CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, May 11, meeting approved several special event requests, including the Christina Chambers Twilight 5K Run, honoring the late Christina Chambers.
As The Tribune reported in March, the event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Cotton Creek in Cullman. Organizers say the evening event will bring together runners, walkers and members of the community to celebrate Chambers’ love of running and the impact she had on those around her.
Chambers, a 2006 graduate of Cullman High School and former WBRC sports reporter, died in December 2025 in Hoover. She was 38.
The event is designed as both a tribute and a celebration, highlighting Chambers’ passion for distance running and the determination that defined her life.
Street closures for the Aug. 7 event will begin at 4 p.m., with race check-in beginning at 5. There will be live music from 8:30 p.m.-midnight, with vendors on-site.
“This is going to be a way to honor and celebrate Christina Chambers and her love for Cullman and the running community,” stated Thomas Moss, who presented the event request.
He said 116 people are already signed up and 500 or more are expected.
“Some of the proceeds will be benefiting her son (Constantine) and Willow Path,” Moss said.
Willow Path is a local nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence.
Get more information about the event at www.christinachambers5k.com.
Other approved special event requests included:
- Field Day for St. Paul’s Lutheran School, requested by Rev. John Bussman, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18. The request includes the closure of Fifth Street Southeast between Fourth Avenue Southeast and Third Avenue Southeast.
- Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party for the Cullman County Public Library, requested by Amber Thornton, on June 8 at the library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Community Heroes Day at the Cullman County Public Library for Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m.-noon. The event was described as a library program featuring community helpers and vehicles such as a fire truck, power truck and ambulance for children to see.
- Cullman County Relay For Life, requested by Emily Abney of the American Cancer Society, from 4-10 p.m. May 30 at Depot Park and Festhalle. The request lists Arnold Street between First Avenue Northeast and Second Avenue Northeast for closure, along with use of the Cullman County Museum parking lot.
In committee reports, Councilman Chuck Shikle reported that Cullman Fire Rescue completed its HazMat Technician training.
Shikle also reported that the Cullman Police Department gave out 77 tickets and 371 warnings, and had 72 misdemeanor arrests and 27 felony arrests during the month of April 2026.
Councilman David Moss invited Cullman County Tourism Bureau Executive Director Harmony Heard to speak. She talked about the launch of Visit Cullman’s monthly newsletter and upcoming Cullman Restaurant Week, which will take place Sept. 10-21.
Moss also called on Nathan Anderson, executive director of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, who told the audience that the Alabama Strawberry Festival saw individuals from 35 different states.
Councilman Jason Willoughby reported that a Diesel Technician job with the City of Cullman Garage Department is open. This application will close on May 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. See it online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cullmanal.
Willoughby said the garage has serviced 108 vehicles since April 11, 2026.
Councilman Paul Schaffer welcomed new Utilities Plant Manager Clancy Hyde.
In new business, the council approved Resolution No. 2026-91, amending the city’s position control, job descriptions and fiscal year 2026 budget.
The resolution approves six job descriptions for Communications/Dispatch, four job descriptions for Human Resources, one new Water Department administrative clerk position and the reclassification of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Grade 2 Operator position to Lab Technician.
The next Cullman City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in the Cullman City Hall auditorium.
