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VISITORS GUIDE

SHELBY COUNTY 2015-2016

Hungry? Find the cuisine you crave in our restaurant guide

All aboard Heart of Dixie Railroad offers fun for all ages

Take a swing

The great outdoors Shelby County offers it all – Biking, paddle boarding, disc golf and more

Check out public and private golf courses

Back in time

Learn about our country’s founding during a visit to the American Village

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 1

VISITORS GUIDE

SHELBY COUNTY 2015-2016

EDITORIAL

Jennifer Bailey Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Jessa Pease Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner

PRODUCTION

Jamie Dawkins Layken Gibbs Robyn Holm Michele Hughes Amanda Porter

MARKETING

Kristy Brown Ashley Duckett Kari George Daniel Holmes Emily Klein Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Meagan Mims Kim McCulla April Spivey

ADMINISTRATION

Tim Prince Katie McDowell Mary Jo Eskridge Hailey Dolbare Laurel Cousins

Visitors Guide is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is published in March and available year-round through Alabama welcome centers, Shelby County area chambers of commerce, and local businesses and organizations. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@shelbycountyreporter.com. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.

EDITOR’S NOTE

ver the past several years, Shelby County has lost some of its status as one of the best-kept secrets in Alabama. That’s a good thing. As a result of more and more people discovering this secret, Shelby County’s population has exploded – growing more than 44 percent from 143,293 residents in 2000 to more than 206,000 residents in 2014. Shelby County’s growth has been fueled by a combination of factors, including excellent school systems, a plethora of recreational offerings, community festivals galore and so much more. The county offers something for everyone. Enjoy being in the middle of it all while being just outside of a major city? Shelby County’s got that. Enjoy the relaxation that comes with slow-paced country living? Shelby County’s got that too. Even though the county has a bright future ahead, it has not lost sight of how it got to where it is today. Several organizations, such as the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera and the multiple farms spread across the county, pay homage to days gone by in Shelby County’s history. You can read about these offerings in this guide. And you don’t have to live here to enjoy everything Shelby County has to offer. Why not take a trip to Oak Mountain State Park – Alabama’s largest – catch an event sponsored by the Shelby County Arts Council or visit the American Village? There’s a reason Shelby County is the fastest-growing county in Alabama. Schedule a visit, and who knows? You may just decide to become Shelby County’s newest resident.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS OVERVIEW................................................... 5

CHAMPIONS OF OUR FUTURE .................. 29

LEARN MORE ABOUT SHELBY COUNTY, ITS HISTORY AND DEMOGRAPHICS

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS SERVES STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY AT SIX SCHOOLS

MUNICIPALITIES.......................................... 8

FUN ON THE FARM ................................... 35

SHELBY COUNTY IS HOME TO 13 MUNICIPALITIES

LOCAL FARMS OFFER FARMS DAYS, HISTORY PROGRAMS AND MORE

WHO TO CALL ............................................ 9 A LIST OF HANDY CONTACTS FOR VISITORS, NEWCOMERS AND LONGTIME RESIDENTS

THE GREAT OUTDOORS ........................... 10 COUNTY OFFERS MOUNTAIN BIKING, PADDLE BOARDING, DISC GOLF AND MUCH MORE

PREPARED FOR THE JOURNEY .................. 13 SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS OFFERS TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTY

GLIMPSE OF THE PAST.............................. 21 AMERICAN VILLAGE OFFERS VISITORS LESSONS IN PATRIOTISM

HISTORY ON RAILS ................................... 26 HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM OFFERS TRAIN RIDES, TRAIN MUSEUM

FOUR! ....................................................... 38 CHECK OUT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GOLF COURSES IN THE COUNTY

ACCOMMODATIONS ................................ 40 SHELBY COUNTY OFFERS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTERS FOR GROUPS OF ANY SIZE

HUNGRY ................................................... 44 FIND THE CUISINE YOU CRAVE IN OUR RESTAURANT GUIDE

COME AND WORSHIP .............................. 51 SHELBY COUNTY IS HOME TO HUNDREDS OF CHURCHES AND WORSHIP CENTERS

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Welcome to

Shelby County! Welcome to Shelby County, one of the fastest growing and most prosperous counties in the state of Alabama. With award-winning schools, great sports and charming, friendly communities, Shelby County is perfect for families. And it’s a great place to visit! Shelby County offers a 10,000-acre nationally ranked state park, the American Village, art galleries and more. So go ahead and plan your visit to find out why so many people have decided to call Shelby County home.

History of the county Established in 1818 and named after the

Revolutionary War hero and first governor of Kentucky, Isaac Shelby, Shelby County has long been valued for its land – all 800 square miles of it. The northern part of the county is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Central and southern Shelby County flattens out into farmland and pastures. Two major rivers are located in Shelby County. The Coosa snakes along the eastern border, while the Cahaba cuts through the northeastern part of the county. At its founding, the county was rural with a population of 2,492, according to Shelby County census records. 5

Weather Average High January

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Driving Distances

Located in the center of the state, Shelby County offers easy access to major metropolitan centers and tourist destinations throughout the Southeast. Miles

Travel Time

158 miles

2 ½ hours

21 miles

28 minutes

Charleston, SC

475 miles

7 hours

Charlotte, NC

402 miles

6 ¼ hours

Atlanta, GA Birmingham, AL

Chattanooga, TN

162 miles

2 ½ hours

Dallas, TX

638 miles

9 ¼ hours

Destin, FL

234 miles

4 ½ hours

Houston, TX

668 miles

9 ¾ hours

Memphis, TN

356 miles

4 hours

Mobile, AL

239 miles

3 ½ hours

Montgomery, AL

63 miles

1 ¼ hours

Nashville, TN

210 miles

3 ¼ hours 8 ¼ hours

Orlando, FL

539 miles

New Orleans, LA

346 miles

5 ¼ hours

Savannah, GA

405 miles

6 hours

Travel times estimated using Google Maps. Starting location is Pelham.

The much higher population today – more than 206,000 residents according to a 2014 U.S. Census estimate – is a reflection of the county’s changing industries over the year, said Shelby County Historical Society President Bobby Joe Seales. In the mid-1800s, almost all of the county’s heads of households were farmers – 98 percent according to census number. “Then the Helena rolling mills came into existence, then the Shelby County Iron Works,” Seales said. “From there it went to lime rock, from there it went to cotton mills and from there it just boomed into everything.” The arrival of high-traffic roadways, such as Interstate 65, U.S. 31 and U.S. 280, helped connect Shelby County to Birmingham, and led to a rapid population boom. Today, new residents flock to the county for its unparalleled quality of life, including affordable housing, dozens of parks and plenty of opportunities for community involvement.

MUNICIPALITIES

MUNICIPALITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY ALABASTER

Incorporated 1953 Population: 31,342 City Hall 1953 Municipal Way Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com

CALERA

Incorporated 1893 Population: 12,756 City Hall 10947 Alabama 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-3500 CityofCalera.org

CHELSEA

Incorporated 1996 Population: 10,183 City Hall 11611 Highway 280 Chelsea, Al 35043 205-678-8455 Cityofchelsea.com

COLUMBIANA

Incorporated 1837 Population: 4,197 City Hall 107 Mildred Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-5800 Cityofcolumbiana.com

HARPERSVILLE

Incorporated 1944 Population: 1,637 Town Hall 83 Town Hall Lane Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-9961 Townofharpersville.com

HELENA

Incorporated 1917 Population: 17,560 City Hall 816 Shelby County 52 E Helena, AL 35080 205-663-2161 Cityofhelena.org

HOOVER

Incorporated 1967 Population: 84,126 City Hall 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216 205-444-7500 Hooveral.org 8

INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE

Incorporated 1990 Population: 2,363 Town Hall 2635 Cahaba Valley Road Indian Springs, AL 35124 Indianspringsvillage.org

MONTEVALLO

Incorporated 1817 Population: 6,575 City Hall 545 Main Street Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-2555 Cityofmontevallo.com

PELHAM

Incorporated 1964 Population: 22,289 City Hall 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6400 Pelhamonline.com

VINCENT

Incorporated 1887 Population: 1,988 City Hall 25 Florey Street Vincent, AL 35178 205-672-2261 Townofvincent.com

WESTOVER

Incorporated 2001 Population: 1,387 City Hall 3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 205-678-3375 Westoveralabama.org

WILSONVILLE

Incorporated 1897 Population: 1,939 Town Hall 9905 North Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com

PHONE NUMBERS

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS GENERAL

Emergency 911 Animal Control 205-669-8766 Board of Equalization 205-670-6900 Board of Registrars 205-669-3913 Business Revenue 205-670-6520 Circuit Clerk 205-669-3760 Commission Accounting 205-670-6530 Community Corrections 205-669-8900 Community Services 205-670-6555 County Engineer 205-669-3880 County Manager 205-670-6500 Development Services 205-620-6550 District Attorney 205-669-3750 Emergency Management 205-669-3999 Environmental Services 205-669-3737 Facilities General Services 205-670-6462 Garbage Collection Vendor 205-841-2740 Information 205-670-6550 IT-Mapping 205-670-6984 IT-Services 205-670-6960 Juvenile Court Services 205-669-3831 Juvenile Detention 205-669-3990 Landfill Office 205-669-4169 License Office-Columbiana 205-670-6824 License Office-Inverness 205-670-6824 License Office-Pelham 205-670-6824 Personnel 205-670-6510 Probate Court 205-669-3710 Probate Judge 205-669-3711 Probate Recording 205-669-3720 Property Tax Commission 205-670-6900 Shelby County Economic & Industrial Development Authority 205-620-6640 Sheriff’s Office 205-669-4181

UTILITIES

Alabama Power Company 205-226-1371 Alagasco 205-716-2875 AT&T 205-972-2983 Charter Business 205-514-9532 Water Services 205-670-6540

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Calera 205-668-3023 Greater Shelby 205-663-4542 Hoover 205-988-5672 Montevallo 205-665-1519 South Shelby 205-669-9075

DRIVING EXAMS

Columbiana 205-669-2614 Pelham 205-620-5891

LIBRARIES

Alabaster 205-664-6822 Calera 205-668-3514 Chelsea 205-678-8455 Columbiana 205-669-5812 Harrison–Columbiana 205-669-3910 Harpersville 205-672-8336 Helena 205-664-8308 Mt Laurel 205-991-1660 North Shelby 205-439-5500 Montevallo 665-9207 Pelham 205-620-6418 Vincent 205-672-2749 Westover 205-678-3375 Wilsonville 205-669-6205

EDUCATION

Alabaster Board of Education 205-663-8400 Hoover Board of Education 205-439-1000 Pelham Board of Education 205-624-3700 Shelby County Board of Education 205-632-7000 University of Montevallo 205-665-6000 Jefferson State – Shelby campus 205-520-5900

ALABASTER AREA

Kingwood Christian School* 205-663-3973 Creek View Elementary 205-632-5730 Meadow View Elementary 205-682-5740 Thompson Intermediate 205-682-5270 Thompson Sixth Grade Center 205-632-5790 Thompson Middle 205-682-5710 Thompson High 205-682-5700

CALERA AREA

Calera Elementary 205-682-6120 Calera Intermediate 205-682-6500 Calera Middle 205-682-6140 Calera High 205-682-6100

CHELSEA/MT LAUREL AREA Hilltop Montessori School 205-437-9343 Mt Laurel Elementary 205-682-7230 Chelsea Park Elementary 205-682-6700 Chelsea Intermediate 205-682-7220 Chelsea Middle 205-682-7210 Chelsea High 205-682-7200

COLUMBIANA/SOUTH SHELBY AREA Cornerstone Christian School* 205-669-777 School of Technology 205-682-6550 Elvin Hill Elementary 205-682-6620 Shelby Elementary 205-682-6630 Wilsonville Elementary 205-682-6640 Columbiana Middle 205-682-6610 Shelby County High 205-682-6600

HELENA AREA Helena Elementary 205-682-5540 Helena Intermediate 205-682-5520 Helena Middle 205-682-5300 Helena High School 205-682-3650

HOOVER AREA

MONTEVALLO AREA

Montevallo Elementary 205-682-6420 Montevallo Middle 205-682-6410 Montevallo High 205-682-6400

OAK MOUNTAIN/ INVERNESS AREA

Briarwood Christian School* 205-776-5800 Indian Springs School* 205-988-3350 Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Academy* 205-995-8709 Our Lady of the Valley School* 205-991-5963 Inverness Elementary 205-682-5240 Oak Mountain Elementary 205-682-5230 Oak Mountain Intermediate 205-682-5520 Oak Mountain Middle 205-682-5210 Oak Mountain High 205-682-5200

PELHAM AREA

Linda Nolen Learning Center 205-682-5800 Valley Elementary 205-682-5550 Valley Intermediate 205-682-5530 Riverchase Middle 205-682-5510 Pelham High 205-682-5500

VINCENT/ HARPERSVILLE AREA Coosa Valley Academy* 205-672-7326 Vincent Elementary 205-682-7320 Vincent Middle/High 205-682-7300 *Private School

Greystone Elementary 205-439-3200 Riverchase Elementary 205-439-3400 Berry Middle 205-439-2000 Spain Park High School 205-439-1400

County offers plenty of

outdoor fun

Story by JENNIFER BAILEY Photographs by JON GOERING

ired of being cooped up inside? Shelby County offers several different outdoor activities that are great for the whole family. Anything from dog parks to disc golf courses to boating and fishing, Shelby County has places to go. OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham offers several different activities that will provide hours of outdoor fun, no matter what you like to do. The Petting Farm at Oak Mountain is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The farm is home to many animals including goats, donkeys, sheep, ducks, peacocks and more. Oak Mountain State Park also has approximately 25 miles of hiking trails that vary in length and 10

difficulty. The trails include the white trail, the blue trail, the yellow trail, the green trail, the lake trail and the Wildlife Center trail. These trails range from 0.3 miles long to 8 miles one way. The Wildlife Center trial leads from the beach to the wildlife center and treetop nature trail that consists of an elevated boardwalk with cages housing birds of prey that have been rehabilitated after being injured. The trail is 0.3 miles long. Oak Mountain State Park also has trails specifically for mountain biking. The Double Oak trail is specifically built for bike riding. It is approximately 22 miles, but it is still growing. This trail was featured on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Epic Ridesâ&#x20AC;? list from the International Mountain Bike Association in November of 2010. Horseback riding is another activity that Oak Mountain State Park offers. Guided tours are $35 per person for 45 minutes or $60 per person for 90 minutes. Riders must be 8 years old or older to participate in the guided trail rides. Pony rides are

also offered for children over 2. These are $10 for each child. The orange trail is a 15-mile trail dedicated solely to horseback riding. This trail goes through many different terrains from lakeside to hardwood forests to pine studded ridges. There are two beaches at Oak Mountain. One is a public beach and the other is located in the campground for camper use only. There is no lifeguard on duty. Boats are available to rent either at the marina or the back gate. All boat rentals require someone over the age of 16. At the marina, visitors can rent pedal boats, oneor two-person kayaks or canoes for $14 per hour per boat. Standup paddleboards can also be rented for $22 per hour. At the back gate boat launch, you can rent flat-bottom boats for $17 a day, canoes or kayaks for $14 per hour per boat or a canoe for all day for $27. Oak Mountain State Park is home to three lakes stocked with largemouth bass, bream, catfish and crappie. Fishing is allowed year-round, but state law requires a fishing license. Boats can be rented or you can bring your own boat with a battery-powered motor. Gasoline motors are not allowed. FLIP SIDE WATERSPORTS Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only cable watersports park, Flip Side Watersports, is located at Oak Mountain State Park. Cable passes are $25 for two hours, $35 for

four hours or $45 for a day pass. Equipment is also available to rent. Oak Mountain also has a BMX Bike track, several geocaching points, cabins and campgrounds. Entrance admission for the park is free for children 5 or younger, $1 for children 6 to 12, $4 for anyone 12 to 62 and $1 for seniors 62 and older. VETERANS PARK- ALABASTER Veterans Park, off of Alabama 119 in Alabaster, also offers several different outdoor activities. The Beneful Dream Dog Park opened in July of 2012. It is carpeted with synthetic turf and features separate areas for small and large dogs, splash pads, tunnels, hoops, a miniature fetch field, a walking course and more. Jason Cameron, DIY Network star, designed the park. Veterans Park also has a skate park that is open in the summer on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. On weekdays, admission cost is $1 and on weekends it

is $2. Helmets are required as well as a current waver. There is also a disc golf course at Veterans Park. This 18-hole disc golf course is open from sunrise to sunset. The terrain is lightly wooded and mostly flat. INVERNESS/ HIGHWAY 280 The Inverness Disc Golf Course, located off of Inverness Parkway, is another outdoor activity that Shelby County offers. It has 18 holes with five holes being under 300 feet, six being between 300 and 400

feet and seven being over 400 feet. This course is free to the public and is open from sunrise to sunset. Cahaba Beach Dog Park and Doggie Care is also located in the U.S. 280 area. It is a member-only facility that offers a 3-acre dog park. Membership costs $15 a month for single-dog families or $20 a month for families with multiple dogs. Six month and 12-month park pass packages are also available. Cahaba Beach Dog Park and Doggie Care also offers grooming, doggie daycare, boarding, training and agility training.

Glimpse of the past American Village offers patriotic lessons Story by JENNIFER BAILEY Photographs by JON GOERING and CONTRIBUTED

isit the Oval Office, join General George Washington’s Continental Army, protest the Stamp Act and learn about different aspects of Colonial life as you step into the past at American Village in Montevallo. American Village’s website says that American Village was “designed to be a classroom, a stage, a theatre and a museum of ideas.” The staff and volunteers at American Village perform different events from American history. The Liberty Experience is a program that American Village offers to the public. This program allows visitors to “experience the

power and drama of America’s struggle for independence, liberty and self-government,” according to the American Village website. During this experience, participants will have the opportunity to tour the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor to see the sculptures, paintings and artifacts that are stored there, visit the only full-scale replica of the Oval Office that is open to the public and explore the Randall Museum which houses miniature dioramas of significant events in American History as well as miniature figured of every American President and First Lady. The Liberty Experience also offers several additional activities that vary from day-to-day. These activities may include joining General 21

George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army to learn about life as a soldier, protesting against the tax collectors in 1775, playing Colonial games on the green, learning about crime punishments of the 18th century, seeing what women wore during the time of the Revolutionary War and more. You could also meet a Patriot from the past, including George or Martha Washington, Patrick Henry, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson or many more historical Americans. This event is available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans and Active military members do not have to pay for admission. Children under the age of four are also admitted free. Adult tickets are $10 and Senior (60 or older) and youth (5-17) tickets are $9. American Village also offers events for Fourth of July and Memorial Day. The Fourth of July event is called

“Independence Day 1776.” The gates open at 11 a.m. and there are activities planned from noon until the fireworks begin at dark. There will be opportunities to visit the Oval Office, the National Veterans Shrine and Register of Honor and the

Randall Museum. The American Village offers many different things for kids of all ages as well as adults. For more information, visit www.americanvillage.org or call (205)665-3535. Maps are available online.

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History on rails

Railroad Museum gives glimpse into past Story by JENNIFER BAILEY Photographs by JON GOERING

he Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, located in Calera, is known as the official railroad museum of the state of Alabama. The Heart of Dixie Railroad Club started

the museum more than 50 years ago. The Heart of Dixie Railroad Club is a chapter of the National Railroad History Society whose goal was to “preserve the sights, sounds and artifacts of railroading for future generations” according to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum website. The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum’s collection includes several different pieces of railroad history including operating standard and narrow gauge trains, two restored train depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia and an outdoor collection which includes railroad cars, locomotives and cabooses. The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is open to the public from March to December each year. Several events are offered throughout this operating season. The Calera and Shelby train rides begin in March and happen many times throughout the operating season. These train rides take you for an hour-

long trip through scenic Shelby County in fully restored, vintage train cars. Rides in the caboose or locomotive are available with the purchase of the upgraded tickets. The Cottontail Express runs the weekend before Easter weekend as well as the Saturday of Easter. The Cottontail Express will take you to Peter Cottontail’s meadow for an Easter egg hunt. A bouncy house, temporary tattoos, a coloring station and a sandbox will also be available to add to the Easter fun. Thomas the Tank Engine visits The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in April. The day consists of a ride with Thomas, Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, story telling, a bouncy house, carpet golf and a bubble station. Fathers Day Limited is an event that the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum offers on the Saturday before Fathers Day. Fathers ride at half price if riding in coach and accompanied by one or more of his children. The ride through the forests of Shelby County will make great memories for fathers and children alike. In July, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum holds Wild West

Day. The day features The Black Hat gang and a possible attempted train robbery. The Sheriff and detectives will be on the train to keep the law and ensure your safety if the Black Hat Gang does try to rob the train. The Pumpkin Patch Express runs every Saturday in the month of October. Take the train to visit the Great Pumpkin and pick out a pumpkin of your own to take home. The train takes you through the scenic autumn forests of Shelby County. In November and December, the North Pole Express takes a journey to the North Pole. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Clause and the elves, enjoy chocolate milk and cookies, sing Christmas carols and listen to a Special Christmas story. Make sure to wear your pajamas to make the experience even more fun. First class service is available. For dates, times and prices for these events, visit the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.hodrrm.org or call the ticket center at 757-8383.

Farms to visit in Shelby County Story by JENNIFER BAILEY Photographs by JON GOERING and DAWN HARRISON

hat do you see when you picture life on a farm? Livestock, crops, corn mazes and hayrides may come to mind. But what about Native American dancing, Civil War reenactments, skin care products, cooking classes and classes on how to make soap? Old Baker Farm and Stone Hollow Farmstead in Shelby County offer these things and more. Old Baker Farm was established in 1899 in Harpersville. The farm is run by Jerry Baker and his wife, Pam. Old Baker Farm has several different events scheduled during the fall and winter of 2015. The Harvest Season event begins on Sept. 26 and ends on Oct. 31.

During the Harvest Season event, children have the opportunity to pick out their own pumpkin to take home, interact with the animals at the farm and play in the corn and hay mazes. Western Cowboy Day is on Oct. 10. This event will have shootouts, western music, hay wagon rides and a trip to the pumpkin patch. Kids can come dressed in their western attire. The farm will also have their Cotton Pickin’ Celebration on Oct. 24 and 25. This event will feature a Civil War reenactment, an Indian Festival Dance, a trip to the cotton patch, a corn maze, a hay maze, wagon rides and a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out a pumpkin.

According to Old Baker Farm’s website, the Cotton Pickin’ Celebration is “where everyone gets to see what life is all about on a real working farm.” All of these events at Old Baker Farm are $10 per person (Children under the age of 2 are free). The farm only accepts cash or check for payment. For more information, call 205-672-7209 or visit Oldbakerfarm.com. Stone Hollow Farmstead in Shelby County is another farm that offers several different activities to show what life on the farm is like. This farmstead is also located in Harpersville. Deborah Stone founded Stone Hollow Farmstead in 1999 with her husband and 35

daughters. The Farmstead began as a European horse breeding facility, but Stone began to develop the different techniques for everything else that the farmstead has to offer when not busy with the horses. This family business has grown to include several complementary businesses such as Stone Hollow Cannery, Stone Hollow Creamery, Stone Hollow Herbs and Botaniko Skin and NeoTegument medical skin care. Stone Hollow Farmstead has several different activities to show what life on the farm is like. These events include farm tours, farm school for different 36

ages and many others. The farm tours include visits to the grade A dairy and creamery, the vegetable and herb gardens, the chicken house and the honeybee hives. These tours are $15 a person and must be scheduled. Farm School is another activity that Stone Hollow Farmstead offers. The children or adults who participate in farm school will â&#x20AC;&#x153;experience the joys and challenges of farm lifeâ&#x20AC;? according to Stone Hollow Farmsteadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. The participants will get the opportunity to tour the same facilities as those who go on the farm tours, but they will also have the opportunity to

learn about sustainable farming and animal welfare practices. Those participating in farm school should wear farm appropriate clothing including closedtoed shoes or boots. Stone Hollow Farmstead has different classes for different age groups who want to participate in farm school. These times, age groups and the prices are listed on their website. Stone Hollow Farmstead also offers other classes such as soap making, cheese making, cooking classes and classes on natural skin care. They also have a class called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Preserving the harvestâ&#x20AC;? in which participants will learn about making jams and jellies, pickling and making soups and sauces. All of these events are by reservation only. For more information on any of these activities, call 800285-8950 (extension 706) or visit the Stone Hollow Farmstead website at Stonehollowfarmstead.com.

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PUBLIC/ PRIVATE

HOLES

Ballantrae Golf Club

1300 Ballantrae Club Drive

Pelham

Public

Deer Valley Links Golf Course

246 Cain Road

Chelsea

Public

Eagle Point Golf Club

4500 Eagle Point Drive

Birmingham

Public

Magnolia Meadows Golf Course

315 Shelby County 47 S

Columbiana

Public

Montevallo Golf Club

1481 Shelby County Rd. 204

Montevallo

Public

Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course

877 John Findley Drive

Pelham

Public

Timberline Golf Club

300 Timberline Trail

Calera

Public

Inverness Country Club

1 Country Club Drive

Hoover

Private

Greystone Golf and Country Club - Founders

4100 Greystone Drive

Hoover

Private

Greystone Golf and Country Club - Legacy

4100 Greystone Drive

Hoover

Private

Riverchase Country Club

2000 Club Road

Hoover

Private

Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club

100 New Williamsburg Drive

Birmingham

Private

Shoal Creek Golf

Greystone Golf and Country Club

YARDAGE (BLUES)

PAR

RATING GREEN FEE (BLUES)

DRIVING RANGE

LESSONS

PRO SHOP

RESTAURANT/ SNACK BAR

7310

74.5

$32-62

yes

2300

n/a

$20-22

yes

6493

70.1

$34-49

yes

3684

n/a

$22.50-27

access to one

5815

68.1

$25-30

yes

6842

71.7

$23-49

yes

6745

72.3

$37-50

yes

6672

71.9

$60

yes

7299

75.8

n/a

yes

7151

74.7

n/a

yes

6842

73.3

$55-75

yes

7264

75.7

$135-$250

yes

yes 39

ACCOMODATIONS

Alabaster CANDLEWOOD SUITES

1004 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007. Ichotelsgroup.com/ candlewood. (205) 620-0188. 88 guestrooms, $119 and up per night for stays shorter than 7 days, $70-$99 per night for stays longer than 7 days. Extended stay.

com. (205) 981-0024. 106 guestrooms, $89-$119 per night.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

156 Resource Center Pkwy., Birmingham, AL 35242. Hiexpress.com. (205) 7766370. 96 guestrooms, $89$99 per night.

SHELBY MOTOR LODGE

HOMEWOOD SUITES

Birmingham

HYATT PLACE

1560 1st St. N., Alabaster, AL 35007. Shelbymotorlodge. com. (205) 663-1070. 21 guestrooms, $45 per night.

ARTHUR’S CONFERENCE CENTER

144 Business Center Drive, Birmingham, AL. 35244. (205) 982-6338. Arthurscc.com. Facilities for up to 300 people.

CANDLEWOOD SUITES

600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Ichotelsgroup.com/ candlewood. (205) 991-0272. 97 guestrooms, $75.95$95.99 per night. Location has a membership with the local YMCA available for guests to use free of charge.

DAYS INN 280

4627 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242. Daysinn.com. (205) 991-9977. 102 guestrooms, $69.99$79.99 per night.

FAIRFIELD INN

707 Key Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Marriott.com. (205) 991-1055. 63 guestrooms, $79.99-$99.99 per night.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES 6220 Farley Court, Birmingham, AL 35242. Hamptoninn3.hilton. 40

215 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Homewoodsuites3.hilton. com. (205) 995-9823. 95 guestrooms, $139-$239 per night. Extended stay.

4686 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242. Birminghaminverness.place. hyatt.com. (205) 995-9242. 126 guestrooms, $114 per night.

RESIDENCE INN INVERNESS

3 Greenhill Pkwy., Birmingham, AL 35242. Marriott.com. (205) 991-8686. 128 guestrooms, $109-$189 per night.

STUDIO PLUS (INVERNESS)

101 Cahaba Park Circle, Birminham AL 35242. Extendedstayamerica.com. (205) 408-0107. Rates as low as $54.99 per night. Designed specifically for longer stays with large studios fettering fully-equipped kitchens and planty of work space.Includes wifi and fully equipped kitchen as well as on-premise coinoperated laundry facility.

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA

101 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242. Extendedstayamerica. com. (205) 408-0107. 72 guestrooms, $56.39-$62.27 per night. Extended stay.

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM BIRMINGHAM

800 Corporate Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35242. Wingatehotels.com. (205) 995-8586. 100 guestrooms, $69-149 per night.

Calera AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN

11960 Alabama 25, Calera, AL 35040. Americasbestvalueinn. com. (205) 668-0222. 32 guestrooms, $69-$79 per night.

DAYS INN

11691 Alabama 25, Calera, AL 35040. Daysinn.com. (205) 668-0222. 85 guestrooms, $65-$85 per night.

HAMPTON INN

93 Metro Drive, Calera, AL 35040. Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 668-6565. 91 guestrooms, $103.50-$115 per night.

QUALITY INN

357 Shelby County 304, Calera, AL 35040. Qualityinn. com. (205) 668-3641. 65 guestrooms, $85.99-$95.99 per night.

Chelsea YMCA HARGIS RETREAT

928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea, AL 35403. Hargisretreat. com. (205) 678-6512. The Hargis Retreat has seven lodges available that can accommodate groups that vary in size, from 14 people to 330 people. Retreat offers many outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking and outdoor basketball and volleyball. Dining hall available. Swimming pool.

Columbiana ALABAMA 4-H CENTER

892 4-H Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. Aces.edu/4hcenter. (205) 669-4241. 51 guestrooms, $80-$125 per night. Cottages and dorm rooms also available.

COLUMBIANA INN 306 E. College St., Columbiana, AL 35051. Columbianainn.com. (205) 669-1450. 6 guestrooms, $95-$110 per night. Internet access, free wifi, complimentary breakfast.

Hoover HOMEWOOD SUITES 121 Riverchase Pkwy. E., Hoover, AL 35244. Homewoodsuites3.hilton. com. (205) 637-2900. 113 guestrooms, $129-$149 per night. Extended stay.

INTOWN SUITES

1840 Southpark Drive, Hoover, AL 35244. Intownsuites. com. (205) 988-9444. 121 guestrooms, $199.99 and up per week. Extended stay.

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES

120 Riverchase Pkwy. E., Hoover, AL 35244. Lq.com. (205) 403-0096. 133 guestrooms, $65-85 per night.

OAK MOUNTAIN LODGE AT INVERNESS/ GREYSTONE

5429 U.S. 280 E., Hoover, AL 35242. Oakmountainlodge. com. (205) 991-0100. 130 guestrooms, $39.95-$69.95 per night. Extended stay, twonight minimum stay.

ACCOMODATIONS

Montevallo FOX AND PHEASANT BED AND BREAKFAST INN 540 Shelby St., Montevallo, AL 35115. Foxandpheasantinn. com. (205) 665-3080. 4 guestrooms, $120 per night. .

INDEPENDENCE INN

123 Country Hills Road, Montevallo, AL 3515. Independencebnb.com (205) 358-8866. 4 guestrooms, $89$109 per night.

MCKIBBON HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST 611 E. Boundary St., Montevallo, AL 35115. Mckibbonhouse.com. (205) 665-1275. 4 guestrooms, $120 per night.

RAMSAY CONFERENCE CENTER AND LODGE 24 Vine Street, Montevallo, AL, 35115. Montevallo.edu/

ramsay. (205) 665-6280. 40-plus guestrooms, $50 per night. Wheelchair accessible, Internet access, free wifi.

UNIVERSITY INN EXTENDED STAY SUITES

620 Vine Street, Montevallo AL 35115. Universityinn-suites. com. (205) 260-9900. Room rate is $69 per night. The only hotel located in downtown Montevallo. Free breakfast card to Huddle House. Room amenities include 2 full baths, dining room, washer and dryer plus more.

Pelham BEST WESTERN AT OAK MOUNTAIN

100 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Bestwestern. com. (205) 982-1113. 60 guestrooms, $89.99-$119.99 per night.

COMFORT SUITES PELHAM

2235 Pelham Pkwy., Pelham, AL 35124. Comfortsuites. com. (205) 982-1999. 75 guestrooms, $74-79 per night.

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES PELHAM

230 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Marriott. com. (205) 987-9879. 93 guestrooms, $104-$124 per night.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

232 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 313-9500. 85 guestrooms, $109-$115 per night.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

com. (205) 987-8888. 81 guestrooms, $99-$175 per night.

OAK MOUNTAIN LODGE AT RIVERCHASE/ PELHAM

1902 U.S. 31 S., Riverchase, AL, 35244. Oakmountainlodge.com. (205) 985-9117. 130 guestrooms, $49.99 per night. Extended stay, two-night minimum stay.

OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. Alapark.com/ Oakmountain. (205) 6202520. 10 cabins, $87-$117 per night. One cabin is wheelchair accessible, and guests are provided access to the lake. Other activities are available, such as golfing, boating, fishing, hiking and geocaching.

260 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Hiexpress.

ACCOMODATIONS

QUALITY INN

110 Cahaba Valley Pkwy., Pelham, AL 35124. Qualityinn. com. (205) 444-9200. 62 guestrooms, $69-$80 per night. Free passes to nearby gym.

RAMADA

113 Cahaba Valley Park E., Pelham, AL 35124. Ramada. com. (205) 987-0444. 48 guestrooms, $65-$114.99 per night.

SLEEP INN

200 Southgate Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. Sleepinn.com. (205) 982-9800. 80 guestrooms, $62-$95 per night.

VALUE PLACE

101 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Valueplace.com. (205) 444-3008. 122 guestrooms, $259.99-$279.99 weekly. Extended stay.

TRAVELODGE

410 Oak Mountain Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Travelodge. com. (205) 987-2233. 64 guestrooms, $49.99-$69.99 per night.

Vincent BLUE SPRING MANOR BED & BREAKFAST 2870 Shelby County 83, Vincent, AL 35178. Bluespringmanor.com. (205) 672-9955. 8 guestrooms, $110-$220 per night. Breakfast is included in the price of the room. ***Prices may vary depending on season and day of week.

Wheelchair Accessible

Swimming pool

Internet

Fitness Center

Free Wifi

Continental Breakfast

RESTAURANTS

ALABASTER BAMBOO GARDEN

149 Buck Creek Plaza, Suite C Bamboogardenalabaster.com Mouth-watering Asian flavors tailor-made to tempt your taste buds. (205) 685-8899 LD $-$$

BEVELLE FAMILY CAFÉ 151 Industrial Road Bevellefamilycafe.net This meat-and-three offers authentic soul food. (205) 685-0995 L$

BUCK’S PIZZA

251 Buck Creek Plaza Buckspizzaalabaster.com (205) 358-3391 With freshly made dough and never-frozen meat, Buck’s pizzas are made to order. LD $-$$

BUDDY’S BAR-B-QUE 411 First Street North (205) 663-6993 Buddy’s is touted as the best barbecue in the Southeast. LD $

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

CITY CAFÉ BAR AND GRILL

HABANEROS MEXICAN MOE’S SOUTHWEST RESTAURANT GRILL

COURTYARD ALABASTER

HUNAN GARDEN II

9330 Alabama 119, suite 400 Citycafebg.com City Café serves international cuisine with a family atmosphere. (205) 621-1141 LD, Sunday lunch $

1205 First St. N. Facebook.com/courtyard.alabaster (205) 663-9667 LD $-$$

DEL TORO MEXICAN 478 Alabama 119 South (205) 664-9949 A local’s favorite for delicious Mexican food. LD $

FIREHOUSE SUBS

100 South Colonial Drive, suite 1200 Firehousesubs.com Founded by firemen, Firehouse Subs offers thick, delicious sub sandwiches. (205) 664-4664 LD $

840 Colonial Promenade Parkway Buffalowildwings.com (205) 664-0040 The variety of chicken wings and sauce combinations are endless. LD $-$$

CHAMPY’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

FOX VALLEY RESTAURANT

10695 Alabama 119 Champyschicken.com Champy’s famous fried chicken is made from an old family recipe. (205) 621-3991 LD $

6745 Shelby County 17 Famous for its crab cakes, Fox Valley’s menu is perfect for a classy dinner. (205) 664-8341 D $$-$$$

CHINA FIRST

FULL MOON BBQ

CHUBBS GRUB STATION

410 First Street Southwest Chubbsgrub.com (205) 664-8696 LD $-$$

466 Alabama 119 Hunangarden2.com Hunan Garden II offers daily specials that include an egg roll and fried rice. (205) 663-5429 LD $

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 295 Alabaster Blvd. Jimnnicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s serves awardwinning barbecue dishes. (205) 605-0170 LD $-$$

JOE’S ITALIAN

21 Weatherly Club Drive Joesitalianonline.com Family-owned restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine. (205) 663-4111 LD $$

FORMAGGIO’S ITALIAN L.A. BURRITO GRILL 1614 Kent Dairy Road 1381 First Street North Formaggios007.com Formaggio’s brings authentic Italian cuisine to the Alabaster community. (205) 745-3911 LD $-$$

332 First Street SW China First serves traditional Chinese food and takeout. (205) 664-9898 LD $

750 Colonial Promenade Parkway, suite 5220 Habaneros serves a full menu of Mexican dishes. (205) 685-0388 LD $

470 Colonial Promenade Parkway Fullmoonbbq.com Full Moon has a long history of serving Southern-style barbecue made in the traditional way. (205) 620-442 LD $

L.A. Burrito serves good, authentic Mexican dishes for a great price. (205) 419-5272 BLD $

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

30 South Colonial Parkway Longhornsteakhouse.com Longhorn serves the highest quality beef, ribs and chops in an inviting Western atmosphere. (205) 620-0511 LD $$

MIZU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI

750 Colonial Promenade Parkway, suite 5600 Enjoy a Japanese meal cooked fresh on a hibachi. (205) 621-8388 LD $$

300 Colonial Parkway Moes.com With a warm welcome, Moe’s offers made-to-order Tex-Mex entrees. (205) 621-3335 LD $

MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI

750 Colonial Promenade Parkway, suite 4200 Mommagoldbergsdeli.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli has been serving great deli food since 1976. (205) 663-9979 LD $

NANCY KAREN MEXICAN FOOD 228 First Street SW (205) 617-8521

O’CHARLEY’S RESTAURANT

285 South Colonial Drive Ocharleys.com O’Charley’s puts the ‘ohs’ in good food. (205) 621-7453 LD, Sunday brunch $

OLIVE GARDEN

20 South Colonial Drive Olivegarden.com Enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. (205) 663-0945 LD $$

PANDA HOUSE

750 Colonial Promenade Parkway The Panda House offers a wide variety of Chinese and Thai food, Pandahouseal.com (205) 620-0833 LD $-$$

PANDA EXPRESS CHINESE KITCHEN

245 S. Colonial Drive Pandaexpress.com Panda Express has 1,744 restaurants throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and is America’s fastest growing Chinese restaurant concept. (205) 620-9102

PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFÉ

100 South Colonial Drive, suite 200 Panerabread.com Panera Bread bakery-cafes bring

RESTAURANTS the tradition of freshly baked artisan bread. (205) 664-4525

PIZZA HUT

1385 First Avenue Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

RUBY TUESDAY

VIZZINI FARMS WINERY

800 Shelby County 87 Vizzinifarmswinery.com The Bistro at the Winery serves salads, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and more. (205) 685-0655 L$

WAFFLE HOUSE 5087 U.S. 31

710 Colonial Promenade Parkway Rubytuesday.com Ruby Tuesday is fully committed to preparing and serving food of uncompromising freshness and quality. (205) 621-5416 LD $$

ZAPOPAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT

SOL AZTECA

10569 Old Highway 280 Call-ahead service offers Chinese food to go. (205) 678-2828 LD $

807 First Street North (205) 621-0751 LD $

STEAK ‘N SHAKE

390 South Colonial Drive Steaknshake.com Famous for steakburgers. (205) 620-5233 LD $

CALERA CRACKER BARREL

199 Supercenter Drive Crackerbarrel.com With its old country store and Southern food, Cracker Barrel offers a taste of home. (205) 668-2027 BLD $-$$

FRED’S SMALL-TIME BAR-B-Q

8101 U.S. 31 Fred’s offers good, old-fashioned barbecue. (205) 690-8520 LD $

PIZZA HUT

136 Calera Marketplace Circle, suite C Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

TIN TOP BBQ

3477 County Road 33 (205) 668-1409 LD $-$$

4416 U.S. 31 (205) 668-4008 LD $

CHELSEA CHINA GARDEN

FOOD STUDIO B

16688 U.S. 280 Foodstudiob.com Food Studio B offers wholesome dishes made from fresh ingredients. (205) 965-3682 BL $

HAPPY GILMER’S

16054 U.S. 280 Happygilmers.com Our goal is to see your family create lasting memories, over great food in a casual atmosphere at Happy Gilmer’s. (205) 679-1853 LD $-$$

HABANEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 16054 U.S. 280 Habaneros serves a full menu of Mexican dishes. (205) 678-2889 LD $

HARTLEY’S DOWNHOME KITCHEN

150 Chelsea Corners Way Hartleysdownhomekitchen.com Hartley’s serves Southern classic favorites made from scratch. (205) 678-4990 LD $

HUDDLE HOUSE

16937 U.C. 280 Huddlehouse.com Serving any meal at any time of day. (205) 678-2214 BLD $

JOHNNY RAY’S BBQ 10569 Old Highway 280 Johnnyrayshuntleypkwy.com Johnny Ray’s serves irresistibly tasty barbecue in a variety of ways. (205) 678-8418 LD $

PELOTONI’S

100 Chelsea Corners Way (205) 678-2650 Delicious Italian food served in the Chelsea community. LD $$

PITA HUT

100 Chelsea Corners Way #102 pitahut280.com The Pita Hut features authentic Mediterranean cuisine with Lebanese influence, using family recipes and a true passion and love for cooking. (205) 677-4153 LD $$

PIZZA HUT

504 Chelsea Crossroads, suite 411 Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 678-5665 LD $-$$

SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA 50 Chelsea Corners (205) 678-6710 LD $

WILLARD’S BAR-B-Q JUNCTION 16634 U.S. 280 (205) 678-2858 LD $

COLUMBIANA ANNIE’S PLACE

100 Ferry Road Your one stop for down-home, country cooking. (205) 670-0570 BLD $$

neighborhood favorite in downtown Columbiana. (205) 669-9993 LD $-$$

CHINA YAN

113B West College Street A full buffet provides a thrifty lunch option. (205) 670-9060 LD $

DAVIS DRUG

112 South Main Street Davis Drug’s snack bar is known for its great milkshakes. (205) 669-6713 L$

OAXACA MEXICAN GRILL 218 West College Street (205) 669-4067 LD $

PA PAW’S

21270 Alabama 25 Enjoy downhome food at a reasonable price. (205) 669-5547 BLD $

SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA 295 Columbiana Square (205) 670-5000 LD $

HARPERSVILLE HUDDLE HOUSE

5275 U.S. 280 Huddlehouse.com Serving any meal at any time of day. (205) 672-3273 BLD $

PERK’S BAR-B-QUE 41 Kelly Hill Road A local favorite, visit Perk’s for fabulous barbecue and homemade punch. (205) 672-8533 LD $

BIG MAN’S BBQ

39622 Alabama 25 From pulled pork to ribs, Big Man’s has the barbecue you crave. (205) 642-9167 LD $

BERNIE’S ON MAIN 115 South Main Street Berniesonmain.com Bernie’s is a gourmet

RESTAURANTS

HELENA DEPOT DELI AND GRILL 29 Lake Davidson Lane Helenadepot.com Salads, burgers and grilled sandwiches fill out the Depot’s menu. (205) 620-1426 LD $

GOLDEN RULE BBQ

4290 Shelby County 52, suite A Goldenrulebbq.com Traditional barbecue plates served with down-home sides. (205) 621-7427 LD $-$$

LUCKY CHINA

475 Helena Market Place Street Enjoy Chinese food with a sushi bar. (205) 685-9155 LD $

PAPA SAIA’S

5280 Helena Road Papasaias.com Papa Saia’s has the biggest and best wings in the South. (205) 621-6161

PIZZA HUT

495 Helena Market Place Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

RIO’S BAR AND GRILL 2693 Shelby County 58 (205) 664-0366 LD $

SAN ANTONIO GRILL 425 Helena Market Place (205) 620-1222 LD $

EL PATRON

2991 Shelby County 95 (205) 621-0404 LD $

ZOU’S KITCHEN

1917 Shelby County 58 (205) 664-0688 LD $

HOOVER ASHLEY MAC’S

5299 Valleydale Road Ashleymacs.com Ashley Mac’s is not only known 46

for home-style casseroles, but also scrumptious desserts. (205) 822-4142 LD $-$$

BELLA AT LEE BRANCH 611 Doug Baker Blvd., Ste. 103 Bellaleebranch.com Bella at Lee Branch offers traditional entrees with a European flare. (205) 995-1770 B (Saturday) LD $-$$

BELLINIS RISTORANTE

6801 Cahaba Valley Road Ourbellinis.com Bellinis Ristorante features housemade pastas, seafood and classic Tuscan-Italian dishes. (205) 981-5380 L $$ D $$-$$$$

BRAVA ROTISSERIE GRILL

5184 Caldwell Mill Road Bravagrill.com Brava serves made-from-scratch meals that are flavorful and healthy and all at reasonable prices. (205) 995-0003 LD $

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK 210 Doug Baker Boulevard, Suite 200 Chickensaladchick.com A simple concept. A superb experience. (205) 995-2525

EDGAR’S BAKERY

180 West Main Street Edgarsbakery.com With high-quality ingredients, Edgar’s serves everything from chicken salad sandwiches to its signature quiches. (205) 444-1220 BLD $

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

300 Doug Baker Blvd. Fiveguys.com There are over 250,000 possible ways to order a burger at Five Guys. (205) 991-0335 LD $

FRESH ART CAFÉ

2100 Riverchase Center Fresh Art serves light breakfast items, lunch and dinners to go. (205) 382-4196 BLD $

GINZA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

5291 Valleydale Road, suite 101 Ginzasushibham.com Enjoy Japanese cuisine and Korean barbecue. (205) 981-1616 LD $-$$

GREY BAR

5426 U.S. 280 East, Suite 4-5 Greybarbham.com A neighborhood bar of choice for the U.S. 280 corridor. (205) 874-6361 D $-$$

JASON’S DELI

4700 U.S. 280, suite 13 Jasonsdeli.com Jason’s Deli uses fresh food and premium, more natural ingredients. (205) 995-4933 LD $

leisurely lunch or eat and run. (205) 408-7799 LD $

MELLOW MUSHROOM 920 Inverness Corners Mellowmushroom.com Mellow Mushroom provides delicious food in a fun and creative environment. (205) 981-9914 LD $-$$

MIKEY’S GRILL

4524 Southlake Lane Mikeysgrill.com Fine dining selections offered for both lunch and dinner. (205) 538-7637 LD $$-$$$

MT. FUJI SEAFOOD AND STEAKHOUSE

120 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 100 Mtfujiseafoodsteakhouse.com Mt. Funi offers hibachi, sushi and sashimi options. (205) 995-0588 LD $$

JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BISTRO PRO VARE CAFÉ MUGHAL INDIAN 4692 Valleydale Road CUISINE Make lunch reservations at this community college’s student-run bistro. (205) 983-5214 L$

JEFFERSON’S RESTAURANT

4524 Southlake Parkway, suite 20 A great place to try oysters, burgers and wings. (205) 989-9464 LD $

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

4775 U.S. 280 Longhornsteakhouse.com Longhorn serves the highest quality beef, ribs and chops in an inviting Western atmosphere. (205) 980-8361 LD $$

MARCO’S PIZZA

1401 Doug Baker Blvd. Marcos.com Marco’s offers specialty pizzas, chicken wings and salads. (205) 991-1900 LD $$

MCALISTER’S DELI

5406 U.S. 280, suite E-101 Mcalistersdeli.com Come for fresh tastes for a

5426 U.S. 280 East, suite 13-14 Mughalindiancuisine.com Mughal is a new, authentic northern Indian restaurant in North Shelby. (205) 408-1008 LD $$

PABLO’S RESTAURANT 611 Doug Baker Blvd. (205) 991-1311 LD $

ON TAP SPORTS CAFÉ

810 Inverness Corners Ontapsportscafe.com/Inverness On Tap serves upscale pub food, dynamic beer menu and unique liquor concepts. (205) 437-1999 LD $

RAGTIME CAFÉ

2080 Valleydale Road, suite 4 Ragtimecafe.com A full-service bar and restaurant features beers, wines, mixed drinks and pub food, plus steaks and pizzas. (205) 998-5323 LD $-$$

SCHLOTZSKY’S DELI

103 Inverness Corners Schlotzskys.com Enjoy a fresh, casual atmosphere

RESTAURANTS for pizza, sandwiches, salads and soups. (205) 991-0035 LD $

TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE

601 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 107 Tazikiscafe.com Taziki’s recipe for creating the deliciously unexpected is simple – wholesome ingredients with a dash of inspiration. (205) 980-6063 LD $

TORTUGAS HOMEMADE PIZZA

3000 Meadowlake Drive, suite 113 Tortugaspizza.com (205) 403-9800 LD $

WING FANATIC

5511 U.S. 280, suite 109 Wingfanatic.com Wing Fanatic makes the best variety of authentic buffalo wings. (205) 995-0804 LD $

BAUMHOWER’S RESTAURANT

1001 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 112 Baumhowers.com Baumhower’s brings legendary food and legendary fun. (205) 995-5151 LD $-$$

MONTEVALLO CHINA GARDEN

111 Railroad Avenue, Unit 5 Look forward to egg rolls, fried wonton and other Chinese favorites. (205) 665-4666 LD $

ECLIPSE COFFEE AND BOOKS

1032 Main Street Eclipsecoffee.com Eclipse offers a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads, and is well known for its milkshakes. (205) 665-4234 BLD $

EL AGAVE BAR AND GRILL

628 Main Street El Agave is known for its tangy margaritas and steak tacos. (205) 665-0035 LD $

HUDDLE HOUSE

4653 Alabama 25 Huddlehouse.com Serving any meal at any time of day. (205) 665-4345 BLD $

MAIN STREET TAVERN 629 Main Street A family-owned restaurant and bar located in the heart of Montevallo. Mainsttavern.com (205) 665-0336 LD $-$$

PIZZA HUT

1105 Ashville Road Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

ZAPOPAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4551 Alabama 25 (205) 665-7404 LD $

MT LAUREL AREA 41 PIZZA COMPANY

#30 Manning Place Area41pizza.co Area 41 serves the freshest ingredients possible in a family friendly environment. (205) 995-4141 LD $$

JIMBO’S SODA FOUNDAIN

7 Mt Laurel Avenue An eatery reminiscent of the soda fountains from the ‘40s and ‘50s. (205) 408-2268 BL $

MR. HARRY’S CHICKIN DE-LUX

5 Mt Laurel Avenue Mr. Harry’s menu is designed to appeal to adults and children, featuring traditional Southernfried chicken, Nashville-style “hot” chicken, rotisserie chicken, chicken fingers, chicken wings, chicken salad, and chicken and dumplings. (205) 995-0512

MT LAUREL GROCERY AND DELI

19 Mt Laurel Avenue Entrees range from a chicken chipotle wrap to lasagna with salad to a fried chicken breast, along with the expected ham and turkey sandwiches. (205) 991-1015 LD $

THE RED SHAMROCK IRISH SPORTS PUB AND GRILL

42 Manning Place Theredshamrockpub.com The Red Shamrock was created to provide a “Cheers-like” hangout in Mt Laurel. (205) 408-1515 LD $-$$

TOWNHOUSE TEA SHOPPE

23 Olmsted Street Thetownhouseatmtlaurel.com Where elegance and affordability meet. (205) 529-0081 L, Wed.-Sat. $

NORTH SHELBY

280 Ixtapa Restaurant 4673 U.S. 280 East Traditional Mexican food served at a great price. (205) 980-8266 LD $

AMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO 5510 U.S. 280 South, Ste. 116 Letsamore.com Authentic Italian cuisine in an intimate, low-light setting. (205) 437-1005 D $$

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 4507 Riverview Parkway No. 108 Buffalowildwings.com (205) 991-1955 The variety of chicken wings and sauce combinations are endless. LD $-$$

CAFÉ FIRENZE

110 Inverness Plaza A sports bar with a lively nightlife. (205) 980-1315 LD $-$$

to order in a lively display kitchen. (205) 980-1016 LD $$

CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR 101 Inverness Corners Chilis.com Chili’s spices things up with Southwestern flavors. (205) 980-0290 LD $$

CHINA DOLL II

2656 Valleydale Road China Doll II serves delicious, inexpensive Chinese food in north Shelby County. (205) 980-7151 LD$

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL

4719 U.S. 280 South Chipotle.com Fresh, made-to-order dishes with a Tex-Mex twist. (205) 991-4846 LD $

CHOP SUEY INN

5511 U.S. 280, suite 113-114 Chop Suey Inn is known for its delicious egg rolls. (205) 995-4007 LD $

CHUCK’S FISH

5426 U.S. 280 East With seafood from Destin, Fla., Chuck’s Fish offers fresh, tasty ingredients. (205) 995-0495 D $$$

CRAZY CAJUNS BOILING POT

125 Inverness Plaza Crazycajuns.net Crazy Cajuns offers the best and only authentic Cajun cusine. (205) 408-0630 LD $-$$

DALE’S SOUTHERN GRILL

5479 U.S. 280 South, suite 124 Dalesgrill.com Homestyle food in a familyfriendly atmosphere. (205) 408-8888 LD $

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

4503 Riverview Parkway Carrabbas.com Carrabba’s offers flavorful, handmade Italian dishes prepared 47

RESTAURANTS

DON PEPE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

IHOP

230 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 300 Traditional Mexican food served with flare. (205) 408-3880 LD $

5243 U.S. 280 Ihop.com IHOP has everything you love about breakfast. (205) 991-4871 BLD $

FIREHOUSE SUBS

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

5269 U.S. 280, suite B8 Firehousesubs.com Founded by firemen, Firehouse Subs offers thick, delicious sub sandwiches. (205) 981-1880 LD $ THE FISH MARKET RESTAURANT 5407 U.S. 280 Fishmarketrestaurant.com With big flavors, the Fish Market serves up a variety of seafood dishes. (205) 980-8600 LD $$

FULL MOON BBQ

4635 U.S. 280 East Fullmoonbbq.com Full Moon has a long history of serving Southern-style barbecue made in the traditional way. (205) 991-7328 LD $

HACIENDA MEXICAN GRILL

4500 Valleydale Road, suite 1400 Haciendamexicangrill.com Delicious Mexican food served at a reasonable price. (205) 980-7771 LD $

HAPPY CHINA CHINESE 4524 Southlake Parkway Tasty egg rolls and cheap prices are offered at Happy China. (205) 403-6188 LD $

HOOTERS

5263 U.S. 280, suite 110 Hooters.com Hooters is touted as ‘delightfully tacky yet refined’ with a full menu of wings, burgers and more. (205) 437-1880 LD $

HUNAN CUISINE

5510 U.S. 280, suite 113-114 Tasty Asian dishes served from an extensive menu. (205) 437-1000 LD $-$$

4673 U.S. 280 East, suite 2 Jerseymikes.com Jersey Mike’s Subs makes fresh sliced, authentic Northeast-style sub sandwiches on freshly baked bread. (205) 980-1866 LD $

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

300 Doug Baker Blvd. Moes.com With a warm welcome, Moe’s offers made-to-order Tex-Mex entrees. (205) 437-9998 LD $

MOMMA GOLDBERG’S DELI

4647 U.S. 280, suite U Mommagoldbergsdeli.com Momma Goldberg’s Deli has been serving great deli food since 1976. (205) 980-1999 LD $

2831 Greystone Commercial Blvd. Jimnnicks.com Jim ‘N Nick’s serves awardwinning barbecue dishes. (205) 991-1306 LD $-$$

NEW CHINA

JOE’S CRAB SHACK

5231 U.S. 280 Outback.com Outback Steakhouse starts fresh every day to create the flavors that everyone craves. (205) 991-4418

20 Meadowview Drive Joescrabshack.com A fun atmosphere with a menu full of delectable seafood dishes. (205) 981-2999 LD $$

LAS MACARENAS 4643F U.S. 280 (205) 981-7781 LD $

LLOYD’S RESTAURANT 5301 U.S. 280 Lloyds280.com Lloyd’s has been serving Birmingham families homecooked meals for more than 40 years. (205) 991-5530 LD $-$$

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE 100 Resource Center Parkway Logan’s offers steaks, chicken, seafood, burgers and other American fare. Logansroadhouse.com (205) 981-9950 LD $$

MING’S CUISINE

514 Cahaba Park Circle Mingsmenu.com Ming’s offers traditional Chinese dishes. (205) 991-3803 LD $-$$

5361 U.S. 280, suite 104 (205) 995-2228 LD $

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

PANERA BREAD BAKERY CAFÉ

200 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 100 Panerabread.com Panera Bread bakery-cafes bring the tradition of freshly baked artisan bread. (205) 995-1962

PIZZA EXPRESS

5479 U.S. 280, suite 126 Pizzaexpressal.com Pizza Express only uses the best ingredients on the pizzas baked on a stone hearth. (205) 637-7997 LD $

PUB 261

9340 Helena Road, suite C Pub261.net The grill stays open until midnight. (205) 444-0261 LD $

RIB KINGS

2005 Valleydale Road (205) 637-5772 LD $

ROLY POLY

150 Inverness Plaza Rolypoly.com The varieties of flavors that go into Roly Poly sandwiches are delicious, unique and original. (205) 980-9133

SAIGON NOODLE HOUSE 4606 U.S. 280, suite 108 (205) 408-1800 LD $-$$

SALVATORE PIZZA AND PASTA

4673 U.S. 280, suite 1 Salvatore’s food is consistently delicious, with homemade sauces. (205) 991-2881 LD $$

SANPEGGIO’S PIZZA 2657 Valleydale Road (205) 437-8300 LD $

SHANE’S RIB SHACK

2673 Valleydale Road Myshanes.com/valleydale Come visit this family-friendly restaurant for lunch, dinner and carryout to enjoy delicious BBQ, ribs, chicken and home-style sides. (205) 874-6888 LD $

SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL

PIZZA HUT

4725 U.S. 280 East Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

4701 U.S. 280 East Birmingham.superiorgrill.com Their ingredients are so fresh and delicious, you’ll be coming back for more! (205) 991-5112 LD $$

PIZZA HUT

TELLINI’S ITALIANO

2670 Valleydale Road Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

4618 Shelby County 280, suite 100 Tellinis.com Tellini’s makes it fresh because fresh tastes better. (205) 408-4410 LD $-$$

RESTAURANTS

THE MELTING POT

611 Doug Baker Blvd., suite 201 Meltingpot.com The Melting Pot Restaurant offers a dining experience like no other. (205) 981-8001 D $$-$$$

THE PITA HUT

BALLANTRAE GOLF CLUB – FIRESIDE GRILL 1300 Ballantrae Club Drive Ballantraegolf.com A great place to relax before or after a round of golf. (205) 620-4653 BL $

HIBACHI AND SUSHI SUPER BUFFET

3578 Pelham Parkway This restaurant is known for its sushi and buffet offerings. (205) 663-6634

HOOTERS

5361 U.S. 280, suite 114 Pitahut280.com Home of the one-handed sandwich. (205) 980-7482 LD $

BERNETTI’S DINER 2

2147 Pelham Parkway Bernetti’s offers a meat-and-three for a great price. (205) 733-3756 BL $

400 Cahaba Valley Road Hooters.com Hooters is touted as ‘delightfully tacky yet refined’ with a full menu of wings, burgers and more. (205) 682-9464 LD $

THE PURPLE ONION

CAFÉ TRENTUNO

IHOP

4505 Riverview Parkway Tasty Mediterranean food for a great deal. (205) 995-1280 LD $

TONY’S SPAGHETTI HOUSE 5287 U.S. 280, suite 219 (205) 783-1388 LD $$

WAN’S CHINESE 330 Inverness Corners Wanschinese.com (205) 968-3988 LD $

YAN EXPRESS 1948 U.S. 31 South (205) 490-1088 LD $

ZAPATA’S

2005 Valleydale Road, suite 3 (205) 733-1115 LD $

PELHAM 2 PESOS MEXICAN CAFÉ

101 Southgate Drive Known of delicious salsa and guacamole, 2 Pesos Mexican Café offers a flare to traditional Mexican food. (205) 982-4451 LD $$

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL 360 Cahaba Valley Road Applebees.com The bar and grill offers full-on flavor from a fresh, tasty menu. (205)982-1022 LD $$

3018 Pelham Parkway, Ste. 102 Cafetrentuno.com All pizza and calzones are handmade from quality ingredients and prepared daily. (205) 664-7887 LD $-$$

CHINA CAFÉ

3018 Pelham Parkway, Ste. 104 Recommended for it hot and sour soup, China Café is located in the heart of Pelham. (205) 663-9588 LD $

COZUMEL GRILL AND MEXICAN 2754 Pelham Parkway Delicious, inexpensive Mexican food. (205) 621-8886 LD $

CRACKER BARREL

655 Cahaba Valley Road Crackerbarrel.com With its old country store and Southern food, Cracker Barrel offers a taste of home. (205) 987-1555 BLD $-$$

EDGAR’S BAKERY

499 Southgate Drive Edgarsbakery.com With high-quality ingredients, Edgar’s serves everything from chicken salad sandwiches to its signature quiches. (205) 987-0790 BLD $

GOLDEN CORRAL

101 Cahaba Parkway East Goldencorral.com A variety of homemade foods served from an extensive buffet. (205) 682-0150 BLD $-$$

2000 Pelham Parkway Ihop.com IHOP has everything you love about breakfast. (205) 987-1325 BLD $

JAKE’S SOUTHERN AND CARIBBEAN CAFÉ 3569 Pelham Pkwy. Jakescafepelham.com Guests love the fact that there is something for everyone; from Southern Fried Chicken to our famous Jamaican Jerk Chicken and coconut shrimp. (205) 624-3315 LD $-$$

JOHNNY RAY’S BBQ 309 Huntley Parkway Johnnyrayshuntleypkwy.com Johnny Ray’s serves irresistibly tasty barbecue in a variety of ways. (205) 664-0501 LD $

JOHNNY RAY’S BBQ 2252 Pelham Parkway Johnny Ray’s serves irresistibly tasty barbecue in a variety of ways. (205) 989-7211 LD $

LA LIBERTAD

2834 Pelham Parkway La Libertad’s menu includes everything from fajitas to pollo frito. (205) 620-1909 LD $

LOUIE’S FINE FOODS 2720 Pelham Parkway This meat-and-three offers a unique atmosphere and downhome food. (205) 620-1517

THE MARGARITA GRILL 234 Cahaba Valley Road Themargaritagrill.com This Mexican grill serves traditional food with a unique flair. (205) 982-7281 LD $$-$$$

MCALISTER’S DELI

152 Bowling Lane Mcalistersdeli.com Come for fresh tastes for a leisurely lunch or eat and run. (205) 985-9797 LD $

NINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2698 Pelham Parkway Ninos-pelham.com Nino’s brings a taste as good as gold. (205) 620-1116 LD $-$$

OCTANE

2969 Pelham Parkway Octane Bar and Grill offers live music to a 21-and-older crowd. (205) 624-3018 D$

PIZZA HUT

1000 Oak Mountain Circle Pizzahut.com Pizza Hut has been serving up pizzas for more than 50 years. (205) 978-8000 LD $-$$

RUBY TUESDAY

615 Cahaba Valley Road Rubytuesday.com Ruby Tuesday is fully committed to preparing and serving food of uncompromising freshness and quality. (205) 403-0003 LD $$

SARRIS CAFÉ

2651 Pelham Parkway (205) 685-0100 L$

SHELBY’S

9340 Helena Road Shelbyssouth.com Shelby’s has “the good eats.” (205) 403-4071 LD $-$$

RESTAURANTS

TANGDU CHINESE RESTAURANT 212 Cahaba Valley Road (205) 982-4800 LD $

to relax, have a beer, party, gather with friends or enjoy some delicious food at a great price. (205) 358-7905 LD $

TAO ASIAN

SHELBY

345 Huntley Parkway, suite 345 (205) 685-8809 LD $-$$

TAQUERIA VALENCIA 150 Cahaba Valley Road (205) 987-0089 L$

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

60 Drivers Way Texasroadhouse.com Texas Roadhouse will have some peanuts waiting for you. (205) 985-7427 D $$

THE PURPLE ONION

2296 Pelham Parkway Tasty Mediterranean food for a great deal. (205) 403-8600 LD $

SHELBY SANDWICH SHOP 11105 Shelby County 42 (205) 669-9102 L$

VJ’S RESTAURANT AND BAR 2258 Shelby County 46 (205) 660-3214 D$

WILSONVILLE DJ’S BBQ

207 Weldon Street Burgers and barbecue in the heart of Wilsonville. (205) 669-9888 LD $

TYLER NAVARRE’S BAR AND GRILL 3221 Shelby County 52 West Tylernavarres.com Tyler Navarre’s offers a fun place

CHURCHES ALABASTER ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH

CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS – ALABASTER

ALABASTER CHURCH OF GOD

ELLIOTSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

AMAZING GRACE WORSHIP CENTER

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALABASTER

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1614 Kent Dairy Road, Suite 201 205-664-8942 Abundantlifechurch.com

530 1st Avenue West 205-663-9295 Alabasterchurchofgod.org

949 Highway 31 South 205-664-8484 Amazinggracewc.org

112 First Street SW 205-873-2970 Fbcalabaster.org 50

Meets at Thompson High School 100 Warrior Drive Churchofthehighlands.com

8845 Alabama 119 205-475-1620 Elliottsvillechurch.org

903 Third Avenue NW 205-663-3531 Fbcalabaster.org

8828 Elliotsville Lane 205-663-3152 Fpcalabaster.org

CHURCHES

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ALABASTER 10903 Alabama 119 205-663-0509 Alabasterfumc.org

BROOK HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH 7160 Cahaba Valley Road 205-610-9685 Brookhighlandchurch.org

CHRIST THE KING EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF LUTHERAN CHURCH THE HOLY SPIRIT 611 Riverchase Parkway West 858 Kent Dairy Road 205-621-3418 Holyspirit-al.org

205-988-5004 Ctkbham.org

GRACE CHAPEL CHURCH

7051 Meadowlark Drive 205-995-6243 Churchatthewell.com

64 Wilderness Lane

HEALING WATERS CHURCH 110 Longview Circle 205-612-5200

KINGWOOD CHURCH

100 HARVEST WAY 205-663-3933 Kingwoodchurch.com

LIBERTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 306 5th Avenue SE 205-663-0975 Lbcalabaster.org

SILURIA BAPTIST CHURCH

10696 Alabama 119 205-663-7904

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

7183 Highway 119 205-663-1009

UNITY CHRISTIAN CENTER 804 1st Street North 205-358-8151 Unitechristiancenter.net

WESTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 1155 Alabaster Boulevard 205-664-0122 Ewestwood.org

BIRMINGHAM ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6690 Cahaba Valley Road 205-995-1700 Asburyonline.org

CHURCH AT THE WELL

CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS – GREYSTONE

4700 Highlands Way 205-980-5577 Churchofthehighlands.com

THE CHURCH AT BROOK HILLS

3145 Brook Highland Parkway 205-313-7777 Brookhills.org

CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 5091 Caldwell Mill Road 205-991-5065 Christchurchtv.org

CROSSBRIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST

3039 Brook Highland Parkway 205-991-1978 Crossbridgechurch.org

DOUBLE OAK COMMUNITY CHURCH 115 Olmsted Street 205-995-9752 Doubleoakcc.org

INVERNESS VINEYARD CHURCH 4733 Valleydale road 205-980-1690 Invernessvineyard.org

MEADOW BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH

4984 Meadow Brook Road 205-991-8384 Meadowbrookbaptist.org

NEW HOPE CUMBERLAND

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5521 Double Oak Lane 205-991-5252 Newhopepc.org

NORTH SHELBY BAPTIST CHURCH 4100 Belcher Drive 205-995-9056 Northshelbybaptist.org

RIVERCHASE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

600 Riverchase Parkway West 205-988-8182

NORTH SHELBY CHURCH OF CHRIST

UNITED CHURCH OF GOD

OAK MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

VALLEYDALE CHURCH

6500 Cahaba Valley Road 205-980-8480 Northshelbychurchofchrist.com

50580 Cahaba Valley Trace 205-995-9265 Oakmountainchurch.org

OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 5514 Double Oak Lane 205-991-5488 Olvbirmingham.com

PEOPLE CHURCH AT OAK MOUNTAIN

5151 Cahaba Valley Road, Suite C 205-447-4044

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 4887 Valleydale Road 205-995-9673 Sothl.org

2404 Valleydale Road 205-307-9836 Unitedchurchofgodbirmingham. com 2324 Valleydale Road 205-991-5282 Valleydale.org

CALERA CALERA BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Whipporwill Lane 205-668-2144 Calerabaptist.org

CALERA CHURCH OF CHRIST 7820 Highway 31 205-668-0005 Calerachurchofchrist.org

CALERA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6107 Highway 31 205-668-0951 Caleraumc.com

SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH AT SHELBY CHURCH CROSSINGS 7340 Cahaba Valley Road 205-980-1810 Stmarkrc.org

532 George Roy Parkway 205-690-8260 Shelbycrossings.com

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

CHURCH ON THE ROCK

3545 Cahaba Valley Road 205-998-4371 Sainfrancisindiansprings.org

RIVERCHASE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1868 Montgomery Highway 205-988-5808 Riverchasechurch.org

RIVERCHASE COMMUNITY CHURCH 2053 Old Montgomery Highway 205-988-8515 Riverchase.cc

424 Waterford Highlands Way 205-427-5434 Cotrcalera.com

CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH 11215 County Road 22 205-668-4402 Concordincalera.com

JOURNEY BAPTIST CHURCH 1009 Little Sorrel Drive 205-621-7735 Journeybc.com

NEW MOUNT MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 5798 Highway 31 205-668-3053 Newmtmoriahmbc.org

CHURCHES

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 750 14th Street 205-668-0192

THE CHURCH AT SHELBY CROSSINGS 532 George Roy Parkway 205-690-8260 Shelbycrossings.com

MORNINGSTAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11072 Highway 11 205-678-2572 Moningstarumc.co

MOUNTAINVIEW CHURCH

CHELSEA

1800 Highway 39 205-601-6986 Mountainview.cc

CHELSEA BIBLE CHURCH

NEW HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4571 County Road 36 205-677-5066

CHELSEA CHURCH OF CHRIST 10724 Chelsea Road 205-678-0904 Chelseachurchofchrist.org

CHELSEA CHURCH OF GOD 2020 County Road 39 205-678-7775 Chelseachurchofgod.org

CHELSEA CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH 48 Chesser Crane Road, Suite K 205-678-2406 Chelseacreekcc.org

CHELSEA VILLAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 10699 County Road 280 205-678-9697 Chelseavillagebaptist.org

GENERATION CHURCH

9000 Chelsea Park Drive 205-478-6688 Reachingnewheights.net

ST. CATHERINE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 4163 County Road 39 205-618-8367 Stcaterhinesal.com

ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

221 Kings Home Drive 205-862-5188 Stjohnsofmtlaurel.com

THE CONNECTION CHURCH 4176 County Road 39 205-678-9565 Theconnection.cc

UNION: THE CHURCH AT CHELSEA PARK 4321 Highway 32 205-678-6677 Unionatchelseapark.org

12585 County Road 280 205-678-5911

COLUMBIANA

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

109 Foothills Parkway, Suite 104 205-678-2663 Gracechelsea.org

55 Highway 49 205-669-4835 Peoplecomingalive.net

LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS

11050 Chelsea Road 205-678-9928 Lbcchelsea.com

LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES CHURCH 10540 Chelsea Road 205-678-9635 Livingwatersmin.com

300 Egg and Butter Road 205-669-0250

COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF CHRIST 20259 Highway 25 205-669-4339

COLUMBIANA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 105 Meyer Street 205-669-1484

COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 20200 Highway 25 205-669-4777

COLUMBIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 North Main Street 205-669-7164 Columbianaumc.com

HARPERSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HARPERSVILLE 368 Alabama 25 205-672-2512

HARPERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 65 Farmingdale Road 205-672-8309 Harpersvilleumc.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HARPERSVILLE OF COLUMBIANA PROVIDENCE BAPTIST 208 North Main Street CHURCH 205-669-2081 Fbccol.net

GOOD HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2735 Highway 61 205-669-4284

HARVEST PLACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

14 Westside Lane 205-669-3477 Theharvestplacecc.org

LESTER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

37 Meadow Lane Harpersvillepbc.webs.com

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100 Ranch Road 205-672-8686

HELENA CHURCH AT CAHABA BEND 3721 Highway 52 West 205-621-8060 Cahababend.org

7800 Chelsea Road 205-678-6529 Lesterschapelumc.com Love in Action Faith 1130 Highway 47 205-781-8385

CHURCH OF CHRIST AT HELENA

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

CORNERSTONE CHURCH

210 Depot Church 205-669-4803

2499 Highway58 205-620-4575 Helenachurch.com

2694 HWY 58 AND 95 205-663-9332 Cornerstonechurchhelena.org

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH CROSSBRIDGE OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 670 Egg and Butter Road 205-669-6610

SHELBY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ASSEMBLY OF GOD

210 North Main Street 205-669-4584

SOUTH COLUMBIANA CHURCH OF CHRIST 100 Mooney Road 205-669-6539

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

1910 Highway 47 South 205-449 -9810

Starkey Street (Off Of Hwy 261) 205-621-2695 Crossbridgehelena.com

EVANGEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA Highway 95 205-664-0889

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HELENA

3616 Helena Road 205-663-7879 Fbhelena.org

CHURCHES

GRACE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

869 Highway 52 205-426-1233 Gracechristianchurch.org

HELENA CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

3396 Helena Road 205-663-2174 Helenacpchurch.com

HELENA PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP CENTER

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

722 Creekside Court (Meeting At Helena Elementary) 205-621-6248 Cccbham.org

MAYLENE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 8254 Highway 17 205-664-1675 Cbmaylene.org

2nd Avenue and Branch St. 205-663-1697

MONTEVALLO

HELENA UNITED METHODIST

ALDRICH BAPTIST CHURCH

2035 HIGHWAY 58 205-663-0111 Helenaumc.org

MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 5320 Helena Road 205-663-5257 Mpbchelena.com

NEW BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH

Highway 261 205-664-1124

RIVERPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD

5326 Highway 17 205-621-0112 Riverpointchurch.org

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

1919 Highway 52 W 205-426-1910

THE ROCK CHURCH

1164 Highway 10 205-665-1193

CATHEDRAL OF THE CROSS 7086 Highway 10 205-665-9960

CHURCH OF THE HOLY COMFORTER 135 Ashville Circle 205-665-2769 Holy-comforter.com

DOGWOOD GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 56 Church Drive 205-665-0202 Dogwoodgrovebaptist.com

EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 374 Highway 24 205-620-4222 Ebenezer-umc.com

ENON BAPTIST CHURCH

501 2nd Avenue West 205-358-7625 Rockofbirmingham.org

4994 Highway 18 205-665-7064

SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

EVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH

6700 HIGHWAY 13 205-424-4539

339 Evansville Circle 205-665-4749

TRINITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Highway 58/Laurel Woods Dr. 205-664-4659 Nazarene.ch/Helena

THE VOICE OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES 1560 Cunningham Drive 205-663-7396

Dogwood Road 205-665-1760c

MONTEVALLO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 861 Middle Street 205-665-7535 Montevalloumc.org

CHURCHES

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

1824 County Road 113 205-665-7780 Gracemontevallobaptist.com

GREEN CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Corner of Overland Road and Shoshone Drive 205-665-1825 Universitybaptistmontevallo.com

WARD CHAPEL AME CHURCH

700 Highway 203 205-665-0206

20 West Street 205-665-5474

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

WILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Highway 22 205-665-1322

MONTEVALLO CHURCH OF CHRIST

212 Selma Road Wilton, Alabama 205-665-1406 Wiltonbaptist.com

830 Vine Street 205-665-7579

PELHAM

MONTEVALLO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

CALVARY CHAPEL BIRMINGHAM

660 Main Street 205-665-2566 Montevallofbc.com

1738 Morgan Park Road 205-994-2418 Calvarybaptistbirmingham.com

MONTEVALLO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CROSSCREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

510 Shelby Street 205-665-7360 Montevallopcusa.org

MT. SINAI MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 495 Highway 10 205-665-9100

SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 845 Shelby Street 205-665-5152

SPRING CREEK CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

3411 Spring Creek Road 205-665-4184 Springcreekcpchurch.org

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 925 Plowman Street 205-665-1667 Standrewsmontevallo.org

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 80 St. Thomas Way 205-663-3936 St.thomascatholic.com

OAK MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 2054 State Park Road 205-663-6566 Oakmtnchurch.org

PELHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST 3405 Pelham Parkway 205-663-7735 Pelhamchurchofchrist.com

PELHAM CHURCH OF GOD 2100 County Road 52 East 205-664-0120

RIVERPOINT CHURCH 375 Bearden Road 205-621-0112 Riverpointchurch.org

SAFE HARBOR CHURCH

3540 Pelham Parkway 205-447-2214

SUN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH

600 Crosscreek Trail 205-663-4886 Crosscreekbaptist.org

2200 Highway 33 205-685-9447 Sunviewbaptist.com

CROSSLIFE CHURCH

SHELBY

224 Commerce Parkway 205-874-6262

SOUTH SHELBY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 19140 Alabama 145 OF PELHAM 2867 Pelham Parkway 205-664-0237 Fbcpelham.org

INDIAN SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

3375 Cahaba Valley Road 205-988-3662 Indianspringschurch.org

LAKEVIEW FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5154 Highway 11 205-663-3309 Theflockthatrocks.com

LIFE CHURCH

1449 Court Place 205-663-1937 Wherelifeisgood.com

OAK MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH 1805 Highway 35 205-663-3045 Ombcpelham.org

205-669-2099 Southshelbybaptist.com

VINCENT

THE CHURCH AT CHELSEA WESTOVER 11063 Highway 280 205-618-0303 Thechurchatcw.com

WESTOVER CHURCH OF CHRIST

7195 Highway 55 205-678-0132

WILSONVILLE WILSONVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

9851 North Main Street 205-669-6663 Wilsonvillebaptist.org

WILSONVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 9940 North Main Street Wilsonvillecoc.com

WILSONVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 School Street 205-669-4054

WILTON BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

293 Stephens Street 205-665-2939 Wiltonbiblebaptist.org

MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 494 Depot Street 205-665-4408 Mombcwilton.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH UPPER ROOM CHURCH VINCENT 656 Highway 8 15 Waite Street 205-672-2512 Fbcvincent.org

WESTOVER MT. TABOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4395 Old Highway 280 205-678-6857

NEW LIFE CHURCH 11580 U.S. 280 205-678-8777 Nlc280.com

205-665-4993 Upperroomchurch.org

WILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

212 Selma Street 205-665-1406 Wiltonbaptist.com

TEMPLES THE HINDU TEMPLE & CULTURAL CENTER OF BIRMINGHAM 200 North Chandalar Drive Pelham, Alabama 35124 205-621-1155 Bhamhindutemple.org