Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

10/14/2026

A talking bear, a $20,000 Tiffany lamp and wedding bands made from deer antlers. That’s quite a day of treasure hunting!

Kelly Caldwell explores three stops along Cherokee County’s Antique Trail: Harris Furniture & Antiques, Weiss Lake Emporium and Rustic Charm. Along the way, she finds Christmas in every season—and a Teddy Ruxpin that brings back one unforgettable Caldwell family memory.

With help from the Cherokee County Chamber, your next treasure hunt could be a small-town adventure.
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What’s your favorite antique-store find—the treasure yo[u brought home or the memory it brought back

Three stops, countless finds and plenty of reasons to go back. By Kelly Caldwell Around here, “pickin’ and grinnin’” usually brings to mind guitars, banjos and a

10/13/2026

A flowerpot. A small mural. Neighbors willing to pitch in.

Downtown Wetumpka’s transformation began with small wins—and a community determined to build on them.

In “Ten Years on Main Street,” Andrew Stieb shares how local businesses, volunteers and city leaders helped turn a quiet downtown into a gathering place filled with shops, public art and community pride.

Read the story below, then tell us: What’s your favorite downtown Wetumpka stop?

A decade of small wins, shared vision and a transformed downtown. By Andrew Stieb Photo Credit: Discover Wetumpka

10/13/2026

Disaster relief for those in need.

For those that need help in South Alabama… 

10/11/2026

A bale of Alabama cotton. A family Instagram comment. An idea that became Red Land Cotton.

When Mark Yeager shared a photo of cotton coming out of the family’s gin, his sister suggested she’d like some sheets made from “that good Alabama cotton.” That simple comment helped spark a much bigger journey.

In our latest story, Kelly Caldwell follows that journey from the fields near Moulton to finished bedding—and introduces the people keeping an American textile tradition alive along the way.

Read “From Planted Seed to Luxury Sheets” here: https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/2026/10/10/37058/from-planted-seed-to-luxury-sheets/

Have you visited Red Land Cotton’s Moulton store or brought a little of that Alabama cotton into your own home?

09/22/2026

Heads up for this Saturday in East Alabama!

09/14/2026

Welcome to Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns! ❤️

Follow our page as we celebrate the people, places, food, events, businesses, and destinations that make Alabama’s communities special.

Through our statewide magazines and online stories, we bring you:

🏘️ Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns
🍽️ Alabama Foodie
🎄 Southern Holiday Life
📍 Small-town destinations, events, and local discoveries from across Alabama

Follow the page and come explore Alabama with us—one small town and good story at a time.

🌐 www.AlabamaSmallTowns.com

09/11/2026

Congrats to Visit Cullman, Alabama for a fantastic first kickoff to restaurant week! Great job! can’t wait to see more of Cullman in our pages soon!

09/10/2026

A Free Day of Family Fun

Make plans for a full day of family fun at the Tinglewood Festival!

The festivities include live music, classic cars, delicious food, children’s activities, a wooden boat race, restored tractors, a petting zoo, magic and plenty more to discover.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Orr Park | Montevallo, Alabama



🎟️ Free admission

See everything waiting for you: TinglewoodFestival.com

09/10/2026

The new Fall 2026 issue of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns is here! Discover the people, places and stories that make Alabama’s small towns so special.

Read it online: https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/ast-issues/

09/08/2026

Woodworking Takes Center Stage

Watch talented artists turn wood into works of art at the 2026 Tinglewood Festival!

Enjoy chainsaw-carving demonstrations, the annual whittling contest, artist booths, carving sales and more—all surrounded by the beauty of Orr Park.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Orr Park | Montevallo, Alabama
🎟️ Free admission

Learn more: TinglewoodFestival.com