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The Trussville Tribune
New water well being drilled in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE — A new water well is being drilled by Trussville Gas and Water to meet the growth of the community. An announcement from Trussville Gas and Water did not specify an exact date of completion or the location of the well but stated that it will alleviate “increasing” demands. “We are currently drilling a […]
AL.com
What do the new owners of Birmingham’s Summit shopping center have planned for its future?
The new owner of Birmingham’s The Summit says it plans to build on what is already Alabama’s most-visited retail destination. Maryland-based Federal Realty Investment Trust announced Thursday it had acquired the outdoor shopping center for $508 million. Nearly 9 million people annually visit the Summit, which will next...
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Mountain Brook Swaps Condo Flats For Townhomes, Chester Road Pushes Back
A revised plan for the former Shades Valley Presbyterian Church site in Mountain Brook would swap 26 stacked condo flats for seven additional townhomes, a change that has Chester Road residents worried about traffic spilling onto their once-insulated street. The 3.8-acre property, now reshaped into a 10-townhome frontage along Montevallo Road backed by 13 single-family homes, is headed to the Mountain Brook City Council for a decision on amending the Hollywood Gateway Planned Unit Development.
Village Living
Mountain Brook business happenings: October 2026
Bill Brunson joined the Still Waters Counseling and Education Center at 400 Office Park Drive, Suite 230, in Mountain Brook, as a pastoral counselor, expanding the nonprofit organization’s ability to serve adults who want their Christian faith to be a part of their counseling conversation. Brunson brings more than 35 years of ministry experience, having most recently completed a 14-year tenure as senior pastor of Vestavia Hills Methodist Church. Brunson is also an author and keynote speaker on faith, leadership and purposeful Christian living. He has also served as pastor of Trussville First United Methodist Church and later Southwest District Superintendent. He will provide pastoral counseling for adults in person at Still Waters’ Mountain Brook office and by secure video throughout Alabama. The practice also has locations in Dothan and Madison, and they provide services online anywhere in Alabama, Florida and Virginia. They provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples and families for all ages and stages.
AL.com
Birmingham mayor says wife has no involvement in massive data center property sale
The mayor of Birmingham says his wife and her real estate firm have nothing to do with the hyperscale data center project in Oxmoor Valley. Kendra Woodfin, the founder and broker for Iron City Premier Realty, on Sept. 18 was named in a proposed subpoena for records in a lawsuit brought by residents trying to stop the Nebius data center.
Bham Now
Stone Hollow Farmstead expands Homewood store—see what’s inside
In September 2025, a family farm with an outpost grocer and gift shop in Pepper Place—Stone Hollow Farmstead—opened its second Birmingham-area retail location in Homewood. Now, a year later following a brief closure, Stone Hollow Farmstead has expanded its Homewood location with a fresh new look and plenty of new inventory just in time for fall. We made a visit to learn more.
Village Living
Lawyer balances banking law and Woodhill Cottage jams
Jenny McCain didn’t set out to become the face of a small-batch conserves and jams company. In fact, the banking attorney has been making the same recipes since “forever,” long before Woodhill Cottage ever had a label. It began as a creative outlet, developing into a favorite...
thehomewoodstar.com
Homewood’s new CFO aims to earn public trust
Homewood’s new chief financial officer said her parents made a deal with one another when it came to naming their offspring. “My mom and dad had two girls, but they had a deal that my mom would get to name any boys they had, and my dad would get to name any girls they had,” Aspen Collins said. “He picked both names. On the way to the hospital, they were listening to a ski competition in Aspen. That’s how I got my name. My sister’s name is Randi. She was named after his poker buddy, so I feel like I got the better end of the deal in the naming convention.”
ABC 33/40 News
Birmingham airport hosting job fair for several positions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Are you looking for a new opportunity or interested in building your career at the airport? The Birmingham Airport Authority will host a job fair at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) on Tuesday, October 6th. Employers from a variety of areas at the airport—including retail, concessions,...
The Trussville Tribune
Chamber marks Scarlet Raven Gaming reopening
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce marked the grand reopening of Scarlet Raven Gaming with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 24 at 100 Watterson Parkway. The chamber said the event marks a new chapter for the local gaming business, which has grown since it first opened. Scarlet Raven is expanding with […]
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Life Still Feels Good In This Overlooked Alabama Town Where Rent Stays Under $700
Nobody put Montevallo, Alabama on the cover of a magazine, and that oversight is the town’s best-kept secret and your greatest opportunity. Sitting quietly between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa in Shelby County, Montevallo is the kind of place that rewards the people who actually pay attention. Rent stays under $700...
Bham Now
Home Listings: See 16 on the market now across Birmingham
Are you looking for a new home in Birmingham? We’ve got 16 fresh, new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Merry Leach at 205-266-5660 or email merryleach@realtysouth.com.
Bham Now
Birmingham-area career + job fairs happening in October 2026
Time to polish your resume! October brings a busy run of hiring events across the Birmingham area. Whether you’re after a job in aviation, education or something in between, here are six career fairs and job fairs to put on your calendar. Oct. 6: BHM Airport Job Fair at...
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Federal Realty Pays $508M for Birmingham Retail Center
Federal Realty Investment Trust acquired The Summit, an Alabama retail destination, for $508 million ($498 million on a net basis). The retail center is a 100-acre, approximately 870,000-square-foot open-air property developed over more than 30 years. It was owned by Bayer Properties, which has since opened a number of other retail hubs with “The Summit” moniker. Centennial handled the leasing and property management.
ABC 33/40 News
The Summit Gets New Owner in $508 Million Acquisition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — For more than three decades, The Summit has been a familiar part of Birmingham’s retail landscape. Now, the 100-acre shopping destination has a new owner. Federal Realty Investment Trust announced Thursday that it has acquired The Summit for $508 million, or $498 million on...
piprolink.com
FCEF Cuts Ribbon on New Training Center in Birmingham, Ala.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) celebrated the official opening of its new Birmingham, Ala., Training Center on Sept. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony which drew more than 46 representatives from education, flooring industry leadership, workforce development and the local business community. The new training center will serve as...
AL.com
Birmingham’s Summit shopping center purchased for $508 million
The Summit, Birmingham’s 100-acre outdoor shopping center, has been acquired for $508 million. Maryland-based Federal Realty Investment Trust announced the acquisition Thursday. The original developer Bayer Properties sold its property management and leasing portfolio to the Dallas-based Centennial in 2022. Since its opening almost 30 years ago, the Summit...