Country music shines at Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces with the Iron Hills Festival.
Birmingham is gearing up for its inaugural major country festival, known as the Iron Hills Country Music Festival, scheduled for October 11th-12th at the Sloss Furnaces National Historical Landmark. The festival’s organizers, Johnny Grimes, Chad Johnson, and Josh Williams, aim to craft an experience that transcends the usual music festival format. As devoted fans themselves, […]
Birmingham’s leading chefs and winemakers will come together for the annual TumTum Tree wine auction to support 17 Alabama charities in November.
The dates for this year’s annual Wine Auction Weekend have been set for November 6th to 8th. This event is recognized as one of the top charity wine gatherings in the nation. For over 30 years, the Birmingham-based Tumtum Tree Foundation has successfully united renowned chefs, distinguished winemakers, and philanthropic supporters to raise substantial funds […]
Mayor Woodfin presents his policy agenda for Birmingham’s future.
Birmingham Mayor’s New Policy Platform Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled a comprehensive policy platform on Monday, outlining his vision for the city’s future. This platform aims to advance his administration’s goals, focusing on enhancing public safety, boosting economic opportunities, and improving residents’ quality of life across Birmingham. Woodfin reflected on the city’s history, stating, “Birmingham […]
Sloss Tech 2025 sets new records and highlights Birmingham’s position in the tech scene
Sloss Tech 2025 recently wrapped up its most successful year yet, attracting an impressive 1,392 attendees in Birmingham’s historic theatre district. Organized by TechBirmingham and announced by the Annual Technical Council of Innovate Alabama, this year’s event expanded to three days, showcasing a 56% increase in attendance compared to 2024. The event showcased a vibrant […]
Innovative education and visitor center to enhance the legacy of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church
The iconic cornerstone of the civil rights movement is moving forward with the development of a new education and visitor center next to Birmingham’s 16th Avenue Baptist Church. The facility, sized at 13,000 square feet and currently under construction in the city’s civil rights district, aims to provide a vibrant space for education, reflection, and […]
Forbes names Birmingham’s uptown a ‘Neighborhood to Watch’
Birmingham's Uptown district Recently named “Attention Areas” Forbes The area recently received more than $1 billion in investment, according to the magazine. “These assets are vital to Birmingham's tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events,” said David Fleming, CEO of REV Birmingham. Forbes“All of this makes Uptown an important part of […]
Churchill Scholar, Birmingham’s Maggie Nelson most awarded student at Auburn
University of Birmingham senior Maggie Nelson has become Auburn University's first recipient of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. This fall, Nelson will be attending Churchill College at the University of Cambridge to pursue a master's degree in materials science and metallurgy. Nelson currently sits squarely at the top of the list of Auburn's most prestigious scholars. […]
If ‘Yellowstone’ Star Gil Birmingham’s Comments Don’t Get Kevin Costner Back To Set, Nothing Will
“Yellowstone” star Gil Birmingham had a lot to say about his co-star Kevin Costner at the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday. Even if you're not a fan of “Yellowstone,” you probably recognize Birmingham from one of his many works. role in TV and movies like “Wind River'' and “Hell or High Water.'' He played […]