Life + Culture

Faith & Family

For Keisha Fuller, family begins with a foundation firmly rooted in Jesus. Article by Taylor Brand | Photography by Jen Johnston Photography For Keisha Fuller, family can best be described as controlled chaos, heavy on the chaos. Her blended family is anything but traditional, with children ranging in age from 24 to 3. Their home is filled with overlapping conversations, little voices and the beautiful messiness of a house full of life. At the center of it all is faith. For Keisha and her...

Sports + Recreation

Where the Rivalry Runs Deep

From Bryant-Denny to Jordan-Hare, Cullman area players, cheerleaders and majorettes share the Iron Bowl memories that made Alabama vs. Auburn personal. Article by Taylor Brand | Photography by Jen Johnston Photography In Alabama, the Iron Bowl is rarely just football. It is divided households, friendly arguments and generations choosing between crimson and orange and blue. It is a rivalry passed from grandparents to parents to children, and for several people with ties to the Cullman area, it...

Entertainment

A Season of Giving, A Celebration of Hope

You’re Invited to Celebrate Tinsel & Timber with First Source for Women This Christmas Season. Article by Taylor Brand | Photography by Kayla Mitchell Photography For many women facing an unexpected pregnancy, the first feeling is not certainty. It is fear. First Source for Women exists to meet women in that moment with compassion, practical support and, most importantly, hope. On December 1, that mission will take center stage as Tinsel & Timber returns to Cotton Creek. What has quickly...

Food + Beverage

Sweet Traditions

One family recipe carries generations of holiday memories. Article by Taylor Brand | Photography by Jen Johnston Photography For Jennifer Sparkman, the smell of pecan pies baking will always feel like the holidays. Growing up, Jennifer and her family knew the season was near when they came home from school to find their mother, Jeanenne Skinner, and grandmother, Mattie Oden, baking as many as 25 pies at a time. The pies were given to their teachers, a tradition that began in kindergarten and...

Event Planning + Services

Cullman Holiday Tradition

Share Club of Cullman Christmas Tour of Homes Article by Priscilla Henshaw | Photography by Emily Boaz Photography The Share Club of Cullman’s annual Christmas Tour of Homes has been a favorite in our community since 1986. This year’s tour is on Sunday, December 6th, from 1:00-5:00 pm. Proceeds from the tour will benefit various local charitable organizations. This year’s beneficiaries are The Bonnie Heatherly Memorial Scholarship, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, Hospice of Cullman County...

Food + Beverage

From T-Town to Toomer’s

Two teams. Two traditions. Two game-day favorites. Article by Rob Henshaw | Photography by Jen Johnston Photography The Iron Bowl is one of Alabama’s most treasured traditions. For generations, the annual matchup between Alabama and Auburn has brought together families, friends and communities, even if everyone isn’t cheering for the same team. Whether you’re yelling “Roll Tide” or “War Eagle,” no game day gathering is complete without good food, good company and something refreshing to sip...

Food + Beverage

Bring Community Together

One Recipe at a Time Article by Ashlea Chance, Mavens & Makers | Photography by Ashlea Chance, Mavens and Makers Bringing Community Together, One Recipe at a Time We could not have a Food & Drink issue without a recipe from Ashlea Chance, owner of Mavens & Makers! Ashlea was featured in our very first issue, where she shared her story—and some of her wonderful recipes. I still make them four years later! Ashlea, thank you for once again sharing one of your recipes with us. Be sure to visit...

Food + Beverage

A Culinary Tour of Cullman

From longstanding local landmarks to newer gathering places, these four destinations showcase the people, flavors and experiences shaping Cullman’s dining scene. Article by Cullman City Lifestyle | Photography by Various photographers and businesses Cullman is home to so many great places to eat, each filled with flavor, personality and stories worth sharing. Some establishments are new, bringing fresh ideas and experiences to the table, while others have served generations and become part of...

Shopping

Southern Kitchen Musts

A few timeless kitchen essentials—all found right here in Cullman. Article by Cullman City Lifestyle | Photography by Various Every Southern kitchen has its must-haves—the pieces we cook with, entertain with and reach for time and time again. And the good news is, you don’t have to travel far to find them. Some of our favorite kitchen essentials can be found right here in Cullman. At Werner’s Trading Company, start with a true Southern staple: Lodge cast iron. A well-seasoned skillet is one...

Food + Beverage

Two Local Spots, One Family

From morning coffee to evening cocktails, the Fine family creates places where Cullman connects Article by Cullman City Lifestyle | Photography by Jacob Fine Some businesses serve food and drinks. Others become part of the rhythm of a community—the place where mornings begin, friendships grow and milestones are celebrated. For Katie Fine and her family, Karma’s Coffee House and Jubilee Kitchen + Bar may offer two distinctly different experiences, but both were created with the same purpose: to...