A new health and wellness business is preparing to open in Homewood, introducing a meal-prep and nutrition coaching model focused on long-term lifestyle change. New Nutrition and Meal Prep Concept Coming to Homewood Project LeanNation is set to open at 2809 18th Street South in Homewood this summer. The business will offer ready-to-eat meals combined […]
A popular Bessemer-based ice cream shop is expanding into Birmingham with a second location set for the Five Points West neighborhood. New Ice Cream Shop Coming to CrossPlex Area Unbothered Scoops will open a new storefront at 2401 CrossPlex Boulevard, Suite 105. The shop announced its expansion through social media, confirming plans for a Birmingham […]
A new coffee shop has opened in Birmingham’s Five Points South area, bringing an internationally sourced coffee brand into the Highland Avenue corridor. New Coffee Spot Opens on Highland Avenue Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee has opened inside the Cortland Vesta apartments at 2173 Highland Avenue. The shop is now serving customers in the […]
Birmingham Festival Theatre will relocate from its long-time Five Points South venue after more than five decades in the same space. End of an Era at Five Points South Birmingham Festival Theatre (BFT) will exit its home at 1901½ 11th Avenue South at the end of May. The move comes after 53 years in the […]
A major Birmingham-based restaurant group is undergoing widespread closures and financial strain, affecting dining locations across Alabama and nearby states. Widespread Closures Across Multiple Brands At least 14 restaurants connected to the Pihakis Restaurant Group have closed within a short period, according to company updates. The closures span Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia and include both […]
Gus’s Hot Dogs in Birmingham has received statewide attention after being named the best hot dog restaurant in Alabama by a national food publication. A Longstanding Birmingham Favorite Cheapism recently highlighted Gus’s Hot Dogs in its list of the best hot dog spots in every U.S. state. The publication described the Birmingham restaurant as a […]
A Birmingham-based healthcare real estate company has begun construction on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Chattanooga region. New Facility Under Construction in Ooltewah The Sanders Trust has started work on the CommonSpirit–Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee. The facility will cover about 56,000 square feet and include 40 inpatient beds. The project […]
Alabama-based band The Red Clay Strays have announced a major North American arena tour in support of their upcoming album Grateful, set for release on June 5, 2026. New Album and Major Arena Tour The Grateful Tour will follow the release of the band’s new album and will bring them to arenas and large venues […]
Millions in state and federal funding continue to support a network of Birmingham-area nonprofit organizations, including schools and health-related programs tied to LGBTQ-focused services. Ongoing Public Funding for Local Nonprofits Several Birmingham-based organizations have continued receiving government funding through state and federal programs. These include grants from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health […]
Birmingham City Schools continues its long-standing pattern of rejecting charter school applications, even as state officials prepare to review the latest appeal. Latest Charter Application Rejected Birmingham City Schools recently denied an application from xS.T.R.E.A.M. Minds Academy, a proposed K–8 charter school planned for east Birmingham. The district finalized its decision in January and reaffirmed […]
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