How new Toyota/Mazda plant will benefit Cullman
L-R: Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, Mazda Motor Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Masamichi Kogai, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Limestone County Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough. / Photo courtesy Toyota
CULLMAN - After this...
‘Thankfully we were able to stay open’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many businesses, big and small. Many big box “essential” stores have relied on delivery and curbside pick-up options, along with continued in-store service, for customers, but how have the local small grocers fared?
In Fairview, Hopper’s Family...
Holly Pond Café reopens after renovation
The Holly Pond Café is now open for business. / Heather Mann
HOLLY POND - After a lengthy renovation, Holly Pond's namesake restaurant has reopened with a new look. While there are a few distinct differences, like new wall decorations and lighter paint, the food...
Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center has undergone a major renovation and celebrated its recent grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting, along with the Cullman...
Cullman County citizens invited to open tax discussion this Saturday
FAIRVIEW – Citizens of Cullman County are invited to an open tax discussion on Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Fairview High School auditorium. The purpose of the meeting, according to organizer Ron Stone, is to talk about “how our taxes can be used and...
Business spotlight: Alabama Distillery Co.
Updated March 15, 2024, at 7:16 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Stash House in Good Hope is a bustling food joint with live music and a kicked-back feel. Owner Patrick “Kat Daddy” Watson talked about his newest on-site endeavor, the Alabama Distillery Co., now...
Just in time for 4th of July- the watermelon pop
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summertime instantly gets cooler when you’re able to enjoy refreshing frozen treats. Local favorite Frios Gourmet Pops recently unveiled its annual summer flavor- watermelon.
“We are entering our third summer season with Frios,” said Co-Owner Kristy Keiffer. “Watermelon has been available each summer....
1st canned beers roll off the line at Goat Island Brewing
John Richter and daughter Lisa Richter Mullaney celebrate a new era for their family’s beer recipe. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When William Frederick Richter’s original late 1800’s Richter’s Saloon beer recipe was discovered in a downtown Cullman attic and turned over to the crew...
‘You don’t have to be a big reader to fall in love with a piece of literature’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last week, Cullman welcomed a new used bookstore, when Loretta’s Bookstore & Storytelling quietly opened its doors. Located at 320 First Ave. SE, the store, which can best be described as comfortable and inviting, is owned by Hannah and Luke Elliott.
Hannah...
Popular eatery, The Fillin’ Station, closes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fillin’ Station, a popular meat-and-three deli located inside the Texaco Station at 201 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), has closed, its owners announced this week.
Mick and Pam Whitt said in a media release, “After looking at numerous different options,...
Walmart Grand Opening Set for Wednesday Morning
CULLMAN — On Wednesday, November 11, Walmart will open its second Cullman location.
According to the new store's manager, Joey Childress, the grand opening ceremony of Walmart Supercenter #7280 will begin at 7:30 a.m. and sales will begin at 8 a.m.
“We just cannot wait to start serving...
Appalachian Regional Commission, ADECA visit Cullman
Health Sciences teacher Tracy Smith looks on as Hanceville seniors Destiny Short and Gracie Hudspeth explain their use of medical simulation training equipment to Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Friday, Federal Co-Chair of...
Local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell donates $1.5K to Cullman Police Department
CULLMAN, Ala. - This week, local COUNTRY Financial agent Lee Powell presented a check for $1,500 to the Cullman Police Department. The donated funds are part of the company’s Operation Helping Heroes program.
According to the company, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across...
Bulldogs Country Cook’n closed for good
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s Bulldogs Country Cook’n will not be reopening its doors after closing in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the local favorite diner featuring great steaks and a popular Sunday meat and three will not return, owner Nolan Bradford said...
Do you know Gaylon Ponder? You should.
COLD SPRINGS - Gaylon Ponder is the owner of Words+, a company that makes the products used by legendary theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and others with similar disabilities.
Ponder runs the industry-leading company from Cold Springs in Cullman County. It is shocking that...
Downtown merchants plan to ‘put on the dog’ in July event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Members of the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) on Thursday night met at First Community Bank to discuss last Friday’s social event held in conjunction with the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism’s 2nd Friday...
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses re-opens; new guidance issued
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, only community financial institutions were...
Rock N Roll Sushi coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Rock N Roll Sushi is coming to Cullman. A Facebook page for the new location popped up late Friday night, with the announcement.
"That’s right Rock N Roll Sushi is coming to Cullman Alabama. Opening date and location announcement soon. I can tell...
City of Cullman: business licenses due now
CULLMAN - Cullman City business licenses are now due and payable. If you don’t already have your renewal forms you may download them by following the link below, or you may pick them up at Cullman City Hall during regular business hours (8 a.m.-4...
Infant specialty store, Rattles & Rhymes, opens in Cullman
Owner Ann Still with daughter Emily Almonte and grandson Shepard Almonte (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Since Christmas, Ann Still and her daughter Emily Almonte have been working to bring a specialty store for infant and toddler needs to Cullman. Now, their store...
Cowlicks and Pigtails brings consistent seasonal consignment to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Any parent who strives to keep up with trends and ever-growing little bodies has struggled with pricing and cost-per-wear of quality children’s clothes. And probably experienced the stress of the beautiful smocked and embroidered set you shilled out major dollars for...
3 Warehouse District merchants talk benefits of pedestrian park
The Warehouse District, as seen on April 22, 2017. Image: MoMo She 103
CULLMAN - Today marks the end of a trial run for the Warehouse District. The district’s merchants were allowed by the Cullman City Council to convert First Avenue Northeast to a pedestrian...
‘Thousands of employees affected’
Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees are affected.” / Tribune file photo
Note: the listing contained here is preliminary; it should be considered a demonstrative sampling, not...
Spotlight: Valhalla Comics and Collectibles
Guests play Magic the Gathering at Valhalla Comics and Collectibles in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Valhalla Comics and Collectibles, located at U.S. Highway 278 and Main Street (1108 Fourth St. SW), hopes to give all gamers a place to meet...
Voting open for Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Storefront Christmas Display contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. Visit local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts, or simply visit the official Facebook...
Christmas helpers: Good Hope’s Nexan Building Products plays Santa for area children
Left to right: Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope; James Bates, Jacob Bailey, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett; Nexan Office Manager Crystal Carpenter; Christy Gowens; and Good Hope Parks and Recreation Director Dana Dunagan (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Giving back to its...
Official Cullman Oktoberfest beer from Goat Island wins silver, national attention at Great American Beer Festival
Goat Island Brewing's Duck River Dunkel won silver at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver late last week. (Photos courtesy of Goat Island Brewing)
CULLMAN - Over the past weekend, Cullman’s Goat Island Brewing, which has won numerous state awards for its various beers,...
Business spotlight: Greencraft Mowers
CULLMAN - Greencraft Mowers has been a fixture among local businesses in Cullman for years. It’s a family-owned business that has grown from a repair shop to a store offering products, advice, repairs and much more. Owner Ross Harrison has been around the business...
Hanceville Birmingham Fastener location holds first Christmas lighting
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Birmingham Fastener’s Hanceville Distribution Center held it’s first building lighting Wednesday night. The community gathered around the entrance of the building, enjoying hot chocolate and hot popcorn while the Hanceville High School Band played Christmas music. Operations Manager Jeremy Hill informed...
Cullman Florist’s Carla Fussell featured in The Retail Florist magazine
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Florist Manager Carla Fussell was recently recognized in Teleflora’s national publication, The Retail Florist.
Fussell shared, “They called, and they were looking to do an article on I think entrepreneurship, because I’m part of the Teleflora Team, the education team, and...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) is joining the Chamber in planning for the south end of the event district...
Cullman’s “Mr. Smith Lake,” Justin Dyar, to be Featured on HGTV in April
CULLMAN - Be sure to set your DVR or be watching HGTV on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. or Monday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. for an episode of “Lakefront Bargain Hunt” which will feature our very own Smith Lake as a family...
Going out to get locked in- Escape Cullman coming soon
Tyson Pruett explains escape rooms to the planning commission.
CULLMAN - Escape games are growing by leaps and bounds across the nation, and now they’re coming to Cullman. The Birmingham and Huntsville/Decatur areas each have three; Florence, Tuscaloosa and Gadsden have them. We’re next!
The escape...
‘We just want to make people feel better’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman has a new store that specializes in cannabidiol, or, as it’s more commonly known, CBD.
Your CBD Store’s Cullman franchise owner is Denise Burnette, who talked with The Tribune about what motivated her to open the business.
“My mother has dementia and...
The Truth About Vaping
CULLMAN – No ash, no tar, no second hand smoke and no smell are just a few of the obvious benefits of vaping. Some claim that electronic cigarettes are a healthier alternative to smoking, while some claim since the long term effects of vaping...
Ribbon cut on ELEVATE Cullman; grand opening celebration Saturday evening
ELEVATE Cullman opened on June 18. On Aug. 25, the fitness studio held its official ribbon cutting. A grand opening celebration will take place Aug. 26. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - The ribbon was cut for one of Cullman's newest local businesses this morning. ELEVATE...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
A wall of cuckoo clocks at A Touch of German (Maggie Darnell for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of German, Judith and John Caples, say the store is a link to the ‘Old Country.’
“My heart was calling me to...
20 businesses remain closed following storms, 1 permanently
Maurice’s, shown here on Monday, March 26, will not re-open. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Several local businesses remain closed on the south end of Cullman after last week’s hail storm caused severe damage to roofs, and in some cases, inventory. Most in the storm’s...
‘Pops for a purpose’: Frios open in downtown Cullman
Frios Gourmet Pops Owner Kristy Keiffer, right, and an employee hold a sign for the new shop Friday. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Few things are greater than a delicious, frozen treat on a summer day in Alabama—and none were found as local...
DEEZ Vapes in Cullman
CULLMAN - Cullman has a new kid on the block in the vape department. DEEZ Vapes, owned by Steven and Kimberly Siegel, opened its doors on July 14 and will have its official grand opening on July 30. Located at 1631 Second Ave. NW,...
Dollar General opens in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - Dollar General is now open in Garden City. The store is located at 105 Second St. SW. An official grand opening will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 .m.
The grand opening will include free prizes and special deals. Additionally, the...
Get your fix at Southern Mix!
The ribbon was cut on new Hanceville eatery and catering company Southern Mix on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - For four years, Cassie Williams and Rhonda Abbott have been catering parties, weddings and pretty much any event one can...
Holly Pond hosts ribbon cutting for new Pine Grove Trading Co. location
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pine Grove Trading Co. has a true desire to make a house feel like a home, a sentiment the mother/daughter duo store owners share.
Donna Cain and daughter Mallory Arrington have been in business in Holly Pond since 2017, but decided...
Applebee’s First Week Equals Huge Success and Business Boom for the Cullman Area
CULLMAN - Unless you have been living under a rock the past few months, then chances are you have seen or heard about the new Applebee’s restaurant that has made its new home in Cullman. Opening at the beginning of this past week, the...
Diablo’s Southwest Grill to open April 8 in Cullman
Diablo's Southwest Grill is located at 1302 Second Ave. SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) in Cullman. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Diablo's Southwest Grill is set to open on Monday, April 8 in Cullman, the third restaurant to open in a new...
Cullman Sears closing July 19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sears Hometown Store in Cullman will close its doors July 19, an employee confirmed to The Cullman Tribune.
Now located in the Marktplatz Center in southwest Cullman, the longtime Cullman business was formerly located in the Cullman Shopping Center.
The company announced the...
Citizens Bank & Trust reaches $211K total raised for NE Alabama FCA at annual charity golf tournament
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its sixth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament Monday, July 13, 2020. Held at Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, the tournament benefits Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), its beneficiary since the tournament’s inception. This year’s...
Cullman Regional welcomes podiatrist Natalie Giammanco, DPM to medical staff
CULLMAN - Cullman Regional recently welcomed Natalie Giammanco, DPM to the Cullman Regional Medical Staff. Dr. Giammanco is a board-certified podiatrist and has been in practice for 19 years. She is a graduate of Temple University and completed medical school at Temple University School...
Local business gives back on Good Friday
Left to right: Justin Westmoreland, Robert Taylor, Hal Wright / Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Service Center spent the Good Friday holiday giving back to the community by offering free oil changes all day. Cars were lined up out...
Down-home cooking at The Fillin’ Station
Pam and Mick Whitt, center, are the owners of the local favorite, The Fillin’ Station, inside the Texaco in downtown Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - It’s been open for a few months now, but on Friday, The Fillin’ Station was welcomed...
REHAU announces $5 million expansion, 50 new jobs
CULLMAN –REHAU Construction, LLC, known locally as PEX pipe division, along with the Cullman Economic Development Agency, this morning announced plans for a $5 million, 5-year expansion of its Cullman facility. This expansion will incorporate a new gasket line for use in the refrigerator/freezer...
The Stampin’ Elephant opens in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Located on Commercial Street in downtown Hanceville, The Stampin’ Elephant opened its doors with grandeur and grace on Friday, Jan. 27. The craft studio and specialized gift shop is the creation of Michelle Woosley, and with the help of her husband...
Citizens Bank & Trust expanding Cullman office
CULLMAN - Citizens Bank & Trust recently announced plans to open a full-service office in Cullman. The branch, located at 223 Second Ave. SE, will bring the total number of Citizens branches to eight. Currently in operation in downtown Cullman is the bank’s Loan...
CRMC Announces 30-Bed Expansion; Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist Healthcare Professional of the Year
Photo shows CRMC CEO James Clements and Dr. Vincent F. Bergquist.
It is a very exciting time at CRMC. “The hospital’s growth in service area and increase in volume, particularly from inpatient visits, support the need for the expansion.”
CRMC Board Chair Judy Butler-Patterson
CULLMAN - On...
What’s old is new: C-Street Café returning as Bulldogs Country Cook’n in Hanceville
On Friday, workers were making finishing touches like placing the new logo on the front door of Bulldogs Country Cook’n. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On June 19, Hanceville’s former downtown eatery C-Street Cafe will re-open its doors as Bulldogs Country Cook’n. Welcome...
Reports: Academy Sports + Outdoors coming to Cullman
Updated 1-27-17 4:32 p.m.
CULLMAN - Reports are circulating that Academy Sports + Outdoors is opening a store in Cullman. A job posting on the company's website cites the location as "Lee Ave. & Hwy 69."
CEDA Assistant Director Dale Greer said, "I am under a...
Jersey Mike’s opens in southwest Cullman
Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Jersey Mike’s officially opened for business Wednesday morning, when Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs cut the ribbon on the new sub shop. The store, which currently employs 22,...
Cullman Regional opening new location in NW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Construction is set to begin soon on a new, 7,415-square-foot medical office building at the corner of U.S. Highway 31 and Loring Street Northwest. Cullman Regional Medical Group, the hospital’s employed physician and provider team, will open a second location for...
Cullman’s Keith Twitty earns CLCP designation
AREA safety manager Michael Kelley, left, and AREA president and CEO Fred Braswell, right, congratulate Keith Twitty, center, on his recent Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) designation.
MONTGOMERY - Keith Twitty of Cullman, who works as a safety specialist with the Alabama Rural Electric Association...
SBA Disaster Assistance Approved for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan and Surrounding Counties
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a request for disaster assistance for Coffee, Jefferson, Montgomery, Morgan and surrounding counties. The approval is based damage assessments from severe storms and flooding that occurred from Dec....
Cullman’s workforce: advantages of tight labor market
Dale Greer / Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - When lots of people are working and unemployment rates drop way down, that’s known as a tight labor market, and right now it is seriously tight! The current US unemployment rate of 4.1 percent (steady since Oct....
2 local men launch Cullman’s first online marketplace
Photo shows Will Frederick (left) and Keith Rudder (right).
CULLMAN - Local Cullman citizens, Keith Rudder and Will Frederick, have created http://cullmanonlineyardsales.com, a Cullman County-only website for online sales. The site, which launched at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, has had over 6,000 visitors in...
KFC offers to hire displaced Rally’s employees
CULLMAN, Ala. — When Kenny Parks read about the abrupt closing of the Cullman Rally’s, resulting in its 11 employees being caught in limbo, he quickly took action. Parks, Director of Operations for Rule the Roost, LLC that operates the two KFCs in Cullman...
Same Great Wings and Awesome New Owners
CULLMAN - The Downtown Grill has been a staple around Cullman for quite some time. It’s simple, but delicious diner food has kept its doors open for years. It has been the place to eat before a big game, or just to grab a...
Regions Bank announces Will Harding as Cullman market executive
Will Harding (Courtesy of Regions Bank)
CULLMAN – Regions Bank on Monday announced Cullman native Will Harding has joined the bank and will serve as market executive and commercial relationship manager in Cullman and surrounding communities.
Harding succeeds Market Executive Clayton Ingram, who retired in December...
Ming Enterprises bringing 3 new restaurants to Cullman’s south side
Architectural renderings of the future Cullman Row East (top), current site of the old Cullman Chrysler Dodge dealership, and Cullman Row West (bottom), current site of the former Sticks N Stuff / Bill Ming
CULLMAN - Two vacant sites on Second Avenue Southwest (Highway...
Focus on Cullman’s workforce
"Keeping it Real" class at Holly Pond High School / Cullman Economic Development Agency
CULLMAN - Around Cullman, recent business growth and the increasing number of “Help Wanted” signs has led to speculation that the county may have too many businesses and industries, and not...
Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing honored with North American Copper in Architecture Award
Metal workers move copper pieces at Ornametals Manufacturing in Cullman. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman’s Ornametals Manufacturing was honored with a North American Copper in Architecture Award for restoration for the company’s work on the Hadrian Cornice restoration in New York City...
Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting & Gala Will Have “Downton Abbey” Theme
This year’s theme will be focused around the popular British drama series, ‘Downton Abbey,’ set in the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress to coordinate with the theme - you might just win a contest! So get ready to step back in time with...
Royal Technologies announces 165K-sq-ft expansion, up to 50 new jobs
Even as local dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking, construction crews were already at work behind them. / W.C. Mann
We’re enthusiastic about the future; not because of what we do, but we feel so comfortable living amongst and being a great neighbor in a community...
Tractor Supply celebrates grand opening in new location
Manager Chris Terry gave out souvenir hats to visitors at Saturday's grand opening celebration. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - After months of redesign and reconstruction, the old K-Mart building is back in business. On Saturday, Tractor Supply Company held its grand opening in its new...
Citizens Bank’s Cade Smith graduates Alabama Banking School
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A total of 59 students from across the state graduated from the Alabama Banking School July 19, and among them was Cade Smith from Citizens Bank & Trust.
Held at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, this year’s session was the...
Cullman County no. 1 in state for overall economic development and expansion
Gov. Kay Ivey and Topre America President Hideo Shimizu cut the ribbon on Topre’s new building and celebrated the company’s newly-announced $80 million expansion project, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Commerce has released numbers...
Cullman Economic Development Agency receives international award
Pictured left to right: Dr. Johnny McMoy, WSCC; Jamie Troutman, Cullman EDA; Joseph Burchfield, TVA
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency won a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award this week for its recruitment of Sequence Health, a project in the category of Partnership...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to local nonprofits
Cullman Caring for Kids, The Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Merchants Bank of Alabama on Tuesday presented donations to local nonprofit organizations from...
Meet Kim Beck, of Beck’s Auto Body
Kim Beck (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Kim Beck knew when he was young that he wanted to work with and help kids. He even thought about running a daycare at one time. He also developed a love for cars after fixing...
Rumors Deli: state award and new location
Rumors Deli is moving to as-of-yet undisclosed location in early January 2018. Its current building was sold and Rumors’ lease is up Dec. 31. / Andrew Cryer
We’re just excited now. Now it’s like, we’re just going to have to close our eyes and jump,...
Ride in Style at 278 Auto Wash and Detail
CULLMAN – At 17 years old and a junior in high school, Nathan Haynes has operated his own business, 278 Auto Wash and Detail, since July of this year.
As a former employee in fast food, Nathan said, “I like being my own boss.”
While most...
Rumors Deli named Retailer of the Year 2nd year in a row; new area business Lavish Boutique brings home 2 awards
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
BIRMINGHAM - Out of a pool of almost 100 nominees statewide, two Cullman area business owners brought home Retailer of the Year honors Tuesday at the Alabama Retail Association (ARA) awards luncheon...
Rue21 closing 400 stores, including Cullman location
CRANBERRY, Pa. - Teen clothing store chain rue21 is closing almost 400 stores, including the Cullman location at 1200 Cullman Shopping Center NW.
A statement from the retailer on Facebook over the weekend confirmed the closings. The company says the closings are a part of...
Mae’s Food Hall hopeful for October opening
The facade of Mae’s is almost finished, featuring a logo based on Linnie “Mae” Quick’s own handwriting (Mae's is named after Shane Quick's beloved grandmother). Photo courtesy Shane Quick
CULLMAN - Among the most anticipated happenings in the Warehouse District is the upcoming opening of...
Industrial instrument manufacturer Met-South announces relocation to Hanceville, cites WSCC as key factor
State and local officials look on as Cathy and Don Jesse announce Met-South’s relocation to Hanceville.
HANCEVILLE - At a special event Tuesday morning, industrial instrument and gauge maker Met-South announced that it will relocate its manufacturing operations to a new facility to be built...
Annual reception celebrates Cullman industries
Ted Clem, director of business development for the Alabama Department of Commerce, speaks at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Industry Appreciation Reception this week at Terri Pines Country Club. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Former employee now New Owner of Cutie Patooties
CULLMAN - There are some stores in Cullman that are old favorites. Establishments that have been around for years and everyone knows the place you are referring to when you bring up the name. Cutie Patooties, is one such place, and after years of business...
BCA, ATN announce 2018 Manufacturers of the Year; 3 local businesses recognized
Birmingham Fastener and Supply, named the Medium Manufacturer of the Year, has a distribution center in Hanceville, pictured here. (www.bhamfast.com)
MONTGOMERY – The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) on Wednesday announced the 2018 Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) winners...
A link to the ‘Old Country’
CULLMAN, Ala. - New owners of A Touch of German, Judith and John Caples, say the store is a link to the ‘Old Country.’
“My heart was calling me to be here,” said Judith Caples, who was born in Germany and raised by her German...
Vinemont welcomes another new business: Vinemont Welding and Fabrication holds ribbon cutting
Owner Jeremy Harbison, center, cuts the ribbon at his new business, Vinemont Welding and Fabrication.
VINEMONT - Vinemont native Jeremy Harbison and his family have for a few years now dreamed of owning their own business, and on Jan. 2 of this year, they made...
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday sales
You’ll discover everything from unique furniture pieces to fine linens and accessories for the home at Vintage West Home. “We are very proud to carry the full line of Magnolia Home from Joanna Gaines including furniture, home décor, rugs and even paint. We have...
Real food. Real fast. Southern Eats.
CULLMAN - Life in the 21st century is hectic. 40-plus-hour work weeks followed up by chauffeuring kids to ball practice and the daily homework battle leave parents exhausted, frazzled and willing to make fast food dinner choices for their families even though Mom and...
Topre, REHAU, Birmingham Fastener win state awards
Topre America receives the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Supplier of the Year award from Gov. Kay Ivey. (Photo courtesy Jamie Troutman/Cullman Economic Development Agency)
MONTGOMERY – Wednesday was a big day for manufacturers and suppliers in the state, as the Business Council of Alabama (BCA)...
Downtown and Warehouse District merchants gearing up for ‘Celebrate Cullman’
2nd Fridays events are a big draw downtown during the summer months. / Andrew Cryer
We’ve really got a vibrant downtown, and we don’t want to let that get away. We want to continue to grow it and fill it; and we want the people...
REHAU welcomes first graduates of joint venture with CCBOE and Wallace State
Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics and WSCC Dean of Applied Technologies Jimmy Hodges. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Wednesday, representatives of the Cullman County Board...
New eye clinic opens in downtown Hanceville
Downtown Hanceville welcomed another new business Saturday, when the ribbon was cut on Love Your Eyes on Bangor Avenue. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Love Your Eyes officially cut the ribbon on its new location in Hanceville on Saturday. The primary care eye...
Bama win means big business for local print shop
Hanceville’s Creative Design worked into the wee hours after Monday night’s College Football National Championship game, printing 15,000 Alabama T-shirts. / Nick Griffin
HANCEVILLE - National championship games almost always mean busy nights for the crew of about 30 at Creative Design, and 2018 started...
Santa, Buddy the Elf and others kick off ‘Shop Alabama for the Holidays’ in Cullman
Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf and their guests enjoy the “snow” in the breezeway of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce Friday evening. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf made their first holiday appearance at the Cullman Chamber...
Merchants Bank’s Kimberly Dockery promoted
The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama recently promoted Kimberly Dockery to senior vice president and Silver Spirit director.
Dockery joined Merchants Bank of Alabama in 2000 and worked in the customer service area of the bank assisting customers in many different transactions...
Cullman chosen by University of Alabama as site of new ‘Technology Village’
Community leaders pose for a photograph in front of the Technology Village after Wednesday’s announcement./ W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Cullman is serious about fostering new business, and others in the state are taking notice…and action. On Wednesday afternoon, representatives of the City of Cullman and...
2 Cullman business owners named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd, Dustin Beaty (Alabama Retail Association)
MONTGOMERY - Two Cullman business owners have been named to the Alabama Retail Association board of directors: Lynsey Todd of Monograms Plus and Dustin Beaty of Lavish Boutique.
Lynsey Todd named to Alabama Retail Association board of directors
Lynsey Todd,...
New Davidson Homes Offer A piece of luxury
CULLMAN – With several expansions happening all around in industrial and retail businesses alike, the Cullman area is pulling in more newcomers to our community. With many professionals coming to the city, they need somewhere to live, and Davidson Homes plans to fulfill that...
Local businesses undeterred by winter storm; Planet Fitness enjoys successful opening day
Despite the storm and numerous closings, Planet Fitness Manager Corey Lee, pictured here on Wednesday, still saw a successful opening day on Tuesday. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - This week’s winter storm has certainly had an effect on the Cullman area, but a ride around...
