What makes Cullman feel like home? We asked around the county and received answers filled with pride and a strong sense of community spirit. From school systems and recreation to festivals and activities, here’s what a few residents had to say about what they love most about Cullman.
Tina Hulse
“Cullman is so unique! It has small-town charm, but also has a lot of things to do and see. People are friendly and care about each other.”
Sarah Haynes
“Wonderful park and recreation facilities, access to outdoor recreation and lakes, our church and good schools. We certainly have some good parks — playgrounds, splash pads. We have better park facilities than Mountain Brook; it’s crazy!”
Logan Heatherly
“I love Cullman because it’s about the only place I’ve found that has plenty of town and city to enjoy, but is still down home with a great sense of community. And the country is still just within arm’s reach. It’s a great mix of the best of both worlds, and there’s always something going on to participate in.”
Julie Smith
“I like living in Cullman County for many reasons. First of all, the people are wonderful and the school systems are great. Also, it’s a beautiful county with lots of outdoor activities and festivals to enjoy. For the most part, the weather is comfortable and affords a taste of all four seasons. There are a variety of outstanding places to shop and excellent restaurants conveniently located throughout the county. Overall, Cullman County provides a safe and fun environment the whole family can enjoy.”
Rick White
“We’re newbies to Cullman, having been here only 13 years. But our roots run deeper — our son-in-law is the fourth of five generations to live on the same property here. We moved as I neared retirement to be closer to our grandchildren. To get to know Cullman better, my wife and I started what we called ‘CBTB: Cullman by the Block.’ Every week, we’d walk a new block downtown and visit every business. One block had a bank, lawyers, a clothing resale shop, a monument company and a restaurant that fried everything, including banana pudding. We knew then we’d found a community with variety and cooperation. I was given permission by a restaurant owner to use an upstairs room with a view of Cullman to write an inspired children’s book. When the restaurant closed, the building’s owner would let me come once a week to complete my book. She even got to the place where she would leave a key to the place under a rock on the front porch. This is a very trusting community. As a member of a Bible-sharing ministry called Gideons, we find Cullman churches, institutions like motels and hotels, and most schools to invite or support getting Scriptures into their respective communities. That’s not so even in some surrounding counties or states. And I’ll say this: our local newspapers don’t just share the good — they’re not afraid to call out what ‘ain’t good’ either. That honesty is part of what makes Cullman special.”
