Discover Shelby - Visitor's Guide

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At the University of Montevallo, you will enjoy small classes, personalized attention, engaging student activities and abundant opportunities for real-world experience.

You will emerge a well-rounded, highly educated individual who isn’t just ready for the world — you’re ready to change it.

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Here, students don’t merely fit in, they find a place to call home. You will discover a new family where you belong. So, schedule a tour — come see for yourself why You belong at the University of Montevallo.

WHAT’S INSIDE Destinations FAMILY FUN..............................................................10 THEATRE & ARTS.....................................................14 MUSEUMS.................................................................16 LIBRARIES..................................................................18 WALKABLE SHOPPING DESTINATIONS.............19 Sports & Outdoors NOTABLE HIKES...................................................... 22 OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK ACTIVITIES.......24 GOLF COURSES......................................................26 PARKS & RECREATION CENTERS........................28 Food & Drink

BREWERIES & WINERIES......................................34 DISHES TO TRY........................................................37 DINING GUIDE....................................................... 40

Education

SCHOOL SYSTEMS................................................ 48 SCHOOL LIST...........................................................50

Events

ANNUAL EVENTS....................................................54 FARMERS MARKETS.............................................. 60

City Guide

CITIES PROFILES.....................................................70 ACCOMMODATIONS.............................................79 MEDICAL CENTERS.................................................81 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE...............................83 DISCOVER SHELBY COUNTY

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45-54 years: 14.5%

FEMALE 51.5%

MALE 48.4%

45-54 years: 14.5%

BY THE NUMBERS 19 and under: 26.8%

WEATHER Average High

20-24 years: 5.7 %

25-34 years: 12.9%

35-44 years: 14.6%

45-54 years: 14.5%

55-64 years: 12.6%

65 and older: 13%

AGE BREAKDOWN

Average Low

January 54 34 February 59 38

March 67 44 April 75 51 May 81 60 June 87 68 July 91 71 August 90 79 September 85 64 October 75 53 November 66 44 December 56 37

Demographic information from U.S. Census 2016 estimates.

$199,500 Median Household Value

$73,063 Median Household Income

Source: The Weather Channel

41.4%

NASHVILLE, TN 210 MILES 3 HOURS

BIRMINGHAM, AL 21 MILES 28 MINUTES

DESTIN, FL 234 MILES 4 HOURS

Percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher ATLANTA 158 MILES 2 HOURS ORLANDO 539 MILES 8 HOURS

215,707 Total Population

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shelby county VISITORS + NEWCOMERS GUIDE

2021-2022

EDITORIAL Alec Etheredge Nathan Howell

Madoline Markham Keith McCoy Scott Mims Emily Sparacino

DESIGN Jamie Dawkins

Connor Martin-Lively Brittani Myers Kimberly Myers Briana Sansom

MARKETING Darniqua Bowen Kristy Brown

Evann Campbell Jessica Caudill Kari George Rachel Henderson Kinley Johnson Rhett McCreight Viridiana Romero Brittany Schofield Lisa Shapiro Savana Tarwater Kerrie Thompsonn

ADMINISTRATION Hailey Dolbare

Mary Jo Eskridge Daniel Holmes Stacey Meadows

WELCOME

Shelby County continues to experience rapid growth in our community as we focus on our sustainable high quality of life resources.

Our county is ranked by Kids Count as the best place to raise children in the state, and we strive to increase the offerings that make residents proud to live here. Centrally positioned in the State of Alabama, our residents and visitors enjoy an abundance of recreational opportunities from the natural settings of Oak Mountain State Park and Cahaba River Park to the educational and historical offering of the American Village Citizens Trust. Our culture, business, housing options and events make Shelby County one of the South’s most dynamic counties.

Shelby County school systems are ranked among the best in our state and provide a variety of quality public and private school offerings. The county is also home to two higher educational institutions: Jefferson State Community College and the University of Montevallo. In addition, Shelby County hosts the international events such as XTERRA, Bassmaster Classic tournaments, and regional soccer, softball, baseball, and lacrosse championships, among many others. Through 58 INC., Shelby County’s economic development entity, we focus on maturing a vibrant economy where talent and workforce development opportunities are provided for those for seeking highly skilled positions.

Quality of life is important. It is the standard of health, comfort and the happiness experienced by each of us. The resources afforded residents in Shelby County are plentiful and accessible for each to enjoy in reaching our highest potential. Shelby County’s quality of life opportunities and proximity to the South’s major metropolitan areas make it one of the brightest spots on the map.

Tim Prince

Discover Shelby County is published yearly by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. The magazine is published annually and available year-round through Alabama welcome centers, Shelby County area chambers of commerce, and local businesses and organizations. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-669-3131, or by emailing circulation@ shelbycountyreporter.com.

CHAD SCROGGINS County Manager, Shelby County

ON THE COVER Photographer Beau Taylor captured parks around Shelby County at sunset and sunrise. Pictured clockwise from top left are Limestone Park in Montevallo, Shoal Creek Park in Montevallo, King’s Chair Overlook at Oak Mountain State Park, Buck Creek Trail in Alabaster, Shoal Creek Park and Ebenezer Trail Swamp in Montevallo.

Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.

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COUNTY HISTORY

Shelby County’s history predates Alabama’s statehood. Here’s how it got its start.

Shelby County was established in 1818 by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly from former Creek Indian territory ceded in the Treaty of Fort Jackson in August 1814.

The county is named after Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War hero and the first governor of Kentucky, and comprises about 808 square miles of land.

Shelby County was created as part of the Alabama Territory before Alabama became a state on Dec. 14, 1819.

The first county seat was located in Shelbyville, the area currently known as Pelham. Two of the delegates who served in the Alabama Constitutional Convention in 1819 and signed the first Alabama Constitution were from Shelby County: George Phillips and Thomas A. Rogers. Rogers built a county courthouse in 1820. Six years later, a permanent county seat was established in the southern part of the county at Columbiana.

According to the 1820 Shelby County census records, the county’s population was 2,492 two years after its formation. Today, more than 206,000 people make up the county’s population, according to the 2016 U.S. Census estimate.

As one of seven counties comprising the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, Shelby County is bounded by Jefferson and St. Clair counties to the north, Talladega and Coosa counties to the east and Chilton and Bibb counties to the south and southwest.

Two major rivers – the Coosa and the Cahaba – are located in Shelby County.

About 68 percent of the population is incorporated into 17 municipalities.

Shelby County boasts direct access to three major roadways, U.S. 280, Interstate 65 and U.S. 31.

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DESTINATIONs There are tons of museums, farms and more to explore throughout the county. Here’s your guide to what you’ll find where.

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FAMILY FUN THE AMERICAN VILLAGE This recreated colonial village and historic park in Montevallo features interactive programs that help visitors relive the great American experiment in liberty and self-government. Costumed historical interpreters engage visitors to witness Patrick Henry’s famous speech, drill in Washington’s army and become a Patriot spy interrogated by a British soldier. The designs of the buildings on its 113-acre campus are inspired by significant structures in history. americanvillage.org

PELHAM CIVIC COMPLEX AND ICE ARENA

STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD

This Harpersville family business produces farmfresh cheeses, honey, specialty foods, botanicals, cosmetic extracts and cosmeceuticals. In addition to production, the farmstead hosts groups and events.

The farm also offers a CSA subscription and has a second farmstand in Pepper Place in downtown Birmingham. stonehollowfarmstead.com

Step into winter to ice skate any time of year on one of two indoor ice skating rinks in Pelham. You can show up for a free skating time, take lessons, play in a hockey league or come back to watch the Birmingham Bulls Hockey Team in action. The team, a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League, plays from October to April in a newly renovated arena that seats 5,000.

Season tickets are also available. pelhamciviccomplex.com

HEART OF DIXIE RAILROAD MUSEUM Visiting this museum in Calera is like taking a step back in time and seeing firsthand the traveling accommodations for some American travelers in the early 1900s. Visitors can ride on trains that date from 1910 to the 1970s—including its oldest passenger car the Frisco Coach 1062— through Shelby County countryside every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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INDOOR PLAY CENTERS Kids will love Pump It Up’s inflatables to run, climb, jump and slide on. The Pelham facility hosts birthday parties and groups as well as open play. Over on Highway 280, Let’s Play offers an indoor soft play center for kids ages 0-12 featuring play equipment designed to encourage sliding, crawling, balancing, swinging, bouncing, squeezing, hand eye coordination and ball skills. pumpitupparty.com/pelham-al/, letsplayparty.com

OAK MOUNTAIN LANES Put on your bowling shoes and get ready for a strike. This bowling alley in Pelham also features a laser tag area, ropes course and virtual reality experience—plus pizza and beer of course. It hosts birthday parties and weekly bowling, food and drink specials as well. oakmountainlanes.com

OLD BAKER FARM This Harpersville farm endured the Civil War and stands today as a traditional family farm managed by a fourth-generation family member, Jerry Baker and his wife, Pam. The Baker family invites the public to join them each October for the Cotton Pickin’ Celebration with its pumpkin patch, hay rides and more, and in November and December visitors come out for the Christmas tree farm with acres of Leyland Cypress and Virginia Pine trees. oldbakerfarm.com

ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER Located in the heart of Pelham’s Oak Mountain State Park, this center rescues about 2,000 of Alabama’s native birds from more than 100 species each year. Visitors can see and interact with raptor species up close and personally, and they can get a behind-the-scenes look at their rehabilitated birds, baby bird nursery and exam area through digital video cameras and monitors. Its Wildlife Help Line also offers free advice and assistance for wildlife issues and emergencies. awrc.org

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FAMILY FUN OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE Since 1986, this Pelham stage has welcomed an eclectic mix of world-renowned recording musicians. Today it is operated by LiveNation, which brings 12-15 concerts to the he 10,200-seat venue usually between April and October. And there are concession offerings like Bavarianstyle soft pretzels, foot-long hot dogs, pizza, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers and fries too. theoakmountainamphitheater.com

HELENA HOLLOW Helena Hollow, formerly Griffin Farms, is a family-owned event venue on Highway 17 in Helena. It features a fullservice pumpkin patch, petting zoo, party barn, wedding and birthday party venue, and more. Owners Jamie and Amy Griffin live on the land with their daughters, Sawyer and Cricket. helenahollow.com

SHELBY IRON WORKS PARK One of only two such mills existing in the South at the outbreak of the Civil War, this plant in Shelby produced the armor that covered the hull of the famous Confederate gunboat “Tennessee.” The old Shelby Iron Company dates back to 1842 when Horace Ware built a cold blast iron furnace. Today the park features living history demonstrations and tours by request. shelbyironworks.com

MOVIE THEATRES Looking to watch a new release on the big screen with popcorn and candy? Take your pick of 15 theatres at AMC Lee Branch 15 off Highway 280 in the Village at Lee Branch, or over in Alabaster check out the go-to spot for movies and popcorn on that side of the county at AmStar Cinemas’s 14 theatres in Colonial Promenade. amstarcinemas.com, amctheatres.com 12

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INDOOR FITNESS

Highway 280 has two options for indoor fitness fun. Next Levl features 50,000 square feet of connected trampolines in a 60,000-square-foot facility, including the famous angled wall trampolines, launching decks and a few surprises in the ceiling too. It offers memberships as well as oneto two-hour sessions. Down the road High Point Climbing and Fitness is a climbing gym that offers membership, day passes, a kids zone, fitness classes and more. nextlevl.us, highpointclimbing.com

BLUE WATER PARK Blue Water Park Invites divers of all ages and skill levels to visit for recreational and technical and diving closer to home. Mark DiGiorgio, owner of Scubaventures Inc., aims to make the park the premium inland diving experience for the Southeast, and there divers can practice diving skills, conduct trainings and enjoy a beautiful escape under the water. They also rent kayaks and paddleboards, or visitors can bring their own and pay an entrance fee. bluewaterparkal.com

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SHELBY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL The Shelby County Arts Council hosts exhibitions and regularly invites local and touring musicians to perform in its Black Box Theatre in its arts center in Columbiana. Adult classes in painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, drawing, music and writing are also offered. shelbycountyartscouncil.com

SOUTH CITY THEATRE South City Theatre produces six main stage shows per year, as well as two yearly productions and a summer camp for kids. At the Pelham location, the theater can seat up to 60 people comfortably.

On average, their shows attract 3,000 audience members annually. southcitytheatre.com

UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO THEATRE The University of Montevallo Department of Theatre presents several shows on-campus every year at its new Center for the Arts just blocks from downtown Montevallo’s Main Street. The university provides theatre training within the context of a wellrounded liberal arts education, and one of its theatre alumni was Broadway actress Rebecca Luker. montevallo.edu 14

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Founded in 1972 by professors at the University of Montevallo, Montevallo Main Street Players is the oldest active community theater organization in Shelby County. They perform about three shows per year typically at the theater at the Parnell Memorial Library in Montevallo. montevallomainstreet players.com

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MUSEUMS ALABAMA NATIONAL CEMETERY This 479-acre cemetery houses the graves of our nation’s veterans on Highway 119 just north of Montevallo. Its 54 developed acres feature facilities for dignified and honorable burials. Onsite you can find a public information center complex with an electronic gravesite locator, water fountains and public restrooms, a flag assembly area, a memorial walkway and two committal shelters. cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/alabama.asp

KENNETH R. PENHALE CITY OF HELENA MUSEUM This city museum contains numerous artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia revealing Helena’s rich history as a mining town. You’re sure to learn a lot about coal mining towns, natural disasters and more on any visit, and it will help you bridge a gap between Helena’s past and present. cityofhelena.org

ALDRICH COAL MINE MUSEUM

This historic industrial attraction in Montevallo features coal mining memorabilia, a mine replica and vintage equipment photographs of the town of Aldrich at its coal-mining peak. Inside it displays pictures and artifacts of community of Aldrich, the coal mine, prison, stores, churches and post office to impart the history of coal mining in Alabama. The site also has the only coal miner monument in Alabama. shelbyal.com

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KARL C. HARRISON MUSEUM OF GEORGE WASHINGTON The Columbiana museum houses one of the largest privately owned collections of George and Martha Washington memorabilia outside of Mt. Vernon. It showcases art and artifacts from the Colonial period through 1865, including Martha Washington’s prayer book printed in New York in 1783 and an original 1787 Samuel Vaughn sketch of Mt. Vernon grounds. washingtonmuseum.com

SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES The Shelby County Historical Society is dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of all things related to the history of Shelby County, Alabama. It is located in the historic 1854 courthouse building in Columbiana. The building is also home to an archive containing research material such as books, microfilm and U.S. Federal Census Records from 1790. shelbycountymuseum.com

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Libraries ALABASTER Albert L. Scott Library 100 9th St. NW Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6822

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Roy Downs Memorial Library 9700 Highway 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-7200

CHELSEA Chelsea Public Library 16623 U.S. 280 Chelsea, AL 35043 205-669-3910

COLUMBIANA Columbiana Public Library 50 Lester Street Columbiana, AL 35051 205-669-5812

HARPERSVILLE Harpersville Public Library 39414 Highway 25 Harpersville, AL 35078 205-644-6331

HELENA Jane B. Holmes Library 230 Tucker Road Helena, Al 35080 205-664-8308

MONTEVALLO Parnell Memorial Library 277 Park Drive Montevallo, Al 35115 205-665-9207

MT LAUREL Mt Laurel Library 111 Olmsted St. Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-1660

NORTH SHELBY COUNTY North Shelby Library 5521 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 205-439-5500

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Pelham Public Library 3160 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6418

Westover Public Library 3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147 205-678-3375, Ext. 703

VINCENT Vincent McGraw Public Library 42860 HIghway 25 Vincent, AL 42860 205-672-2749

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WILSONVILLE Vernice Stoudenmire Public Library 9905 N. Main Street Wilsonville, AL 35186 205-669-6180

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIANA Walk down historic Main Street in Columbiana to find an array of shops and restaurants, including Busy Hands Framing and Gifts, Main Street Florist, Gail’s Florist, Davis Drug, The Farm Company and Dragonflies Antiques & Marketplace. Take a peek at the stately county courthouse at the end of the strip while you are at it. Main Street, Columbiana, AL 35051

OLD TOWN HELENA Old Town Helena has an array of specialty shops filled with unique gifts and housed in restored turn-of-the-century buildings. Shops include Oh My Sole shoes, The Trading Boutique, Taylor Bug’s Kids Boutique, Buck Creek Stained Glass and The Petal Cart. Stop by the amphitheater, a gathering spot for community events, and the waterfall while you are there. 4151 Helena Road, Helena, AL 35080

MT LAUREL Mt Laurel’s quaint business district is home to its flagship Mt Laurel Hardware Store and Mt Laurel Grocery & Deli, as well as Blissful Boutique and Bella Couture bridal, and you’ll also find a fitness studio, a salon spa and an array of restaurants. 5 Mt Laurel Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35242

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Sports & Outdoors

It’s time to explore waterfalls, parks, golf courses and more of the county’s beauty. Find the details you need to plan your next outing.

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NOTABLE HIKES

DUNNAVANT VALLEY GREENWAY FALLING ROCK FALLS Did you know there’s a 90-foot waterfall easy accessible from Montevallo? And that you can explore a cavern behind it? It’s an easy hike to the top of the falls and more difficult to take trails down to its base. Catch it after rain for the most impressive flow. Distance: 1.8 miles round trip. Access it from 1601 Landview Road, Montevallo, AL 35115.

KING’S CHAIR OVERLOOK You’ll have to work hard to get this view out over miles of wooded ridges, but it’s well worth the climb in Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham. Your reward is a rock seat named “King’s Chair” on this overlook. Note that it costs $5 per person to enter Oak Mountain State Park. Distance: 4-mile loop.

Access it from the park’s North Trailhead.

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Although technically a greenway, you’ll quickly feel miles away from Highway 280 as you traverse along Yellow Leaf Creek on this natural surface trail and cross footbridges over the creek near Mt Laurel. Distance: 1.8 miles one way. Access it from BlackWatch Sports Performance facility on Highway 280 or from a parking lot on Dunnavant Valley Road (Highway 41) between Birch Creek Drive and River Birch Way.

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Buck Creek Greenway Connects Buck Creek Park and Warrior Park. Look for a waterfall behind the Buck Creek Mill property and an underground spring! Length: 3 miles.

Alabaster Heardmont Park Trail Part of a 74-acre family recreational park. It’s lighted and follows Cahaba Valley Creek. Length: 1 mile. North Shelby County Hillsboro Trail Paved on an old railway and connects residential communities with commercial development, an elementary and middle school, and current and future parks. Length: 3+ miles. Helena Montevallo Greenway Begins at Orr Park. Look for Shoal Creek and King Creek and beaver dams along the way. Length: 2 miles. Montevallo Veterans Park (Alabaster) Trail Located within a 90-acre park facility and lighted and wheelchair accessible.

Length: 2 miles. Alabaster

PEAVINE FALLS Find this 65-foot tall, spring-fed waterfall at the top most ridge in Oak Mountain State Park. There are several routes to the falls but the fastest is short but steep, and well worth the trek, especially when there has been more rain locally. Distance: 1.6-mile loop.

Access it from Peavine Falls Road, Pelham, AL 35214.

Veterans Park (Valleydale) Easily accessible from Spain Park High School, Jefferson State Community College and large residential developments, with both soft gravel mixture and hard surfaces.

Length: 3.1 miles. North Shelby County

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OAK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK ACTIVITIES VISITORS’ ATTRACTIONS SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham draws more than 600,000 people annually into its gates. Just one reason why is its Flip Side Watersports cable wakeboard park, the only one of its kind in the state, and its adjacent inflatable obstacle course.

The park also draws visitors to its The Oaks golf course, cabin rentals, camping and more. alapark.com/parks/oakmountain-state-park/

LAKE RENTALS Stop by The Marina on Terrace Drive to rent a canoe, kayak, peddle boats or paddle board, and try some yoga while you are at it. There’s also a beach and designated swimming area on Terrace Drive for visitors, picnicking pavilions there and other spots in the park, and plenty of fishing spots throughout its lakes.

MOUNTAIN BIKING & MORE

In addition to the park’s 50 miles of worldfamous hiking trails traversing parts of its 10,000 acres of land, there’s 30 miles (and growing) of terrain with just about every condition imaginable for mountain bikers to explore—plus a BMX track too.

ARCHERY Oak Mountain isn’t just trails and lakes either. While there you can do archery, as well as visit the Demonstration Farm (home to goats, chickens and roosters, pigs, peacocks, donkeys, a sheep, Shetland Ponies, a rabbit, cats and miniature horses!), go horseback riding, geocache or play on the Double Oak Lake playground.

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Caring for Generations in Shelby County Shelby Baptist Medical Center has over 60 years’ experience growing with the communities of Shelby County. One thing always remains the same: our quality care. We’re proud to have various distinctions including several top safety scores, Joint Commission accolades, clinical excellence awards and more. Our compassionate teams provide a full range of healthcare services and treatments for the care you want, close to home: • • • •

Emergency Medicine Orthopedics Cardiology Bariatric Surgery

Shelby Baptist Medical Center 1000 First St. N. Alabaster, AL 35007 205-620-8100 ShelbyBaptistMedicalCenter.com

• Stroke Treatment • Diagnostic Imaging • Physical Therapy

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GOLF COURSES

The Meadows, Harpersville

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Heatherwood Hills Country Club 400 St Annes Drive Public 6,351 yardage

The Meadows 1 Plantation Drive Public 6,823 yardage

Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club 100 New Williamsburg Drive Private 7,400 yardage

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Greystone Golf and Country Club - Founders 4100 Greystone Drive Private 7,299 yardage

Timberline Golf Club 300 Timberline Trail Semi-private 6,745 yardage

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Inverness Country Club 1 Country Club Drive Private 6,672 yardage

Greystone Golf and Country Club - Legacy 4100 Greystone Drive Private 6,806 yardage

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MONTEVALLO Montevallo Golf Club 1481 County Road 204 Public 5,815 yardage

PELHAM Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course 877 John Findley Drive Public 6,842 yardage

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Riverchase Country Club 2000 Club Road Private 6,842 yardage

Ballantrae Golf Club

1300 Ballantrae Club Drive Semi-private 7,310 yardage

Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course

Timberline Golf Club, Calera

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PARKS & RECREATION CENTERS ALABASTER SPORTS & OUTDOORS

205-664-6840 Cityofalabaster.com Abby Wooley Park Amenities include a playground, basketball court, swings, picnic table, restrooms, and quartermile walking track.

720 Park Road Alabaster, AL 35007 Alabaster Municipal Park Amenities include four lighted tennis courts, two beach volleyball courts, 12 soccer fields, lighted practice field, two pavilions, grills, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and a snack bar for soccer games.

500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 Buck Creek Park Amenities include three softball fields, a football field with press box, eight picnic tables, a quarter-mile walking track with exercise stations and linear park, a concession stand with attached pavilion with six picnic tables, a gazebo, restrooms, a drinking fountain and two parking lots.

701 6th Ave. SW Alabaster, AL 35007 Depot Park Park features a pavilion, grills, lighted basketball courts and an open field.

100 Depot Street Alabaster, AL 35007 Heroes Park Park features a walking track, a playground and picnic tables.

1950 Butler Road Alabaster, AL 35007 Limestone Park Park features a training facility, shooting range for police and fire, airstrip, pavilion, walking trails, nature area, picnic area and birding observation deck.

2400 Hwy 31 South Alabaster, AL 35007

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Veterans Park Alabaster The park features five youth baseball/softball fields with a concession stand and press box, two miles of lighted walking tracks with benches, regulation size skatepark, a bluebird trail, two playground areas, restrooms, nine pavilions available for rental, several play meadows, batting cages and an arbor.

7305 Highway 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 Warrior Park Park features four youth baseball/softball fields with press box, batting cages, concession stand in season, picnic tables, playground and restrooms.

100 City Park Lane Alabaster, AL 35007

Oliver Park The park features four baseball fields, picnic pavilions, tennis and basketball courts, a nature trail, football and soccer practice fields and the Calera High School football stadium.

9758 Highway 25 Calera, AL 35040

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205-678-7260 Cityofchelsea.com Chelsea Recreational Park Park features baseball/softball fields, batting cage, soccer fields, children’s playground with swings, pavilions, lighted paved walking track and parking.

2966 Highway 39 Chelsea, AL 35043

CALERA

205-668-3500 Cityofcalera.org Akridge Arboretum Park The Akridge Arboretum Park is a one-acre park that was established in 1993 and developed around the Historic Presbyterian Church, which is now used for weddings and reunions.

1965 14th Street Calera, AL 35040 Eagle Sports Complex Park features 65 acres with football fields, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields and youth fields.

3176 County Road 20 Calera, AL 35040 George W. Roy Recreational Park Amenities include four picnic pavilions, half-mile walking trail, playground and swing set, restrooms and play meadow.

2465 2nd Ave. North Calera, AL 35040

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COLUMBIANA

205-663-4542 Cityofcolumbiana.com Beeswax Creek Park Beeswax Creek Park is located on Lay Lake and has many water-based amenities such as two paved boat launch facilities with a pier, two floating fishing piers; one is handicap accessible, two picnic pavilions, and benches along the lake front with grills, a basketball court, a walking trail and restrooms.

245 Beeswax Park Road Columbiana, AL 35051 Bob Bolton Field Amenities include a softball field, playground area, pavilion, baseball field, four lighted tennis courts and a recreation building.

202 Washington Street Columbiana, AL 35051

HARPERSVILLE

205-672-9961 Townofharpersville.com J.W. Donahoo Park The park features a lighted baseball field, tennis courts, playground, picnic areas, play meadow, pavilions and paved walking trail.

3001 Sun Valley Road Harpersville, AL 35078

HELENA

205-621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Cahaba Lily Park Cahaba Lily Park offers amenities such as a children’s playground, swing set, restrooms, picnic areas, four pavilions with grills and lighted walking trails.

3200 Highway 52 West Helena, AL 35080 Cahaba River Park Canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, outdoor shower, pavilion, restroom, swimming and walking trail.

2793 River Road Helena, AL 35080 Helena Sports Complex The park includes four baseball fields and a football field.

100 Helena Sports Complex Way Helena, AL 35080

Joe Tucker Park The park features picnic areas, lighted ball fields, lighted tennis courts, lighted paved walking track, playgrounds, fishing, pavilions and an openair chapel.

Highway 52 East Helena, AL 35080 Sonny Penhale Park Penhale Park serves as the city’s sports complex. The park has lighted baseball and soccer fields.

1350 Penhale Parkway Helena, AL 35080

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Columbiana Sports Complex Amenities include four softball/little league fields, concession stand in season, covered batting cages, soccer/ football field, playground and swing sets, lighted walking trails and two pavilions.

McDow Road Columbiana, AL 35051

HOOVER

205-444-7500 Hooveral.org Veterans Park Hoover Park features 5K and 8K cross country courses, four beach volleyball courts, two pavilions, and two children’s playgrounds with swing sets.

4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242

MONTEVALLO

205-665-9205 Cityofmontevallo.com Almont Park The Almont Park property was donated to Shelby County by the Shelby County Board of Education. The park was financed and built, and is maintained by Shelby County.

255 Davis-Hawkins Street Montevallo, AL 35115 Eco Park at University Lake Park features an amphitheater, golf, picnic, picnic shelter and walking trail. The installation of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Fitness Trail at UM’s University Lake has been completed. The trail is a 10-station par course that winds through the woods next to the 16-acre lake.

University of Montevallo Station 6215 Montevallo, AL 35115

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PARKS & RECREATION CENTERS George Dailey Park Among the park features are a tot lot, a picnic pavilion, swings and a playground.

225 Selma Road Montevallo, AL 35115

Shoal Creek Park

Orr Park The park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field plus lots of intricate tree carvings.

Park Drive, Montevallo, AL 35115 Pea Ridge Community Park The park features a walking trail, baseball field, playground and restroom facilities.

6161 Highway 10 Stephen’s Park Four lighted baseball/softball fields, playground, concession stand, fishing lake, walking/ biking trails, four batting cages, restrooms.

Highway 10 Montevallo, AL 35115

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Heardmont Park Park covers 74 acres, and includes the Oak Mountain High School football stadium with rubberized track, nine baseball/softball fields, three soccer fields, playground facilities, walking trails, four lighted tennis courts and a senior center located within the park.

5458 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242

PELHAM

205-620-6426 Pelhamonline.com Carroll Park Carroll Park is in Pelham’s Chandalar subdivision, and features a recreation area and a picnic area.

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Coker Park Park features a quarter-mile walking track, fitness area, playground and a picnic area.

Highway 72 Pelham, AL 35124 Crestview Neighborhood Park Park features a playground and picnic area.

Bearden Road Pelham, AL 35124 Fun Go Holler Park Fun Go Holler Park features a softball field with press box, children’s playground, lighted walking trail, basketball court and restrooms.

100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Pelham City Park Park features two playgrounds, six baseball/softball fields, a walking trail, a football field and a practice field, three concession stands with restroom facilities, six batting cages, 11 hard-surface tennis courts and tennis center.

U.S. 31 South Pelham, AL 35124

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205-991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Shelby Park Park features include a baseball/ softball field, a playground with swings and two picnic pavilions.

118 School Road Shelby, AL 35143

STERRETT

205-991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.org Forest Park and Recreational Area Among the park features are basketball courts, a tot lot, three soccer fields, swings, a walking nature trail and restrooms.

100 Park Road Sterrett, AL Sterrett Park Park features a pavilion, playground, restrooms, walking track and paved walking path.

520 Highway 469 Sterrett, AL 35147

VANDIVER

205-991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.com Vandiver Park The park is located next to the Vandiver Volunteer Fire Department and has a paved walking trail, a basketball court, a playground with swing sets, a play meadow and four picnic pavilions.

12177 Highway 43 Vandiver, AL 35176

VINCENT

205-672-2261 Townofvincent.com Gorman Park The park is on the Coosa River, and features a paved boat ramp, fishing piers, group pavilion, picnic areas, swing set, restrooms and walking trail.

55 Vincent Park Road Vincent, AL 35178 Vincent Municipal Park The park features baseball fields, walking track, picnic pavilion, and concessions in season.

Highway 231 and Highway 62 Vincent, AL 35178

WESTOVER

205-678-3375 Westoveralabama.org Westover Park Park features three youth soccer fields, playground, swings, lighted and paved walking trail, pavilions, restrooms and parking lot.

3312 Westover Road Westover, AL 35147

WILSONVILLE

205-669-6180 Wilsonvilleal.com Helms Park The park features baseball fields and a concession stand.

450 Nevins Street Wilsonville, AL 35186

Oak Meadow Park Park features playground, swing set, picnic areas, play meadow, pavilions, paved walking trail, soccer field and restrooms.

345 Hebb Road Wilsonville, AL 35186 Yellow Leaf Park The park has a softball field with batting cages and a concession stand that operations during the season.

Restrooms are located near the concession stand.

McGowan Road Wilsonville, AL 35186

TENNIS FACILITIES Brook Highland Racquet Club 3157 Brook Highland Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 205-980-1000 Bhrclub.com

Pelham Tennis Center Tennis Center features nine hard, wheelchair-accessible courts all lighted with water coolers and player benches, club house complete with a full kitchen, fireplace and roomy sitting area and restrooms.

315 Ball Park Road Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6428 Pelhamracquetclub.com

Inverness Country Club Tennis Center 1 Country Club Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-8608 Iccalabama.com/tennis Pelham Racquet Club The Pelham Racquet Club is a public tennis facility consisting of 20 clay courts and five hard courts, all lighted with above tournament grade lighting.

100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-621-3380 Pelhamracquetclub.com The Racquet Club is open seven days a week.

Heardmont Park Park includes four lighted tennis courts.

5458 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-2015 Shelbycountyalabama.co

Alabaster Municipal Park Amenities include four lighted tennis courts.

500 Warrior Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6800 Cityofalabaster.com J.W. Donahoo Park Park features tennis courts.

3001 Sun Valley Road Harpersville, AL 35078 205-672-9961 Townofharpersville.com

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PARKS & RECREATION CENTERS Joe Tucker Park Park features lighted tennis courts.

Hwy 52 East Helena, AL 35080 205-621-9904 Cityofhelena.org Oliver Park Park features tennis courts.

Highway 25 Calera, AL 35040 205-668-3500 Cityofcalera.org

SWIMMING POOLS Alabaster YMCA Alabaster YMCA features a new, six-lane wheelchairaccessible swimming pool.

117 Plaza Circle Alabaster, AL 35007 205-663-7240 Ymcabham.org/alabaster Greystone YMCA The Greystone branch offers recreational and lap heated pools and one baby pool.

5414 U.S. Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242 205-981-0144 Ymcabham.org/greystone Pelham YMCA Pelham branch features an indoor and outdoor pool.

2610 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-664-9622 Ymcabham.org/pelham

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SPORTS VENUES BlackWatch Sports Performance BWSP serves Oak Mountain, Chelsea, Hoover, Spain Park, Briarwood Christian and the surrounding areas. The BWSP team is dedicated to creating better people, kids and adults through the use of athletics, with a goal to see people of all ages become productive, contributing and healthy members of society.

19220 Highway 280 East Chelsea, AL 35242 205-518-6591 Veterans Park Hoover Park features a professionally developed cross-country course and is host to the Great American Cross Country Race.

4800 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL 35242 205-444-7500 Hooveral.org

Pelham Racquet Club The facility hosts approximately 15 tournaments a year including the USTA ProTennis Challenger featuring participants from 27 nations.

In addition to tournaments; lessons, league play, ladders and socials are active year round.

100 Racquet Club Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-621-3380 Veterans Park Alabaster Events hosted at facility include numerous baseball and softball tournaments including the Alabama Community College Conference Championships.

7305 Highway 119 Alabaster, AL 35007 205-664-6800

COMMUNITY CENTERS

University of Montevallo Student Activity Center The Robert M. McChesney Student Activity Center (SAC) Lay Lake is a 90,000-square-foot This 12,000-acre lake has 289 recreation and athletic center. miles of shoreline and has played host to the Bass Masters It includes facilities for weight/ Classic Tournament. Lay Lake is cardio training, racquetball, wall best known for its spotted bass ball, walking and swimming.

75 College Drive and largemouth bass fishing.

Montevallo, AL 35115 Wilsonville, AL 205-665-6230 Laylake.info Montevallo.edu/sac/

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Chelsea Community Center The Chelsea Community Center offers a basketball gym, exercise room, walking track, meeting rooms and much more.

11101 Highway 47 Chelsea, AL 35043 205-677-2052 Cityofchelsea.com/chelseacommunity-center.html Helena Community Center The Helena Community Center is part of the Helena sports complex and offers a basketball gym, walking track and much more.

110 Sports Complex Drive Helena, AL 35080 205-620-2877 Helenaparkandrec.org/ CommunityCenter.aspx Pelham Recreation Center The Pelham Recreation Center offers basketball, a walking track, a workout room, rentals, several meeting rooms, fitness classes and much more.

2020 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 205-620-6426 Pelhamalabama.gov/542/ Recreation-Center

Food & Drink

Whether you are here for the weekend or call Shelby County home, you’ll want to discover these wineries, breweries and restaurants.

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BREWERIES & WINERIES SILURIA BREWING COMPANY

FOOD & DRINK

A husband and wife started their own brewery in Alabaster to reflect the town that they call home. Their vision is to promote the sheer fun of artisan craft brewing with a local flair. Their rotating taps feature names like Lady Grace Wheat, Boxcar Blonde, Quarry IPA, Buck Creek Stout, Cock-on-a-Rock ESB and Warrior Red. siluriabrewing.com

OVERSOUL BREWING

INTERSTELLAR GINGER BEER AND EXPLORATION Microbiologist Dr. Shane Kelly and entrepreneur Daniel Sims are the brains behind this Alabaster spot for craft brews and ginger beers inspired by famous drinks—including two varieties that glow in the dark. Its selection includes Starberry Sour, Sunspot, Member Berries, Andromeda Ambrosia and Dark & Stormy. interstellarginger.com 34

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Brothers Jason and Scott Pruitt opened this Helena brewery in 2019 with four core beers on tap: the flagship Buck Creek Brown Ale, a House IPA, a Pale Ale and the $2 Pistol Porter named in memory of one of the Pruitts’ good friends, Chris Porter. It is located in a historic building directly across from the Helena Caboose. facebook.com/ oversoulbrewing/

BREWERIES & WINERIES CAT-N-BIRD WINERY

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Matt and Robyn Lyons opened their boutique winery in 2017 in the basement of their farm home in Chelsea.

They import grapes and juice from around the world to make their wine, which they bottle, cork and label by hand as a family-run business.

This allows them to have a selection of international wines like Italian Amarone and Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. cat-n-bird.com

OAK MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY Peter Genereux and Clay Baldwin are now serving up brews and welcoming a rotation of food trucks and live musicians on Highway 119 in Pelham. The 15-barrel brewhouse has a variety of fermentation tanks and is home to classic flavors, as well as experimentally fun beers. It opened in early 2021. oakmountainbrewing.com

CORBIN FARMS WINERY Vizzini Farms Winery was founded in Calera in 2005 by the Vizzini family. In 2017, the Vizzinis partnered with the Corbin family to pass their torch in winemaking on this 5-acre property. They offer blackberry, strawberry and blueberry wines as well as Merlot, cabarnet sauvignon, pinot noir, reisling, and Chardonnay. corbinfarmswinery.com

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BREWERIES & WINERIES OZAN VINEYARD AND CELLARS

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The Patrick family began planting grape vines in 2001 and converted part of their 24-acre country estate in Calera into a working vineyard with a winery and tasting room.

Today, more than 2,000 vines are planted at Ozan.

The winery has received awards for its Chardonnay, peach, magenta, Founders Cut and Norton wines. ozanwine.com

MORGAN CREEK VINEYARDS The Brammer family founded Morgan Creek Vineyards in the early 2000s in Harpersville. It specializes in muscadine and fruit wines – semi-sweet to sweetish wines. Each year they host an annual Grape Stomp with live music, barbecue and a Lucy-Look-a-Like Contest, as well as regular tasting room events. morgancreekwinery.com

LEWIS LAKE VINEYARDS As a family-owned business, Lewis Lakes Vineyards and winery are located on a 60-acre Columbiana farm, where each phase of the wine-making process, from planting to growth to harvest to bottling, is based in Alabama.

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DISHES TO TRY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

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Burnette Farms in Pelham is full of farmfresh produce and uses it for its selection for its hand-turned ice cream. They serve up your standard vanilla or chocolate, or you can venture outside the box with cantaloupe, banana pudding, buttermilk, even dill pickle and silver queen corn.

They also serve ice cream atop cobbler and in larger sizes to-go.

FINE DINING TO-GO Chef James Washington was schooled under culinary A-listers Frank Stitt, Wolfgang Puck, Chris Hastings and Dean Fearing, and now you can try his take on soul food with a fine dining makeover, served in a to-go box at Refined To Go in Helena. The menu is always changing, but you’re likely to always find a fish dish plus plenty of comforting sides.

A TASTE OF CAJUN COUNTRY Plenty of folks from outside Shelby County have brought the flavors they grew up with elsewhere with them to new eateries.

Louisiana natives the Donovan family offer Cajun dishes like the classic fried shrimp boy at the aptly named Cajun Boys and Our Po Boys at locations in Pelham, Chelsea and Caldwell Mill Road.

FRESH-TO-ORDER BEIGNETS You don’t have to go to New Orleans to find hot beignets. Beignets & Lattes serves up the powdered sugar-covered fried dough alongside a selection of lattes and Nitro coffees both from a Helena storefront and a new food truck. And you can add syrup to any of them too!

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DISHES TO TRY THE MILKSHAKE OF ALL MILKSHAKES

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These over-the-top Kollosal Milkshakes topped with whipped cream, syrup, candies and even a whole cupcake have put K&J’s Elegant Pastries in Alabaster in the map with features in Southern Living, The Travel Channel and Food Network. The Ultimate Oreo is one of the most popular of its eight flavors.

A KILLER BURGER There’s good reason the burger at The Depot in Helena has been named Shelby County’s best for several years running. On top of the dish itself, the crinkle cut fries it’s served with and the restaurant’s scenic view of Helena’s Buck Creek waterfall seal the deal of the lunch or dinner experience.

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1241 VALLEY STREET

701 DOUG BAKER BLVD., SUITE 103

MONTEVALLO, AL 35115

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

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C’s Cakes & Coffee House

C’s Cake and Coffee house is a locally owned sweet spot you won’t want to miss! With a retro atmosphere complete with a multicolored piano designed by a local artist, C’s Cake and Coffee House will be sure to grab your attention.

They have created special rooms for events, or simply head outside to the patio to enjoy a good cup of coffee. If you see bright green umbrellas stationed above the tables on the patio, you’re in the right place. They take pride in serving specialty coffee, gourmet paninis, gourmet salads, cake, pastries and cookies, and a couple of customer favorites are sliced cake and scones. It’s a cozy place in Montevallo near the University of Montevallo campus where locals can gather, unwind and connect. They look forward to welcoming you!

East 59 Cafe at Lee Branch This is a family-owned cafe where everyone is welcome. Their goal is to offer a community-minded space where neighbors can gather around great coffee and simple, comfort food. As the family business has evolved over the years, their main goal has remained the same: They hope to offer a welcoming space where the community can connect. They offer a full-service coffee bar with espresso-based beverages that are dialed in fresh each morning by our skilled team. There are no automatic espresso machines here.

They craft each drink by hand, including our real fruit smoothies, loose leaf teas and more. With a large variety of food options such as hot pressed sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits and assorted baked goods, they look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Oak Mountain Brewing Company

Oak Mountain Brewing Company is a 15-barrel brewhouse with a variety of fermentation tanks. It strives to create great quality, accessible beers, while cultivating an authentic atmosphere for beer lovers to gather.

OMBC is home to classic flavors, as well as experimentally fun beers.

Whether you are meeting a friend or hosting a gathering before a concert at Oak Mountain Amphitheater, OMBC has a stool for you.

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Main Street Tavern

Named the Best of the Best in Shelby County for 2021, Main Street Tavern is a family-owned restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and Southern soul. This former bus station has been transformed into Montevallo’s best burger spot! It offers a diverse menu including pasta, hand-cut steaks and specials like blackened red snapper over cheesy grits topped with a crawfish cream Sauce. Don’t forget to order the famous bread pudding!

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4524 SOUTHLAKE PKWY #20

30 MANNING PLACE

HOOVER, AL 35242

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Jefferson’s

It all starts with World Famous Wings—fresh, never frozen, made to order every time. With a selection of more than 20 signature sauces, there’s a flavor for everyone! Their fried pickles, burgers, sandwiches, salads and hand-breaded chicken tenders are all made fresh for you everyday. The burgers are hand-pattied daily with fresh, never frozen, ground beef and stacked high with toppings from fried pickles, to guacamole, to pulled pork. The chicken tenders can be served rolled up in a wrap or between two buns. And their oysters come straight from the Gulf or the East Coast depending on location and served raw, fried or with specialty baked options. Add some drinks and their friendly wait staff to the mix, and you’ve got yourself an experience that can only be found at Jefferson’s!

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Area 41 Pizza Co.

Named the Best of the Best for Shelby Living in 2021, Area 41 Pizza Company is your go-to authentic New York-style pizza joint while visiting Shelby County! Their philosophy is simple: serve the greater Birmingham area with the freshest possible ingredients in a family-friendly environment. Add a premium beer selection, signature brick oven pizzas and a relaxing patio, and you have the ideal destination dining experience for a stop. The pizzeria gets its name from Highway 41, the road that runs through Mt Laurel where it is located. They use only the best quality ingredients and house-made dough for their pizzas as well as starters, pastas, salads, sandwiches and calzones to make your experience one that you won’t soon forget. They look forward to seeing you soon!

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Station 31 Named Best of the Best by Shelby Living in 2021, Station 31 is your go-to for your classic hometown favorites. Its building was previously Chelsea Fire Station 31, and they offer a variety of items, from burgers to hand-cut steaks, pasta, and occasional specials like shrimp and grits. Accompanied by a full-service bar, Station 31 is perfect place for all occasions. They look forward to seeing you soon!

Soul Spot Wings Soul Spot Wings is a family-owned restaurant that serves customers in Calera and the surrounding areas. Their traditional and boneless wings are a best seller menu item and served with house-made wing sauces. Specializing in all fresh ingredients, they hand bread boneless and chicken tenders in-house daily. If you’re ever visiting the Shelby County area, make sure to stop by and give them a try.

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309 HUNTLEY PARKWAY

PELHAM, AL 35124

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Delta Blues Hot Tamales Delta Blues Hot Tamales offers a wide variety of Southern favorites, all made from scratch and all naturally gluten-free. For meat lovers, there are applewood wings, chicken fried chicken fingers, blue corn-crusted catfish, crawfish etouffee, and red beans and rice, just to name a few. For vegans and vegetarians, they offer butterbean hummus, fried pickles, hummus tacos, and sweet potato and black bean tacos, along with a multitude of side dishes and cobbler.

The restaurant started after co-founder Fawn Freis was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and celiac disease, and it became clear that many establishments simply did not understand cross-contamination issues.

With decades of restaurant experience under their belt, she and her husband, Adam, decided to take on the challenge of creating a place that harkens back to their Mississippi roots.

Golden Rule Bar-B-Q & Michael’s Steakhouse

Golden Rule BBQ and Michael’s Steakhouse in Pelham have the best slow smoked, pit-cooked, special cuts of meat. They have you covered for barbecue and steaks, with everything from pulled pork sandwiches, ribeyes, ribs, chicken, beef, burgers, spuds, salads and more. Since 2015, the restaurant has been located in the Publix shopping center off Shelby County Road 52 and is owned and operated by Paul Curcio. The building is 3,200 square feet and seats 85-100 people. There they also offer takehome meals that feed a family of four, and they make it easy for people to call in, place an order and pick it up on the way home.

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Joe’s Italian Joe’s Italian is your go-to for classic Italian favorites in Alabaster. There you can enjoy pasta, pizza, soup, sandwiches and more for lunch or dinner seven days a week. Don’t forget a huge slice of their famous strawberry cake! Ask about custom and wedding cakes as well as catering for groups of all sizes. Private event space is available.

See you at Joe’s!

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The Anvil Pub and Grill

The Anvil Pub and Grill is an upscale modern pub with a British soul. Their cuisine is thoughtfully seasonal cooking with a global twist sourced from local farms. Enjoy weekend brunch, lunch, grazing or dinner, accompanied by a large selection of accessibly priced bottles and wines by the glass, beers and freshly crafted cocktails—all served in a refined but relaxed setting. They look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Education

Top-ranking schools for every level fill the county. Here’s our guide to public, private and higher education.

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School Systems ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

EDUCATION

Established in 2013, this school system aims to become a partner with families in preparing future graduates. Alabaster City Schools is led by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and includes two elementary schools, an intermediate school, a sixthgrade center, a middle school and a high school. This tight-knit community encourages students through a long list of educational and extracurricular activities beyond the classroom, as well as programs to support families such as after-school meals. acsboe.org

HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS With almost 20 schools, Hoover City Schools has been named one of the Best School Districts in Alabama and one of the Best Places to Teach in Alabama. The system’s mission is: “In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.” They are currently searching for their next superintendent. hoovercityschools.net

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS Teachers, staff and board members of Pelham City Schools work together to build up students and families in this newlyformed district. The mission of Pelham City Schools is to “collaborate with parents and community to inspire and empower students to achieve personal success.” A new elementary school opened in 2016, and a new middle school opened in 2017.

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EDUCATION

Teachers and support personnel broaden the minds of more than 20,000 students within the Shelby County Schools system each day. A total of 31 schools make up this district, for which the mission is “to make every student a graduate and every graduate prepared.” System-wide staff aim to offer advanced courses, career technical programs and extracurricular activities. Superintendent Dr. Lewis Brooks leads Shelby County Schools. shelbyed.k12.al.us

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School List PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Career Technical Education Center, Shelby County Schools

Briarwood Christian School Birmingham briarwoodchristianschool.org, K4-6th Grade: 205-776-5800, 7th-12th Grade: 205-776-5900 Coosa Valley Academy Harpersville coosavalleyacademy.org, 205-672-7326 Cornerstone Christian School Columbiana cornerstonechargers.com, 205-669-7777

EDUCATION

Evangel Classical School Alabaster evangelclassical.com, 205-216-0149 The Hillsboro School Helena thehillsboroschool.org, 205-864-7330 Hilltop Montessori Mt Laurel hilltopmontessori.com, 205-437-9343 Hope Christian School Pelham register.hopechristian.net, 205-664-2232 Indian Springs School Indian Springs indiansprings.org, 205-988-3350 Joseph Bruno Montessori Academy Birmingham jbma.education, 205-995-8709 Westminster at Oak Mountain Birmingham westminsterknights.org, 205-995-9694

HIGHER EDUCATION

Jefferson State Community College.

North Shelby County jeffersonstate.edu, 205-983-5911

ALABASTER AREA SCHOOLS Creek View Elementary 205-685-6100 Meadow View Elementary 205-685-4300 Thompson High 205-685-6700 Thompson Intermediate 205-685-6200 Thompson Middle 205-685-8100 Thompson Sixth Grade Center 205-685-9600

University of Montevallo Montevallo montevallo.edu, 205-665-6000

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Helena Elementary School, Helena

School List CALERA AREA SCHOOLS

Pelham High School, Pelham

Calera Elementary 205-682-6120 Calera Intermediate 205-682-6500 Calera Middle 205-682-6140 Calera High 205-682-6100

CHELSEA/MT LAUREL AREA SCHOOLS Chelsea High 205-682-7200

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PELHAM AREA SCHOOLS Linda Nolen Learning Center 205-682-5800 Pelham High 205-624-3701 Pelham Park Middle School 205-624-3702

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Vincent Elementary 205-682-7320

Pelham Oaks Elementary 205-624-3703

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Events

Festivals, art shows, fairs, farmers markets and more take place every season. Here’s your guide to spring, summer, fall and winter happenings.

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ANNUAL EVENTS SPRING

Oak Mountain State Fair

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American Village Festival of Tulips The American Village’s Festival of Tulips allows visitors to stroll through more than 70,000 blooming tulips with replicas of some of America’s most historic places as a backdrop. As the only you-pick tulip field in the region, visitors can take home armfuls of beautiful blooms. The event is typically open through mid-April, depending on bloom time. americanvillage.org Mt Laurel Spring Festival The Mt Laurel Spring Festival offers everyone the opportunity to shop Mt Laurel’s largest-ever street fair, savor dishes from the best local food trucks, listen to live music on the Bryson Square Stage and enjoy a day Palooza in the Park strolling the idyllic streets The city of Pelham invites the of one of Birmingham’s best public to join in a celebration neighborhoods. mtlaurel.com of the city each May. Festivities include arts and crafts, kids’ Buck Creek Festival activities, live entertainment The Buck Creek Festival is a and various vendors. free, family-friendly community pelhampalooza.live event featuring crafts, children’s activities, food and live music.

Oak Mountain State Fair The annual festival raises for The annual Oak Mountain various projects in the Helena State Fair features attractions, community and is typically held rides, games, live music in May at Amphitheater Park in and food. Open hours, Helena. buckcreekfestival.com ticket prices and more information is available at Fire at the Foothills BBQ & Oakmountainstatefair.com. It’s Chili Cookoff typically held in April or May Teams from across the at Oak Mountain Ampitheatre, Southeast compete for the which is located at 100 title of Grand Champion of this Amphitheater Road in Pelham. annual barbecue competition oakmountainstatefair.com in April where judges award points for ribs, butt and chicken Taste of Pelham to determine the winner. The Guests can taste their way event is hosted by the Chelsea around Pelham without leaving Kiwanis Club, which disperses Pelham Civic Center with a proceeds to its charities, and selection of dishes from local money collected from the restaurants and caterers each chili cook-off goes toward the year. The event, presented by Chelsea Fire Department’s the Pelham Library Guild, is Kids Fire Safety program. typically held in April and is cityofchelsea.com raising funds to build a new library. pelhamlibraryguild.com

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Shelby County Dog Show

Shelby County Senior Picnic The county hosts senior citizens ages 55 and older from across the area each May at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana for a morning and lunch of food, fellowship and live music—plus door prizes and giveaways too.

Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance. shelbyal.com

Regions Tradition Early May brings senior PGA golfers to Greystone Golf and Country Club for this annual tournament, which kicks off with a celebrity pro-am round on Wednesday followed by championship play Thursday to Sunday. Recent tournament champions have been Steve Stricker, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Bernhard Langer. Prior to 2016, the tournament was held at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club. regionstradition. com

ANNUAL EVENTS Chelsea Fest and The Big Kaboom

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Xterra Triathlons & Trail Runs Each May competitors come to Oak Mountain State Park for off-road triathlons and trail runs through Xterra. The main event combines a 1.5-kilometer swim, 3-kilometer mountain bike and 9.5-kilometer trail run, with spots for the XTERRA World Championship up for grabs. A shorter distance sprint race is a 750-meter swim, 17.1-kilometer mountain bike ride and a 4.5-kilometer trail run, and an even shorter distance Xticer race mixes a fun 200-meter swim with a 9.5-kilometer mountain bike and 2-kilometer trail run.

Runners can also compete in 5-, 10.3- and 20.6-kilometer trail runs. xterraplanet.com/ oakmountain

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ANNUAL EVENTS SUMMER

Tinglewood Festival

Alabaster CityFest Alabaster CityFest is a free family festival featuring a day of live outdoor concerts, kids’ activities and vendors offering arts and crafts, merchandise, food and fun. Parking, shuttles, admission to the music festival and entrance to the KidsFest area are free. It is typically held in June. alabastercityfest.com

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Celebrate America!

Celebrate America! is the American Village’s summer program that features red, white and blue all-American fun as visitors step back in time and become part of the great American journey for independence and selfgovernment. The American Village is located in Montevallo. americanvillage.org Liberty Day The Liberty Day Celebration is held the last Saturday of June in downtown Columbiana.

Events will include arts, crafts, food, children’s carnival and activities, Classic Cars CruiseIn, museum tours, military displays, live music both Friday night and all day Saturday, Hall of Memories, Miss Shelby County signing autographs, walking tours, patriot ic parade, fireworks display and more. cityofcolumbiana.com Chelsea Fest and The Big Kaboom Celebrate America’s Independence food, music, vendors and fireworks at Chelsea Fest and The Big Kaboom. The celebration, which features free fireworks and entertainment, is typically held a few days before the Fourth of July. cityofchelsea.com

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Shelby County Shindig Downtown Columbiana is filled with blue and a barbecue kickoff each July for this fundraiser for the Shelby County Arts Council. Cookoff awards are given for Best Ribs, Best Sauce, People’s Choice and Chef’s Choice. The event is ticketed for adults and free for children 12 and under with a paid adult per child, and all tickets come with barbecue team sampling. shelbycountyartscouncil.com Vincent in the Park Vincent Municipal Park is filled with everything from a fireworks display to kids’ activities to a cruise-in car show in July during this annual outdoor event. Admission is free for the day of fun, which also features arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, musical acts and carnival rides.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair with them. townofvincent.com

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FALL Shelby County Fair The annual Shelby County Fair features fun for the whole family.

The midway provider is Kissel Entertainment. Competitive exhibits for adults and children include canned and dried foods, fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, sewing, arts and photography, horticulture and junior livestock shows.

Entertainment is provided by local school choirs, dance lines and other talent. The fair is held at the Shelby County Exhibition Center in Columbiana in November. alshelbycountyfair.com A Taste of Shelby County Vendors from across Shelby County offer a “taste” of their specialty dishes from their menus at this Greater Shelby County Education Foundation and The Partnership of Shelby County event, typically held in September. Proceeds benefit the Greater Shelby County Education Foundation. shelbyedfoundation.org

Tinglewood Festival Montevallo is often recognized for the carvings in this park. Each year thousands of visitors come to Orr Park to see more than 40 tree carvings by Tim Tingle, and once a year a festival in the park fittingly celebrates wood carving and other woodworking crafts.

The free one-day event is typically held in September organized by the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce, Montevallo Main Street and the Montevallo Arts Council. tinglewoodfestival.com Cotton Pickin’ Celebration Old Baker Farm holds its Cotton Pickin’ Celebration in late October. Exhibitors from all over the South will bring handmade Indian arts and crafts, baskets, brooms, goats milk soap and more. Come enjoy live music, an antique tractor show and parade and pedal tractors for the kids. oldbakerfarm.com Monster Walk Kids can celebrate Halloween safely in downtown Columbiana with a parade and trick-or-treat at local businesses. Be sure to wear your costumes! cityofcolumbiana.com

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Hoover Hayride and Family Night The Hoover Hayride and Family Night is an annual familyfriendly celebration held in October. The event features hayrides, candy giveaways, vendors, face painting and more. The event is typically held at Veterans Park on Valleydale Road in Hoover. hooveral.org

Montevallo Artwalk The Montevallo Artwalk, typically held the last Saturday in October, features art, food, fun and activities for all ages.

During the Artwalk, Main Street businesses fill their storefronts with a variety of artworks including, but not limited to: sculpture, paintings, photography and functional art. montevalloartwalk.com

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WINTER Stevan Grebel’s The Nutcracker The Alabama Youth Ballet Company brings the magic of “The Nutcracker” to stage each holiday season. The event is sponsored by the city and is held at Pelham High School. grebeldance.com

Christmas Tree Farm Old Baker Farm in Harpersville hosts a Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm seven days a week from 9 a.m. to dark from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Visitors can enjoy complimentary hot apple cider, candy canes and hayride through the Christmas trees before they pick out their tree. oldbakerfarm.com

Columbiana Tour of Homes Each year the Columbiana Beautification Board invites you to take a tour of homes in December. All proceeds are used for Beautification Board projects for the city of Columbiana. cityofcolumbiana.com

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Grape Stomp Morgan Creek Vineyard’s annual Grape Stomp is the biggest event of the year celebrating the harvest or “crush” as it’s known at wineries. Visitors get to stomp grapes with their feet in wooden barrels, take free tours, enjoy free wine tastings, plus enjoy food and other fun activities. The event is typically held in September or October. morgancreekwinery.com

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ANNUAL EVENTS Colonial Christmas Lunch and Tour The American Village’s Christmas Lunch and Tour consists of a concert in the Chapel, lunch in the East Room at the White House with entertainment by a patriot of the past. americanvillage.org Juried Art Show The exhibit for the Shelby County Arts Council’s annual Juried Art Show is typically held in January. A winner is announced and submitted pieces are exhibited at the show, which is held at the Shelby County Arts Center in Columbiana. shelbycountyartscouncil.com

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Have a Heart for the Arts The annual Have a Heart for the Arts luncheon benefits the Shelby County Arts Council and is typically held in mid-February. The event features a fashion show with clothes from local boutiques. shelbycountyartscouncil.com Cowboy Parade This parade, which is usually held in mid-February in Columbiana, will feature non-motorized vehicles such as wagons, horses, mules, donkeys and more. It also includes cowboy demonstrations, herding, blacksmith, roping and various other activities. Free admission. cityofcolumbiana.com Cattlemen’s Rodeo The Shelby County Cattlemen’s Rodeo is held each February at the Shelby County Expo Center at 1 Argo Road in Columbiana. The rodeo has been held since 1989 and usually includes a live rodeo, chuck wagon races, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and bareback riding. 669-6921 or 669-7806 College Night The University of Montevallo’s homecoming culminates in College Night, an evening of musical shows written, produced and acted by students. Homecoming is held in February. Make sure to pick a side – purple or gold – before you go. montevallo.edu 58

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Farmers Markets Alabaster Farmers Market Behind Alabaster Senior Center Open Mid-June-Early August Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Chelsea Farmers Market In Front of Chelsea City Hall Open Late May-Early August Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.

Columbiana Trade Day 113 West College Street, Courthouse Overflow Parking Lot Open March-October Second Saturdays of the Month, 7 a.m.

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Helena Market Days Helena Amphitheatre, 4151 Helena Road Open June-August Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon facebook.com/The.Helena.

Market.Days/ Market Place at Lee Branch 611 Doug Baker Boulevard Open May-September Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon themarketplaceatleebranch. com Montevallo Farmers’ Market 660 Main Street Open June-August Mondays, 3-6 p.m. montevallocc.com/ wp/?page_id=596 Mt Laurel Farmers Market Manning Place Open June-October Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon mtlaurel.com Valleydale Farmers Market 4601 Valleydale Road Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon valleydalefarmersmarket.com

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City Guide

Find everything you know about what the county’s cities and towns have to offer, plus where to find hotels and medical centers.

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City Profiles ALABASTER

INCORPORATED 1953 POPULATION: 33,487

Starting in the 1920s, Alabaster was a site of employee housing for Alabaster Lime Company, and its name came from the business and from the mineral that is often found with limestone. Today the city’s population has sky rocketed to become the largest in Shelby County.

It is home to three elementary schools as well as Thompson Middle School and Thompson High School. The city’s population is expected to grow by more than 23 percent by 2025. Alabaster’s “Medical Mile” hosts more than 1,000 medical professionals, and a new 350,000-square-foot retail and mixuse space, District 31, broke ground in 2018. Each June Alabaster hosts City Fest, which features live music and more, and its annual Christmas Parade is also popular. cityofalabaster.com

CALERA CITY GUIDE

INCORPORATED 1887 POPULATION: 14,717 Calera has a friendly, small-town atmosphere and draws its name from the Spanish word for “quarry” for all of the limestone deposits located in the area. The city is home to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Timberline Golf Club, and Lay Lake is just a short drive away. You can explore two wineries, Ozan Winery and Vizzini Farms Winery, there. Each year the city hosts Calera Goes Pink, Movies in the Park, Strawberry Festival, Christmas Village and the Christmas Parade.

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City Profiles CHELSEA

INCORPORATED 1996 2017 POPULATION: 14, 216

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COLUMBIANA INCORPORATED 1837 POPULATION: 4,550

Columbiana serves as county seat to Shelby County, and its crown jewel is its marble courthouse that was completed in 1908. Its walkable Main Street is populated with gift stores, antique shops, restaurants and more, and it hosts Cowboy Day, Music on Main Street, Liberty Day and Monster Walk events each year. Its latest addition is Old Mill Square Park, located on 6 acres featuring art as well as the 30,000-square-foot Shelby County Arts Council building with the Black Box Theatre, gallery and classrooms. There are also three museums in Columbiana: The Shelby County Historical Museum, The Shelby County Iron Works Museum (just outside the city) and the George Washington Memorabilia Museum. cityofcolumbiana.com DISCOVER SHELBY COUNTY

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The Chelsea area was originally settled in the mid-1800s and was known as Melrose. When new railroads came through in 1908, the area was named Chelsea as formal stores, a grist mill and more were opened. When the city was incorporated in 1996, it only had a population of 906, but the area has grown expontentially since then. Today the city has three elementary schools as well as Chelsea Middle School and Chelsea High School. Its Chelsea Community Center offers everything from karate and ballroom dancing classes to a pickleball league. Each year the city hosts Chelsea Fest and The Big Kaboom on the Fourth of July, and the festivities include fireworks and entertainment for all. cityofchelsea.com

City Profiles HARPERSVILLE INCORPORATED 1943 POPULATION: 1,727

The area has small town charm with the convenience of its location right along Highway 280, which allows its businesses to prosper and grow while keeping safe with local police department coverage. Harpersville has many churches, a local school, a public library, and more offerings. Agricultural tourism in the town is robust in the city as well. Morgan Creek Vineyards offers a selection of wines made from locally harvested grapes and hosts events.

Old Baker Farm has a Christmas tree farm and pumpkin patch seasonally and welcomes guests for other events during the year, and farm-made foods can be purchased from Stone Hollow Farms. In addition, the town’s newest corporate citizen is Bama Budweiser. townofharpersville.com

HELENA CITY GUIDE

INCORPORATED 1877 POPULATION: 19,925 Helena has a deep and rich history dating back to when the coal and iron industry began bringing new development to the area. In the last 20 years Helena has experienced rapid and steady growth. For a taste of its beauty, check out Joe Tucker Park located just behind Helena City Hall, Cahaba Lily Park located near the Cahaba River or Buck Creek in historic Old Town.

Speaking of Old Town, you can stop by its Buck Creek Waterfall and come for an event at its outdoor ampitheatre, and any time you check out a selection of restaurants and shops in the quaint, historic part of town too. Nearby you can visit the pumpkin patch and other seasonal events at Helena Hollow. cityofhelena.org 72

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City Profiles HOOVER

INCORPORATED 1967 2017 POPULATION: 85,768 In 1968, Hoover’s population was estimated at 410, and today it has grown to the sixth largest city in the state. The city was named after William Henry Hoover Sr., an insurance agent who purchased 160 acres off Tyler Road on Shades Mountain in 1944 before building a cabin and later a house on the property. Today the city is home to the Riverchase Galleria, one of the largest shopping areas in the Southeast. The 10,800-seat Hoover Metropolitan Stadium hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year. Aldridge Gardens offers 30 acres of nature and art to enjoy, and Moss Rock Preserve is a 350-acre nature preserve that features rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls and more. The city is also home to Ross Bridge Golf Resort and The Library Theatre, as well as a plethora of parks, golf courses, shops and restaurants. hooveral.org

INCORPORATED 1817 POPULATION: 6,738

Historic Montevallo is the proud home of the University of Montevallo, American Village and the National Cemetery. A recent streetscape renovation project developed a fully accessible Main Street district with a uniquely historic look and two distinctive pocket parks, and as a result, new businesses abound. Just one block off Main Street, the University of Montevallo has a new Center for the Arts that hosts a myriad of special events.

The new Shoal Creek Park is part of the 167-acre Mahler estate. Montevallo’s annual events include the spring Arts Fest in Orr Park, Friday Nights at the Cove, Artwalks, Tinglewood Festival, American Village events, holiday parades, College Night and other arts, athletic and cultural events at the University of Montevallo. cityofmontevallo.com DISCOVER SHELBY COUNTY

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MONTEVALLO

City Profiles MT LAUREL INCORPORATED 1953

With its tree-lined streets, broad sidewalks, and plentiful green spaces, Mt Laurel is a sustainable neighborhood that offers residents a relaxed pace of life. It has an abundance of trees and is nestled within nature, not imposed upon it, and it is home to walking trails, parks and other public spaces.

Its town streets are lined with boutiques, restaurants, a hardware store, a fitness center, medical practices and more, and an annual spring and fall festival take place there as well. The town is home to Mt Laurel Elementary School, and its residents are zoned for Chelsea Middle and High Schools. Just a short drive down Highway 41, you’ll find the scenic Dunnavant Valley Greenway too. mtlaurel.com

PELHAM CITY GUIDE

INCORPORATED 1964 POPULATION: 23,911 Pelham is home to more than 5,500 businesses, a two-to-one advantage over its nearest competitor in the county. This includes a variety of locally owned shops and restaurants. Pelham children are served by Pelham City Schools via two K-5 schools, Pelham Ridge and Pelham Oaks Elementary, as well as Pelham Park Middle and Pelham High. It is also home to Oak Mountain State Park, the largest state park in Alabama, and Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, which draws in bands and musicans from around the country.

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City Profiles VINCENT

INCORPORATED 1897 POPULATION: 2,162 What began as land granted to the Kidd family in the 1800s became the Town of Vincent, Alabama. Three things led to the incorporation of the town: a school in 1854 and a post office and railroad by 1887. The town is progressive while retaining an “old town” feel. Vincent is home to Vincent Elementary School and Vincent Middle High School. Vincent Municipal Park features baseball fields, a walking track, a picnic pavilion and a concession stand in season, while Gorman Park offers a paved boat ramp, fishing piers, a group pavilion, picnic areas and a swing set on the Coosa River. The Lallouise Florey McGraw Public Library is equipped with public access computers, internet and more. townofvincent.com

WESTOVER CITY GUIDE

INCORPORATED 2001 POPULATION: 1,603

Westover has been an established community for well over 100 years, even though the city was incorporated only in 2001. The incorporation of Westover was decided on by the citizens to maintain its identity and for its residents to have the opportunity to benefit from the Highway 280 corridor. The area has several new residential subdivisions, including Willow Oaks, The Villages of Westover and Carden Crest. It is also home to Westover Park, the City Library, Westover Seniors’ activities, Music in the Park, Westover Fields at the Park, the Westover community storm shelter, area storm warning sites, the Christmas parade and the Westover Business Alliance. westoveralabama.org

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City Profiles WILSONVILLE INCORPORATED 1897 POPULATION: 2,246

Wilsonville is a small, family-focused town located in the heart of Shelby County. Its parks boast a baseball field complex and a softball field, and its library is complete with a summer reading program and computers for public use. For recreation you’ll find Lay Lake, horse farms and a myriad of other outdoor activities, and the town has six active churches. You’ll find hometown businesses in the town for typical needs, and bigger stores just a short drive away in three different directions. Whatever type property you might want, acreage, waterfront, wooded, pasture, commercial or office, “small town downtown,” large or small, Wilsonville probably has it. wilsonvilleal.com

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INCORPORATED 1918 2017 POPULATION: 685

INDIAN SPRINGS VILLAGE INCORPORATED 1990 POPULATION: 2,590

Indian Springs was incorporated October 16, 1990, with 380 households and 1,115 residents, and today is home to 868 households and 2,590 residents. The town council met at Indian Springs School for the first five years after incorporation and had its first town council meeting in the present building on Dec. 19, 1995, and the first social activity at the pavilion Oct. 15, 1996. Within city limits you’ll find three churches and seven private and public schools. Its garden club was established in 2000. indianspringsvillage.org

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Once a prominent railroad town, Wilton was and is nestled in the southwest corner of Shelby County on Highway 25. The town was orignally known as Woodsborough by the settlers who came there from the Carolinas, and it was later named as Woods, then Junction, then Birmingham Junction, and then Bismarck (after the first chancellor of Imperial Germany) as trains hauled away coal that was mined nearby. Finally in 1918 it was incorporated as Wilton. Its post office has been standing since it was built in 1892 and historically served for both mail service and informal communication center. wiltonalabama.net

City Profiles VESTAVIA HILLS INCORPORATED 1950 POPULATION: 34,413

Vestavia Hills is a suburban community with four sections: Vestavia, Cahaba Heights, Liberty Park and Patchwork Farms. The city has its own public school system with one high school, two middle schools and five elementary schools. In years past, “Home of the Dogwood Trail” was the city slogan, and the dogwood is still the city flower. In 2014, City leadership espoused the new “A Life Above” motto to describe the quality of life and values of the community.

The new official logo includes a flag that bears the inscription “Unity, Prosperity, Family.” vhal.org

BIRMINGHAM INCORPORATED 1871 POPULATION: 209,403

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Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at the cross-section of two major railroads, the city was once the primary industrial center of the southern United States. At the height of the nation’s manufacturing age, the city grew so fast in population, it was called the “Magic City.” Today, Birmingham has transformed itself into a medical research, banking and servicebased economy, with a vibrant downtown, a burgeoning loft community, a world-class culinary scene and more green space per capita than any other city in the nation. Birmingham also boasts 99 historic neighborhoods and is often referred to as the cradle of the American Civil Rights Movement.

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INCORPORATED 1887 POPULATION: 12,348 Leeds is a tri-county municipality, straddling the borders of Jefferson, Shelby and St Clair counties. It’s convenient to I-20 and I-59, as well as the Birmingham International Airport, but maintains enough distance to be isolated from the traffic and the issues that tend to come along with living in “the city.” It was one of only 17 cities in the state to be named an Alabama Community of Excellence and also was recently named third in the state for future wealth growth by the Birmingham Business Journal and came in fifth on movein.org for places young professionals want to live. leedsalabama.org 78

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Accommodations ALABASTER Candlewood Suites

1004 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, AL 35007. Ichotelsgroup.com/ candlewood. (205) 620-0188.

88 guestrooms. Extended stay.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

1000 Balmoral Drive, Alabaster, AL, 35007. Ihg.com (205) 6246488. 70 guestrooms.

Shelby Motor Lodge

1560 1st St. N., Alabaster, AL 35007. Shelbymotorlodge.com.

(205) 663-1070. 21 guestrooms.

BIRMINGHAM Candlewood Suites

600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Ichotelsgroup.com/candlewood. (205) 991-0272. 97 guestrooms.

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Hampton Inn & Suites

6220 Farley Court, Birmingham, AL 35242. Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 981-0024. 106 guestrooms.

Holiday Inn Express

156 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242. Hiexpress.com. (205) 776-6370. 96 guestrooms.

Homewood Suites

215 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Homewoodsuites3.hilton.com. (205) 995-9823. 95 guestrooms.

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Best Western Plus

800 Corporate Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35242. Wingatehotels.com. (205) 995-8586.

100 guestrooms.

Hyatt Place

4686 U.S. 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242. Birminghaminverness.place.hyatt.com. (205) 995-9242. 126 guestrooms.

Wheelchair accessible, Internet access, free wifi, swimming pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast.

Quality Inn & Suites

707 Key Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242. Choicehotels.com.

(205) 991-1055. 63 guestrooms. Wheelchair accessible, Internet access, free wifi, swimming pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast.

Sonesta ES Suites Birmingham

3 Greenhill Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242. Marriott.com. (205) 991-8686. 128 guestrooms.

Wheelchair accessible, Internet access, free wifi, swimming pool, fitness center, complimentary breakfast.

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America’s Best Value Inn

11960 Alabama 25, Calera, AL 35040. Americasbestvalueinn.com. (205) 668-4800. 30 guestrooms.

Hampton Inn

93 Metro Drive, Calera, AL 35040. Hamptoninn3.hilton. com. (205) 668-6565. 91 guestrooms.

Quality Inn

357 Shelby County 304, Calera, AL 35040. Qualityinn.com. (205) 668-3641. 65 guestrooms.

928 Hargis Drive, Chelsea, AL 35403. Ymcabham.org/hargis-retreat. (205) 678-6512. The Hargis Retreat has seven lodges available that can accommodate groups that vary in size, from 14 people to 330 people. Retreat offers many outdoor activities, including canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking and outdoor basketball and volleyball. Dining hall available. Swimming pool.

COLUMBIANA

Alabama 4-H Center

892 4-H Road, Columbiana, AL 35051. Aces.edu/4hcenter.

(205) 669-4241. 51 guestrooms. Cottages and dorm rooms also available.

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101 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242. Extendedstayamerica.com. (205) 4080107. 72 guestrooms. Extended stay.

Accommodations Hampton Inn & Suites

232 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Hamptoninn3. hilton.com. (205) 313-9500. 85 guestrooms.

Holiday Inn Express

260 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Hiexpress. com. (205) 987-8888. 81 guestrooms.

Budgetel Inns and Suites

1902 U.S. 31 S., Pelham, AL 35244. budgetel.com. (205) 985-9117. 130 guestrooms, $58 and up per night.

Oak Mountain State Park

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. alapark.com/parks/ oak-mountain-state-park. (205) 620-2520. 10 cabins. One cabin is wheelchair accessible, and guests are provided access to the lake. Other activities are available, such as golfing, boating, fishing, hiking and geocaching.

Columbiana Inn

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306 E. College St., Columbiana, AL 35051. Columbianainn.com.

(205) 669-1450. 6 guestrooms.

HARPERSVILLE Harpersville Motel

4941 U.S. 280, Harpersville, AL 35078. (205) 672-7038.

HOOVER Homewood Suites

121 Riverchase Pkwy. E., Hoover, AL 35244. Homewoodsuites3.hilton.com. (205) 637-2900. 113 guestrooms.

Extended stay.

Intown Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites

120 Riverchase Pkwy. E., Hoover, AL 35244. Lq.com.

(205) 403-0096. 133 guestrooms.

Budgetel Birmingham East

5429 U.S. 280 E., Hoover, AL 35242. budgetel.com. (205) 991-0100. 130 guestrooms. Extended stay, two-night minimum stay.

MONTEVALLO Fox and Pheasant Bed and Breakfast Inn

540 Shelby St., Montevallo, AL 35115. Foxandpheasantinn.com.

(205) 665-3080. 4 guestrooms.

1840 Southpark Drive, Hoover, AL 35244. Intownsuites.com.

(205) 988-9444. 121 guestrooms. Extended stay.

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Quality Inn

PELHAM Best Western Plus Oak Mountain Inn

100 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Bestwestern.com.

(205) 982-1113. 60 guestrooms.

Birmingham South Campground

Good Sam Park 222 Shelby County 33, Pelham, AL 35124. Birminghamsouthcampground.com. 1(800) 7728832. 100 RV sites.

Comfort Suites Pelham

2235 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124. Comfortsuites.com.

(205) 982-1999. 75 guestrooms.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Mariott Pelham

230 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Marriott.com.

(205) 987-9879. 93 guestrooms.

110 Cahaba Valley Pkwy., Pelham, AL 35124. Qualityinn. com. (205) 444-9200. 62 guestrooms.

Ramada

113 Cahaba Valley Park E., Pelham, AL 35124. Ramada. com. (205) 987-0444. 48 guestrooms.

Sleep Inn

200 Southgate Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. Sleepinn.com. (205) 982-9800. 80 guestrooms.

Travelodge

410 Oak Mountain Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Travelodge. com. (205) 987-2233. 64 guestrooms.

WoodSpring Suites

101 Bishop Circle, Pelham, AL 35124. Valueplace.com. (205) 444-3008. 122 guestrooms.

Medical Centers ST. VINCENT’S ONE NINETEEN Medical services at the St. Vincent’s One Nineteen campus off U.S. 280 include outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, executive health and physician specialties. A team of health care professionals includes fitness specialists, personal trainers, dietitians and pastoral care specialists with a goal to assist patients in their efforts toward independent living and better management of their heart conditions. Spa One Nineteen also offers a nature-inspired day spa with resort level amenities. onenineteen.com

GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

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Grandview Medical Center, a 372-bed tertiary care hospital that opened in 2015, provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Birmingham and surrounding communities. Conveniently located off U.S. 280, Grandview offers diverse specialties from heart care to labor and delivery to robotic-assisted surgery. Specialty units include a Level III trauma center, certified Chest Pain Center, recognized stroke center, cardiac cath lab and neonatal, surgical and medical intensive care. grandviewhealth.com

SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster recently underwent a $22 million project renovation after the merger between Baptist Health System and Brookwood Medical Center. The acute care facility is equipped with 252 beds and more than 1,000 professionals. The emergency department is one of the most dependedupon in the state, with over 51,000 visits each year.

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BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER FREESTANDING ED Brookwood Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department off U.S. 280 is a 12-bed, 25,000 square-foot facility fitted with the latest technology and designed to maximize efficiency of treatment. The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has the capability to treat a wide range of conditions, from occupational injuries to infectious diseases to trauma. Twenty-four hour ambulance service, a lab and a pharmacy are located on-site as well. brookwoodbaptisthealth.com

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Chambers of Commerce HOOVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Hoover Chamber provides networking opportunities for its members to meet other business people in the Chamber. They encourage our members to conduct business with other members. They constantly strive to promote their members to the public, Hoover-area communities, residents, visitors, other businesses and government agencies. Founded in 1978, it has grown to more than 900 members as the city’s population has grown from 410 original residents in 1967 to over 90,000 today. hooverchamber.org

THE SHELBY COUNTY CHAMBER The Shelby County Chamber partners with community stakeholders to support stability and foster economic vitality throughout Shelby County with a vision to be a champion for the county as the premier place to live and do business. It originally formed in the 1980s as a merger of Pelham and Alabaster chambers merged and took on the name Greater Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in the 1990s.

Most recently it merged with the South Shelby Chamber to become the Shelby County Chamber. shelbychamber.org

MONTEVALLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Montevallo Chamber of Commerce is a professional business organization that provides a variety of services to the businesses and citizens of Montevallo and the surrounding area. Established in 1949, the Chamber is a core business organization that supports the economic well-being of its members and the community. It provides leadership to enhance business success and individual growth in the community. montevallocc.com DISCOVER SHELBY COUNTY

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PELHAM A L A B A M A Pelham's scenic neighborhoods offer a retreat from the busy world. It’s a wonderful place to call home and an equally great place to visit. From our entertainment venues to our sports facilities and our recreational opportunities, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy in Pelham.

Ballantrae Golf Club

Pelham Parks & Recreation

Oak Mountain State Park

Holes: 18 | Par: 72 | Yardage: 7,310

Six parks & Sports Complex

Largest state park in our city

Open to the public

Greenway Trail

Mountain biking & hiking

Memberships available

Recreation Center

BMX track

Golf lessons

Outdoor volleyball/basketball courts

Beach & swimming area

Fireside Grill

Dog Park

Alabama Wildlife Center

www.ballantraegolf.com

www.pelhamalrecreation.gov

www.alapark.com

Phone: 205.620.4653

Phone: 205.620.6426

Phone: 205.620.2520

Pelham Racquet Club

Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Clay courts: 20 | Hard courts: 5

Public skate times & lessons

Largest outdoor music venue in AL

Memberships available

Youth hockey

Seats 10,500

League play

Home of Birmingham Bulls Hockey

Major acts play here

Tennis lessons and clinics

Banquet hall reservations

Regional attraction

www.pelhamracquetclub.com

www.pelhamciviccomplex.com

www.livenation.com

Phone: 205.621.3380

Phone: 205.620.6448

Phone: 205.985.0703

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