Vestavia Voice June 2026

City ready to enforce laws for micromobility devices

By JON ANDERSON

t’s not hard to notice the rise in popularity of micromobility devices in Vestavia Hills.

Almost everywhere you look, people — and especially children and teens — are zipping around town on scooters, e-scooters, e-bikes, skateboards and golf carts.

But it’s becoming a problem because many times, they’re not following traffic laws and using required or recommended safety gear, police and city officials say. They’re endangering themselves and the safety of others, and authorities warn it’s only a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured or killed.

The problem has gotten the attention of the Vestavia Hills Police Department and Vestavia Hills City Council, who are ready to start stricter enforcement of traffic and safety laws.

It’s a problem across the city but seems to be especially prevalent in Liberty Park, Assistant City Manager Cinnamon McCulley said.

“It’s the wild, wild west leaving the school.”

Micromobility devices, including scooters, e-bikes and golf carts, have become an increasingly common sight on Vestavia Hills streets and sidewalks, prompting the city to shift from education into enforcement. The Vestavia Hills Police Department is establishing a special overtime detail to crack down on violations in city parks and other high-traffic areas Above and left: Students leave Liberty Park Middle School.

Below: Micromobility devices parked outside the school Photos by David Leong.

By JON ANDERSON

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The site plan and map for 19 proposed homesites between Sunview Drive and Green Valley Road in the Cahaba Heights community.

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Vestavia council to consider 19 new homes in Cahaba Heights

By JON ANDERSON

The Vestavia Hills City Council on June 15 is scheduled to consider a rezoning request for a new 19-home subdivision in Cahaba Heights.

A company called Sunview Development, which is affiliated with Signature Homes, is asking for the city to rezone 3.8 acres at 3034 Green Valley Road between Green Valley Road and Sunview Drive to accommodate 19 detached single-family homes instead of the current nine existing lots.

The actual zoning change being requested is to rezone the property from an R-4 medium-density residential district and R-8 townhome district to an R-9 planned residential district. The proposed plan includes two entrances from Sunview Drive and a single interior street.

Lots would range from 50 to 60 feet wide, with the smallest lot being 6,900 square feet and the largest lot being 9,655 square feet, records show. The average home size would be about

3,000 square feet, said Bob Easley, an engineer representing Signature Homes.

Sidewalks are proposed to be built on both Sunview Drive and Green Valley Road.

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on May 14 voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning request.

The City Council also on June 15 will consider:

► A request to allow a drop-off donation center for the Vapor Ministries thrift stores at 3253 Cahaba Heights Road. This would be a drop-off center only with no sales taking place there, and there would be no outdoor storage or donation bins, the nonprofit said.

► A request to allow a Scenthound dog bathing and grooming business in a shopping center at 3155 Green Valley Road. There would be no boarding or veterinary services offered. There are four other Scenthound locations in the Birmingham area (Greystone, Hoover, Trussville and Mountain Brook/Homewood).

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This is one of the house plans for homes proposed in a new development in Cahaba Heights between Sunview Drive and Green Valley Road. Rendering courtesy of Signature Homes.

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CITY

Edgar’s Bakery to relocate to Vestavia Hills with tax incentive

By JON ANDERSON

Edgar’s Old-Style Bakery is planning to relocate its bakery at the Colonnade in Birmingham to a spot in Vestavia Hills about a mile away, following the Vestavia Hills City Council’s decision in May to approve up to $275,000 in sales tax rebates.

Edgar’s in December paid $1.2 million for a residential lot at 3101 Timberlake Road, off Cahaba River Road across from Slice Pizza, and had the property rezoned for business use in January, according to a memo from City Manager Jeff Downes to the Vestavia Hills City Council.

The bakery company has a lease at the Colonnade that’s good through 2029 but wants to

relocate to Timberlake Road as soon as possible and begin operating in Vestavia Hills, Downes said.

Edgar’s plans to spend a total of $3.95 million for the land and construction of the new bakery and needs a financial incentive to make the project more feasible from a cost perspective, Downes said.

The Vestavia Hills City Council on May 4 agreed to provide a rebate of about 47% of non-educational retail sales taxes for up to six years, but not to exceed $275,000. Edgar’s expects to have $2.75 million in annual sales at the new location and should generate more than $920,000 for the city over six years in revenues from all taxes and fees, Downes said.

That means the city should actually recoup

the sales tax rebate amount in 2½ years thanks to the new tax revenue coming into the city and get a total return on investment of $649,000, he said.

The City Council voted unanimously in favor of the tax rebate with no spoken opposition from the public.

In other business, the City Council:

► Completed the annexation of residential properties at 2811 Acton Place, 2941 Old Rocky Ridge Road and 2656 Alta Vista Drive

► Rezoned .65 acres at 3119 Timberlake Road from an R-1 low-density residential district to an O-1 office park district for the purpose of adding a two-story, 8,600-square-foot building. The new office building is planned to tie into an existing office park that already

contains five other buildings, according to plans submitted to the city.

► Renewed an agreement for the Neumo Group to continue assisting the city with collection of business license tax revenues

► Authorized the city manager to sell or dispose of six old police vehicles (three 2021 Ford Explorers, a 2013 Ford F-150 truck, a 2019 F-150 truck and a 2017 Ford Expedition) that are being replaced with new vehicles

► Adopted a new policy regarding the use of artificial intelligence with the goal of ensuring that any usage of artificial intelligence is done in an ethical, transparent and accountable way. The policy can be seen in its entirety at the end of the City Council May 4 agenda package on the city’s website.

Left: The current location of Edgar’s Bakery in The Colonnade shopping center in Birmingham. Right: Edgar’s Bakery plans to relocate its location in Vestavia Hills at 3101 Timberlake Road, across from Slice Pizza. Photos by Jon Anderson.

Mayor’s Minute

By Ashley Curry

Let’s start this month’s “Mayor’s Minute” by talking about the “First Responders Picnic” sponsored by the Vestavia Hills Sunrise Rotary Club, which was held on the lawn at City Hall. This annual event recognizes our city’s first responders and their families. I always point out that the families of our first responders deserve recognition because they live with constant concern about the safety of their loved ones. I salute these families and the men and women of our police and fire departments.

Father’s Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in June. This year it will be Sunday, June 21. Father’s Day began in 1910, two years after the first official celebration of Mother’s Day. Last month we celebrated Mother’s Day, so let’s not forget to recognize our fathers this month.

Vestavia Hills will have our “I Love America” event on the evening of June 25 at Wald Park. Come join us as we celebrate the founding of our country. There will be sponsor booths, children’s activities sponsored by Vestavia Hills Methodist Church, entertainment by Pool Hall Special and, of course, the fireworks show! This is always one of the most attended events in our city. I hope to see you there.

With recent occurrences of injuries to pedestrians or young people utilizing electric scooters or other electric-powered devices, our city, along with our schools, will be addressing safety issues and rules regarding the use of these “micromobility” devices.

Parents, we need your help. We have recently seen an increase in children

operating high-powered e-bikes, e-scooters and other motordriven cycles in areas where they are not legally permitted or without meeting age and safety requirements. Our goal is to keep everyone safe – riders, pedestrians and drivers.

We absolutely want kids outside enjoying their summer and spending time with friends. At the same time, it’s important for parents and guardians to understand the laws and safety requirements that apply to these devices. Many high-speed electric devices are not considered standard bicycles under Alabama law. Depending on their speed and motor size, they may legally qualify as motor vehicles and require a driver’s license, registration, insurance and/or a Department of Transportation-approved motorcycle helmet to operate.

In addition, these vehicles are not permitted on public sidewalks or in city parks. For more information, please review the Vestavia Hills Micromobility Guidelines at vhal.org/ micromobility-guidelines. Thank you for partnering with us to help keep Vestavia Hills safe and enjoyable for everyone! Let’s all have a safe and enjoyable summer.

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It’s easy to take your feet for granted, but healthy feet are critically important in maintaining your independence and quality of life as you age.

Routine foot care is especially important for seniors, because even minor issues — wounds and ingrown toenails, for example — can lead to serious complications, including infections, if left untreated.

Alabama Foot Care at Home provides quality, in-home foot care for seniors and the homebound.

Jason Patterson, who founded Alabama Foot Care at Home in 2023, is an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Certified Foot Care Specialist.

His team of four nurses serves communities throughout Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Helena. The care team meets patients at their home, whether that’s a private residence, assisted living facility, memory care facility, group home or nursing home.

Alabama Foot Care at Home offers skin and nail assessments; nail trimming; treatment of fungal nails, corns and calluses; neurological and diabetic foot examinations; and massage for the feet and lower legs to stimulate blood flow and prevent swelling.

“It is preventive care to save limbs,” Patterson says.

The work he does with patients is “incredibly gratifying,” Patterson says. “We provide the best quality routine foot care.”

Alabama Foot Care at Home doesn’t accept insurance or Medicare. All visits are private pay at this time. By avoiding insurance red tape, Patterson can give his patients “more immediate access to care,” he says.

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BUSINESS

Business Happenings

COMING SOON

Khaled Almansoob plans to open a Yemeni coffee house called Qahwah House in a spot at 3965 Crosshaven Drive in Cahaba Heights, between Milo’s Hamburgers and Cahaba Dermatology. Almansoob said in a news release he, unlike traditional cafes built for speed and quick turnover, aims to create a space where people can gather, connect and experience authentic Yemeni coffee culture. Yemeni coffee beans are grown on high terraces and dried under the sun for up to 45 days without industrial machinery. This traditional process creates a bold, fruity and earthy flavor profile that is distinct, according to a news release from Qahwah House. Rather than using flavored syrups, Yemeni coffee integrates natural spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and clove directly into the brewing process. Qahwah House also serves qishr (a tea-like drink made from dried coffee cherry husks rather than the beans), mofawar (a medium-roasted coffee blended with spices and cream or condensed milk) and adeni tea (a spiced black tea prepared with milk).

RELOCATIONS AND RENOVATIONS

After nearly 10 years in Homewood, Steel City Law/ Callaway Smith has moved to Vestavia Hills. The law practice now is at 512 Montgomery Highway, Suite 200. Steel City Law was started by Shane Smith in early 2017. The practice is devoted to divorce and family law. Smith previously served as an attorney for Legal Services Alabama, Lloyd & Hogan P.C. and was a shareholder at White Arnold & Dowd. Smith has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. facebook.com/tshanesmithlaw, 205-607-0225

NEW OWNERS

Grandview Health, an affiliate of Community Health Systems, has signed an agreement to acquire major-

ity ownership in the Surgical Institute of Alabama at 1021 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, giving Grandview Health four outpatient surgery centers. The Surgical Institute of Alabama, founded by Dr. Swaid Swaid, performs more than 8,000 surgery cases per year and has six operating rooms, two procedure rooms, nine pre-operation beds and nine post-acute care beds. Surgical specialists practicing there deliver neurospine, orthospine, orthopedics, total joint reconstruction, general, urology and pain management procedures. The deal was expected to close in the second quarter of this year. Grandview Health also operates the Birmingham Musculoskeletal Institute, which opened in April, as well as the Grandview Urology Surgery Center and Grandview Endoscopy Center on the campus of Grandview Medical Center off U.S. 280. This deal will give Community Health Systems a total of 37 ambulatory surgery centers. siaasc.com, 205-421-4803

NEWS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A proposal for a New Day Car Wash at 2534 Rocky Ridge Road, directly north of the Publix shopping center, and a Bullet coffee shop at 2530 Rocky Ridge Road has been withdrawn after significant opposition from the surrounding community. The car wash was proposed by LIV Development, while the coffee shop was proposed to be developed by GenRev Properties. The development on 2.4 acres would have replaced an office building and required approval by the Vestavia Hills City Council. An effort to address concerns at an April 27 community meeting was unsuccessful, prompting the developers to remove their application with the city.

PERSONNEL MOVES

Susi Kozelek Smith, the general manager at Davenport’s Pizza Palace in Mountain Brook, now is also leading the team at the Davenport’s location in the Vestavia Hills City Center at 700 Montgomery Highway, Suite 193. davenportspizza.com, 205-407-4747

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ANNIVERSARIES

Murphree’s Market and Garden Center at 4212 Dolly Ridge Road in Cahaba Heights is planning a 50th anniversary celebration in June. Gene and Kathy Murphree opened the market in July 1976 and now share ownership of it with their son, Brad Murphree. The market offers fresh fruits and vegetables and seasonal flowers and plants. Food offerings include garden-fresh nectarines, six varieties of apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, strawberries, avocados, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, okra, corn (silver queen and yellow), carrots, lettuce (three varieties), spinach, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, broccoli, sweet potatoes, Georgia pecans, walnuts, cashews, almonds and more. The market has more than 20 varieties of jams, jellies and preserves, as well as salad dressings and barbecue sauces. It also carries a wide selection of pottery and chimeneas of all shapes and sizes, including glazed and Mexican style. The garden center offers mulch, potting mix and locally made, pressure-treated outdoor furniture. murphreesmarket.com, 205-967-8590

Milo’s Hamburgers, with locations in Vestavia Hills at 1449 Montgomery Highway and 3965 Crosshaven Drive, Suite 101, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. miloshamburgers.com, 205-823-6456 and 205637-3535

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Andy’s Creekside Nursery grows from fruit stand into Vestavia Hills landmark

By AMASICO RAINER

Travel on Morgan Drive in Vestavia Hills often enough and Andy’s Creekside Nursery starts to feel like a landmark — something that has always been there, something that will always be there. In a sense, that’s true. Andy Burris opened on this same stretch of road in 1997, starting with a small fruit market and a belief that the people of Vestavia Hills would show up for something genuine. Nearly 30 years later, they still do.

What was once a modest fruit stand has grown into one of the Birmingham area’s most complete garden destinations. Andy’s today operates as a full-service nursery, landscape design and installation company, farm market, gem mine and rock shop — all on the same property, all under the same family name. A second location has opened in Hoover. The Vestavia Hills operation alone has earned Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite honors in both 2023 and 2024, and it carries a 4.8-star rating across more than 100 reviews.

For Burris, Vestavia Hills is not just an address. It’s the reason the business exists in the

form it does.

“Vestavia Hills has always been more than just where we’re located. It’s really been the heart of everything we’ve built,” Burris said. “We started off as a small fruit market and have now grown into what we are today because of the people here who have continued to show up for us year after year.”

Customers don’t just stop in at Andy’s; they tend to linger. The property is designed to reward a slow walk: seasonal color changes the inventory throughout the year, and the plant selection is curated specifically for Central Alabama’s climate rather than pulled from a generic regional catalog. For homeowners who have made the mistake of buying something at a big-box store that looked right but wasn’t suited for a Birmingham summer, that distinction matters.

Word-of-mouth loyalty — the kind that leads neighbors on Nextdoor to immediately recommend Andy’s whenever someone asks where to find a plant — doesn’t happen by accident. Burris attributes it to something straightforward: staff who have been around for years and treat every

question like it matters.

“We’re a family business, and we really do see our customers as an extension of that,” Burris said. “It’s not rushed, it’s not transactional — it’s personal. When you treat people well and take the time to help them succeed, they remember that and they share it with others.”

The landscape design and installation side of the business extends that trust into something longer term. Andy’s team walks properties with homeowners, listens before drawing a plan and builds landscapes designed to thrive in the Birmingham climate over time — not just look good at installation. It’s a higher bar, and the business has built its reputation on clearing it.

Some of the relationships formed at Andy’s over the years go well beyond transactions. Burris recalls a longtime customer and family friend who spent years building his garden with their help, tending roses he took particular pride in and using that same care in maintaining the garden at his church.

“He shopped with us from the very beginning all the way up until his recent passing,” Burris

said. “People like that stay with you. It’s more than just what they bought. It’s the relationship, the conversations and being a small part of something they cared so deeply about.”

The next chapter for Andy’s is already taking shape on the same Morgan Drive property. A farmers market is being added to bring fresh produce and local goods alongside the plants and landscaping services. The gem mine and rock shop round out a vision Burris has been building toward: a genuine destination where families spend a morning, not just ten minutes.

“We’ve had the privilege of growing alongside this community,” Burris said, “and that kind of support is something we don’t take lightly.”

For Vestavia Voice readers who have driven past the sign on Morgan Drive without stopping, Burris has a simple invitation: walk the property. See what’s in season. Ask a question. Thirty years of community investment is a hard thing to find on a shelf at a big-box store.

Andy’s Creekside Nursery is located at 3351 Morgan Drive, Vestavia Hills. Call 205-824-0233 or visit andysgardencenter.com.

Andy’s Creekside Nursery on Morgan Drive in Vestavia Hills has grown from a small fruit market opened by Andy Burris in 1997 into a full-service nursery, farm market, gem mine and rock shop. Photos courtesy of Andy’s Creekside Nursery.

BUSINESS

Romeo’s has been in the game since 1982

BY AMASICO RAINER

In an era of two-day shipping and bigbox superstores, Romeo’s Sporting Goods in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is something the internet can’t replicate: a place where somebody actually knows your kid’s sport, your budget and probably your name.

That sense of familiarity didn’t happen overnight. Romeo’s Sporting Goods has been family-owned since 1982, when Mary Romeo Young’s brother, Tony, first opened the store with a simple idea rooted in his love for sports and the outdoors.

“When we first opened, we sold a little bit of everything: hunting, fishing, football, baseball, softball,” Young said. “It really came from my brother’s passion for sports and wanting to serve the community.”

Tony’s approach went beyond selling equip ment. He worked closely with local teams and

parks, helping provide affordable uniforms and gear, and even sponsored men’s slow-pitch softball teams — one of which became one of the top teams in the state. That early involvement helped shape the store’s identity as something more than retail.

“He was a very generous man and always tried to help others,” Young said. “He did a lot for teams and for people in the community.”

After Tony’s passing, Young stepped into a leadership role, continuing a business that had already become part of many families’ lives. With a background in retail and a family history of running a pharmacy, she understood the responsibility that came with it. Today, the store remains deeply personal in another way: it is owned by two women, one of whom is a person with a disability.

A few years ago, Romeo’s relocated to Vestavia Hills, a move that reflected where many of its longtime customers now lived and

worked. Since then, the store has continued to build relationships locally, partnering with schools, supporting fundraisers and supplying teams across the area.

“The community here has been very supportive,” Young said. “We’ve been able to work with local schools, help with fundraisers and provide equipment for teams. That connection is really important to us.”

Inside the store, much of that connection plays out in everyday interactions. Customers come in not just to buy gear but to ask questions, get fitted properly or fix something they already own. Services like glove repair and bat re-gripping are part of what keeps people coming back, but it’s the conversations that tend to matter most.

“We take a personal interest in every customer,” Young said. “We want to help them find what they need so their player can be successful. Seeing the look on a kid’s face when they

find the right glove or bat — that’s what it’s all about for me.”

Over time, those moments add up. Many customers now walk in with stories of coming to Romeo’s as kids themselves, returning years later with their own children.

“That’s one of my favorite things,” Young said. “Hearing someone say their dad or grandfather brought them here when they were young, and now they’re bringing the next generation. That means a lot.”

For Young, the business has always been about more than equipment. It’s about how people are treated and the role a place like Romeo’s can play in a community.

“People may not remember your name,” she said, “but they will remember how they were treated.”

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Romeo’s Sporting Goods, located in Vestavia Hills, has been family-owned and operated since 1982, when Tony Romeo opened the store with a focus on serving local teams and outdoor enthusiasts. Now led by Mary Romeo Young, the shop offers equipment, uniforms and services such as glove repair and bat re-gripping, while continuing to partner with area schools and sports organizations. Photos courtesy of Romeo’s Sporting Goods.

SCHOOLHOUSE

School superintendent, CSFO get raises, contract extensions

By JON ANDERSON

Vestavia Hills schools Superintendent Todd Freeman and Chief School Finance Officer

Courtney Brown both received raises and contract extensions from the Vestavia Hills Board of Education on May 18.

Freeman’s contract was extended an extra year to go through 2031, and the board gave him a $7,000 raise, increasing his annual salary to $251,290. His salary will grow by 2% on Oct. 1 in accordance with a 2% raise approved by the state Legislature, bumping it to $256,316.

The $7,000 raise makes Freeman the 15th highest-paid school superintendent in the state and the 11th highest among city school systems, according to data from the Alabama Department of Education.

Brown had her contract extended by three years through June 30, 2029, and her salary will increase by about $25,000 to $180,000 per year on June 1 and by another $3,600 to $183,600 on Oct. 1 in accordance with the state’s 2% raise.

The $180,000 salary taking effect June 1 would place Brown as tied for the 12th highest-paid chief school finance officer in the state and tied for eighth among city systems (tied with chief school resource officers in Cullman and Hoover), state data shows.

These rankings do not account for any salary increases going into effect for superintendents and chief school finance officers in other districts because those are not known yet.

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deserving of the raises. He said the board could not be more pleased with Brown’s performance and noted that Freeman a year ago was named Alabama Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama.

“This is the least we can do to show appreciation for what you’ve done, what you’re doing and what you continue to do for our school system,” Stewart said to Freeman. “We value you.”

In other business on May 18, the Vestavia Hills school board:

► Approved a $198,606 contract with CT General Contractors for improvements to the high school softball bathroom and locker rooms across from the freshman campus. The upgrades are being funded with money from the city of Vestavia Hills, and they should begin very soon and be completed by the start of softball season in January, Athletics Director Laura Ware said.

► Elected Jonathan Handey to serve as school board president for the 2026-27 school year and Kyle Whittington to serve as vice president

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both received raises and contract extensions from the Vestavia Hills Board of Education on May 18. Freeman's salary was raised to $251,290 — making him the 15th highestpaid superintendent in Alabama — with his contract extended through 2031. Brown's salary will increase to $180,000 on June 1, placing her among the top 12 highest-paid chief school finance officers in the state, with her contract extended through June 2029. Photos courtesy of Vestavia Hills Schools and Courtney Brown

► Agreed for board members to do without compensation in the coming year

► Set future school board meetings for June 22, July 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 29, April 26 and May 17

► Approved a new salary schedule for employees that reflects the state-mandated 2% raise

► Approved textbooks for three new courses (Advanced Placement Seminar, AP Business with Personal Finance and an artificial intelligence course)

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SCHOOLHOUSE

ACCOLADES

Vestavia Hills Elementary West earned its second National School of Character designation from character. org on April 15, one of only 10 Alabama schools recognized this year. Staff photo.

Vestavia Hills Elementary West named a National School of Good Character

By APRIL COFFEY

On April 15, Vestavia Hills Elementary West was named as a National School of Good Character by character.org for the second time in the last 10 years, last being recognized in 2021. Character.org is a national organization that advocates for character in schools. Vestavia Hills Elementary West is one of only 10 schools in Alabama to receive the award this year. Each of the National Schools of Character were chosen based on demonstrated excellence in 11 different principles of character education and development. At VHEW, those principles were found in “The West Way,” which emphasizes the school’s core values of kindness, respect and responsibility. “We are thrilled to be named a 2026 National School of Character,” said VHEW principal Susan McCall. “This represents the combined efforts and dedication of our staff, students, parents and community. This recognition affirms the strategies we’ve put in place to support students, and we’re excited

to continue the journey to helping our students develop good character.”

Three other Vestavia Hills schools (Vestavia Hills Elementary East, Vestavia Hills High School and Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus) received the Promising Practices Award for implementing a program or initiative that aligns with character.org’s 11 principles for creating and sustaining character development.

OTHER NEWS

► Vestavia Hills Elementary West has named Shannon Stewart as the new assistant principal for the 2026-2027 school year. Stewart has served as both a teacher and instructional partner at VHEW.

► Vestavia Hills City Schools has been named one of America's Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This award recognizes the school system’s and community’s longstanding commitment to excellence in music education.

SPORTS

Rebels boys claim fifth straight state championship

By KYLE PARMLEY

For the fifth consecutive year, the Vestavia Hills boys' tennis team earned the Class 7A state championship.

The Rebels claimed their 11th AHSAA title overall at the Mobile Tennis Center in April, finishing with 35 points to hold off Hoover and Montgomery Academy, who tied for second with 29 points each.

It was another wire-to-wire performance for a Vestavia program that has made the top of the podium feel routine, but the depth of this year's run made it anything but ordinary.

Senior Andrew Pipkin anchored the effort with one of the most complete performances of the tournament. After winning the No. 2 singles title last season, Pipkin moved up to No. 1 and delivered again, beating St. Paul's sophomore Thomas Brutkiewicz 6-1, 6-0 in the championship match. He had navigated a clean path through the bracket, winning his opening-round match 6-0, 6-0 before topping Bob Jones' Cam Watson in the semifinals. Pipkin then paired with junior John Brooks Harris to win the No. 2 doubles title in a tense match, rallying past Hoover's Shiv Jaikumar and Matthew Hwangpo 2-6, 7-6(6), 13-11 in the semis before beating Bob Jones' Srikar Kaki and Joseph Park 6-2, 7-5 in the final.

Junior Austin Hood added the No. 2 singles championship, beating Auburn's Camden Coburn 6-2, 6-1 in the final after a three-set semifinal win over St. Paul's Anders Trice. Hood and sophomore Alex Nelson also paired together in doubles, winning their opening match before being eliminated in the second round.

standings with 36 points behind champion Huntsville's 45.

Sophomore Sophia Chen reached the No. 4 singles semifinals.

Junior Ben Mitchell reached the No. 5 singles semifinals before being eliminated.

Vestavia finished six points clear of the field in a tournament where no lead was guaranteed. Hoover and Montgomery Academy both pushed hard, but the Rebels had enough firepower up and down the lineup to hold on.

The Vestavia Hills girls had the pieces for a state championship run and came up nine points short, finishing second in the Class 7A

Freshman Jackson Glenn competed at No. 4 singles, falling to Auburn's Jason Wang in a 16-14 tiebreak. Junior Hamp Holbert had one of the day's more competitive runs, reaching the No. 6 singles final before losing to Montgomery Academy's Blevins Henderson 7-6(3), 6-4. Glenn and Holbert also teamed in No. 3 doubles, winning their first-round match before falling in the semifinals.

The Lady Rebels were competitive throughout the bracket, putting players in singles finals across the lineup. Senior Anvitha Yaparla reached the No. 6 singles final, where she pushed Huntsville's Ali Meko to two tiebreaks before falling 7-6(2), 7-5. Freshman Clare Mitchell reached the No. 3 singles final before losing to Huntsville's Madison Letterle 6-2, 6-1.

Sophomore Camille Guthrie reached the No. 5 singles final, falling to Huntsville's Caroline Stapler 6-4, 6-2. Junior Kitty Watts won her opening match and reached the No. 1 singles semifinals before losing to Huntsville's Mazie MacGrotty in three sets. Sophomore Lucille Fuller reached the No. 2 singles semifinals.

The doubles draw was kinder. Yaparla and Mitchell teamed to win the No. 3 doubles title, beating Huntsville's Stapler and Meko 7-5, 4-6, 10-7 in the final after a tight three-set semifinal win over Auburn. Watts and junior Addison Peters reached the No. 2 doubles final before falling to St. Paul's Episcopal 7-6(5), 6-3. Fuller and Chen reached the No. 1 doubles semifinals before being eliminated.

Huntsville won four of six singles titles on the day, making the team gap difficult to close regardless of how the Rebels played. Vestavia finished nine points back, a reflection more of Huntsville's depth than any shortcoming from the Lady Rebels.

The Vestavia Hills High School boys tennis team won the Class 7A state championship for the fifth straight year, while the girls finished as the state runner-up in April. Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Athletics.

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SPORTS

Hayes headlines state meet for Rebels

By KYLE PARMLEY

Senior John Hayes delivered a dominant individual performance at the Class 7A state outdoor track and field meet, sweeping all three distance events in Class 7A to lead Vestavia Hills High School to a third-place finish in the boys' team standings with 97.5 points at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores.

Hayes won the 800 meters in 1:53.97, the 1,600 meters in 4:11.10 and the 3,200 meters in 9:19.51, accounting for 30 points on his own and capping a senior season for the ages. He was not alone in the distance events. Senior Ethan Meadows finished second in the 3,200 in 9:23.00, a personal best and the fourth-fastest time in Alabama this season, and seventh in both the 800 in 1:58.14 and the 1,600 in 4:18.69. Senior Mason Thompson rounded out a remarkable 1-2-5 sweep for Vestavia Hills in the 3,200, finishing fifth in 9:33.16, also a personal best and the 14th-fastest time in the state this season. Senior Jackson Mize placed sixth in the 1,600 in 4:17.88 and 16th in the 800 in 2:01.60.

The Rebels' 4x800-meter relay team added to the distance dominance, winning the Class 7A title with a time of 7:48.34, the fastest in Alabama and 24th-fastest in the country this season. The 4x100 relay placed seventh in the final at 42.96, and the 4x400 relay finished sixth in 3:22.44.

Senior Henry Drew was the program's top field performer, placing third in the discus at 166-10, a personal best and the sixth-best mark in Alabama this year, and fourth in the shot put at 51-1. Senior Drake Renta finished fifth in the shot put at 50-9.50.

Senior Coleman Chapman took fifth in the

javelin with a personal best throw of 170-6, the 15th-best mark in Alabama this season.

Senior Riley Garcia placed 10th in the javelin at 156-1. In the pole vault, seniors Brady Ferrell and Josh Hahn both cleared 13-6 to finish third and fifth, respectively. Junior Tyler Bradshaw placed seventh in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.15 seconds.

On the girls' side, senior Riley Zeanah won the Class 7A 800 meters in 2:14.85, the second-fastest time in Alabama this season, to give Vestavia Hills its second individual

champion of the meet. Senior Anna James Litty swept the remaining distance events, winning the 1,600 meters in 4:58.00 and placing third in the 3,200 in 10:57.71, a personal best and the fifth-fastest time in the state this season. Litty also finished 11th in the 800 in 2:19.98. Senior Olivia Carroll placed 10th in the 1,600 in 5:20.11 and eighth in the 3,200 in 11:32.75.

Senior Molly Mac Sharp placed third in the girls' javelin at 117-0, with senior Emily Jin adding a 10th-place finish at 107-5. Junior

Junior Lyla Lochamy placed 10th in the girls' 300-meter hurdles in 46.91. The girls' 4x800 relay finished seventh in 9:57.68, and the girls' 4x400 relay placed ninth in 4:05.22. Vaughan Rainer swept the para ambulatory events for Vestavia Hills, winning the 100 meters in 16.69, the 200 meters in 37.44, and the shot put at 20-11, a personal best.

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Krislyn Thomas took third in the girls' pole vault at 11-0, with junior Madelin Davidson adding a seventh-place finish and personal best at 10-0.

The Vestavia Hills High School outdoor track and field team finished third at the Class 7A state meet. Photo courtesy of David Leong.

By KYLE PARMLEY

Vestavia Hills captured the Class 7A boys state golf championship at the Robert Trent Jones Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, claiming the program's seventh overall title and second in a row.

The Rebels finished with a two-day team total of 557, building their lead on a strong opening round of 275 that put them 13 strokes under par after day one. Vestavia held that advantage through Tuesday's final round to secure the championship comfortably.

Brown had support throughout the lineup. Gus Darnell finished with a 141 total, Seve Winebrenner added a 142, and Andrew Davis contributed a 143, giving the Rebels consistent scoring from top to bottom across both days.

Senior Clarke Brown was the individual standout, firing rounds of 65-67 to finish at 12-under par 132 and claim low medalist honors. Brown opened with a 7-under 65 on May 11 before closing with a steady 5-under 67 on May 12 to seal the title. His 36-hole total tied the AHSAA state tournament record for best individual score.

The Vestavia Hills High School boys golf team won the Class 7A state tournament on May 12 in Mobile. Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills Athletics.

EVENTS

Save the Date

CREATIVE WRITING CAMP

► Where: Vestavia Hills Civic Center, 1090 Montgomery Highway

► When: Monday-Friday, June 15-19

► Details: All kids ages 9-13 will have the opportunity to create a mini-memoir, short story and a collection of poetry. The camp runs each day from 8:30 a.m. until noon with drop off available beginning at 8 a.m. Snacks and water are provided.

► Cost: $185 per camper

► Info: vhrecreation.activityreg.com

WORTH THE HIKE: SEEING WHAT MOST PEOPLE MISS

► Where: Mountain High Outfitters, 2800 Cahaba Village, Suite 250

► When: Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m.

► Details: Wildlife photographer Damion Bankhead will be presenting a live, in-store experience built around seeing what other people miss. Bankhead will share stories behind published wildlife images.

► Cost: Free

► Info: 205-970-3300

DOC MAGIC VARIETY SHOW

► Where: Liberty Park Elementary

► When: Thursday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

► Details: Entertainer Dewayne Reynolds brings magic, juggling and laughs to the library in two performances for kids of all ages.

► Cost: Free

► Info: vestavialibrary.org

2026 I LOVE AMERICA NIGHT

► Where: Wald Park, 720 Waldridge Road

► When: Thursday, June 25, 6-9 p.m.

► Details: Sponsor booths, children’s activities, live music and a fireworks show will take place. Those planning to attend are encouraged to pack a picnic or visit the concession stand for dinner and snacks. Parking and shuttle information will be available closer to the date of the event. If it rains, the event will be held June 30. No pets are allowed at this event.

► Cost: Free admission

► Info: vestaviahills.org

► For more events news, connect with the Vestavia Voice online by scanning the QR code.

► Have an upcoming event to share? Email Kyle Parmley at kparmley@starnesmedia.com.

WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKET

► Where: Scout Square off of Highway 31 next to Walgreens

► When: Every Wednesday through September 9 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m.

► Details: There will be more than 30 vendors selling produce, fresh baked goods, arts and crafts, meat, seafood, honey, jams and more. The market is a mission of nearby Vestavia Hills Methodist Church with market proceeds used to buy produce from farmers which is donated to the church’s community food pantry.

► Info: vhmc.org

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

June 1 and 15: Vestavia Hills City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., Vestavia Hills City Hall

June 4: Design Review board meeting, 6 p.m.

June 10: Standing Annexation Committee Meeting, 2 p.m.

June 11: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.

June 16: Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m.

June 18: Board of Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting, 6 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENTS

June 2: Acrylic Academy, Jurassic Prints, 5:30-7 p.m., 1221 Montgomery Highway. This is a follow-along painting workshop where individuals can render a serene landscape featuring some prehistoric wildlife. To register, call the teen desk at 205-978-3683.

VESTAVIA HILLS AMBASSADOR OPEN HOUSE

► Where: Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, 1090 Montgomery Highway

► When: Thursday, June 4, 4:30 p.m.

► Details: The Ambassador Program plays a vital role in supporting the Chamber members, welcoming new businesses and strengthening connections throughout the business community. This open house is a good opportunity to learn how to get involved and make an impact. Drinks and light snacks provided.

► Cost: Free ► Info: vestaviahills.org

June 3: Taste test challenge: international snacks, 4-5 p.m., Makerspace, 1221 Montgomery Highway. Teens grade 6-12 are invited to rate, rank and do challenges based on a variety of chips and candy from around the world.

June 4: Magician Arthur Atsma will perform at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This event is for kids of all ages.

June 5: Nashville Night, 7-8:30 p.m. Nashville Night at the library with Tiffany Time to kick up your heels and kick off summer. This is for ages 21 and up.

June 11: Doc Magic Variety Show with Dewayne Reynolds at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Dewayne Reynolds is an entertainer and will bring magic and juggling to his show.

June 30: Interactive class with Foxhound Bee Company, 2-3 p.m. Foxhound Bee Company will teach tweens about the wonderful world of bees and beekeeping. Registration for this event is required. To register, contact the children’s desk by calling 205-978-0158. This program is designed for kids in third grade through sixth grade.

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EVENTS

Low-cost ways to enjoy summer close to home

By KRISTI SELLERS

Summer in Vestavia Hills offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season without overpacking the calendar or spending a fortune. One of the best things about Vestavia is how easy it is to find family-friendly activities close to home — whether that means cooling off at a splash pad, taking an evening walk as a family, exploring local parks or simply slowing down long enough to enjoy the beautiful community.

From scenic green spaces to libraries and lowcost recreation spots, Vestavia has plenty of ways to make summer feel truly memorable without a major trip or elaborate plans. These activities are affordable, easy to access and available throughout most of the summer season.

WALK THE TRAILS AT McCALLUM PARK

McCallum Park combines walking trails, playground areas, sports fields and open green space in one convenient location. It’s one of the easiest places in Vestavia Hills to enjoy an active summer afternoon without spending money or driving far from home. Families can let younger kids explore the playground while walkers and runners use the paved paths throughout the park. Conveniently located near Liberty Parkway, the park is free and open year-round with parking nearby. Be sure to bring sunscreen, water bottles and maybe a soccer ball or frisbee if you plan to stay awhile. Evening visits are especially popular once summer temperatures start to cool down. Find park details and trail maps at vhparksandrec.com/location/mccallum-park.

COOL OFF AT VESTAVIA HILLS AQUATIC COMPLEX

The Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex is a classic summer destination for families and provides an easy way to cool off close to home. It offers pools, water play areas and family-friendly swimming without the cost of a major water park. Located near Sicard Hollow Road, the aquatic complex operates throughout the summer season with daily admission and membership options available. Visitors should check the city website before visiting for hours, pricing and guest policies. Bring towels, sunscreen, goggles and extra clothes for the ride home. Weekday mornings are often less crowded during peak summer months. Find hours, pricing and membership options at vhparksandrec.com/location/aquatic-complex.

EXPLORE VESTAVIA HILLS LIBRARY IN THE FOREST

The Library in the Forest is one of Vestavia’s best free indoor summer resources. It combines reading programs, children’s activities and quiet indoor space during Alabama’s hottest afternoons — and it works for nearly every age group while remaining completely affordable. Families can participate in summer reading programs, teens can find study space, and adults can browse books or use free Wi-Fi. Located on Montgomery Highway, the library hosts seasonal events and educational activities throughout the

summer. Check the online calendar before visiting to see upcoming programs. It’s an especially good backup plan for rainy days or extreme heat. Check the online calendar and plan your visit at vestavialibrary.org.

TAKE A WALK THROUGH VESTAVIA CITY CENTER

Sometimes the best summer activities are the simplest ones, and an evening stroll through Vestavia City Center is an easy way to enjoy the season close to home. It combines walkability, community atmosphere, and nearby dining or dessert options without requiring much planning. Families can walk after dinner, couples can turn it into a casual date night and friends can meet up for coffee or ice cream while enjoying cooler

evening temperatures. Located near city hall and the library, the area is easy to access with nearby parking available. Explore dining and shopping options at vhal.org.

PICNIC AT BYRD PARK

Byrd Park is one of Vestavia Hills’ most peaceful outdoor spaces — a quiet, low-cost place to slow down during busy summer weeks. Families can spread out a picnic blanket, toss a football or let younger children play while enjoying the shaded green space. Located in Vestavia Hills, the park is free and generally less crowded than larger recreation areas, making it ideal for a more relaxed outing. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and outdoor games if you plan to stay awhile. Early evenings are especially

pleasant once temperatures begin to drop during the summer months. Find park details at vhparksandrec.com/location/byrd-park.

CATCH A MOVIE AT AMC VESTAVIA HILLS 10

A summer movie outing is a great way to escape Alabama heat while still enjoying time with family or friends close to home. AMC Vestavia Hills 10 offers an easy, relatively affordable entertainment option that works for rainy afternoons, extremely hot days or casual evening plans. Located on Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, the theater regularly offers matinee pricing and summer movie promotions that help keep costs manageable for families. Tickets can be purchased online or at the theater, and checking showtimes ahead of time is recommended during busy weekends. Bring a light sweater for chilly theaters, and arrive early for popular evening screenings. Check showtimes and purchase tickets at amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/birmingham/ amc-vestavia-hills-10.

SPEND TIME OUTDOORS AT WALD PARK

Wald Park is one of the city’s most versatile recreation spaces, combining walking paths, athletic fields, playgrounds and open areas for casual outdoor fun. It works well for nearly any kind of summer outing — whether you want a quiet walk, a place for kids to play or room for pickup sports with friends. Located near Vestavia Hills City Hall, the park is free and easy to access with convenient parking available nearby. Bring water bottles, sunscreen and folding chairs if you plan to stay for evening sports activities or community recreation programs. Find park details and recreation programs at vhparksandrec.com/location/wald-park.

The Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex, located near Sicard Hollow Road, offers pools and water play areas throughout the summer season with daily admission and membership options. It is one of eight affordable, hyperlocal activities highlighted this summer for Vestavia Hills families looking to enjoy the season close to home.

McCallum Park, located near Liberty Parkway, offers walking trails, playground areas, sports fields and open green space at no cost to visitors. Evening visits are especially popular during summer months once temperatures begin to drop. Staff photos.

Wald Park, located near Vestavia Hills City Hall, combines walking paths, athletic fields, playgrounds and open areas for casual outdoor use and is free and open to the public. The park is among several city green spaces recommended this summer for families seeking low-cost recreation without leaving Vestavia Hills. Photo courtesy of city of Vestavia Hills.

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LIFE

From Vestavia Hills to Venice

Sculptor Craigger Browne returns home after a career spanning five continents

By APRIL COFFEY

Craigger Browne didn’t set out to become a marble sculptor. In fact, he can still point to the exact moment his path shifted: standing in a studio in southern France, chisel in hand, watching limestone give way under pressure.

“I started carving limestone, and within about 15 minutes, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” Browne said.

For Browne, a 1986 Vestavia Hills High School graduate and former University of Montevallo baseball player, that moment marked the end of one trajectory and the beginning of another — away from graphic design and into the unforgiving, irreversible world of stone.

“Every other art form was constructive; you start with nothing and you build up,” Browne said. “With stone, it’s the complete opposite. It’s there, and you start with destruction, which leads to creation.”

That idea — creation through removal — would come to define his work, his philosophy and his life.

FROM VESTAVIA HILLS TO MONTEVALLO

Browne graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1986 before attending the University of Montevallo on a baseball scholarship. There, he studied graphic design with a concentration in illustration during a transitional moment in the field, as computers began to reshape artistic production.

But the shift into digital work did not sit comfortably with him.

“Computers and I don’t get along,” he said with a laugh. “The graphic designs produced by computers were horrible at the time, but it was new and everyone wanted it.”

At Montevallo, limited access to digital tools made the transition even more complicated. With a remaining portion of his athletic scholarship, Browne made a decision that would change everything: he went abroad.

That opportunity led him to the Lacoste School of the Arts in Lacoste, France. It was there, in the limestone landscape of Provence, that he first encountered stone carving. And something clicked immediately.

THE MATERIAL THAT DEFINED A LIFE

Marble, for Browne, is more than a medium — it is geology, history and time compressed into stone.

Limestone forms from compressed marine life over millions of years, eventually transforming under heat and pressure into marble. In Sylacauga, Alabama, that transformation created one of the world’s most prized deposits of white marble.

“This particular vein of marble runs from Fayetteville to Talladega,” Browne said. “What makes it so rare is that it’s pure white stone.”

Variations in color — pinks, reds, blacks — are caused by trace minerals such as iron or sulfur present during formation. But the white marble of Sylacauga carries a clarity that has made it historically significant in architecture and sculpture.

“Limestone and pure white marble is just basically calcium carbonate,” he said. “You’re not dealing with a bunch of chemicals. There’s something natural about it.”

That simplicity, he added, made it attractive to him and sets it apart from many other artistic

processes that require solvents or synthetic compounds.

ITALY, FRANCE AND LEARNING TO SEE WHAT’S ALREADY THERE

After France, Browne continued his training in Carrara, Italy, which is home to the oldest marble quarries and stone studios in the world. He was fortunate to travel throughout Europe, where he encountered both classical traditions and modern sculpture environments, including renovations of the famed painted ceilings of the Sistine Chapel and time spent around such renowned institutions as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice.

What he learned there reshaped his understanding of sculpture entirely.

“You’re always dealing with what’s already there,” he said. “With marble, it’s about what you remove.”

Unlike painting or digital design — where work is built layer by layer — stone carving is permanent from the first strike. One mistake cannot be undone.

A finished sculpture may take months to fully emerge. “It often takes six months before I can really see it as a whole,” Browne said.

BACK TO SYLACAUGA MARBLE

Early in his career, Browne spent time traveling back to Carrera to obtain more marble. Then he realized the beauty of what was available in his own back yard in Alabama. Sylacauga, long known as the “Marble City,” sits atop one of the richest white marble deposits in the United States and offers the ideal pure white marble that is often prized throughout the world.

Today, his work spans public installations and private collections across the United States and on five of the seven continents. Each piece begins not with a blank canvas but with a block that already contains its final form.

“They’re like children,” he said. “You’ve got to be patient with them.”

That patience extends into the smallest details. Browne often spends days refining features that many viewers might never consciously notice, such as four days spent carving a fingernail until it’s what Browne views as “just right.”

“It’s not about size,” he said. “It’s about what you put into it.”

SCULPTING YOUNG MINDS

Beyond his studio work, Browne has become a regular presence in schools and community programs, where he introduces students to sculpture, geology and creative thinking.

His presentations often include demonstrations, slideshows, discussions about how marble is formed beneath the earth and opportunities for students to experience creating their own works in marble.

“You get questions you don’t expect,” he said. “That’s the best part.”

Those questions sometimes surprise him — not for their accuracy, but for their curiosity.

many of his presentations, exhibits and events. Craigger is not only a world-renowned talent but also a genuinely kind and caring soul. As a former VHHS ‘86 classmate, I know we are all proud of him and his success.”

Her words underscore a theme that has followed Browne throughout his career: recognition that extends beyond sculpture into character, community and connection.

COMMUNITY AND PROCESS

In Sylacauga, Browne’s studio functions as both workspace and gathering place. Visitors often stop in to observe works in progress, watching stone slowly become form.

For some of his most famous works, such as those of war hero Mortimer Jordan, the statue of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan in Tuscumbia, or Sylacauga Emerging, the community begin to feel a connectedness to the sculpture as they watch it take form over multiple months.

“There are families in this community who bring relatives by just to see it,” he said. “It becomes part of their story too.”

That openness reflects a belief that art should not be isolated from the public that surrounds it. Instead, it should remain visible, accessible and ongoing.

Browne continues to visit schools and civic groups regularly, reinforcing the idea that creativity is shaped as much by exposure as instruction.

THE DISCIPLINE OF REDUCTION

One student once asked whether gum really takes seven years to digest, as it contains calcium carbonate, just like marble.

“It made me so happy that this kid was thinking about that,” Browne said. “Not just sitting there, but actually wondering.”

Over time, he has come to describe this work as “sculpting young minds” — a parallel to his physical practice that emphasizes curiosity, patience and attention.

“You start with something raw,” he said. “And you figure out what it can become.”

RECOGNITION AT HOME

Despite an international career, Browne’s connection to Vestavia Hills remains strong, such as through a recent engagement with the Vestavia Hills Historical Society.

At the organization’s April 2026 meeting, Browne returned home as a featured speaker, sharing insights into his work and the cultural legacy of Sylacauga marble.

Emily K. Hand, publicity chair for the Vestavia Hills Historical Society and a former classmate of Browne’s, reflected on his impact:

“It was an honor to have Craigger speak at the Vestavia Hills Historical Society’s Spring Meeting. Despite the demands of the Marble Festival and his numerous commissions, he consistently makes time to share the impact of Sylacauga’s remarkable marble. I have enjoyed

Even after decades of work, Browne returns to the same core principle: sculpture is defined by what is taken away.

“Size doesn’t matter,” he said. “Sculpture reflects what you put into it. It is not about quantity or the size of the piece, but rather the quality and perfection of the finished product.”

Each piece is an exercise in restraint, patience, and precision. And while the results may be permanent, the process is slow, deliberate and evolving.

In a culture that often prizes speed and instant output, Browne’s work moves in the opposite direction.

Stone does not hurry. Neither does understanding.

WHAT REMAINS

For Browne, sculpture is not just about form — it is about attention to even the smallest detail. Each piece is a conversation with material that existed long before human hands shaped it.

But his most enduring impact may not be in marble at all.

It is in classrooms, auditoriums and community spaces where students first encounter the idea that creation is not about adding more but about discovering what is already there.

In those moments, Browne is still working. Still carving. Just in a different medium.

Sculptor Craigger Browne works exclusively in Sylacauga marble, a rare pure-white stone formed from compressed marine life over millions of years with a deposit that runs from Fayetteville to Talladega, Alabama. A single sculpture can take six months or more to fully take shape, with Browne at times spending four days on a detail as small as a fingernail — an approach that reflects his core belief that quality and precision matter far more than scale. Photos courtesy of Craigger Browne.

Browne discovered marble sculpture while studying abroad at the Lacoste School of the Arts in Provence, France, where he first carved limestone and knew within minutes it was his calling. His work now spans public installations and private collections across the United States and on five of the seven continents, with pieces including a statue of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan in Tuscumbia and a monument to war hero Mortimer Jordan.

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Over the past 12 months, city officials have tried to spread the word through an education campaign about what types of transportation devices are legal on city streets and sidewalks and which ones are not, and they have shared about required and recommended safety gear.

City officials in May relaunched an updated education campaign with new graphics and are shifting more into enforcement mode.

“It’s not our desire to arrest a 10-year-old on a scooter,” McCulley said. “But we do want them to be safe.”

One of the most prevalent problems is that children are riding e-scooters, e-bikes and motor-driven cycles on public sidewalks, which by law is not allowed. In Alabama, it’s even illegal to ride a bicycle on a sidewalk because sidewalks are designed for pedestrians only.

“In Liberty Park, I’ve been almost run over several times by bicycles — not electric anything, just bicycles,” Councilwoman Kimberly Cook said.

Also, helmets are required for e-scooters, motor-driven cycles and motorcycles for all people — and for bicycles and e-bikes for children under 16. Helmets are recommended, but not required, for motorless scooters.

One complicating matter is that in Liberty Park, the sidewalks are on private property managed by the homeowners association. They’re not public property, which means that police can’t enforce rules about sidewalk usage in Liberty Park, except in limited circumstances that involve very reckless behavior, police Capt. Joseph Dease said.

“It’s important that we obviously make sure that kids are being safe and not being reckless and [hurting] themselves,” Dease said. “But unsafe and dangerous behavior often doesn’t meet the criteria for state law for reckless driving and reckless endangerment. Often, our hands are actually tied.”

Sidewalks throughout most of the rest of the city are public, which gives police more authority, he said.

City Manager Jeff Downes said the easiest place for the city to start enforcement is in city parks because none of these micromobility devices — even bicycles — are allowed in city parks by city ordinances. The city just spent millions of dollars to improve Wald Park, and kids have turned a special needs playground into their own BMX track, which is not allowed by city ordinance, Downes said.

The Vestavia Hills Police Department is creating a special overtime detail to enforce restrictions on micromobility devices in city parks and other hot spots around town as needed, Downes said.

“We don’t want to undermine our current police efforts to fight crime, but … having a specialized overtime detail and funding that extra effort in hot spots could be very beneficial,” he said.

Downes said he’s been in city government long enough to know that 50% of the parents are going to like it when police enforce the micromobility laws and 50% are not going to like it because they just bought their child a fancy motorized device. But something has to be done to curb the behavior, he said.

“It’s going to take a consistent effort — educate, educate and enforce to some level,” he said. “Keep stats and documentation and hopefully we see some behavior modification.”

Councilman Michael Vercher recommended the city look into some kind of monetary penalty that could be levied against parents when children break the law. Councilman Rusty Weaver said the rules have to be enforced; otherwise they’re just suggestions. He recommended that repeat offenders in city parks be banned from the parks.

“You stop little Johnny from being able to go to his 10U baseball practice when his daddy thinks he’s going to be a future Major Leaguer. That will change behavior,” Weaver said. “If you’re going to endanger our citizens in a park that is purposefully pedestrian, then you’re out.”

This micromobility guide was put together by the city of Vestavia Hills to help educate the public about city and state laws regarding micromobility devices, including where they are allowed and whether helmets are required or recommended. Additional information is available at vhal.org/micromobility-guidelines.

Councilwoman Kimberly Cook recommended the council consider having police confiscate devices that are being used illegally and have the parent come in and go before a judge to get it back. She also said the city may want to lobby the Legislature for a law to require helmets with all scooters and to explore adding more bicycle lanes on city streets where feasible.

Councilwoman Ali Pilcher said enforcement is going to be necessary because an education campaign does no good if people drive along U.S. 31 and see 12 kids violating the law every day.

The Vestavia Hills police who are school resource officers also will be working with school officials to launch a heavy education campaign in the fall when school starts back, Dease said.

Weaver suggested schools require children to register their micromobility devices and be required to take an online safety course to get permission to bring the devices to school. If they repeatedly violate city ordinances or state law, the schools could revoke their permission to bring the devices to school, he said.

Schools Superintendent Todd Freeman said

E-bikes, motordriven bikes and other micromobility devices sit parked outside Liberty Park Middle School. The Vestavia Hills Police Department will be starting stricter enforcement of city ordinances and state laws regarding micromobility devices in city parks and other hot spots where people routinely use these devices, often in violation of the laws. Helmets are required for e-scooters and motor-driven cycles for all riders and for bicycles and e-bikes for children under 16, requirements that officials say are frequently ignored.

school staff definitely would be reviewing the age requirements for certain types of micromobility devices and take steps to achieve compliance with that. The school system also has robust tools for communication with parents, he said.

Downes said Vestavia Hills is not alone in this problem.

“Cities all over the nation are dealing with this same issue,” he said. “We’re hopeful we can make some progress.”

To see more about micromobility devices and state and city laws that apply to them, go to vhal.org/micromobility-guidelines.

Photo by David Leong.

from 80 participants in the 2023-24

to 90 this

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Also, the proposal includes construction of new athletic space in the back of the school and renovation of some existing spaces to make room for a growing wrestling program, Freeman said.

City officials have been talking about potentially building a performing arts center somewhere in the city for some time, but the high school could provide an opportunity for the city and school system to partner and do something for the arts collectively, Freeman said.

A brand new performing arts center similar to the one at Hoover High School could be built on the campus of Vestavia Hills High School, but Vestavia’s existing auditorium already has adequate seating of about 1,000 seats, Freeman said. Hoover High’s new auditorium seats 940 people.

Because it costs more to build auditorium space, it would be more cost-efficient to renovate the existing auditorium at Vestavia Hills High School, add a new, larger band room to the front of the school, and shift the band from its existing space to create more room for other arts programs, such as the theater department, choirs, dance teams and other band auxiliary groups, Freeman said.

The current band room and choir room are the same ones that existed when the school originally was built in the 1970s, and the programs have grown in terms of the number of students, Freeman said.

The choir and band rooms at the high school are smaller than the ones at the freshman campus and the middle schools, and that’s a problem, Freeman said.

Similarly, the wrestling space at the high school likely is the same as it was when the school was built, and that program is growing, too, he said.

The high school’s wrestling program grew from 80 students in the 2023-24 school year to 90 this year, he said. The Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department began offering youth wrestling at the high school in the 202425 school year, and that program this year grew from 63 to 106 participants and is expected to continue to grow, Freeman said.

“We need a larger space,” Freeman said. “It’s probably the most successful perennial program we’ve had in Vestavia Hills. It is over and over again. A tremendous number of kids participate. We simply don’t have the space.”

Two of every three students in Vestavia Hills middle and high schools participate in the arts programs, and the numbers are comparable in athletics, Freeman said.

Adding a band room to the front of the high school campus would take up some of the parking lot, but the school just added 55 parking spaces this past year and there is some space in the back of the campus where parking could be added, Freeman said. Class sizes are beginning to decrease, so parking is not a major concern anymore, he said.

The expected cost of the new construction and renovation projects at the high school is

$18 million, and if the school system were to borrow money for the project and pay it off over 20 years, the annual debt service payments would be $1.26 million, Freeman said.

His proposal is for the school system to pay $660,000 of that each year and the city cover $600,000 a year. The city already is contributing $280,000 a year to support a 10-year short-term loan the school system took out in 2019 for the conversion of the old Berry High School campus into Pizitz Middle School and addition of athletic space at the Pizitz campus, and that loan will be paid off in a couple of years, Freeman said.

His proposal is for the city to continue its annual appropriation, add $320,000 a year to it and use it to help the school system pay off the high school expansion. Or, alternatively, the city could contribute $6 million upfront and reduce the amount of money that needs to be borrowed, he said.

Freeman presented his idea to the Vestavia Hills City Council publicly in February and in April. City officials were receptive to it but as of mid-May had taken no official action in regard to it.

In February, when the City Council discussed needs across all aspects of the city, the arts and wrestling project at the high school was ranked as the top priority, above infrastructure needs and the upgrade of baseball and softball fields at Liberty Park.

City Manager Jeff Downes noted that city officials programmed more than $9 million in contingency money to cover unexpected capital needs in a potential $34.5 million bond issue that has been discussed.

“Bottom line — with the right math and the right discipline, you can do it all, but you have to be disciplined,” Downes told the council.

Councilman Rusty Weaver said the city has a long history of partnering with the school system.

In addition to helping with the purchase of the former Berry High School campus and relocation of Pizitz Middle School, the City Council in 2024 committed $3.5 million to the school system over three years to help pay for projects in spaces that the two entities share.

The first $1.1 million covered the replacement of artificial turf at Vestavia Hills High School’s Buddy Anderson Field and roadway, drainage and parking improvements at the athletic field at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge.

Last year, money was put into the bathroom and concession improvements at the high school baseball field, and this summer, the gym floors will be replaced at Pizitz Middle School and the Dolly Ridge, East, West and Liberty Park elementary schools.

“If we have an opportunity that we can do within our means and budget, it’s as good as an investment as any departmental investment we

This map shows proposed additions and renovations at Vestavia Hills High School. The purple area is a proposed new band room, while the light blue area shows proposed renovation areas, including the school’s auditorium. The green area is proposed new construction for athletics, and the orange area is proposed for renovation. Options are still being discussed, but the idea is to create more space for the wrestling program. Map courtesy of Vestavia Hillls Schools.

could make as a city,” Weaver said.

Councilwoman Kimberly Cook said she believes the community favors the city helping the school system and said school officials have been careful about projects for which they sought funding help.

“I do feel strongly that this is where those dollars should be used,” Cook said. “We’ve never turned down an urgent need of the school system.”

The school system is handling upgrades of things like roofs and air conditioning upgrades as it can find the money, and the city is in a good position to help with program needs such as these for the arts and wrestling, Cook said.

Mayor Ashley Curry said schools are consistently the reason that people move to Vestavia Hills. “We’re not going to lose sight of that,” he said.

Freeman said he realizes the City Council has a wide array of concerns to consider and other pressing financial priorities.

“The idea is to bring you something that can work and not jeopardize all the other conversations you have to have, but can really be something that can be really special for our high school kids,” Freeman said. “The more we can share spaces, the better off we are. The demand for spaces is incredible. It far exceeds what we have, which is a good problem. Any way we can do it together is an advantage for all of us.”

Vestavia Hills High School’s wrestling program has grown

school year

year, with the city’s youth wrestling program adding another 106 students — growth that Superintendent Todd Freeman says the current facility, largely unchanged since the school was built in the 1970s, can no longer accommodate. The proposed $18 million project would add new athletic space at the back of the campus to address the program’s needs. Photo by Alex Millender.

Vestavia Hills High School’s fine and performing arts programs have grown, prompting a proposal to consolidate theater, choir, dance and band auxiliary groups into an expanded arts wing at the front of the campus. Under a plan presented by Superintendent Todd Freeman, the city and school system could split an estimated $1.26 million in annual debt service payments on the $18 million project over 20 years. Photo courtesy of Noah Oswald.

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