for the business, especially considering Angie’s mantra: Originality is the best fashion one can flaunt. As The Neon Leopard began growing in popularity, Angie started creating for larger

clientele, such as the Pelham Middle School cheerleading team, whose green and black bracelets showcase the team’s name and mascot.

Several football moms can be seen every Friday night, sporting the Panthers’ colors and their sons’ names or jersey numbers. Students and parents representing nearly every high school in Shelby County pride themselves while wearing their custom school spirit around their necks or on their wrists, and it’s all thanks to The Neon Leopard.

Angie has created jewelry commemorating her customers’ birthdays, anniversaries, sports teams, loved ones’ names and more. Whether they purchase a neutral design or custom-order something new, Angie looks forward to each challenge.

Glancing through The Neon Leopard’s variety, customers will appreciate the uniqueness in every design. No two bracelets–unless custom ordered for groups–will be the same.

Mediums including glass, pearls, rare stones and yes, sometimes high-quality plastic, are utilized in The Neon Leopard’s designs, whose intricate rarities are far and few between. Angie can twiddle beads and stones onto her string wraps for hours, but no matter the time that passes, she considers each creation a labor of love.

Why? Because for every bracelet or pair of earrings she creates, Angie knows what it will mean to her customers. Oftentimes, she says, people just need a simple reminder of those who they love–whether they are living, living in the same home or living hours away.

PURCHASING THE NEON LEOPARD

Those wishing to purchase Angie’s jewelry in-store can visit A Birthday Place, which is located at 3186 D Pelham Parkway. It is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For customers interested in attending local vendor markets, Angie will be selling her jewelry at The Market at Brock’s Gap on select Saturdays throughout the spring. The Market at Brock’s Gap is located at Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (500 Mineral Trace, Suite 100). It is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon this season.

“I love when someone tells me that they look at their arm and have a little spark of happiness throughout the day,” Angie says. “I like to make things that make people feel special–it’s not just something you can walk in a store and buy.”

Happiness does not have a price tag. It cannot be found in-store.

What is so remarkable about these pieces of

jewelry is not how they are made or what they look like; rather, it is the time and effort Angie takes to make each one complement not only one’s wardrobe, but also one’s pursuit of happiness her loved ones, passions and more provide.

Follow The Neon Leopard on Instagram @the.neon.leopard to view Angie’s jewelry or direct message her about purchasing.

READ THIS BOOK

Literary Fiction

Recommendations from

Lynn Thomas

Paralibrarian at the Chelsea Public Library

Go as a River

By Shelley Read

Lynn Thomas has been a part of the Chelsea Public Library staff since 2019. Her favorite thing about working at the library is facilitating the book club, which she has done since joining the library staff. Her favorite genre to read is literary fiction because it is strongly character driven and explores themes and commentary about life and the human condition. Here are a few of her recent favorites.

Against the backdrop of the planned flooding of Iola, Colorado, by the once wild Gunnison River, 17-year-old Victoria Nash meets a young drifter, and their lives are changed forever. Spanning a timeline from 1948-1971, themes of loss, prejudice, redemption and what makes a home are sensitively explored in this wonderful debut novel.

The Collected Regrets of Clover

By Mikki Brammer

In her work as a death doula, Clover Brooks has dedicated her life to helping people peacefully navigate through their end-of-life process. Along the way, however, she has forgotten what it means to live her own life and let go of past regrets. It takes a kind but quirky “found family” and a new love to help Clover stop hiding and start living.

The River We Remember

By William Kent Krueger

In the small town of Jewel, Minnesota, in 1958, a wealthy land-owner with no shortage of enemies has been found murdered. Local Sheriff Brody Dern, along with several others in the close-knit community who carry the physical and emotional scars of WWII, is tasked with the job of uncovering the truth. The problem is whether the truth they seek is different from the truth they want.

The Dearly Beloved

By Cara Wall

Two young married couples: Charles and Lily, James and Nan. Charles and James are ministers, each answering a call to co-shepherd a foundering but historic congregation through the turbulent 1960s in urban Chicago. Faith, unbelief and what it means to bear each other’s burdens is given a thought-provoking look in this debut novel.

All the Children Are Home

By Patry Francis

A deeply emotional story about a foster family: Parents Dahlia and Louie and their four children, Jimmy, Zaida, Jon and Agnes, in a small Massachusetts town in the 1950s. This book is a moving tribute to the overcoming power of love in a “family by choice.”

SIMPLY SPRINGTIME

This spring is the perfect time to get out and explore all of the great things happening at the SCAC.

BY LINDSAY DYESS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SCAC

With the addition of the entertainment district, Columbiana has become a hub for community. Springtime provides the perfect weather for patrons to get out and enjoy a glass of wine at Just a Tish or dinner in a local restaurant such as Blue Agave. Right down the road, the Shelby County Arts Council’s hosting of performances in the Song Theater provide the perfect date night or night-out with friends. Everyone is sure to see some worldclass musicians in this state-of-the-art venue.

Returning on Friday, March 1, is Eat a Peach, a tribute to the Allman Brothers. Enjoy masterful renditions of your favorite Allman Brothers tunes! This show is performed live, just as the brothers would have done it, by some of the South’s finest musicians. These guys truly pay homage to the iconic band. Joining us on Saturday, March 9, is British Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Matt Schofield! Schofield joins us for the first time in the Song Theater. He’s been rated as one of the top British guitarists of all time, ranking him alongside legends such as Eric Clapton and Peter Green. You won’t want to miss this stop on his U.S. tour. Bron-YrAur, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, will take the stage on Saturday, March 23. We’re always adding great new performances to the calendar, so be sure to check out the SCAC’s website or social media to see all the happenings.

Each spring also brings one of the SCAC’s favorite art exhibits, the Statewide High School Juried Art Exhibit. This juried art exhibit is open to all Alabama high school students in 10th-12th grade. There is no charge for students to enter up to two works of art in various mediums into this show. Sponsored by the University of Montevallo’s art department and UAB’s department of art and art history, this show gives high schoolers an opportunity to enter a

professional-level art exhibit. If a student’s work is selected, the work is then on display in the Ebsco Fine Art Gallery and has the opportunity to win cash prizes for best in each category and overall best-in-show. Be sure to stop by and see these talented students’ work while it’s on display from March 25-April 28, 2024, or check out the gallery closing reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, April 28 from 2-4 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Visit shelbycountyartscouncil.com for tickets to upcoming performances or for information on events.

SCHOOL SPORTS&

THE RIGHT KICK

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

PHOTOS BY LARRY DANCY, TRACY FRANKLIN & JEREMY RAINES

Patrick McDonald models the character of a reigning soccer champion both on and off the field.

IImagine a trail of footprints spanning miles farther than the naked eye can see–and that is the length of a legacy. Such can only be defined by a succinct group of individuals whose impact, like a ripple, affects more than they, the wavemakers, may ever know.

Pelham High School soccer coach Patrick McDonald’s legacy began when his parents first signed him up to play soccer in grade school. It grew as he did, playing four years of varsity soccer at Hillcrest High School.

After Patrick graduated, he attended the University of Montevallo, where he double-majored in biology and history and later received his master’s in education. His first job out of school was teaching

sixth grade science at Vincent Middle School in 2003.

The following year, Patrick transferred to teach eighth grade physical science at Riverchase Middle School (now known as Pelham Park Middle School), where he founded the school’s first-ever soccer program.

Patrick coached middle school soccer from 20042006, and in 2007, he was recruited to be the head boys soccer coach at Pelham High School. That year, Pelham High School only had one senior and a couple of juniors, having only won two out of 10 games the season before.

Fearlessly, Patrick dove in head-first, drilling his players into outworking the odds stacked against

them. At the same time, he continued raising up his middle school players, pouring his time and energy into every student’s capabilities.

“We attributed a lot of our success to starting the program at the middle school,” Patrick says. “I feel it really helped propel our team to have the success we have today.”

After only two seasons, Pelham High School made the playoffs in 2009 for the first time since 1999 and only the fourth time in school history. The team clinched playoffs again in 2010-2013, 20152019 and 2021-2023, and finally in 2017, Pelham won its first state championship.

In 2022, Pelham unfortunately lost in double overtime in the state finals to Mountain Brook High School. In 2023, the Panthers made it to the playoffs but initially lost in an upset to McAdory High School by one point before McAdory forfeited the win.

Some may see Pelham’s track record as impressive, but Patrick says even at the top, there is always room for improvement.

“It was so uncharacteristic for our program–it’s

just something we don’t experience a lot,” Patrick says of losing to McAdory. “It was hard because soccer can sometimes be a cruel sport. We might not play our best at the most inopportune time.”

This loss emboldened the players to work harder to get back to the playoffs in the upcoming year. Patrick kept his head up and maintained his same persistence for pure performance.

“To have the ending that we had has helped build team chemistry this year and a singular focus of not letting that happen to us again,” Patrick says.

When his student-athletes returned in the fall, Patrick, more than ever, began emphasizing the rule of teamwork: teams either win together, or they lose together. No one person is the sole reason for a team’s successes or failures.

This attitude he implemented through teambuilding exercises on the field. On July 15, 2023, Patrick invited numerous Pelham soccer alumni to come play several games just for fun on the high school’s football field.

The event drew both local and out-of-town

players, from some who graduated the previous year to some who graduated more than a decade ago. Nobody kept score, and new friendships were made.

Patrick even gave some of his former players a tour of Pelham’s soccer facilities, showing his alumni just how far the program had come. When Patrick first took over as head coach, some of the older players did not have their own lockers, and

now, the soccer program has its own practice field and a portion of the athletic complex’s fieldhouse.

“Looking back, I enjoyed dedicating the time I did to this sport,” Patrick says. “That’s what makes my job worth it.”

The team also enjoyed themed games such as ‘80s night, where the players dressed up in vintage uniforms and focused on playing for fun. Patrick says before every game, he reminds his players that

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

while they play to win, they also play to create great memories with each other.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have some outstanding studentathletes that buy in and understand that what we do matters,” Patrick says.

He credits several players such as Raul Jacobo and Matthew Chaux who helped build the team’s camaraderie and strengthen the bonds between all of the players.

Before long, the 2024 season opened, and the once downtrodden Panthers were now ready to make a comeback. During the first game of the 2024 season, Pelham shut out Fultondale, 4-0.

“That’s what makes it exciting every single year,” Patrick says. “It’s a blank canvas when the season starts, and I have the opportunity to mold a team. I have the best coaching staff in the world.”

Just five wins away from a career-high of 250, Patrick says his student-athletes continue to impress him–not just with their success on the field, but also how they carry themselves outside the sport. If anything, soccer teaches humility–the ability to accept the consequences of poor performance and the drive to level up and attain the standard of excellence needed to win.

If his team’s successes are any indication of his legacy, then Patrick’s most notable quality as a coach is his initiative to enrich the lives of his players. After all, hard work beats talent when talent gets lazy.

Patrick McDonald credits his success to his assistant coach, Lance Curry, and his wife, Ginger McDonald, for their support in helping him coach the Pelham High School Panthers. To follow the Panthers’ 2024 season, follow Pelham High School Athletics on Facebook.

5 FIVE QUESTIONS FOR

Dr. Lewis Brooks

Superintendent of Shelby County Schools

PHOTO BY SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS

In December 2023, Shelby County Schools earned an ‘A,’ specifically a score of 90, on the state report card. The district score is composed of individual school’s scores on student achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism and college and career readiness. Here, Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Lewis Brooks offers his gratitude for the students, parents, teachers and administration who made this grade possible.

Shelby County Schools recently received an ‘A’ on the state report card. To whom do you attribute the school system’s progress, having improved from a ‘B+’ rating last year?

Our goal every year is to be the best school district. We put forth the effort to become better. I’m really proud of everyone for their hard work and their efforts to make Shelby County Schools an instructional shining star for our community. It’s certainly an effort by everyone in our school district.

What tactics did teachers employ in the classroom to improve academic growth?

One thing we were able to accomplish this year was our continued emphasis on assessments. These assessments played a crucial role in analyzing the standards students might have been missing and guiding us on how to address those gaps instructionally. I believe these played an instrumental role in progress monitoring and were pivotal to our continuous

improvement efforts.

How were the school system’s parents, students and/or administrative leaders more hands-on in earning this grade this year than in years past?

We host continuous school improvement meetings, involving school leadership teams and parents to discuss areas for focus and growth. We also engage with our students to assess what is important to them in the learning process. Our district emphasis is on service, care and trust, and I hope that we have exemplified these aspects significantly within our educational communities. Everyone in our district is deeply committed to the best interests of our students. Through parental involvement and attention to students’ needs, we will continue to move forward.

What is your favorite part about being the superintendent of Shelby County Schools?

I’ve developed a video podcast called,

“One on One with Dr. Brooks,” which provides me with the opportunity to engage with students, discussing their interests and exceptional talents. Over the past three years, I have been truly impressed by the students I’ve had the opportunity to converse with and their remarkable achievements. Reflecting on those conversations, I feel a deep sense of pride. In addition, we have a fifth-grade student who came to our district as a nonverbal first-grader. Witnessing him sing with confidence in front of hundreds of people at a choir concert was unforgettable. Experiences like this underscore the importance of the work we do.

What would you like our readers to know about Shelby County Schools?

Shelby County Schools is a place that is defined by family and a strong commitment to teaching and learning. Our focus is to provide students with the greatest opportunities for their futures, working together to ensure what is best for them.

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ONLY AT OZAN

Ozan Vineyard’s Shelby County-inspired flavor profiles pay tribute to the region’s Southern authenticity.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

PHOTOS BY UNTOLD IMAGERY & CONTRIBUTED

NNestled in the Appalachian foothills in the heart of Calera rests Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits. Although the off season’s crops now seem barren, the five-acre vineyard has successfully weathered another tumultuous winter season–and springtime is now here.

During the months that follow, this picturesque patch of heaven will transform into its own Garden of Eden, sporting luscious juniper foliage as far as the eye can see. Rows and rows of norton and muscadine grape crops soon will sprout, harvesting August through September.

Spring not only bears idyllic landscapes, but it also brings rising temperatures–ushering visitors in by the thousands. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum’s Calera and Shelby Train, too, returns as

the season unfolds, offering scenic train rides along the Ozan wine trail.

Strolling inside the winery, the Tuscan setting transports one to the Italian countryside–its rustic atmosphere perfectly complementing the tasting experience. The intimate menu–hand-selected by chief sommeliers–sports 12 different wines, seven different spirits and a lovely variety of tapas and finger foods–all made in-house.

Whether one chooses to dine indoors in the oak room or out on the patio, he is served cheerful salutations along with every beverage, helping him to feel welcome and at ease in such an inviting presence. This wholesome atmosphere is exactly how owner Burt Patrick extends his invitation for wine and spirit enthusiasts–and those willing to

just try something new–at the start of another wonderful season at Ozan.

“I’ve been all over Europe, Asia, Latin America–that’s when I discovered that I could remember flavors and reverse design such that I had tasted,” Burt says.

Burt, a Thompson High School and Auburn University graduate, returned to his Shelby County roots after spending 30 years working in Atlanta for companies such as Georgia Pacific. His experience as a mechanical engineer took him all over the globe, helping design process improvements for factories.

It was during this time that he also received his master’s of business administration from Emory

University, which aided him in assuming ownership and managing the family business years later.

“We started making wine here almost 20 years ago,” Burt says. “I became free to pursue some personal ventures, and my dad and I worked together to plant a lot of vines [on the family property] and build the initial building.”

Ozan’s property has been in Burt’s family since 1990. While he and his father began by planting grape vines, they never intended to grow their hobby into the flourishing business it is today.

At the time, Alabama patrons could only make wine (not liquor or beer). They were also limited to making no more than five gallons of wine a year.

“In Georgia where I lived, you could make up to

the federal limit (200 gallons),” Burt says. “I took grapes from over here to Atlanta and made the wine in my garage. The first wine I made was a blackberry wine, but that was not for sale.”

Opportunities began presenting themselves, and Burt took a chance and opened Ozan’s tasting room–the business’ first building–in 2005, complete with the state’s first barrel room. As the second-ever winery in Shelby County, Ozan initially did not offer muscadine wine.

Instead, the business focused on diversifying its selections, offering original, “Alabama dry” wines–flavor profiles Burt drafted to mimic California-dry wines while also matching the palates of central Alabama. Over the years, Ozan started attracting

visitors from across the country–some even from overseas–allowing the winery to expand.

In 2009, Ozan partnered with Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum to allow its guests to take a train ride through the Shelby County countryside, starting at the Ozan train stop on Burt’s family’s property. Now, the Calera and Shelby train runs twice on Saturday from March-November each season.

“It gives such a unique experience in Alabama that you cannot get anywhere else,” Sylvie Torres, Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits’ event coordinator says. “We have people come from all over to experience the train ride.”

Ozan’s popularity soon spread like wildfire,

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TALL PATCH SAUVIGNON BLANC

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CHILTON COUNTY PEACH

One-hundred percent Alabama Chilton County peaches are utilized for this “Southern” wine, yielding a semi-sweet, fruit-forward flavor profile.

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enabling Burt to expand yet again in 2012 by adding on the oak room and Yella Hound Distillery. The business makes all of its spirits on-site and barrel-ages them, and according to Burt, Yella Hound Distillery was the first in Shelby County to utilize this barrel-aging technique.

Patrons can now purchase Yella Hound Distillery spirits at stores throughout Alabama if they are not local to Calera.

In August 2016 at the second annual Alabama Commercial Wine Competition, Alabama Wine Inc. awarded Ozan four gold medals–status indicating a score of 17 or higher on a 20-point scale–for its norton, peach, shelby blanc and magenta wines. It also received a silver medal for its blueberry wine.

While those were just some of the first awards Ozan would receive, the business now boasts numerous awards for its wines and spirits, including several gold medals from the Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competitions over the years.

The shelby blanc muscadine wine, a Finger Lakes “gold-rated” wine, is one of Ozan’s top-sellers and Sylvie’s favorite wine, too. Made from carlos muscadines, this wine is “delightfully sweet” and serves to be a great midsummer’s night beverage.

Dubbed “the best wine of all nations,” the norton red was rated the 2015 Commissioner’s Cup Best Alabama Wine. Its black cherry flavor profiles yield a rich aroma and dry finish.

Another Ozan original flavor–the cuvee rouge–is a smooth blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon that creates a mild, tannic taste with hints of berry. Sylvie recommends pairing this selection with any of the charcuterie platters or the margarita pizza on the menu for a delectable lunch.

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whose twinge of melon and cotton candy yield both an eclectic taste and color. When enjoyed alone or as a cocktail mixer, the prickly pear never disappoints.

“We just rotated in our cabernet sauvignon and shelby rouge–our red muscadine,” Sylvie says. “It’s brand new. It hasn’t been released yet.”

Above all, the founder’s cut apple, which is aged in American white oak bourbon barrels, is Ozan’s best-selling wine. An apple dessert wine, this flavor profile flaunts toasted vanilla flavors and rich, golden hues that delight most all who sample it.

All of these tastes are more both newcomers and longtime customers can look forward to on Ozan’s newly designed menu, including the newly added granita wine slushies. The business will also be introducing tapas tastings on Friday nights from 4-7 p.m. throughout the season.

“We’re quiet and quaint,” Sylvie says. “When you want to relax, this is the place to go. You’re out here in the middle of the woods sitting at a vineyard that feels like you’re in Italy. You don’t get that experience from anywhere else from a winery in Alabama. With so many activities, it’s a well-rounded experience for whatever you want.”

Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits is located at 173 County Road 301 in Calera. It is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.6 p.m. and on Sunday from noon-6 p.m. Visit ozanwine.com to learn more.

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Torre DeVito

Co-owner of Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies

PHOTO BY TORRE DEVITO

Husband-and-wife duo Torre and Karen DeVito first met in a coffee house nearly 40 years ago. In 2019, the DeVitos purchased the former Kai’s Koffee space and transformed it into Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies. They say that together, building their business has been a labor of love. Here, Torre gives an insider scoop on the business’s founding, menu items and appreciation for the community’s support.

Tell our readers about the founding of Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies.

In 2019 when Kai’s Koffee closed, my wife, Karen DeVito, envisioned a cozy haven for Alabaster, Pelham and Helena. She told me about it, and we prayed about it. Then, Karen swiftly turned the opportunity into reality. She had all her licenses and a lease, and we purchased Kai’s Koffee’s equipment within seven business days. I had recently started the Buck Creek Poets and Writers Group, so we picked Buck Creek Coffee as our name. On the morning that we opened, my Bible reading was Psalm 42:1 which can be paraphrased to say, “As the buck thirsts for the clear running creek, so my heart thirsts for you, oh Lord.” We consider this a strong confirmation of our choice.

What on the menu makes this business stand out from other similar ones in the area?

We have some unique signature drinks such as the Bama Brule and the Tiger Dulce. Folks also love our hot ham and cheese on a flaky, buttery croissant or our

chicken salad with cran-raisins and pecans on an everything bagel. To tell you the truth, what sets Buck Creek apart from other coffee houses in the area is Karen. She has a heart for this community and other entrepreneurs, and our guests are not customers to her–they are all neighbors and friends. The rest of our Buck Creek family picks that up and emulates it. That’s why we say, “At Buck Creek Coffee, you are more than just a name on a cup.”

What is your favorite item on the menu and why?

I’m a bit of a coffee snob, so I think my pick would be either an espresso doppio or an americano. Why? Because when our coffee hits your cup, that same coffee has been ground within the hour, roasted within the week and picked this past-growing season.

What should newcomers try first, and what is a classic, fan favorite?

I would suggest the hot honey latte that we call the “Bee Sting.” It’s not too spicy,

but the jalapeno juice gives it a nice, warm afterburn. As for the classic fan favorite, that would be the Bama Brule. It’s a mocha with white chocolate and caramel sauce. Although, our turtle creek mocha with dark chocolate and caramel sauce is a strong contender, too.

What is your favorite part of your job?

I am pretty sure Karen would say it’s the people–meeting and serving new people and developing long-term friends. My favorite part is how the business is an outlet for my creativity. However, for both Karen and myself, it is a way to give back to our community. For instance, Moore Prayer Life Church meets in our shop every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for a Bible study and every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for church.

Buck Creek Coffee and Smoothies is open

Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:3010:30 a.m. It is located at 2947 Pelham Parkway. For more information or to order, visit buckcreekcoffee.square.site.

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RUSTIC CHARM

This rustic farmhouse’s design transformation yields the charming simplicity of Southern-style living.

BY ANNA GRACE MOORE

PHOTOS BY AMANDA DYER PHOTOGRAPHY + JAMES & RACHEL CULVER

SSouthern American homes exemplify the warming nature of the region’s hospitality–a hallmark both physically present in conversation and visible in design. Steve and Amy Castleman’s Meadow Brook home is a charming manifestation of such an inviting home presence.

After 37 years of joyful union, raising three children and welcoming new grandchildren into the family, the Castlemans decided to renovate their loved-on home, giving it an upscale yet unpretentious new look. They entrusted their dear friend, Darrell Hughes, with the task.

Darrell, who studied civil engineering at Mississippi State University, founded his business, D.F. Hughes Construction, in 1995. His expertise working in the commercial construction field helped expand the design-build concept to residential renovation in Birmingham.

Along with D.F. Hughes’ interior designer, Nicole Shultz, and project supervisor, Johnny Lieske, Darrell worked one-on-one with the Castlemans, from start-to-finish. Trusting they were working with the right designer and builder was just the start. The D.F. Hughes team then spent the first couple months drawing out plans.

The team began with the kitchen–the home’s

largest renovation–by removing a load-bearing partition wall separating the kitchen and dining room. Structural support was added by installing an LVL beam to carry the load of the second floor above.

The beam would eventually be finished out by seamlessly wrapping the three exposed sides in rustic, reclaimed wood from Evolutia to mimic a large, vintage ceiling joist that added another layer of warmth and visual stability.

The D.F. Hughes team then gutted the rest of the kitchen down to the subfloor to prepare for the new layout. Utilizing new cabinetry, quartz countertops, pendant lighting and other accents, the home took on a cozy, spacious feel. The team also redesigned and built up the fireplace, powder room, stairwell, upstairs landing, master bedroom and bathroom.

While nearly every room in the Castlemans’ house has been remodeled, one still feels welcome and comfortable, as if the home had always been this way. This calming atmosphere that D.F. Hughes was able to capture, they say, is the best, “silent” design they strive to foster for all those they welcome in.

To learn more information about D.F. Hughes Construction, visit dfhughes.com.

Pictured from left-to-right from top-to-bottom are Darrell Hughes, Nicole Shultz and Johnny Lieske with Amy and Steve Castleman.

The Kitchen

Nicole selected a warm white cabinet color called Divinity from Wellborn Cabinets for the perimeter and a warm gray cabinet color called Willow for the island—sourced from Creative Cabinets and Design. Sereno Gold quartz countertops from Alabama Stone Works paired perfectly with these light, warm hues. She juxtaposed the kitchen’s sleek design with cast iron pendant lights from Mayer Lighting to calm down the formality and make a more approachable space.

To really capture a more rustic look, Nicole chose a simplistic brick-look tile for the kitchen backsplash.

The Dining Room

Family is the central focus of the Castlemans’ home, so provisions were made to ensure ample space for the beloved dining room furniture. The rustic walnut table and buffet are custom-designed by Table Top Dan, and the charcoal velvet dining room chairs are from Urban Home Market.

The Living Room

Amy hand-selected each piece of furniture, paired with Earth-tone accents and layered textiles such as the throw pillows and oriental rug.

The Fireplace

A beautiful focal point, the fireplace’s renovation is one of the most interesting of the house’s remodel. It originally sported pink tile and sat wedged between two custom-built bookshelves that were later torn out and replaced with the same brick tile from the kitchen’s backsplash. The new design flaunts a board and batten pattern above a custom hemlock mantle for a refined, rustic appeal.

This gorgeous piece is a family heirloom.

The Powder Room

The D.F. Hughes team incorporated vertical shiplap, which they painted a soft, medium gray hue, on the walls so as to direct one’s attention up and not out–diverting the focus away from the square footage and toward the gold-accented mirror and light fixture illuminating the room.

Strolling Inside

The exterior cottage appearance of the home is matched by the interior’s charm, which is evident through the soft, architectural features such as the curved arches connecting the adjoining foyer and kitchen.

The Master Bedroom

New Mohawk RevWood flooring was laid throughout the main level for warm cohesiveness and ease of maintenance. The flooring dramatically changed the feel of the master bedroom, yet allowed the existing furniture to be slightly rearranged to capture a restful environment for a good night’s sleep.

The Master Bathroom

Steve jokes that their bathroom pre-renovation was as Nicole says, “the most masculine bathroom ever.” The D.F. Hughes team brightened the bathroom with an onyx-patterned, over-scaled porcelain tile on the floor flowing to a slimmer-cut tile on the back wall and shower.

SHELBYLIVING

Cultivating Community

Three Shelby County Schools alumni are transforming the Birmingham community by fostering a culture of inclusivity and artistic expression.

By Anna Grace Moore

| Photos by Jacob Garrett & Kim Nguyen

The most beautiful gardens boast varieties of flowers and foliage, sporting vibrant colors and decadent aromas. Variety, what makes each flower unique, is also what makes a garden so special–similar to the strength in the diversity of communities.

Kyle Tyree is the founder of InToto Creative Arts–a Birmingham-based nonprofit that provides opportunities for artistic expression, connection and healing for people affected by social and economic hardships.

Kyle had been volunteering at Firehouse Shelter for five years when one of the shelter’s caseworkers, Dena Dickerson, approached him about creating a workforce development program to teach job skills for those in need. While he liked the idea, Kyle says he lacked the resources needed to implement the program.

He began searching for other ways to help the Firehouse Shelter’s community, and after reading “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel van der

Kolk, Kyle decided to try theatre therapy. Dr. van der Kolk worked with a group of veterans suffering from PTSD and had them act out the roles they were given, in order to help them express their hidden traumas.

Oftentimes, it is easier to mimic reality than it is to face it because freedom of expression allows one to make sense of such ugly truths without having to relive what hurt him most. Kyle contacted Anne Rygiel, who was then the Firehouse Shelter’s executive director, and Tam DeBolt of Terrific New Theatre, and together, the three spearheaded the mission for creating a community focused on inclusion and creative expression.

In 2020, InToto founders and volunteers began

teaching a weekly creative writing and theaterfocused class at the Firehouse Shelter. One of the first lessons introduced was “life mapping.”

Kyle contacted the state of Alabama’s Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones, who put him in touch with Laura Secord. Laura helped teach some of InToto’s first classes, whose emphasis was on life mapping.

“Life mapping is when we ask them to think about a period of time in their lives from the age of 9-13, which is the age we start processing trauma in a mental sense,” Kyle says. “We ask them to draw a neighborhood from that time period.”

Visibly seeing the environments in which the participants grew up proved effective in helping them identify some of the sources of their trauma. The nonprofit’s volunteers met every week at the

Firehouse Shelter in the weeks that followed, introducing new techniques for participants to embrace vulnerability and healing.

One of Kyle’s favorite success stories happened only three weeks into the program. Laura showed a video of poet Danez Smith reading some of his work as he identified as black, queer and HIV positive. After the video, an attendee, Terrance, worked up the courage to share his identity not just with the group, but also as one of the first times in his life he felt safe to do so.

“This means we’re creating a space safe enough to be vulnerable,” Kyle says. “It can be hard to feel like you’re making a difference, but when things like that happen, you realize it’s worth it.”

Four years later, InToto Creative Arts is now a thriving nonprofit, offering 10 different classes at

Shelby County Schools Alumni Give Back to the Community

Kyle Tyree, (Briarwood Christian School), Lauren Nicholson (Chelsea High School) and Dani Parmar (Alabaster City Schools) never met until they all became involved, working with InToto Creative Arts. Yet, they all attribute their desire to bless others in need to the inclusive atmosphere and emphasis on community they grew up in within their respective schools.

seven different partnering organizations that specifically cater to the needs of people affected by homelessness, incarceration, mental health challenges, disabilities and more. Teachers will meet participants at locations to teach these classes, helping alleviate the stress of transportation.

Living in a shelter or transient environment can be isolating. One of the first steps to finding community is to build relationships with others.

By introducing the public to the talents of many members of a more stigmatized community–who are still members of the community as a whole–the nonprofit believes this will help remove some of the stigma surrounding homelessness, incarceration and mental illness.

People are more than the stereotypes often assigned to them. It’s quite evident through tangible expressions of creativity.

“InToto helps break down walls in the Birmingham community and sees people for who they are,” Dani Parmar, InToto Creative Arts’ programming director, says. “People from very different walks of life come together to listen and learn from each other, allowing us to see our shared humanity.”

InToto’s annual “Our Voices” showcase spotlights the artwork and stories of individuals affected by such challenges, giving them the opportunity to share their talents–their poetry, music and art–with the community.

If a piece is sold, the artist receives 80-percent of the proceeds with the remainder benefiting the nonprofit’s missions.

In 2023 alone, InToto Creative Arts served more than 1,200 people–many who have gone on to receive permanent housing. The nonprofit currently

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The Meaning of “Intoto”

“Everybody needs art in my opinion. The word, intoto, can be translated to mean ‘all inclusive.’ It fit because we’re including stigmatized communities.”

-Kyle Tyree, InToto Creative Arts’ founder

offers classes in visual arts, creative writing, theatre, movement and more.

“It’s important for us to not go in there with the idea that we’re trying to rescue people,” Lauren Nicholson, vice president of InToto Creative Arts, says. “It’s about creating a safe space and a sense of respite and a time for connection, where we get to show up as humans with our own struggles and provide this space for people who often aren’t treated with dignity and respect.”

One gentleman, Abraham, attended Lauren’s movement class nearly every week. He often spoke of how much he looked forward to coming to class, saying he loved it because the community made him feel loved.

Another participant, Zeb, came to the Firehouse Shelter already possessing such raw, innate talent. Dani says Zeb quickly became involved in several of her visual arts classes, telling her that hope was not an emotion he thought he’d feel again.

“‘Some of us have given up on life after all of the hardships, and InToto makes me feel like I might be worth something,’” Dani says, quoting Zeb.

Every week, she says, InToto Creative Arts sees therapeutic transformations in their artists. The InToto team attributes this emotional response to participants being treated lovingly with the gentle reminder that everyone belongs in and has a purpose to fulfill within the community.

“We give permission and encouragement to freely express yourself,” Dani says. “It’s a beautiful thing.”

A year ago, one participant named A.C. was homeless, living at the Firehouse Shelter. He got involved with InToto’s visual arts classes and slowly began bonding with his newfound

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Now, A.C. has permanent housing and is also serving as the nonprofit’s artist liaison, informing the organization’s staff on issues concerning participants and members of the homeless community.

Terrance, too, has worked hard to receive permanent housing. He is now employed with the

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“Community is a place of belonging–where we can show up as we are,” Lauren says. “My hope is that the people we work with feel seen and cared about, and the consistency feels meaningful and healing.”

By fostering community, InToto Creative Arts is helping people heal, find purpose and feel connected. If all a community needs to cultivate fellowship is love, then the best gardeners are those willing to befriend others in need.

Visit intotocreativearts.org to learn more information about how to get involved. Patrons can also follow InToto Creative Arts on Facebook and @intotoarts on Instagram to stay up-to-date on events.

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Chelsea Business Alliance Quarterly Luncheon Meeting

Join us for the first quarterly meeting of the Chelsea Business Alliance—an affiliate of the Shelby County Chamber—which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Chelsea Community Center. To help us prepare properly for the event, please be sure to RSVP no later than noon on Monday, March 4 to Kirk Mancer at kirk@shelbychamber.org.

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The Shelby County Chamber Celebrates Outstanding Healthcare Professionals

Shelby County’s leading healthcare professionals will be recognized at the Shelby County Chamber’s inaugural “Healthcare Professional of the Year” reception. This program is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex (500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124).

The Chamber is hosting this program to recognize the individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in healthcare throughout our county and municipalities. Any healthcare professional employed in

Shelby County was eligible to be nominated.

All nominees will be recognized at the reception, and the recipients in four categories including, “Heart of Healthcare,” “Committed to Community,” “Legacy of Excellence” and “Healthcare Professional of the Year” will be announced.

Reservations for the awards reception can be made by contacting the Shelby County Chamber by phone at 205-6634542 or by email at jordan@shelbychamber.org.

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Shelby County Leadership Classes

Central Six Alabama Works is offering a series of leadership classes focused on skills that all leaders, supervisors or managers need to be more effective. Training areas include leadership, communication, teamwork and leading multiple generations. Companies in Jefferson County, St. Clair County and Shelby County are invited to register personnel for this training course. Spots are limited to the first 25 participants, so make your reservations early. Attendees must be able to attend each class in person and pass a written exam at the end of the course to receive the Central Six Alabama

Works Certified Leaders Certificate. There is a $25 fee for food each day.

The 2024 classes will be held at the Shelby County Chamber Community Room (1301 County Services Drive, Pelham, AL 35124). Register at centralsix.org/events.

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- Responded to 59 requests for business and community information

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Quarterly Investor Reception

Is your organization taking full advantage of your Chamber investor benefits? Join us on March 12 for the Shelby County Chamber’s Quarterly Investor Reception.

Yes, there is such a thing as free lunch, particularly on Tuesday,

March 12. We invite you to join your fellow investors and Chamber staff for some business networking and learning about how to get the most out of your investment. Whether your business is a new or long-time investor, make

arrangements to join us from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shelby County Chamber to ensure you and your colleagues are getting the most out of your yearly contribution.

All guests will get a free lunch.

Reservations are required, and space is limited. The deadline to register is Monday, March 11 at noon. Reserve your spot by emailing jordan@shelbychamber.org, by calling 205-663-4542 or by visiting online.

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Join a Chamber Work Group

The Chamber’s Work Groups are beginning the process of planning for the 2024 Chamber program of work. If you’ve ever wanted to be involved in that process, we hope you’ll consider serving on one of the Chamber’s Work Groups. The following is a list of Work Groups along with a brief description of each. Joining a Work Group is an easy process—simply contact the Chamber at 205-663-4542 and let us know! You will then be contacted by the appropriate Chamber Staff member.

AMBASSADORS GROUP

Serve as goodwill ambassadors between the Chamber and new or relocated businesses. Assist with Chamber events, programs, ribbon-cuttings, groundbreakings and other investor outreach efforts as needed. There is an additional expense for serving on this group which covers monthly lunches and other materials. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber.

CAREER READINESS GROUP

Promote importance of career development and the promotion of a qualified workforce for Shelby County. Organize the following programs: “Keeping It Real,” “Communication Matters,” the annual “Student and Teacher of the Year Awards,” which recognizes excellence in our classrooms and more, Industry tours and the annual Industry Appreciation event. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber.

April 4 “Washington Update Luncheon” with Congressman Gary Palmer

On Thursday, April 4, U.S. Congressman Gary Palmer, who represents Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District, will provide a Washington Update. This luncheon event, co-hosted by the Shelby County Chamber along with the Gardendale, Hoover Area, Montevallo, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills chambers of commerce, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Doors will open at 11 a.m. for business networking prior to the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m. The program will commence at noon.

Congressman Palmer–first elected to represent our district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014–will provide participants in the meeting with an update on the issues facing Congress this year.

Currently, Congressman Palmer serves on the following house committees and subcommittees:

uHouse Republican Policy Committee,

Chairman

uHouse Committee on Energy & Commerce

uSubcommittee on Energy

uSubcommittee on Environment & Climate Change

uSubcommittee on Oversight & Investigations

uHouse Committee on Oversight & Accountability

uSubcommittee on Government Operations & the Federal Workforce

In addition, Congressman Palmer is also a member of the Republican Study Committee, the Working Forest Caucus, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the College Football Caucus and the Western Caucus.

Admission is $35 for investors (members of any of the host organizations) or $45 for future investors. Reserved tables of six are available for $220 per table. Please contact the Shelby County Chamber for all reservations for this event.

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2024 Board of Directors

OFFICERS

(Executive Committee)

Chamber Chair

April Harry Warren, Averett, LLC

Chair-Elect

Kevin Morris

America’s First Federal Credit Union

Vice Chair, Business Development & Support Rux Bentley Rux Carter Insurance

Vice Chair, Communications & Marketing

Jeff Purvis A. C. Legg, Inc.

Vice Chair, Community & Career Development Amiee Mellon University of Montevallo

Vice Chair, Finance & Administration John Collier Progress Bank

Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs

Melissa Dixon CDI Janitorial Services

Vice Chair, Investor Relations

Keith Brown Jefferson State Community College

Immediate Past Chair

Mechelle Wilder ARC Realty

DIRECTORS

Traci Fox T Fox SalonSpa

Kimberly L. Jackson Alabama Power Company

William Norwood PNC

Benji Sawyer Sawyer Solutions, LLC

Chad Scroggins

Shelby County

Teresa Vick Regions

Holly Dean

Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Meribeth Gilbert McLeod Software

Bruce Gouin Express Employment Professionals

Nedra Moore

Creations Galore and Moore

Chris Stricklin Dunn Companies

Chris Wilder

Sealing Equipment Products Company

Josh Coker Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Julie Godfrey

Shelby County Instructional Services Center

Scott Gossett Spire Alabama

Wade Kallaher

Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company

Keith Strickland Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood

Terri Williams A T & T - Alabama

Tampia Anderson

The Arc of Shelby County

Ken Delgreco Urban Home Market

Alec Etheredge

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc.

Micah McLaughlin Irons Media Group

Brian L. Wilson EBSCO Industries, Inc.

The Hon. Brian Puckett (Ex-Officio, SCMA) City of Helena

Amy Sturdivant (Ex-Officio) 58 INC

CHELSEA BUSINESS ALLIANCE

Host quarterly luncheons on community and business topics pertaining to the city of Chelsea and quarterly networking opportunities, too. 2024 luncheons are: March 6, June 5 Sept. 4 and Oct. 16.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS GROUP

Serve as the liaison between our elected officials at the local, state and federal levels and our membership, regarding business/commerce specific issues. Coordinate development of the Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda, as well as Montgomery Drive-In and other events. Meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Sain Associates.

SMALL BUSINESS GROUP

Promote the economic success of small businesses through a variety of events, seminars and workshops. Organize annual “Small Business Celebration” activities. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Chamber.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL

Support and help advocate an environment for business women to connect and build relationships, focusing on professional development and growth with businesses and with community leaders. We strive to provide programming for women in business to meet and discuss issues that impact their professional development and growth. Encourage business and social networking. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at various locations.

Who’s Who of Shelby County Businesses

Through their voluntary investment, these chamber investors support a program of work designed to make Shelby County an even better place to live and do business. The Chamber considers these organizations to be the most community-minded and successful businesses in Shelby County and strongly encourages you to do business with them.

The Shelby County Chamber Who’s Who Directory consists of Investors at the “Sustaining Level” or higher. For our complete investor list, please visit shelbychamber.org.

Block listings = Forward Shelby County Investors

ACCOUNTING

Access Accounting (205) 516-4644 www.accessaccounting.net

Aprio, LLP (205) 991-5506 www.aprio.com

Barfield, Murphy, Shank & Smith, LLC *Grey Block* (205) 982-5500 www.bmss.com

Deloach, Barber & Caspers CPA (205) 822-6350 www.dbccpas.com/

Essential Solutions, LLC (205) 663-8686 www.essential-solutions.biz

Graham and Associates, CPAs (205) 663-6673 www.grahamandassociates.net

I.H. McNeill, III, PC (205) 982-2664 www.ihmcneill.com

Jones & Associates, LLC (205) 436-8481 www.jonesandassociates.net

Kassouf & Co. (205) 443-2500 www.kassouf.com

SAS Tax & Accounting, LLC (205) 621-0388 www.sastaxandaccounting.com

Simple Tax Solutions (205) 683-5313 www.simpletaxsolutions.info

Warren Averett, LLC (205) 979-4100 www. warrenaverett.com/offices/ birmingham

ADVERTISING & MARKETING SERVICES

BLR Further LLC (205) 324-8005 http://blrfurther.com

Lavish Events and Marketing (205) 249-3999 www.lavisheventsandmarketing.com

Fusion One Marketing (205) 206-6070 www.fusiononemarketing.com/

Meridian Graphics (205) 746-1188 www.myhelenacitynews.com

Plexamedia (877) 497-4606 www.plexamedia.com

Radio Active (205) 663-1859 www.radioactivebirmingham.com/

Turner Promotions (205) 983-2167

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Crown Trophy of Pelham (205) 621-7393 www.crowntrophy.com

Kopri Signs & Graphics, LLC (205) 903-1642 www.kopripromotions.com

Shelby Printing 205-664-3390 Shelbyprinting.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

3D Air Services LLC (205) 664-3501 www.3dairserve.com

Carden Heating & Cooling (205) 669-2459 www.cardenhvac.com

AIRBNB

Legacy Landing Group LLC (205) 358-7011 www.legacylandinggroup.com

ALTERATIONS

By George (205) 663-7004 http://bygeorgeusa.com

APARTMENTS & LEASING SERVICES

Hill Brook Manor / Central Shelby, Ltd. (205) 668-2020

Meadow Wood Apartments (205) 663-1101 www.sealyrealty.com

One Stop Housing LLC 941-993-9563 Onestophousing.com

The Abbey at Inverness (205) 991-9060 www.abbeyresidential.com/ apartments/al/birmingham/hunt-cliffroad/

The Huntley Apartments (205) 621-7062 www.huntleyapartmenthomes.com

Trails at Alabaster (205) 663-2824 www.trailsatalabaster.com

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes (205) 991-3719 www.turtlelakeapts.info

Wellington Manor Apartments (205) 621-0811 www.wellingtonmanorapts. com

APPLIED BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Freedom Therapies, Inc. (205) 358-7311 www.freedomtherapies.net

Architects

Barry Davis Architects, PC (205) 444-1112

www.BarryDavisArchitects.com

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. *Grey Box* (205) 879-4462 www.gmcnetwork.com

Lathan Associates Architects, PC (205) 988-9112 www.lathanassociates.com/ O’Kelley Architecture LLC (205) 637-1124 www.okelleyarchitecture.com

TRO Jung/Brannen, Inc. (205) 324-6744 www.trojb.com/

ART & PAINTING CLASSES

Chris Cuz Designs (954) 608-7220 www.chriscruzdesigns.com

Old Mill Square (205) 669-5800 www.oldmillsquarecolumbiana.com

South City Theatre (205) 621-2128 www.southcitytheatre.com/

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Proveer at Grande View (205) 307-5500 www.proveeratgrandeview.com

The Bluffs at Greystone (205) 379-0322 www.phoenixsrliving.com

ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

Alabama Association of Nonprofits (205) 879-4712 www.alabamanonprofits.org

Aldridge Gardens (205) 682-8019 www.aldridgegardens.com

Closettec Inc. (205) 529-1786 www.closettecofalabama.com

Better Business Bureau (205) 558-2222 www.bbb.org/csal

Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (205) 980-0540 www.carsbirmingham.com

Chelsea Business Alliance (205) 678-0123 www.facebook.com/ chelseabusinessalliance/

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (205) 912-7000 www.birminghambuilder.com

ATTORNEYS

Alabama Law Services, LLC (205) 419-4414 www.alabamalawservices.com

Bradford & Holliman, LLC (205) 663-0281 www.bradfordholliman.com

Dentons Sirote (205) 930-5100 www.dentons.com/en/globalpresence/united-states/birmingham

Ellis, Head, Owens & Justice (205) 669-6783 www.wallaceellis.com

Fulmer, May & Stuckey, LLC (205) 991-6367 www.fmslawfirm.com

Gina H. McDonald & Associates, LLC (205) 982-3325 www.ginamcdonaldlaw.com

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC (205) 324-4400 www.handfirm.com

Roland Milling Law, LLC (205) 620-1278 www.elizabethroland.com

Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial (205) 572-4100 www.wwhgd.com

AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH

Alabaster Car Wash & Wax Center (205) 358-8517 www.facebook.com/alabastercarwash

Blessed 2 Wash LLC (205) 409-5786 www.blessed2wash.as.me

Marc-1 Express Car Wash (205) 380-7404 www.marc1carwash.com/

AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZATION

Southern Off Road (205) 685-1911 www.southernoffroad.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

Chevrolet Bessemer (205) 409-3083 www.chevroletbessemer.com

DonohooAuto, LLC (205) 444-9333

www.donohooauto.com

EAW Exclusive Auto Wholesale (205) 406-5644

www.eawcars.net

Long Lewis Auto Group - Alabaster (205) 663-3831

www.longlewisalabaster.com

Riverchase Kia (205) 987-6518

www.riverchasekia.com

RV Roadway & Roadway Collision Center Inc. (205) 663-0046

www.rvroadway.com

Southtown Motors (205) 663-4590

www.southtownmotors.com

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Graves Automotive 205-668-6261

Gravesautomotive.net

AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL

Burton Campers, Inc. (205) 668-0075

www.burtoncampers.com

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR

Cahaba Tire (205) 663-0433

www.cahabatire.com

Chelsea Tire & Service (205) 719-3321

chelseatireandservice.com

Chevrolet Bessemer (205) 409-3083

chevroletbessemer.com

Collision Pro (205) 514-1588

www.touchuppro.net

Empire Autohaus, Inc. (205) 664-5757

www.empireautohaus.com

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 136 1st Street North, Alabaster

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Calera (205) 651-7276

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers - Helena (205) 942-8957

www.expressoil.com

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 2308 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 620-9244

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 2874 Pelham Parkway, Pelham (205) 664-1711

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, 851 1st Street North, Alabaster (205) 663-1690

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, Corporate (205) 945-1771

www.expressoil.com

Greystone Tire and Automotive (205) 980-5113

www.greystonetireandauto.com/

Hoover Automotive (205) 587-4888

www.hoover-automotive.com

Howard Tire & Automotive Service (205) 669-4509

www.howardtowing.com/

Lynn Johnson Collision Repair, Inc. (205) 678-3784

www.lynnjohnsoncollision.net/

Melton Automotive (205) 663-8088

www.meltonautomotive.com

Mobile Fleet Specialists of Birmingham, Inc. (205) 564-8660

www.mobilefleetspecialists.com

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Care (205) 668-4244

www.mccartyford.com/ford-quicklane-calera-al-2/

Shelby Auto Service (205) 664-4727

www.shelbyautoservice.com

BAKERY

Creations Galore and Moore (205) 690-8399

www.creationsgaloreandmoore.com/

Crumbl Cookie (205) 285-3203

www.crumblcookies.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc., Cadence Place (205) 987-0790

edgarsbakery.com

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc., Pelham (205) 987-0790

edgarsbakery.com/

Edgar’s Bakery, Inc., The Colonnade (205) 987-0790

edgarsbakery.com/

Emily`s Heirloom Pound Cakes (205) 937-7392

www.emilyheirloompoundcakes.com

JaWanda’s Sweet Potato Pies (205) 874-9880

www.jawandasweetpotatopie.com/ contact

BARTER EXCHANGE

MOXEY - Birmingham (205) 991-7050

www.moxeybham.com

Tradebank of Birmingham (205) 529-1786

www.birmingham.tradebank.com

BEAUTY SALONS

European Wax Center (205) 637-3201

www.waxcenter.com/

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Inverness Plaza (205) 995-2442

www.facebook.com/Merle-NormanCosmetics-Birmingham-Alabama-atInverness-1689582458033213/

Shear Elegance (205) 365-9539

www.facebook. com/31shearelegance/

T. Fox SALONSPA (205) 403-8369

tfoxsalon.com

BEVERAGE

Leaders` Corner Coffee & Tea (205) 620-1700

www.leaderscorner.coffee

Just A Tish, Wine & More (205) 671-5267

www.justatishwine.com

The Beer Hog (205) 624-3096

www.thebeerhogal.com

The Chandelier Lounge (205) 260-6053

ThirsTea (205) 422-6761

www.thirstea280.com

BEVERAGE – DISTRIBUTION

Buffalo Rock Company (205) 940-9799 www.buffalorock.com

BOWLING ALLEY

Oak Mountain Lanes (205) 403-7466

www.oakmountainlanes.com

BREWERY

Oak Mountain Brewing Company (205) 994-6544 www.oakmountainbrewing.com

BROKERAGE FIRM

Ellis Properties, Inc. 205-669-1863

Sunbelt Business Brokers (205)-903-3564 www.sunbeltbirmingham.com

Business & Professional Services

4 Sight Coach (617) 610-3766 www.4sightcoach.com

Dynamic Resultz Consulting 205-222-7649 Dynamicconsultinginc.com

Michael Smith - Entrepreneur in Residence (205) 568-2526 www.linkedin.com/in/ michaeltsmithusa/

LegalShield & IDShield (205) 503-3829

www.basult.wearelegalshield.com

The Neutral Solution (205) 202-6608 www.theneutralsolution.com

ZenBusiness 512-765-4985

www.zenbusiness.com/alabama-llc/

BUSINESS FURNISHINGS

Business Interiors (205) 939-1008 www.businteriors.com

CAMPGROUND

Birmingham South RV Park (205) 664-8832 www.birminghamrvpark.com/

CATERING SERVICES

Ann’s All Around Town Catering (205) 568-8610 www.allaroundtowncatering.com

The Artzy Cook (205) 502- 6707

CELLULAR EQUIPMENT & SERVICE

Save My Cell (205) 476-8663 www.alsavemycell.com

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless (205) 822-2526

www.cellularsales.com/aboutus

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 425-3253

Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 324-2100

www.birminghamchamber.com

Chilton County Chamber of Commerce (205) 755-2400

www.chiltonchamberonline.com

Fultondale Chamber of Commerce (205) 337-1629

www.fultondalechamber.com

Homewood Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-5631

www.homewoodchamber.org

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 988-5672

www.hooverchamber.org

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 699-5001

www.leedsareachamber.com

Montevallo Chamber of Commerce (205) 665-1519

www.montevallocc.com/wp/

Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce (205) 871-3779

www.mtnbrookchamber.org/ The Shelby County Chamber 205-663-4542

www.shelbychamber.org

Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce (205) 655-7535

www.trussvillechamber.com

Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce (205) 823-5011

www.vestaviahills.org

CHILDCARE

Ready, Set, Grow (205) 678-7123

www.childcarecenter.us/provider_ detail/readyset_grow_cdc_chelsea_al

Vinehouse Nursery (205) 564-8564

www.vinehousenursery.com

CHURCHES

Columbiana United Methodist Church (205) 669-7164

DAYSPRING Church (205) 588-8681 www.dclife.org

First Baptist Church of Columbiana (205) 669-3128 www.fbccol.net/

Pelham Church of God (205) 664-0120 www.pelhamchurch.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Quintana Quality Services (205) 738-1386 www.quintanaservices.com

CLINICAL LAB SERVICES

GoldenPoint Scientific Labs (205) 573-6222 www.goldenpointlabs.com

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

Bountiful Gifts & Apparel 205-677-4008 www.bountifulgifts.net

Grateful Lotus (205) 624-3056 www.gratefullotus.com

Prissy Lola Boutique (256) 626-0109 www.prissylolaboutique.com

Salt Clothing Co 205-238-5926

COFFEE

7 Brew Coffee 205-443-9609 www.southernbrew.com

Scooter’s Coffee 205-317-6273 www.scooterscoffee.com

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL JUNK REMOVAL

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling (205) 223-0612 www.JDogjunkremoval.com

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES

CDI Janitorial Services (205) 981-2171 cdibirmingham.com

COMMUNITY/SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

AARP Alabama (866) 542-8167 states.aarp.org/region/alabama/ Adaptive Aquatics (205) 807-7519 www.adaptiveaquatics.org

Alabama Forest Owners’ Association, Inc. (205) 987-8811 www.afoa.org

Alabaster Arts Council (205) 664-9273 www.alabastercityfestonline.com

Alabaster-Pelham Rotary Club (205) 408-7620

American Red Cross - Shelby Jefferson Office (205) 439-7800 www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/aboutus/locations/mid-alabama

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham - Shelby County Office (205) 378-4050 www.bbbsbhm.org

Cahaba River Society (205) 322-5326

www.cahabariversociety.org/

Columbiana Housing Authority (205) 669-6921

Columbiana Main Street (205) 209-2417

www.facebook.com/ ColumbianaMainStreet1/?hc_ location=ufi

Compact2020 (205) 605-1824

www.compact2020.com

Developing Alabama Youth Foundation (205) 664-1600 www.thedayprogram.com/

Grace Klein Community (205) 490-7516

www.gracekleincommunity.com/

Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports (205) 607-0504 www.physicalfitness.alabama.gov

Junior Achievement of Alabama, Inc. (205) 290-9365 www.juniorachievement.org/web/ ja-birmingham/

King’s Home (205) 678-8331 www.kingshome.com/

Leadership Shelby County www.leadershipshelbycounty.com/

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (205) 943-6000 www.lifesouth.org

Montevallo Main Street (205) 665-2555 ext. 106

www.facebook.com/ MontevalloMainStreet/

Owens House, The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (205) 669-3333 www.owenshouse.org

SCORE (205) 264-8425

www.score.org/index.html

Shelby County Arts Council (205) 669-0044

www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com

Shelby Emergency Assistance (205) 665-1942

www.shelbyemergencyassistance. com/

Shelby Humane 205-669-3916

www.shelbyhumane.org

The Arc of Shelby County (205) 664-9313

www.thearcofshelby.org

The Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878

www.jimmiehalemission.com

United Way of Central Alabama (205) 251-5131

www.uwca.org

Vineyard Family Services (205) 533-7852

www.vfsdads.com

COMPUTER SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

Cahaba Valley Computer Services, LLC (205) 980-9903

www.cvcsllc.com

Personal Computer Consulting (205) 621-9304

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Adobe (408) 753-5826

www.adobe.com

Doozer Software, Inc. (205) 413-8302

www.doozer.com

HybridHOA (205) 267-0818

www.hybridhoa.com

McLeod Software (205) 823-5100

www.mcleodsoftware.com

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Abacus Technologies 884-443-5900

www.abacustechnologies.com

CONSTRUCTION

Adams Homes, LLC (205) 620-1173

www.adamshomes.com

American Concrete Foundations and Walls LLC 205-995-1099

www.acfw.us

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (205) 328-4000

www.brasfieldgorrie.com

Champion Technologies, LLC (205) 663-6116

www.control4.com/dealer/ championtechnologiesllc1-35124/ pelham-al/

Dunn Construction Company, Inc. (205) 592-3866

www.dunnconstruction.com/

M.J. Harris Construction Services, LLC (205) 380-6800

www.mjharris.com

South East Concrete, LLC (205) 995-9888

www.seccompany.com

Timberline Construction Group LLC (205) 848-8300

www.timberlineconstructiongrp.com/

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTSALES AND SERVICE

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. (205) 664-4833

www.thompsontractor.com/

CONSULTING

Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, LLC (573) 953-0717

Manley LLC 205-276-5888

www.eosworldwide.com/duncanmanley

CONVENIENCE STORES

Quick Shop (205) 682-2766

www.qshop.us

Raceway Hwy 280 (205) 995-6601

www.racewaystores.com

Raceway Oak Mountain (205) 982-2900

www.racewaystores.com

COUNSELING SERVICES

ATRF/GEO Group (205) 669-1187

www.georeentry.com

Christy Hayes Counseling (205) 242-0434

www.christyhayescounseling.com

Integrative Health Services, LLC (205) 644-1166

www.ihealthservices.org

Warrior Wellness Group, LLC (205) 624-2422

www.warriorwellnessgroup.com

COUNTRY CLUBS & SPECIALTY STORES

Greystone Golf & Country Club (205) 980-5200

www.greystonecc.com

DANCE SCHOOL

Tippi Toes Birmingham (205) 907-0116

www.tippitoesdance.com

DELIVERY SERVICE

KATs Delivery (205) 624-0777

www.katsdelivery.com

DENTAL

Acton Family Dentistry (205) 823-2258

www.alabamafamilydentistry.com

Albritton & Ardovino Family Dentistry (205) 664-7610

www.aaFamilyDental.com

Buck Creek Family Dental (205) 624-4570

www.heartlanddental.com

Calera Dental Center, P.C. (205) 620-3312

www.caleradentalcenter.com

Elite Dentistry & Implant Center (205) 678-2525

www.elitedentistryal.com/

Greystone Smile Design (205) 981-7775

www.greystonesmiledesign.com/

Kari Bartlett DMD, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry (205) 663-6545

Montevallo Family Dentistry - Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah DMD (205) 665-2224

www.montevallofamdentistry.com

Pelham Dental Care (205) 663-6246

www.pelhamdentalcare.com

Premier Family Dentistry (205) 621-5304

www.premierfamilyofalabaster.com

Shelby Pediatric Dentistry (205) 419-7444

www.shelbypediatric.com

StoneCreek Dental Care (205) 663-1280

www.stonecreekdentalcare.com

Thomas E. Dudney, DMD, PC (205) 663-6545

www.thomasdudney.com

Toothbud Dentistry (205) 668-7766

www.toothbudcalera.com

DEVELOPERS

Clayton Management, LLC (205) 621-0809

Enviro-Systems (205) 437-3779

www.enviro-systemsllc.com/services/

DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGIES

Clean Surface LLC (205) 229-3588

www.cleansurface.info

DISTRIBUTORS

ATG Distribution (256) 249-8578

www.atgdistribution.com

Avanti Polar Lipids, LLC (205) 663-2494

www.avantilipids.com

BTC Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (205) 324-2581

www.btcwholesale.com/

Hibbett Distribution Center (205) 942-8398 www.hibbett.com

Morrow Water Technologies, Inc. (205) 991-7222

www.morrowwater.com

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

Gone for Good Secure Document Destruction (205) 943-5252

www.ucpgoneforgood.com

DRUG TESTING

Fastest Labs of South Birmingham (205) 498-0444 fastestlabs.com/south-birmingham

DRY CLEANING

SERVICES

Champion Cleaners of Calera (205) 668-4727

www.championcleaners.com

Champion Cleaners of Hoover (205) 408-2797

www.championcleaners.com

Legacy Cleaners (205) 408-8800

www.facebook.com/ LegacyCleanersGreystone/

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

58 INC. - Shelby County Economic Development Corporation (205) 620-6658

58inc.org/

Alabama Works (800) 248-0033

www.madeinalabama.com

Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (205) 943-4700

www.edpa.org/

Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (205) 251-8139

www.rpcgb.org/

EDUCATION - RECREATION/ ENRICHMENT

Alabama 4H Center (205) 669-4241

www.alabama4hcenter.org

Alabama Wildlife Center (205) 663-7930

www.alabamawildlifecenter.org

American Village (205) 665-3535

www.americanvillage.org

McWane Science Center (205) 714-8372

www.mcwane.org

EDUCATION - SCHOOLS

Alabaster City Board of Education (205) 663-8400

www.alabasterschools.org

Calera High School (205) 682-6100 Shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/cahs/ index.htm

Career Technical Educational Center (205) 682-6650

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ sccc/index.htm

Central Alabama Community College (256) 234-6346

www.cacc.edu

Chelsea High School (205) 682-7290

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ chhs/index.htm

Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326 www.coosavalleyacademy.org/

Cornerstone Christian School (205) 669-7777 www.cornerstonechargers.com

Faulkner University (205) 879-5588 www.faulkner.edu

Helena High School (205) 682-3650 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/hhs

Indian Springs School (205) 988-3350 www.indiansprings.org

Jefferson State Community College (205) 520-5900 www.jeffersonstate.edu/

Montevallo High School (205) 682-6400 www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/ mhs/

Pelham City Schools (205) 624-3700 www.pelhamcityschools.org/

Pelham High School (205) 624-3701 www.phs.pelhamcityschools.org/

Shelby County Board of Education (205) 682-7000

shelbyed.k12.al.us/

Shelby County Instructional Services Center (205) 682-5910

Shelby County Schools Education Foundation (205) 682-5255 www.shelbyedfoundation.org

Stephens College of Business at University of Montevallo (205) 665-6540 www.montevallo.edu/academics/ colleges/college-of-business/

Thompson High School (205) 685-6700 www.acsboe.org/Domain/10

University of Montevallo (205) 665-6230 www.montevallo.edu

Vincent Middle/High School (205) 682-7300

EDUCATION - TRAINING AND TUTORING

Grade Power Learning (205) 620-2373 www.gradepowerlearning.com

HeartSouth CPR Training Services LLC (205) 296-3447 www. HeartSouthCPR.com

Mathnasium of Inverness Corners 205-437-3322

Mathnasium.com/invernesscorners

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

EPI. INC. (205) 436- 8175

Advanced Electrical Co., LLC (205) 664-4500

www.advancedelectricalcompany. com

Inline Electric & Lighting Showroom (205) 982-7511

www.inlinelighting.com

Johns Electric Inc (205) 426-0583

Johnselectricservice.com

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

2065 Wealth Management 205-444-5588

www.2065wealthmanagement.com

EMPLOYMENT - AGENCIES & SERVICES

Alabama Career Center System of Alabaster (205) 663-2542

alabamaworks.alabama.gov/vosnet/ Default.aspx

Express Employment Professionals (205) 981-1141

www.expresspros.com/ sbirminghamal/

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Advanced Electrical Co., LLC (205) 664-4500

www.advancedelectricalcompany. com

ENGINEERS

AECOM Transportation (205) 970-0744 www.aecom.com

DSLD Land Management

AquaScapes (205) 437-1012

www.dsldland.com

Engineering Design Technologies, Inc

(205) 942-8631

www.edtinc.net

Engineers of the South, LLC (205) 327-9140

www.engineersofthesouth.com

ESP Associates (205) 664-8498

www.espassociates.com

Garver USA

(205) 443-3080

www.GarverUSA.com

Gonzalez-Strength & Associates, Inc. (205) 942-2486

www.gonzalez-strength.com

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (205) 484-0227

www.hargrove-epc.com

MW/ Davis Dumas & Associates, Inc. (205) 252-0246

www.mwdda.com

Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 940-6420

www.sain.com/

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Corblu Ecology Group, LLC (205) 677-0322

www.corblu.com

EVENT

ESPN/TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (205) 733-3776

www.ticketsmarterbirminghambowl. com/

EVENT & MEETING

SPACE

Destined Events (205) 564-2307

www.destinedevents.net

Oak Island Mansion, LLC (205) 614-4800

www.oakislandmansion.com

Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena (205) 620-6448

www.pelhamciviccomplex.com/ Venue31 (205) 419-7226

www.venue31.com/

EXTENDED STAY

AHI Corporate Housing (205) 987-7797

www.theahigroup.com

Homewood Suites Birmingham Riverchase (205) 637-2900

homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/alabama/homewood-suitesby-hilton-birmingham-sw-riverchasegalleria-BHMHMHW/index.html

Homewood Suites Inverness (205) 995-9823

www.birmingham.homewoodsuites. com

EYE CARE

Alabaster Eye Care (205) 624-3088

www.alabastereyecare.com

Dr. Kye L. Mansfield, Optometrist (205) 663-3937 drkyemansfield.com/

Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care (205) 980-4530

www.eyesonchelsea.com

Hayes Eye Center (205) 678-2020

www.hayeseye.com/

Inverness Eye Care (205) 991-0020 www.invernesseyecare.com

Paige Chambers, OD (205) 987-0696

Pelham Eye Center (205) 624-4736 www.pelhameyecenter.com

Pelham Eye Center (205) 624-4736

www.pelhameyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Greystone (205) 979-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Inverness (205) 995-2020

www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Mountain Brook (205) 802-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of the Colonnade (205) 967-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Schaeffer Eye Center of Vestavia Hills (205) 979-2020 www.schaeffereyecenter.com

Southlake Optometry (205) 968-1160 www.southlakeeyes.com

VISION FIRST EYE CENTER INC (205) 949-2020 visionfirsteyecenter.com/

Vision Source - Dr. Michael Blackburn, Optometrist (205) 980-5152 www.VisionSource-Blackburn.com

Family and Child Resource Guide Sav-A-Life Shelby, Inc. (205) 664-1667

www.savalifeshelby.org

FERTILITY

Innovative Fertility Specialists (205) 509-0700

www.ifsinvo.health

FINANCIAL COACHING & CONSULTING

Edward Jones Investments - Laci Graul (205) 388-7399

Everett Advisory Partners 1-205-790-8498

www.everettadvisory.com

G Group Investments & Consulting LLC (205) 370-4195

Kelley and Mullis Wealth Management (205) 733-8006

www.kmwealthmanagement.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Alabama Credit Union (205) 777-0938

www.alabamacu.com

AlaTrust Credit Union (800) 264-8031

www.alatrustcu.com

America’s First Federal Credit Union (800) 633-8431

www.amfirst.org

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Inverness (205) 995-0001

www.amfirst.org

America’s First Federal Credit Union of Pelham (205) 663-1945

www.amfirst.org

APCO Employees Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-8406 www.apcocu.org

Avadian Credit Union Corporate (205) 985-2828 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Greystone (205) 437-3696 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union Hoover (205) 989- 5220 www.avadiancu.com

Avadian Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-7797 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Helena (205) 621-4262 www.avadiancu.com/

Avadian Credit Union of Pelham (205) 620-2332 www.avadiancu.com/

BancorpSouth Bank (205) 408-1954 www.bancorpsouth.com

Bryant Bank (205) 408-6401 www.bryantbank.com/

Bryant Bank of Columbiana (205) 670-9735 www.bryantbank.com

CB&S Bank (205) 408-5560 www.cbsbank.com

Central State Bank (205) 605-0350 www.centralstatebank.com

Central State Bank of Calera (205) 624-6260

Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union of Chelsea (205) 678-3600 www.coosapinesfcu.org

eCO Credit Union of Alabaster (205) 226-3912 www.ecocu.org

Edward Jones Investments - Daniel Logan (205) 216-6952 www.edwardjones.com

First Financial Bank (205) 664-1824 www.ffbalabama.com

First Horizon Hoover (205) 803-5949 www.firsthorizon.com

First US Bank (205) 582-1074 www.firstusbank.com/

First US Bank of Calera (205) 668-0425 www.firstusbank.com

First US Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3550 www.firstusbank.com/index.htm

First US of Harpersville (205) 672-8752 www.firstusbank.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 933-9933 www.legacycreditunion.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion.com

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Pelham (205) 682-6345 www.mutualsavings.org

Mutual Savings Credit Union of Riverchase (205) 682-1167 www.mutualsavings.org

NobleBank & Trust (205) 588-7060 www.noblebank.com

People’s Bank of Alabama 205-438-7164 www.peoplesbankal.com

PNC Bank (205) 657-6682 https://www.pnc.com

United Community (205) 822-5500 www.myprogressbank.com

Regions Financial NA (205) 264-4993 www.regions.com

Regions Financial of Columbiana (205) 669-4061 www.regions.com

Regions Financial of Greystone (205) 980-4400 www.regions.com/

Regions Financial of Helena (205) 685-1680 regions.com

Regions Financial of Inverness (205) 408-1301 www.regions.com

Regions Financial of Pelham (205) 663-0723 www.regions.com

Regions of Montevallo (205) 665-4708 regions.com

Renasant Bank at Park Place (205) 716-3475 www.renasantbank.com/

Renasant Bank of Chelsea (205) 678-2265 www.renasant.com

Renasant Bank of Columbiana (205) 669-3161

Renasant Bank of Pelham (205) 663-3834 www.renasantbank.com/

ServisFirst Bank (205) 447-2729 www.servisfirstbank.com

SouthState Bank (205) 313-2100 www.southstatebank.com

Synovus (205) 868-4808 www.synovus.com/ Synovus Pelham (205) 803-4593 www.synovus.com

Valley Bank (205) 408-2000 www.valley.com/

Wells Fargo at Brook Highland (205) 948-1400

www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at North Shelby (205) 620-3130 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at Oak Mountain (205) 403-4115 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo at The Summit (205) 948-1000 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (205) 254-5931 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Alabaster (205) 620-1009 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Hoover (205) 354-1020 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Inverness (205) 980-2460 www.wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo of Riverchase (205) 403-4100 www.wellsfargo.com

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

777 Investments LLC 573-953-0717

FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES

OneAscent Financial Services (205) 847-1343 www.oneascent.com/

PS & G Financial Partners (205) 776-6651 www.www.psg-fp.com/

FIRE & WATER RESTORATION

DryTech Water Restoration (205) 637-0143 www.mydrytech.com

PuroClean of Birmingham (205) 994-7227 www.puroclean.com/pes-al

Royal Restoration, LLC. (205) 988-9696 www.restorewithroyal.com

ServPro of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 www.servpro.com/franchise. asp?id=2710

FLIGHT SCHOOL

Over The Mountain Aviation (205) 670-6359 www.otmaviation.com

FIRE PROTECTION

North Shelby Fire and EMS District (205) 991-6439 www.northshelbyfire.com/

FLOORING, CARPET, HARDWOOD

Alabama Flooring Sales 295-624-9035 Alabamaflooringsales.com

Carpet Outlet of Pelham (205) 663-4393 www.carpetoutletpelham.com/

Floor Coverings International of Birmingham (205) 332-1460 www.birmingham. floorcoveringsinternational.com

Hill’s Carpet (205) 358-7879 hillscarpetstore.com

Issis & Sons Carpet (205) 663-2310

issisandsons.com/ FLORISTS

Bella Blooms and Designs (205) 624-2217

www.bellabloomsanddesigns.com

FOOD

Lickin Good Donuts 205-593-4647

FOOD - FULL LINE

SERVICES

Smiley Brothers Specialty Foods (205) 406-8421

www.smileybrothersfoods.com

Sysco Food Services of Central AL, Inc. 205-668-0001

www.sysco.com

FOOD – SEASONINGS

A.C. Legg, Incorporated (205) 324-3451

www.aclegg.com

FOOD WHOLESALE

Southeastern Food Merchandisers (205) 664-3322

www.southeasternfood.com/

FUNDRAISING

Funding Solutions (512) 382-7270

www.funsol.com

FUNERAL HOMES

Bolton Funeral Home (205) 669-3179

www.boltonfuneralhome.com/

Charter Funeral Home (205) 621-0800

www.charterfuneral.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Southeastern Construction Partners, LLC (205) 637-5020

www. southeasternconstructionpartners. com/

GOLF

Ballantrae Golf Club (205) 620-GOLF (4653)

www.ballantraegolf.com/

Heatherwood Golf And Country Club (205) 502-4101

www.heatherwoodgcc.com

Inverness Country Club (205) 991-8608

www.iccalabama.com/

Timberline Golf Club (205) 668-7888

www.timberlinegc.com

GOVERNMENT - CITY

Alabaster Water Board (205) 663-6155

www.alabasterwater.com

City of Alabaster (205) 664-6800

www.cityofalabaster.com

City of Birmingham (205) 254-2283

www.birminghamal.gov

City of Calera (205) 668-3500

www.cityofcalera.org

City of Chelsea (205) 678-7260

www.cityofchelsea.com/

City of Columbiana (205) 669-5800

www.cityofcolumbiana.com/

City of Helena (205) 663-2161

www.cityofhelena.org/

City of Hoover (205) 444-7500

www.hooveral.org

City of Leeds (205) 699-2585

www.leedsalabama.com

City of Montevallo (205) 665-2555

www.cityofmontevallo.com

City of Pelham (205) 620-6400 www.pelhamalabama.gov

City of Vestavia Hills (205) 978-0100 www.vestaviahills.net

City of Vincent (205) 672-2261 www.cityofvincental.com/

Town of Harpersville (205) 672-9961 www.harpersvilleal.gov/

Town of Mt Laurel (205) 408-8696 www.mtlaurel.com

Town of Westover (205) 678-3375 www.westoveralabama.org/

Town of Wilsonville (205) 669-6180 www.wilsonvilleal.com/

Town of Wilton (205) 665-2021 www.wiltonalabama.net/

GOVERNMENT - COUNTY

Circuit and District Court (205) 669-8588

Shelby County (205) 670-6550 www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Circuit Clerk (205) 669-3760 www.18jc.alacourt.gov

Shelby County Commission, District 1 (205) 669-6743

Shelby County Commission, District 2 (205) 427-4289

Shelby County Commission, District 3 (205) 665-9573

Shelby County Commission, District 4 (205) 663-7334

Shelby County Commission, District 5 (205) 988-4483

Shelby County Commission, District 6 (205) 988-0658

Shelby County Commission, District 7 (205) 985-7179

Shelby County Commission, District 8 (205) 982-8717

Shelby County Commission, District 9 (205) 678-2020

Shelby County Coroner (205) 669-3846 www.shelbyal.com/219/CoronersOffice

Shelby County Department of Development Services (205) 620-6650

www.shelbyal.com

Shelby County Director of Public Works (205) 669-3869

Shelby County District Attorney

(205) 669-3750

Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (205) 669-3999

www.shelbyal.com/index. aspx?nid=252

Shelby County Engineer (205) 669-3880

Shelby County Finance Manager (205) 669-3943

Shelby County Health Department (205) 620-1650

Shelby County Juvenile Services (205) 669-3831

Shelby County Planning Commission (205) 960-7220 www.shelbyal.com/

Shelby County Probate Judge (205) 669-3713

Shelby County Property Tax Commission (205) 670-6900

GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL

SBA - Alabama District Office (205) 290-7101

www.sba.gov/district/alabama

U. S. Representative Gary Palmer6th Congressional District (205) 968-1290 www.palmer.house.gov/

U. S. Senator Kate Britt`s Office (205) 731-1384

www.shelby.senate.gov

U. S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Office (202) 224-4124 www.tuberville.senate.gov

GOVERNMENT- STATE

Alabama House of Representatives (205) 612- 2433 www.susandubose.com

Judge Matt Fridy, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals (205) 280-0260

State Representative Kenneth Paschal (334) 261-0500 www.kennethpaschal.com/

Senator J.T. Waggoner (205) 978-7405

Shelby County Legislative Office (205) 620-6610 www.shelbylegislators.com/

State Representative Leish Nelsey, District 15

State Representative Arnold Mooney, District 43

State Representative Corley Ellis, District 41 (334) 242-7600

State Representative Susan Duboser, District 45 (205) 699-7392

State Representative Jim Carns, District 48 (334) 242-7600

State Representative Russell Bedsole, District 49 (334) 261-0500

State Senator April Weaver, District 14 (334) 261-0886 GROCERS

Food Outlet (205) 668-2315 www.savmorcalera.com

Mi Pueblo Supermarket (205) 685-1446 www.mipueblosupermarket.com

Piggly Wiggly Grocery of Columbiana (205) 669-4278

Piggly Wiggly of Dunnavant Valley (205) 918-7120 www.thepigbham.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Aesthetic Dermatology (205) 588-7000 www.dermatologistsofbirmingham. com

The Glamour Grotto 205-326-7101 www.instagram.com/the. glamourgrotto Health & Fitness

Champions Boxing (205) 358-8176 www.championsboxingal.com

Jazzercise Riverchase Fitness Center (205) 737-3488 www.jazzercise.com/location/ jazzercise-riverchase-fitnesscenter-17433

Uncommon Physical Therapy LLC (507) 358-9993 www.uncommonPT.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brookdale University Park (205) 870-0786 www.brookdale.com

Element Wellness (205) 326-7333 elementwellness.me

Elise Hearn, Shaklee Independent Distributor (205) 821-2270 www.elise.myshaklee.com

Shelby County Physical Therapy 205-621-3077 www.shelbycountypt.com

Skin Wellness Center of Alabama (205) 871-7332 www.skinwellnessal.com

Soul Story Therapy (205) 202-9685 www.soulstorytherapy.com

TherapySouth of Helena (205) 624-4708 www.therapysouth.com/locations/ helena/

HEALTH CARE

Absolute Health & Wellness (205) 218-6445 www.absolutehealthwellness.com

CardioVascular Associates (205) 510-5000 www.cvapc.com

Fresenius Medical Care 205-664-9106 www.fmcna.com

GoldenPoint Scientific Labs (205) 573-6222 www.goldenpointlabs.com

Premier Assisted Living- Memory Care (205) 542-6858 www.premierassisted.com

Pro Health Home Health & Hospice (205) 619-6009 www.prohealthgroup.com

Right at Home (205) 460-1062 www.rahbhm.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama * Grey Box* (205) 220-2100 www.bcbsal.org/web/index.html

VIVA Health Cafe’ (205) 978-4911 www.vivahealth.com

HOME FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES

Encore Resales Inc. (205) 358-7690 www.encorehome.com

Flipsies Furniture (205) 957-4001 www.flipsiesfurniture.com

Gabriella White Corporation (205) 358-9585 www.summerclassicshome.com

Summer Classics (205) 358-9200 www.summerclassics.com

The Prickly Pear (205) 260-4490 www.thepricklypearonline.com

Urban Home Market (205) 980-4663 www.urbanhomemarket.com

HOME HEALTH CARE

Expectcare (205) 444-0126 www.expectcare.com

Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice (205) 685-0421 www.comfortcarehomehealth.com

HOME HEALTH CARE - NONMEDICAL

Home Instead Senior Care 205-822-1915 www.homeinstead.com

Interim Healthcare Shelby (205) 974-1568 www.interimhealthcare.com

Pathlight Seniorcare Services, LLC (205) 715-8956 www.pathlightseniorcare.com

Synergy Homecare of Alabaster (205) 600-1001 www.synergyhomecare.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Bath Fitter (205) 876-1760 www.bathfitter.com

Brown Lumber & Building Supply (205) 669-6715 www.brownlumber.com/

Coleman Construction, Inc. (205) 383-5472 colemanconstruction.net

Drain Right Guttering, LLC (205) 664-9828 www.drainrightguttering.com/ Home Repair Service 205-858-1658 www.hrsbham.com

HOME SERVICES

Under One Roof, LLC (205) 365-8524

www.underoneroofllc.com

US Department of HUD (205) 731-2630

HOSPICE

Affinity Hospice (205) 644-8684

www.affinityhospice.com/

HOSPITAL

Children’s Health System (205) 638-9100

www.childrensal.org/

Encompass Health of Shelby County (205) 216-7600

www.shelbycountyrehab.com

Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-1000

www.grandviewhealth.com/

Shelby Baptist Medical Center (205) 620-8100

www.shelbybaptistmedicalcenter. com/locations

Ascension St. Vincent`s (205) 930-2134

healthcare.ascension.org/

HUMAN RESOURCES

CONSULTING

Cisso Bean & Dutch, LLC (205) 542-8881

www.cissobeandutch.com

HVAC

Dunn’s HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical (205) 881-3866

www.calldunns.com

Engle Services (256) 369-1450

www.engleservices.com

Gulf States Automation, Inc. (205) 532-1990

www.gulfstatesautomation.com

Optimist Heating & Cooling, LLC (205) 542-3204

www.optimisthvac.com

Skelton’s Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration (205) 879-3413 www.skeltonsair.com

INDIVIDUAL

The Honorable Chris Curry (205) 908-7222

The Honorable Theoangelo Perkins (205) 669-6317

www.theo.lowerealty.com

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Manville Material Handling Solutions (205) 985-9505 www.manvillesolutions.com

INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL & SPECIALTY GASES

Holston Gases (205) 664-9087

www.holstongases.com

INDUSTRY

Altec, Inc. (205) 991-7733

www.altec.com/

EBSCO Industries, Inc. 205-991-6600

www.ebscoind.com

Plant Power & Control Systems, LLC (205) 663-4433

www.plantpower.com

SEPCO, Sealing Equipment Products Company *Grey Box* (205) 403-7500 www.sepcousa.com

Vulcan Materials Company (205) 663-0749 www.vulcanmaterials.com

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Neulogix Solutions (659) 204-4332 www.neulogixsolutions.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CMIT Solutions of Birmingham South (205) 960- 2648 www.cmitsolutions.com

MC2 Development Team (205) 383-2332 www.mc2devteam.com

Redbald LLC 205-506-2119 www.redbald.com

Sawyer Solutions, LLC (844) 448-7767 www.sawyersolutionsllc.com/

INSULATED GLASS

Over The Mountain Glass, Inc. (205) 733-8938 www.otmglass.com

INSURANCE

Benefit Specialists Group LLC 205-965-0614

KarenTheMedicareLady.com

Bob Butterworth State Farm Insurance (205) 665-7190 www.bobbutterworth.net

Farmers Insurance - Joseph Buff Agency (205) 701-4924

agents.farmers.com/al/chelsea/ joseph-buff

Hairston Brown Financial & Insurance Services (205) 685-1333 www.hairstonbrown.com

Legacy Insurance & Financial Services (formerly Insurance Place) (205) 995-1956 www.legacyinsurance.org

Neil Bailey Insurance & Investments (205) 985-4517 nbailey.com/page19.html

Rux Carter Insurance (205) 669-3158 www.ruxcarterinsurance.com

Ryan Fagerstrom State Farm Agency (205) 985-2917

www.insuredwithryan.com

Southern Heritage Insurance (205) 617- 8020 www.southernheritage.com

State Farm Insurance, Blake Guy Agency (205) 988-4525

www.blakeguyinsurance.com

State Farm Insurance, Brittani Morris Agency (205) 988-4526 www.statefarm.com/agent/US/ AL/Alabaster/Brittani-BradenBJMH4724VGE

State Farm Insurance Drew Balch Agency (256) 497-5123

State Farm Insurance, Tyler Rutledge Agency (205) 678-3334

www.planwithtyler.com

State Farm Insurance, Vivian Mora Agency (205) 822-5023 www.vivianmoraagency.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Stagecoach Antiques, LLC (205) 623- 7629 www.stagecoachantiques.com

ITALIAN ICE

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice 205-618-9118

www.facebook.com/ JeremiahsIce7002

LAND MANAGEMENT

Landscape Services, Inc. (205) 991-9584

LANDSCAPING/ VEGETATION CONTROL

Acre Group LLC (205) 453-9367

www.acrelandscape.com

SuperiorScape, Inc. (205) 678-2425

www.superiorscape.net

LAWN CARE SERVICES

Crown Landscaping & Lawn ServicesConstruction & Restoration (205) 624-2033

www.facebook.com/ crownlawnservices

The Grass Guys (205) 523-4897 www.birminghamgrass.com/

LEGAL SERVICES

AMP Law LLC (205) 641-4845

www.myAlabamalaw.com

Jim Pino & Associates, P.C. (205) 663-1581

www.jimpinoandassociates.com

Snable Stevenson & Silva 205-582-8000 www.snablestevenson.com

The Hardy Law Firm, LLC

LIBRARIES

Albert L. Scott Public Library (205) 664-6822 www.shelbycounty-al.org

North Shelby Library (205) 439-5500

www.northshelbylibrary.org

LOCKSMITH

LockCorp Inc (205) 565-7339

www.lockcorpinc.com

LODGING

Best Western Plus Birmingham Inn (205) 995-8586

bwbirmingham.com

Candlewood Suites of Alabaster (205) 620-0188

www.candlewoodsuites.com/ alabasteral

Fairfield Inn & Suites Pelham (205) 987-9879

www.marriott.com/bhmfp

Hampton Inn & Suites 280 at Eagle Point (205) 981-0024

www.birmingham280 easteaglepointsuites. hamptoninn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites of Pelham (205) 313-9500

Hampton Inn of Calera (205) 668-6565

www.calera.hamptoninn.com

Hyatt Place Birmingham-Inverness (205) 995-9242

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ alabama/hyatt-place-birminghaminverness/bhmzi

Quality Inn Pelham (205) 444-9200

www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pelhamalabama-AL065#listpos1

Ramada (205) 987-0444

Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800

www.choicehotels.com

MACHINE & EQUIPMENT

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

Snag Equipment & Lubrication (205) 296-0436 snagequipment.com

MANUFACTURER

Alabama Custom Trailer and RV LLC (205) 624- 3291

www.actrvalabama.com

Alabama Glas Tek, Inc. (205) 592-4527 www.alabamaglastek.com/ Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company 205-841-2653 Cocacolaunited.com/locations/ birmingham

Cheney Lime & Cement Company (205) 625-3031 www.cheneylime.com

Danieli Taranis LLC (205) 678-7451 www.danieli-usa.com

Manufacture Good (205) 937-6649 www.manufacturegood.org

Process Barron (205) 663-5330

www.processbarron.com/ Saginaw Pipe Company, Incorporated (205) 664-3670 www.saginawpipe.com/ Siluria Brewing Company LLC (205) 624- 3037 www.siluriabrewingcompany.com

Surface One Inc (205) 621-1125 surface1.com/

Vulcan Steel Products (205) 620-5100 www.vulc.com

MARINE / TRANSPORTATION

Coosa Composites (205) 663-3225 www.coosacomposites.com

MARKETING

Brownstone Marketing Solutions (205) 789-3600 www.bmsllc.biz

Irons Media Group (205) 678-9079 www.ironsmediagroup.com

Nick the Marketer, LLC (205) 610-9550 www.nickthemarketer.com

Trustway Marketing (205) 451-1945 trustway.marketing

MEDIA

ABC 33/40 (205) 982-3942 www.abc3340.com/

CBS 42 (205) 322-4200 www.cbs42.com/

FOX6 WBRC-TV (205) 322-6666 www.myfoxal.com

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (205) 669-3131 www.shelbycountyreporter.com

WBHM (205) 934-2606 www.wbhm.org

WVTM 13 (205) 933-1313 www.alabamas13.com/

MEDICAL - GENERAL

American Family Care of Alabaster (205) 403-8902 www.afcurgentcare.com/ alabaster/?utm_source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=alabaster

American Family Care of Calera (205) 319-8000 www.afcurgentcare.com

American Family Care of Greystone (205) 201-7290 www.americanfamilycare.com

American Family Care of Pelham (205) 621-6411 www.afcurgentcare.com/ pelham/?utm_source=GMB&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=pelham

Columbiana Clinic (205) 669-3138 www.columbianaclinicllc.com/

Eminence Clinic Urgent Care Pelham (205) 920-1211 www.eminenceclinic.com

Fastpace Health (659) 242-5456 www.fastpacehealth.com

Grandview Medical Clinic of Columbiana (205) 670-9691

Southern Immediate Care (205) 409-2794 www.southerimmediatecare.com

Southern Wellness LLC (205) 624-4325 www.southernwellnessmed.com

Therachem Research Medilab LLC (205) 427-0419 therachem.net/

MEDICAL - SPECIALIZED

Alabama Psychiatry (205) 540-7477 www.alpsychiatry.com

Chilton Shelby Mental Health Center (205) 663-1252 www.centralalabamawellness.org

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation (205) 669-1712

www.columbianahealthandrehab.com

Heart South Cardiovascular Group, PC (205) 663-5775 www.heartsouthpc.com

Inverness Dermatology (205) 995-5575

www.invernessderm.com

Lemak Sports Medicine, LLC (205) 329-7500

Lemakhealth.com/

Shelby Oral Facial Surgery, PC (205) 208-0167

www.ShelbyOFS.com

METAL FABRICATOR

American Millwright and Fabrication, LLC (205) 718-2743

www.faceboob.com/AMFwelding

MILITARY SERVICE

Alabaster Veterans Center, Inc. (205) 728-5700

www.alabasterveterans.org

Birmingham Air National Guard (205) 714-2287

MOBILITY SPECIALISTS

Next Day Access 205-578-7676

www.nextdayaccess.com

MORTGAGE

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group (205) 999-8217

www.atlanticbay.com/scottmoulton.

com

First Federal Mortgage (205) 969-3334

www.1stfedmortgage.com

Gagliano Mortgage, Inc. (205) 979-4412

www.birminghammortgagecompany.

com

Leader One Financial (205) 872-1173

www.scottmoulton.leader1.com

MOVING & STORAGE

Armstrong Relocation & Companies (205) 942-1625

www.armstrongrelocation.com

Changing Spaces Moving, Inc. (205) 972-0744

www.changingspacesmoving.com

MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (205) 668-3435

www.hodrrm.org/

Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (205) 669-8767

www.washingtonmuseum.com/

Shelby County Historical Society, Incorporated (205) 669-3912

www.schsociety.org

Shelby Iron Works Park (205) 669-2465

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (205) 451-2358

www.alabamachildhoodfood.com

Alabama Cooperative Extension System - Shelby County Office (205) 669-6763

www.aces.edu

Alabama Goodwill Industries (205) 323-6331

www.alabamagoodwill.org

Blanket Fort Hope (205) 901-3570

www.blanketforthope.org

Cahaba Medical Care (205) 679-6326

www.cahabamedicalcare.com

Calera Main Street

www.caleramainstreet.org

Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship - REACH Women’s Business Center (256) 428-8190

www.catalystcenter.org

Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama (205) 669-3836

www.capmal.org

Junior League of Birmingham (205) 879-9861

www.jlbonline.com

Liberty Learning Foundation (800) 239-0005

www.libertylearning.org

Lifeline Children’s Services (205) 967-0811

www.lifelinechild.org

National Alliance on Mental IllnessShelby (NAMI-Shelby) (205) 202-0827

www.namishelby.com

Republican Women of North Shelby County (205) 999-3111

algop.org/event/republican-womenof-north-shelby-county-2/2022-08-09/

Shelby County RSVP 205-670-6570

www.positivematurity.org

Shelby Volunteers in Services, Inc. 205-671-7505

Two by Two Rescue 205-470-3933

www.twobytworescue.com

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - SALES & LEASING

Xerox Business Solutions (205) 969-3000

southeast.xeroxbusinesssolutions. com/

OFFICE FURNITURE

OFC Workscapes, Inc. (205) 730-1190

www.ofcworkscapes.com

ORTHODONTICS

Calera Orthodontics (205) 620-4611

www.caleraortho.com

ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (205) 939-3699

www.andrewssportsmedicine.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

The Doleys Clinic / / Pain & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (205) 982-3596

www.doleysclinic.com

PARAMEDICS

Regional Paramedical Services (205) 664-1036

www.rpsems.com

PAVING - ASPHALT

Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc (334) 356-2560 www.wiregrassconstruction.com

PAYROLL SERVICES

BP Payroll LLC (205) 995-5288 www.bppayroll.com

PEST CONTROL & SERVICES

Cook’s Pest Control - South District Office (205) 980-0920 www.cookspest.com

Empower Pest Solutions (205) 383-7041 www.empowerpestsolutions.com

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol, Inc. (205) 663-1919 mrbuggs.com/

Vulcan Termite & Pest Control, Inc. (205) 663-4200 www.vulcantermite.com

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc. (205) 985-7009

www.callwaynes.com

PET GROOMING SERVICES

World Class Kennels (205) 672-2599

www.worldclasskennels.com

PHARMACIES

Brooklere Pharmacy (205) 664-1200 www.brooklererx.com

Davis Drug (205) 669-6713

www.mygnp.com/pharmacies/ davis-drug-company-columbianaal-35051/

PHYSICAL THERAPY

EW Motion Therapy (205) 999-5391 www.ewmotiontherapy.com

Therapy South of Chelsea (205) 678- 7272

TherapySouth of Pelham (205) 664-8404

www.therapysouth.com

PLUMBING & GAS FITTERS

AH Plumbing, LLC (205) 807-7137

PLUMBING SERVICES

K & S Plumbing Services, LLC (877) 251-3194

www.ksplumbingal.com

The Neighborhood Plumber (205) 663-0612 www.theneighborhoodplumber.com/

PRINTING SERVICES

Minuteman Press of Central Alabama 205-621-2722 www.myprintshop.vip

Soul Ink Printing (205) 677-2177 www.soulinkprinting.com

The Awards & Engraving Place (205) 823-7676 www.alabamaawards.com/

PRINTER SERVICES INK & TONER

Cartridge World 205-822-6767 www.cwvestaviahills.com

PRIVATE LABEL GIFT COMPANY

Amanda Klein Co (205) 259-9121 www.amandakleinco.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Vivid Ink (205) 915-7440 www. vividinkprint.com

PROPANE

Ferrellgas (800) 344-1939 www.ferrellgas.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Birmingham Home Leasing (205) 259-1918 www.birminghamhomeleasing.com/ Sealy Management Co. Inc (205) 391-6000 www.sealyrealty.com

PUBLICATIONS

Birmingham Christian Family Magazine (205) 408-7150 www.birminghamchristian.com

JBMC Media (205) 617-9609 www.jbmcmedia.com

Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 starnes.media

Women’s Exchange (205) 967-0085 www.womens-exchange.com

REAL ESTATE

ARC Realty (205) 969-8910 www.arcrealtyco.com/

ARC Realty - Chelsea (205) 881-4503 www.arcrealtyco.com/real-estateoffice/114/chelsea

ARC Realty – Deidre Bland (601) 880-3803 www.arcrealtyco.com/real-estateagent/2122/deidre-bland

ARC Realty- Samantha Cato (205) 422-7547 www.scatorrealtor.com

EXIT Magic City Realty - Trish Tuma (205) 688-6685 www.trishtuma.com

EXIT Realty Cahaba (205) 848-2228 www.exitroyalrealtycahaba.com

EXIT Realty Prime (205) 420-8989 www.baileyreg.com

GENREV Properties / Canopy at Oak Mountain (205) 979-3790 www.genrevproperties.com

Grissom Realty Group – Keller Williams Hoover (205) 260-8706 www.facebook.com/Grissom-RealtyGroup-Keller-Williams-HooverDenise-Grissom-109115698454112

Iron City Premier Realty (205) 327-5033 www.facebook.com/IronCityPremierRealty

Jessica Spencer - Keller Williams Hoover (205) 218-4487 www.homesinbham.com

Kim Scherer and Company - KW Metro South (205) 966-8678 www.goingbeyond.kw.com

Southern Realty Specialists (205) 426-1113

www.southernrealtyspecialists.com

REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL

eXp Commercial - Myers Enterprises (205) 616-1445 www.scottmyersenterprises.com

Cushman & Wakefield/EGS Commercial Real Estate (205) 939-4440 www.egsinc.com

REAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIAL

ARC Realty - Cindy Edmunds, Agent (205) 229-2774 www.arcrealtyco.com

Catherine Lyle - Keller Williams Realty (205) 482-7356 www.catherine. househuntersofbirmingham.com/ eXp Realty -- Shane Plyler, Agent (205) 440-2193 www.shanesellsalabama.com

Ray & Poynor (205) 879-3036 www.raypoynor.com/

Team Lehman, Keller Williams Metro South (205) 542-4011 www.team-lehman.com

RealtySouth - Shelby (205) 663-3895 shelby.realtysouth.com/

RECREATION

Alabaster Senior Center (205) 663-1307 www.cityofalabaster.com/facilities/ facility/details/seniorcenter-16

Birmingham Barons Baseball (205) 988-3200 www.barons.com

Blue Water Park LLC (205) 663-7428 www.bluewaterparkal.com

City of Pelham Parks and Recreation (205) 620-6426 www.pelhamalrecreation.gov

Majestic Caverns (256) 378-7252 www.majesticcaverns.com/

Oak Mountain State Park (205) 620-2520 www.alapark.com/OakMountain

Old Baker Farm (205) 672-7209 www.oldbakerfarm.com/

Pelham Racquet Club (205) 621-3380 www.pelhamracquetclub.com/

Regions Tradition (205) 967-4745 /www.regionstradition.com/

SCPARA (205) 991-2015

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Shelby Baptist Association (205) 669-7858 www.shelbybaptist.org

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ RESTORATION

Restoration 1 of Birmingham (205) 515-7893 www.restoration1.com/birmingham

RESTAURANTS

Arby’s - Chelsea (205) 677-9096 www.arbys.com/ locations/?q=Chelsea%20al

Baumhower’s Victory Grille (205) 995-5151

www.baumhowers.com

Birds & Burgers (214) 886-8050

www.birdsandburgers.com

Chick-Fil-A at Greystone (205) 995-8333

Chick-Fil-A at Inverness (205) 995-9925

www.chick-fil-a.com/inverness

DC’s Smokehouse (205) 668-2161

Dos Tequilas LLC (901) 653-4853

www.dostequilasrestaurant.com/

Dreamland BBQ -- Highway 280 (205) 820-7427

www.dreamlandbbq.com

Dunkin’ in Helena (205) 580-1961 www.dunkindonuts.com

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (205) 358-7833 www.freddysusa.com

Half Shell Oyster House (205) 730-5566

www.halfshelloysterhouse.com

Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q at Greystone (205) 991-1306

www.JimnNicks.com

Joe’s Italian Pizza Pasta & Cafe (205) 663-4111

www.joesitalianonline.com/

Maya Mexican Restaurant Alabaster (205) 624-4477

www.mayamxrestaurant.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Alabaster (205) 871-2000 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Calera (205) 668-7748

www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Inverness (205) 991-6456 www.miloshamburgers.com

Milo’s Hamburgers - Pelham (205) 402-0722

www.miloshamburgers.com

Oak House (205) 843-0047 www.oakhouseeats.com

Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse (205) 538-8850

Slice Pizza & Brew 205-492-3981 Slicebirmingham.com

Sno Biz of Alabaster (205) 358-3230

Taco Mac 205-453-4200 www.tacomac.com

Taco Mama (205) 705-3333 www.tacomamaonline.com

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café *Grey Box* (205) 380-4344 www.tazikiscafe.com

The Copper Train (205) 358-8179

www.facebook.com/thecoppertrain

The HoneyBaked Ham Company (205) 620-9899 www.myhoneybakedstore.com/ alabaster/808

The Steakhouse of Helena (205) 208-0281

Tin Top Bar B Que 2 (205) 670-0583 www.tintopbarbque2.business.site/

VJ’s Restaurant (205) 670-5109 www.facebook.com/ vjsrestaurantatthelake

RETAIL

Bailey Brothers Music Company (205) 271-7827 www.baileybrothers.com

Cahaba Tractor Company (205) 663-1470 www.cahabatractor.com

Honey and Blush Boutique (205) 677- 6127 www.honeyblushboutique.com

Mountain High Outfitters (404) 966-0543 www.mountainhighoutfitters.com plant 205-319-7071 www.plantcalera.com

PolyCc Premium PCOS (205) 777-2922 www.polycspremiumpcos.com

Sew Joleque (844) 565-3783 www.sewjoleque.com

Shoe Station (803) 504- 4754 www.shoestation.com

The Farm Company (205) 396-6896 www.thefarmcompany.net/

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Danberry At Inverness (205) 443-9500 www.danberryatinverness.com

Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living (205) 402-9922 www.gardensofpelham.com

ROOFING

Little Pigs Roofing (205) 441-8087 www.littlepigsroofing.com

Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc (205) 988-3337 yellowhammerroofing.com

RUBBER PRODUCTS

Specification Rubber Products (205) 663-2521 www.specrubber.com/

RV SALES & SERVICE

Great American RV Superstores (844) 642-4947 www.greatamericanrv.com

SECURITY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Comtex Technologies (205) 871-3000 www.comtex.org

SECURITY SERVICES

Foundation Enterprises LLC (205) 529-0829

SEED & FEED STORE

Sweet Tweets Bird Supply (205) 490-3235

SENIOR LIVING PLACEMENT

Oasis Senior Advisors (205) 588-8950

www.oasissenioradvisors.com/ birmingham-al

Senior Placement Services (205) 410-9260

www.seniorplacementservicesllc.com

SIGNS

FASTSIGNS (205) 823-4045 www.fastsigns.com/198

SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION

Pipelines, LLC (205) 358-8202 www.pipelinesllc.com

SKILLED NURSING

FACILITY

Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge (205) 620-8500 www.rehabselect.net/

Specialty Foods 205-518-5586

SPECIALTY GIFTS

Preppy Pinkies LLC (941) 201-9435 preppypinkies.com

SPORTS CLUB

Birmingham Bulls Hockey Club, LLC (256) 620-6870

www.bullshockey.net

Birmingham Legion FC (205) 600-4720

www.bhmlegion.com

Magic City SC www.magiccitysc.com

STEEL FABRICATORS

Dunn Building Company, LLC (205) 510-0243

www.dunnbuildingcompany.com

STORAGE

Attic Plus Storage (205) 969-1860 www.atticplus.com

STORAGE – FACILITIES

American Self Storage, LLC (205) 624-2336 www.amss4al.com

CoolBox Self Storage - Caldwell Mill (205) 991-9449

www.coolboxselfstorage.com

Greystone Self Storage, LLC (205) 206-7882

www.greystoneselfstorage.com/

The Narrows Self Storage (205) 438-6200

www.thenarrowsselfstorage.com

SWIMMING POOLS

Swimming Pool Services, LLC (205) 601-3385

www.swimmingpoolservices.net

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Taxsolute Taxes & Notary Services, LLC (205) 573-6136

Cornerstone Certified Public Accounting, LLC (205) 678-8033

Cornerstonecpanow.com

Wilson Computer Support (205) 985-9942

www.wilsoncomputer.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AT&T – Alabama (205) 714-0523 www.att.com

Low Latency Communications, LLC (205) 745-3970 www.lowlatencycomm.com

T-Mobile (205) 344-2151

TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES

Business Telephones Incorporated (205) 988-8297 www.bticonnect.com

THRIFT STORE

The Foundry Ministries (205) 424-4673 www.foundryministries.com

TIRE WHOLESALER

Tire Engineers @ Hwy 280 (205) 408-2720

www.tireengineers.com/ TRAINING

Alabama Technology Network (205) 856-8000 www.atn.org

Sandler Training in Alabama by KSA Inc. (205) 306-8164 www.ksainc.sandler.com

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS

Farm for Hope 205-787-0881 TRANSPORTATION

Bill Franklin Enterprises (205) 965-3889

Penske Truck Leasing (205) 942-6985 www.penske.com

TRAVEL AGENCY

Wishes Travel (205) 201-9503 https://www.wishestravel.com

UTILITY COMPANIES

Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1720 www.alabamapower.com

Gaston Steam Plant (205) 669-8007

SouthWest Water Company (205) 987-8352 www.CleanerCahaba.info

Spire Alabama, Inc. (800) 292-4008 www.spireenergy.com

Sterrett - Vandiver Water System, Inc. (205) 672-3396 www.svwatersystem.com

The Birmingham Water Works Board 205-244-4000 www.bwwb.org

VACATION RENTAL

Lighthouse 1115 (205) 909-7363 www.vrbo.com/2088299

VETERINARIAN

280 Animal Medical Center (205) 678-8253 www.280amc.com

Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C. (205) 621-0500 airportveterinaryhospitalofcalera. com/

Constant Companion Animal Hospital (205) 635-0313 constantcompanionvet.com

Helena Veterinary Clinic (205) 236-0500 www.helenavetclinic.com

Oak View Animal Hospital (205) 988-3559 www.oakviewah.com

Shelbiana Animal Clinic (205) 669-7717 www.shelbianaanimalclinic.com/

Valleydale Animal Clinic (205) 991-5416 http://www.valleydaleanimalclinic. com

WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

Bin There Dump That (205) 406-5850 www.birminghameast. bintheredumpthatusa.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

OneAscent Wealth Management, LLC (205) 313-9142 www.oneascentwealth.com

WEB DESIGN & SERVICES

Great New Day Internet Solutions, LLC (205) 939-3565 www.greatnewday.com

WEDDING VENUE

Douglas Manor (205) 369-8714 www.douglasmanorevents.com/

WELLNESS CLINIC

Bailey Wellness Group (205) 378-7059 www.baileywellnessgroup.com/

creACTive Wellness Center (205) 918-3305 www.getcreactive.com

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Van Gogh Window Fashions (205) 987-3711 vangoghwindowfashions.com

WINERY

Corbin Farms Winery (205) 685-0655 www.corbinfarmswinery.com/

Morgan Creek Vineyards (205) 672-2053 www.morgancreekwinery.com

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Central Alabama Partnership for Training & Employment (CAPTE) (205) 325-4880 www.mycapte.org/

Central Six Alabama Works! (205) 719-3227 www.CentralSix.org

The Onin Group (205) 298-7233 www.oningroup.com

DIAMOND AWARDS LUNCHEON

On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Shelby County Chamber honored multiple people and organizations who work to make the county a better place during its 2023 Shelby County Diamond Awards Luncheon.

1. Benji Sawyer and Lathen Megginson with Aaron and Drew Knight

2. John Samaniego, Rob Drake and Josh Cox

3. David and Kathy Mitchell with Matt Casey

4. Alice Lobell with Greg and Julie Evans

5. Courtney Bennett, Kelley Porter and Ali Payne

6. Matt Fridy and Lindsey Allison

Joyce Lewis, Brooke McKinley, Nicole Harris and Adele Nelson

7.

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

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NOT QUITE NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

On Wednesday, Dec. 31, Columbiana residents celebrated the coming new year together with a countdown on Main Street during the city’s first Not Quite New Year’s Eve Bash.

3. Michele Dupree and Kelly Johnston

4. JR, Kayle and Sawyer Posey

5. Julie and Chad Towns

6. Mike and Joanie Raney

7. Scott and David Kratz with Michelle Bradford

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3 1 2

OUT & ABOUT

1. Christina, Shaun, Collin and Ellis Barr

2. Barton, Gina and Audrey

MONTEVALLO VS. WEST BLOCTON

Montevallo fans watched the Montevallo Bulldogs defeat the West Blocton Tigers in boys and girls basketball on Thursday, Jan. 4.

1. Jaylon Hudson and Timothy Waters

2. King McMiller and Jordan Ward

3. Blake Boren

4. Lewis Brooks

5. Paul Deerman

6. Alivia and Benito Sherrod

7. Cody Golden and Malik Caver

8. Dacion White

PHOTOS BY ANDREW SIMONSON

GET OUT AND SKATE DAY

On Saturday, Jan. 6, families from all over Shelby County attended the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena’s Get Out and Skate Day.

1. Charlotte and Catherine Harwell with Michelle and Cynthia Gipson

2. Brandie and Alexander Neighbours

3. Evelyn and Catherine Harwell

4. Rachel and Cara Shores

5. River and Michelle Stewart

6. Priscilla Fowler and Keir Breitenfeld

7. Andy and Finn Ogger

8. Aimee Parrish with Macoy and Kira Watson

PHOTOS BY BARTON PERKINS

PELHAM YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, kids from Pelham learned important soccer skills at the Pelham Youth Soccer Clinic.

1. Diego and Josed Arteaga with Sebastian Hernandez

2. Jeremy and Oréal Hixon

3. Leshandra, Deshawn and Kylan Armstead

4. Matthew Vazquez and Jamie Comston

5. Brenda Virrey and family

6. Marla Thomas and Kate Hayden

7. Chris Roughsedge and Armando Valencia

8. Julie Loseman and Kelvin Williams

PHOTOS BY BARTON PERKINS

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SHELBY COUNTY SNOW DAY

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Shelby County residents enjoyed a cold wintery day with snow on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

3. The Lovelady family

4. Greyson Markham

5. Joy and Vincent Coffee

6. Carley Seabrooke

7. Shannon and Angela Poe

8. Hadley Brown

9. Jackson, Aubrey, Reagan and Taylor Bennett

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OUT & ABOUT

1. Wyatt and Rose Duke

2. Emma Echols

10. Handley and Anderson

11. Aubrey and Ella

12. Cole, Caitlyn and Myles Dawkins

13. Vince and Susie Coffee

14. Jamison, Wyatt and Harrison

15. Leo

16. Sunny Bunny

17. Chaucer

18. Knox

19. Kyson J

20. Jayme and Aileen Reeves

21. Hayes

22. Mckenzie and Charlie

23. Dutchie, Frankie, Skylar and Julian

24. Chewy Arvin

25. Maggie Murphy

26. Lilah, Franches and Logan

27. JoJo Nathews

28. Myckala

29. Emma James Murphy

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XTREME INTERNATIONAL ICE RACING

DONALD MOTTERN

The Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena hosted a night of full-throttled fun on the night of Saturday, Jan. 20, with the return of Xtreme International Ice Racing.

1. Nicole and Chase Murphy with Lamarcus Griffin

2. Lloyd and Mason Donahoo

3. Jack, Amanda and Sawyer Thomas

4. John, Tiffany and Arnold Ryker

5. Rodrick and Danielle Taylor with Rodrick Taylor Jr. and Fredrick Taylor Jr.

6. Harry Leckemby

7. Keith Koon, Amy Burroughs and Eli Repass

8. Jackson and Griffin McDonough with Kan and Chris Kayvonfar

PHOTOS BY

PELHAM POLAR PLUNGE

Representatives from local businesses, law enforcement and public safety departments braved the frigid air and water at Oak Mountain State Park—all in the name of raising funds for Alabama Special Olympics during the Pelham Polar Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 20.

1. Juanita and Phedra Sizemore with Amber Butler

2. Trey Prell, Blake Atkins and Cody Browning

3. David Hyche and Julia Copus

4. Luke Bishop

5. Gabe Kinderknecht and Jamie Boyce

6. Sharon Robertson

7. Logan and Blake Atkins

8. Spencer Maples and Trace Austin

9. Irene Cruz with Paula and John Davis

PHOTOS BY DONALD MOTTERN

THE PELHAM ART SHOW

Students, parents and community leaders all gathered in the first-floor lobby of Pelham Park Middle School for a showcase of art and talent presented by students from all of Pelham’s city schools on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 30.

1. Anthony Garcia

2. Katie Harrison, Michelle Power and Shannon Bogert

3. Allyson Pieper

4. Dr. Beverly Chappell and Jennifer Argo

5. Holly, Chris, Caroline and Patrick Oravet

6. Olivia Williams

7. Robert Plummer and Bob O’Neil

8. Katheryn Versace, Wali ZaaGonzalez and Genesis Loaisiga

9. Juan Villegas

PHOTOS

SHELBY COUNTY BUSINESS OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

PHOTOS BY NOAH WORTHAM

The Shelby County Chamber held its 2024 Shelby County Business Outlook Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

1. Elise Hearn and Andy Tillery

2. Gretchen DiFante and Jerry Wideman

3. Will Norwood and Chris Wilder

4. Whitney Bateman, John Collier and Jeremy Stephens

5. Brandon Funk and Matt Renfrow

6. David Willingham and Mike Evers

7. Courtney Nunn and Kristie Stack

8. Tampia Anderson and Sam Marsingill

9. DeNedra Peasant and Barrett Cummings

HOST AN EXCHANGE

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Automation Personnel Services Hiring

IMMEDIATELY For: Automotive Assembly, General Labor, Production, Clerical, Machine Operator, Quality, Carpentry, Welder, Foundry. Positions In: Calera, Clanton, Pelham, Bessemer, McCalla. Walk-in applications accepted. Clanton (205)2800002. Pelham (205)444-9774.

B&B FARM/FLEA MARKET

$5 Set Up Fee 7am-3pm

41981 HWY 25 Vincent, AL 35178 FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH

MONTH Animals, baked goods, food trucks, boiled peanuts, and more!! Bring whatever you want to sale and come hang out!!

Bama Concrete Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic 4 Years Minimum Experience. CDL Preferred. Competitive Pay. Great Benefits. Apply in person: 2180 Hwy 87 Alabaster, 35007

NOW HIRING!!! BEST WESTERN PELHAM

• FRONT DESK• HOUSEKEEPERS• HANDYMAN

“RETIREES ARE WELCOME” CALL OR TEXT 205.908.1305”

BIRMINGHAM WATERWORKS CONTACT US AT (205)244-4000

Now Hiring For Utility Positions Starting pay $15.14/hour Must be able to pass background screen. Please apply at: www.bc.com

BRIAN’S TREE SERVICE•TREES CUT FROM THE TOP DOWN!•SAFE TREE REMOVAL IN CONFINED AREAS!•STUMP GRINDING!•GENERAL LIABILITY•WORKERS COMP WWW.BRIANSTREE.COM

205-281-2427

Central Alabma Wellness Mental Health Services Office locations in Calera, Clanton, Pelham, and 280! 205-651-0077 Visit our website to learn more centralalbamawellness.org

DONAVAN LAKES

FISHING CLUB & INN

Marion, Perry Co. AL 2131 Eagle Grove Church Rd. Marion, Alabama 36756

•8 Lakes •17 Piers

•Bass, Bream, Crappie, Catfish. •Camping, Nature Trails, Birding. Membership $1000 for 2024

Contact Thomas Wilson

334-247-2101

wils5789@bellsouth.net

www.donavanlakes.org

Outstanding adventure for the entire family!

SENIOR L2/L3

AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Danieli Taranis LLC (Chelsea, AL) to be rspnsbl for anlzng user needs & sftwr reqs. to dtrmne fsibilty of dsgn w/ in time & cost constraints, dscssng & evltng potential situations that can arise insde the plant & correlating them w/fnctnlts of the MES or flat prdct cntrl app. to produce fnctnl reqs. for each prjct, obtnng & evltng info on factors such as rprting frmts req., costs, or secrity needs to dtrmne hrdwr cnfgrtn. HS diploma w/3 yrs of prior work exp. in the pos. off. or rel. dvlpng, tstng & comsng Lvl

2 Automation Systms & Lvl 3 MES Syst. Send resumes to r.woods@danieli.com

Property Real Estate Manager (live out). Sought by commercial real estate company. Worksite: Birmingham, AL. 36 months exp. req. in same job or, Private Household Management or, any other closely related. Supervise other service workers $28.82

per. hour. 40 hrs. weekly. No walk in’s. Mail resume with cover letter to: The Founder. The Hazelrig Companies. 3535 Grandview Parkway, Suite # 315, Birmingham, AL 34243.

AUTOMATION L1 PLC

DEVELOPER

Danieli Taranis (Chelsea, AL) to be rspnsble for dvlpng sftwr prjct for autmtn sys.; intnl tstng of sftwr app on autmtn sys; drawing up ad prep. of oprtr manuals; field check, assurance that all field elctrcl eqpmnt is cnctd to autmtn sys; motor mvments accrdng to data sheet; mach. automatic mvmnts according to cycle diagram; monitor plant prdctvt. Bachelor’s in Cmptr Scnce or IT w/5 yrs of progress resp. prior wrk exp in the pstn offrd. or reltd. Mst knw (thru acad training or wrk exp) dvlpng MES autmtn sftwre using DELPHI XE2 & SQL ORACLE PL/SQL for bcknd dvlpmnt; dvlpng autmtn sftwre for steel indstry; SQL dtbse, Vsl Stdio Cde, Delphi 2005, Orcle dtbse, incl. Orcle ADF, Orcle SOA, & Orcle BPM. Resumes to r.woods@danieli. com.

Marble Valley Manor.

Affordable 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments for Elderly & Disabled. Many on-site services! 2115 Motes Rd, Sylacauga. 256-245-6500

•TDD#s: 800-548-2547(V) •800-548-2546(T/A). Office

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Equal Opportunity Provider/ Employer

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

Production Supervisor

$50,000.00-$70,000.00/ year 10hr shifts Mon-Thurs

Oversees production operations. Sets objectives, organizes workflow, prepares schedules, assigns responsibilities, trains employees, ensures safety, schedules maintenance, submits performance reports.

Skills:-Automotive Plant

Experience -Experience as Production Supervisor or similar role -Experience with manufacturing machinery and tools -Advanced skills in MS Office -High School

Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage Benefits: PTO, 401k w/match, Health/ Dental/Vision insurance, employee assistance, referral program, tuition reimbursement 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

2nd Shift Supervisor

$50,000.00-$70,000.00 2nd shift 2:30p.m.1:00a.m. Monday–Thursday

Responsibilities: •Be an effective Supervisor in a participative work environment •Ensure all Finishing Dept. goals and improvement objectives are accomplished per our commitments •Ability to optimize utilization of personnel, equipment, material, and space to meet OMF’s daily, monthly and annual targets. Will be evaluated regularly on ability to continuously improve in all areas of responsibility. 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

O-FLEX METAL FINISHING

Maintenance Technicians: Friday–Sunday 12 hour shifts 6:00a.m.-6:00p.m. Responsible for maintenance of O-Flex facilities & equipment across all lines & departments. Oversight of preventative maintenance programs. Coordinates continuous improvement activities with Maintenance Team Leader. Starting pay $19-$28 BOE 725 Keystone Drive Clanton, Al 35044

Quantum Logistics Hiring Class A Driver. Montgomery, AL. Full or part time. $.48-$.55 per mile. Paid weekly. BCBS Insurance. Home weekend EZ Pass and prepass. Safety & Fuel Bonus. Apply online www.qtmlog.com Call (334)2888106.

Take your anxiety out of baking Fall pies – You CAN bake them Yourself!! Join me on September 24th and learn to make a buttery, flaky delicious crust and fill it with local Apples just in time for the Holidays!! Classes are

held at Party Art Studio in Pelham and are totally hands on. September 24, 2023 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sign up on my Facebook page @Siggi’sTable or Email siggistable@gmail.com See You Soon!!

Nursing Assistant to help care for an elderly gentleman in Jemison requiring total assistance. PT-FT. To apply, call Ms. Peoples (205)6881992 or (205)447-3005

Security Guard for Gated Community in North Shelby County Full-time or Part-time. Must have pistol permit. Call Brittany 205991-4653

Become a Dental Assistant in ONLY 8 WEEKS!

Please visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call (205)561-8118 and get your career started!

Hiring Experienced Driver

Must have Class A CDL, Hazmat, tanker exp. Local deliveries, so you will be home every night. We have new equipment, FT/ PT positions available with excellent hourly pay. Offering health/dental insurance, paid vacations. Send resumes to: mark@allenoil.com Call 256404-4143 or come by the Allen’s office at: 1251 Old Bham Hwy in Sylacauga

South Pointe Development 203 Shiloh Creek Drive Calera, AL 35040Updating

Waiting List:3 BDR 2 Bath Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 MultiFamily No Pets Allowed 205-668-1196.

Experienced Termite

Technician or someone experienced in route-service work and wants to learn new profession. Work-vehicle/ equipment provided. Must drive straight-shift, have clean driving record/be 21/pass background/drug test. Training provided. Insurance/401K offered. M-F 7:00-4:30 + 1 Saturday/ month. Pay $13hr. Send resume to facsmith@charter. net

MY SHELBY COUNTY

LAURA ROBINSON

Owner of M&M Jewelers

Sentimental Spots

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

The Oak Mountain Amphitheatre is another favorite spot of mine–especially for outdoor concerts. I have many memories with friends at our local concert venue over the years. I remember going when there was no stadium, and we all took a blanket to sit on during concerts. The first concert I attended there was one put on by James Taylor.

Get Outdoors

Oak Mountain State Park

My sons and I love the outdoors, and Oak Mountain State Park is one of our favorite places to go and enjoy the many things offered at the park. The trails and lake are some of our favorite spots to visit. We often take our family dogs for hikes on these trails, too.

Eat Local Lloyd’s

Being in Business in Shelby County M&M Jewelers

For the past 33 years, my business, M&M Jewelers, has served the Shelby County community and beyond, thanks to the support of our loyal customers. I have three sons, Payton, Devon and Gabriel, who all came to work with me “as babies” and grew up around what I consider a family-oriented jewelry business. Whether customers need a simple watch battery, jewelry repair or an engagement ring, every customer will be treated with a smile.

Celebrating Shelby County

Helena’s Buck Creek Festival

One of my favorite yearly events in Shelby County is Helena’s Buck Creek Festival, which was held last October. My friends, family and I have enjoyed going every year for the concerts.

One Shelby County restaurant I used to love was Lloyd’s on Highway 280, which was one of my favorites for many years. One of my dear friends, Paul Craft, worked at Lloyd’s for more than 30 years. I was sad to hear they were closing. I loved their fried chicken, onion rings and slaw, too. My mom, who passed away in 2015, and I went there many times together and had fond memories there. It was her favorite restaurant as well.