Harrison Outdoors debuts new name, location
Harrison Outdoors employees Ricky Cone, customer service representative; Gaynell Partain, customer service representative; Patrick Stark, parts manager; Ross Harrison, owner; Chris Edmondson, service manager/technician and Alex Parker, technician, pose for a photo on Friday at the store’s new location. / Nick Griffin
CULLMAN - Friday morning...
Rumors Deli: ribbon cut on grand (re)opening in new, historic location
Rumors Deli owner Annette Harris cuts the ribbon to mark the restaurant’s official grand re-opening at 601 Fourth St. SW on Thursday, April 5, 2018. / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, Rumors Deli officially completed its move from the Warehouse...
(Updated) Reports: Cullman Tuesday Morning store to close
Updated 5-27-20 at 4:59 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday Morning Corporation on Wednesday announced it has filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division. According to...
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...
Dental Arts wins Cullman Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Chamber of Commerce presented this month’s Small Business of the Month Award to Dental Arts.
Dental Arts has sponsored events held by the Chamber and they provide services to customers who may not be given treatment in a larger city....
What Time Is It? Tax Time
CULLMAN – Someone once said that the only two things you must do in this life is die and pay taxes. If you are expecting a big return, you may be reveling in the notion of getting that sweet check, but for many, this...
Small Business Spotlight: Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. is now open in Cullman. Its products are made from all plant-based ingredients, and customers can watch as the colorful bars of soap, soothing bath bombs and other fragrant beauty and home products are made on-site.
Store...
Gov. Ivey awards Community Development Block Grant to extend sewer service for new business in Good Hope
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant to the city of Good Hope to assist in extending sewer service to a new business that will create 25 jobs.
The city will use grant funds to extend sewer service to AGCOR...
Profile: Cullman County-based bullet manufacturer Moylan LLC
Photo: Dr. Bruce Moylan, left, and the rest of his crew
BAILEYTON - Bullet manufacturer Moylan LLC was founded in 2015 and hopes to “provide innovative ammunition to the American consumer,” according to its owner, Dr. Bruce Moylan.
According the company’s website, “Moylan LLC brings engineered...
Cyber Broadband officially announces fiber network for east Cullman County
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Local internet service provider Cyber Broadband hosted a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Baileyton Town Hall to officially announce the $1.33 million grant the company was awarded by Governor Kay Ivey to help bring broadband internet service to rural areas of...
SoHo Sassy Studio to debut in Vinemont Thursday evening
VINEMONT - Vinemont will be the place to be this Thursday evening as SoHo Sassy Studio celebrates their Grand Opening with a Paint and Sip Night with hostess and studio owner Kathy Danielson lending her thirty years of artistic experience to partygoers and painters.
In...
Hometown health care: new Hanceville clinic open for business
Sabrina and Kenneth Nail, center, cut the ribbon to officially open Hanceville Primary Healthcare on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - On Monday afternoon, Sabrina Nail and her husband, Mayor Kenneth Nail, cut the ribbon to open Hanceville Primary Healthcare (HPH) for...
Lavish Boutique opens in Warehouse District
Lavish Boutique is located in the Warehouse District, in the old Rumors Deli location. (Andrew Cryer for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Lavish Boutique officially opened its doors Wednesday in Cullman’s Warehouse District. The store, described as “a trendy women's boutique that exists to provide inspiration...
What’s that? Whataburger coming to Cullman!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman Planning Commission approved the site plan for a proposed Whataburger on Cherokee Avenue Southwest and Swafford Road Southwest, with few contingencies. The new location will provide seating for 76 customers. The burger chain, headquartered in San Antonio,...
85 years in, Bennett family still a staple of Cullman business
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Bennett Tire Service will celebrate 50 years in its U.S. Highway 31 location in Cullman. Owner Doug Bennett stressed that the Bennett family and selling tires go back much further than 50 years. He is proud of the family...
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...
Werner’s to be bought by Gardendale’s Ace of the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many years customers have seen the familiar faces of Rob, Mary Ellen and Ola Werner as they walk in the door of Werner’s Trading Company in Cullman. The Werners have taken the store from its roots as a hardware store...
Merchants Bank promotes Ross West
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Ross West has been promoted to vice president – loans.
West has been with the bank for more than 10 years, initially starting part-time while continuing his education. West...
AGCOR Steel breaks ground on new facility in Good Hope
Representatives of AGCOR, the Cullman County Commission, Cullman city government, ADECA, and Cullman city and county economic development agencies prepare to throw the first shovels of dirt on a rainy Wednesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - On Wednesday morning, AGCOR...
Milo’s to donate 5 $1K grants to education organizations in Cullman County
In Walker County, Milo’s granted Valley Junior High School $1,000 to build a pavilion for its library. / Milo’s
BIRMINGHAM - Milo’s Hamburgers is giving five $1,000 grants to schools and education organizations in Cullman County. Milo’s is giving the grants through its “Little Something...
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...
Inland Building Systems, HomTex donate thousands of masks
CULLMAN, Ala. - Area nursing homes, Cullman City Schools and local food banks are receiving new protective DreamFit masks thanks to a generous donation from Inland Building Systems, part of Schulte Building Systems, Inc. and local textile manufacturer HomTex.
Inland purchased $10,000 worth of the...
Both Cullman Rite Aid stores to close this month
Rite Aid on the south side of Cullman, located at 1606 Second Ave. SW, seen here on June 4, 2018 (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Walgreens management confirmed Monday afternoon that both Cullman Rite Aid locations will be permanently closing this month. No...
Vinemont welcomes new business The Butcher Meat Co. with Grand Opening
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town of South Vinemont has gained its newest addition in The Butcher Meat Co. on Friday morning. The business, owned by Kadi and Justin Smith, will be bringing fresh cut meats including angus choice steaks and roasts, bone-in and boneless...
Rallying around one another
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Rally’s in Cullman was closed Saturday afternoon without warning and the decision had left its 11 employees confused, hurt and struggling to make ends meet. Employees Storm Bryant, Thomas Williams and Jenny Bryant sat down Wednesday morning to explain their...
Goat Island Brewing holds grand opening
CULLMAN – On Friday night, Cullman’s hometown craft beer company, Goat Island Brewing, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.
With Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson , members of the Cullman City Council, Sen. Paul Bussman, R-Cullman, members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce...
Walmart Hiring Approximately 300 Associates for New Cullman Store
CULLMAN – Walmart will hire approximately 300 associates to work at the new Walmart slated to open this fall in Cullman. A temporary hiring center has opened at 3323 Alabama Hwy. 157, Suite C.
Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1...
Shrimp Basket open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Shrimp Basket celebrated its grand opening Wednesday and seafood lovers came out in droves to take part. Located at 716 Second Ave. NW (U.S. Highway 31), the new restaurant offers fresh Gulf seafood, a full bar, pet-friendly indoor/outdoor patio seating...
YPCullman- New Group for Cullman’s Young Professionals
We will begin with quarterly socials. Over time, we hope this will evolve into community awareness and concern, committee involvement, entrepreneurial roundtables and eventually leadership roles.”
Leah Bolin, Chamber president
CULLMAN - Young professionals in Cullman will soon have a new organization. On Thursday, March 17...
Milo’s awards grants to 5 Cullman organizations
Milo’s awarded grants to, clockwise from top left: Good Hope Primary School, The United Way of Cullman County, West Elementary School, Brooks’ Place and ALAbundant. (Photos courtesy of Milo’s)
CULLMAN - Milo’s Hamburgers has awarded $1,000 grants to five organizations in Cullman County, the company...
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...
U.S. Supreme Court says states can require online-only retailers to collect sales and use tax
MONTGOMERY - In a landmark ruling in the case of South Dakota v. Wayfair, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a 26-year-old decision and ruled that states can require internet retailers to collect sales and use tax in states where they lack a physical presence....
Working together: AGCOR Steel officially opens in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Friday was a big day for AGCOR Steel, the City of Good Hope and many others across the city and county as Good Hope’s first manufacturer officially opened its doors. AGCOR, a manufacturer of metal building components, moved from Vinemont...
Dig it! Heavy equipment challenge sponsored by Thompson, Caterpillar
Updated 7-21-19 1 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - More than 70 participants competed Thursday in Thompson Tractor’s Operator Challenge in Dodge City, just off Exit 299 in front of My Way Trucking. The Hanceville Challenge (named by the organizers) was the first of two qualifying...
Ivey announces BAE Systems to create ‘hundreds of new jobs’ in Huntsville expansion
LONDON – Gov. Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville.
In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough...
Former Catoma Mart owners open The Tan Shack
Left to right: Real Estate Agent Sadie Black, Danny Freeman and Angela Freeman
CULLMAN - The Tan Shack is a new business in town. Located at 1618 Second Ave. SW, the business is enjoying its first weeks of business; however, the entrepreneurs behind the success...
Vote for your favorite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged its member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. The Chamber invites you to visit its local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts,...
Cullman Regional Airport: Flying in Commerce for Cullman County
Having a thriving regional airport makes Cullman more accessible and more efficient to do business with.”
Mayor Max A. Townson
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Airport was built in the 1950s due to the hard work of the City and County of Cullman. Since then it has...
Cullman Regional recognized nationally for quality care
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s continuous improvement initiatives have earned attention and awards from national institutions such as U.S. News & World Report and the American Heart Association. The hospital recently earned recognitions as well as multiple performance and compliance rankings well above national...
Come and get ‘em: Duchess Bakery re-opens
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s iconic Duchess Bakery officially re-opened Friday, under the new ownership of Jason and Stephanie Neal and Roger Rich.
Previous owner Larry Bontrager announced his retirement back in May, causing a collective gasp across the county and worries that the popular doughnuts...
Cullman Regional breaks ground on new urgent care center
Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs
CULLMAN - Back in late January, Cullman Regional President/CEO James Clements announced plans for a new urgent care center. Today, that center is one step closer to reality. This afternoon, Clements and a host of...
‘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...
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...
New grocery pick-up service kicks off today at both Cullman Wal-Marts
Designated grocery pick-up parking spots are marked with bright orange. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Both Wal-Mart locations in Cullman unveiled grocery pick-up services on Wednesday.
At the Olive Street Wal-Mart, Store Manager David Roberts explained, “Wal-Mart is already dedicated to saving people money,...
AT&T announces wireless internet service for parts of rural Cullman County
Sen. Paul Bussman cuts the ribbon to announce the official opening of fixed wireless internet service in west Cullman County. / W.C. Mann
BREMEN - At a press conference at a cellular tower in north Bremen near Smith Lake on Friday morning, AT&T announced the...
New Holly Pond business offers services for trucks, tractors and more
Ricky Cason, Sr., QuickSilver service manager
HOLLY POND - A very mobile local business has found a home in Holly Pond. QuickSilver Diesel Repair and Welding offers an array of services for automobiles, big rigs, farm equipment and more. For the last four years, Ricky...
It’s Cold Outside But the Nightlife is Hot
CULLMAN – For years, residents of Cullman who wanted to go out at night for a few drinks and live entertainment had to travel to Huntsville or Birmingham. Since the city passed the legal sale of alcohol with official sales taking place in 2011,...
2016 National Arc Welding Conference Tours Topre and Yutaka
There was a lot of automation and some neat robots. It’s like a big kid’s Lego kit and makes me want to get in there and start playing with everything.”
Andy Hatch, Shaw Industries.
CULLMAN - On Tuesday, April 12, 100 participants from the 2016 National...
Littleville Blue Finds New Home
CULLMAN - If you are looking for one of a kind items and antiques, then look no further than Littleville Blue. Their work and eye for seeing the hidden potential in old items is truly something you need to see for yourself. They recently made...
Marco’s Pizza sees robust opening day in Cullman
Customers line up at Marco's Pizza in Cullman Monday morning. The new restaurant is located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit A in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - A robust crowd came out for the much anticipated...
Merchants Bank promotes Will Harding
CULLMAN - The Board of Directors of Merchants Bank of Alabama is pleased to announce that Will Harding has recently been promoted to vice president – loans.
Harding joined Merchants Bank in 2014 as assistant vice president and loan officer with primary responsibility in commercial...
Monograms Plus changing hands after 19 years
Cullman’s Monograms Plus is an anchor of the Warehouse District. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Monograms Plus of Cullman, a staple in Cullman’s Warehouse District, announced new ownership Tuesday, with longtime owners Margaret and Mark Hamm passing the torch to new owners Lynsey...
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...
Academy Sports not coming to Cullman
CULLMAN - Academy Sports + Outdoors will not build a store in Cullman. The company cited a change in national corporate strategy as the reason for the decision.
“We are disappointed that Academy ultimately decided not to pursue a store in Cullman. We put our...
‘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...
Cyber Broadband, granted $113K, to offer fiber internet to Sipsey Pines community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Regional internet provider Cyber Broadband, Inc. announced this week it will offer fiber-to-the-home internet to the Sipsey Pines community in 2020. CEO Jay Fuller said the project will provide state-of-the-art, fiber-to-the-home internet to approximately 200 homes in the unincorporated community on...
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...
Mo’s Joes and the Sunflour Bakery & Eatery: Cullman Business District’s new coffee shop and dining spot
Co-owner Jon Montgomery
CULLMAN - Cullman’s newest beverage and snack shop is a family affair. Mo’s Joes is the project of proprietors Jon and Frances Montgomery, and daughters Morgan (the manager; The family calls her “Mo Mo,” and her dad said we could print that. ...
New eatery opens its doors for business in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday morning for The Sweet Life Bakery & Eatery located in Jones Chapel. The locally owned and operated eatery offers breakfast and lunch seven days a week, as well as delicious baked goodies.
Owners Rayven...
Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, the tournament again benefited Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), its beneficiary since the tournament’s inception....
Marco’s Pizza opening Monday, March 11 in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Marco’s Pizza will be opening on Monday, March 11 in Cullman. Located at 1302 Second Ave SW (U.S. Hwy. 31) Unit A, it will be the second restaurant to open in one of two sites being developed by Athens-based Ming Enterprises....
City Planning Commission- May Meeting Notes
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman Planning Commission met Monday, May 1 in the City Hall Auditorium, hearing input on three subdivisions and approving site plans for another project.
A new subdivision, The Grove at Fischer Farms, was presented by Cliff Harris, seeking approval on...
The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel adds extended business hours
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sweet Life Bakery and Eatery in Jones Chapel opened its doors in October of 2021. The eatery was previously open for breakfast and lunch from 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and they have recently expanded their hours to include dinner,...
Bringing out the Best: Vinemont molding shop helping produce medical face shields for hospitals across Alabama
VINEMONT, Ala. - Many small manufacturers across the country, professional and amateur, began turning out components for medical face shields on 3D printers in response to shortages due to COVID-19, but 3D printing can be a slow process that does not lend itself to...
Nominations open now for state’s best retailers
Annette Harris, owner of Cullman’s Rumors Deli, accepts the 2017 Silver Retailer of the Year award in October 2017. Nominations are open now for the 2018 awards. / Photo courtesy of the Alabama Retail Association
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association will accept nominations for...
412 Public House owners expand with Seasoned Catering Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The ribbon was officially cut Wednesday at Seasoned Catering Co., a new catering service from the owners of the popular 412 Public House. Located in what was Top of the Town on the top floor of the Cullman Savings Bank building...
Exit 305 Officially Opens
I like to cut ribbons for new factories and new roads because that means we are making good progress. In this part of the state, up here, you all are doing fantastic.”
Gov. Robert Bentley
GOOD HOPE – As of today, Friday, Jan. 22, exit 305,...
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of family and friends was treated to a pre-grand opening event at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi Tuesday evening. The restaurant,...
Walmart Plans to Hire 1,500 Holiday Workers in Alabama; Wages Begin at $9 an Hour
BIRMINGHAM – Walmart announced this week it expects to hire approximately 1,500 associates at more than 100 stores in Alabama over the next few months to help during the busy holiday shopping season. The Alabama hires are among the 60,000 seasonal workers the company...
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...
(Updated) TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE: Bojangles’ closes its doors unexpectedly on Valentine’s Day
Crews were onsite on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 taking down the signs from the Bojangles’ building on Cherokee Avenue. The restaurant closed unexpectedly late Valentine’s Day night. / Noah Galilee
CULLMAN - Bojangles' of Cullman locked its doors for the last time Valentine’s evening when,...
Chicken Salad Chick to open Feb. 4 in SW Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - As The Tribune reported exclusively back in November, Chicken Salad Chick, self-described as “the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept,” is coming to Cullman. Wednesday, the restaurant announced its official opening date for the new location is Tuesday,...
REHAU plant in Cullman celebrates 25 years in operation
LEESBURG, Va. – REHAU announces the 25-year anniversary of the establishment of its production plant in Cullman, Ala. The plant began operations in early 1996 with 30 employees producing bumpers for the 1997 SUV of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International made in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The facility...
Change of leadership at Topre
Topre America accepts a plaque at the Japan America Society of Alabama annual dinner May 19, 2016 for the $8.5 million expansion at the Cullman facility during 2015. Pictured are, from left, JASA First Vice President Forrest Keith of Daiken America, Topre Director of...
Cullman’s White Willow becomes first-time winner of ‘Best in Bama’ award
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Cullman-based businesses, White Willow and Karma’s Coffeehouse, are recipients of this year’s Alabama Magazine’s “Best in Bama” awards.
White Willow owner Libby Crider spoke of the win for Best Furniture & Interiors saying, “We were just so excited to find out....
Compton’s Veterinary Clinic Makes New Home Beautiful
CULLMAN – On Highway 31, there is a house that has been a home and place of business to establishments like the Candle Garden for many years. Recently, however, new ownership has transformed this beautiful building into a sanctuary for the pets of Cullman...
Cullman Florist opens in new location
Cullman Florist opened in its new location on Fourth Street Southeast Thursday morning. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman Florist, located in the Warehouse District since the April 2011 tornadoes, held its grand re-opening at its new location on Fourth Street Southeast with...
Alabama Farm Credit holds grand opening for new corporate headquarters in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama Farm Credit held its grand opening event Tuesday morning at 300 2nd Ave SW for its new corporate headquarters. The event was attended by members of the city council, county commissioners, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Woody...
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...
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...
Business Note: Corey Williams joins Citizens Bank & Trust as senior lender
Citizens Bank & Trust is pleased to announce its recent hire of Corey Williams, who joins the Citizens team as senior lender and executive vice president of the bank. Williams will work out of the headquarters office in Guntersville and will lead the bank’s...
Cullman City Council reinstates Vintage Beverages’ liquor license; odor from Wastewater Treatment Plant addressed
Photo shows Anthony Quattlebaum of Ryan Creek Subdivision
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council met on Monday evening, making decisions on the future of the Larkwood Bridge, the liquor license of Vintage Beverages and the odor from the City Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is invading...
Bringing out the Best: Generous donation helps Rumors Deli share meals across community
CULLMAN, Ala. - Dr. Ginger Holt, a surgeon in Nashville, often visits her hometown of Cullman and makes regular stops to treat herself at Rumors Deli. On a recent visit, though, she was the one doing the treating, presenting owner Annette Harris with a...
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...
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,...
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...
The Shaddix Company breaks ground on new location in Vinemont
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. – A groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning celebrated the family-owned The Shaddix Company’s upcoming move from Cullman to the town of South Vinemont. The company’s new home will be on approximately 22 acres adjacent to the Vinemont’s sports complex on Park Drive....
Golden Corral opening in old Ryan’s location this fall; 100 jobs to be added
CULLMAN - Golden Corral is on its way to the Cullman area, according to officials with the Cullman Economic Development Agency and the restaurant chain itself.
"We are very excited to add Golden Corral to Cullman’s restaurant lineup in the former Ryan’s building," said Susan...
Walmart, Sam’s Club require customers to wear face coverings starting July 20
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our focus and priority has been and continues to be on the health and safety of our associates, members and customers.
As the number of confirmed cases has spiked in communities across the country recently, so too have...
Tribune parent company acquires Cullman Today
CULLMAN, Ala. - Humble Roots, LLC., the parent company of The Cullman Tribune, is happy to announce the acquisition of Cullman Today from Tiffany Abbott Collins. Noah Galilee and Dustin Isom, owners of Humble Roots LLC, and Collins look forward to continuing to provide...
LEAD offers unique services to Cullman area
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Laurelwood Equine Assisted Discoveries, LLC (LEAD) opened April 1, 2019, offering unique services to Cullman County- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) Model counseling and personal development sessions.
“LEAD offers Eagala Model counseling sessions for adults, children and teens who have...
Alabama Farm Credit expands into crop insurance with new company, Farm Shield
CULLMAN, Ala. - Steve Tate Insurance is joining the Alabama Farm Credit family of companies. Since 1992, Steve Tate Insurance has provided crop insurance to north Alabama farmers. Alabama Farm Credit has provided north Alabama farmers with rural agricultural credit and financial services since...
Cullman Applebee’s Honors POW MIA Veterans
CULLMAN – The Cullman Applebee’s Restaurant loves our veterans. Last Tuesday on Veterans Day, not only did they feed our veterans for free all day, but they also allowed the American Legion and the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary to perform a POW...
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...
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...
Cullman Florist preparing to ‘petal it forward’ Wednesday
London Nix and Carla Fussell, foreground, prepare bouquets on Monday at Cullman Florist for Wednesday's “Petal It Forward” event. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – After the success it had last year, Cullman Florist will once again participate in the nationwide event “Petal...
Logan’s Roadhouse, Inc. said to be filing bankruptcy
CULLMAN - According to multiple media reports, Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy. It is unclear at this time if the restaurant's Cullman location will remain open if the bankruptcy is filed.
When reached for comment about reports of the bankruptcy, Cullman...
Back in Business: Retail Revival in Downtown Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - When talking about what downtown Hanceville was like just a few years ago, a remarkable number of people have applied the same adjective: “dead.” There certainly were businesses around, and some doing well, but place after place in the business district sat...
Hanceville City Council calls special meeting; Repaving of Hopewell Road to start May 23
HANCEVILLE - The City of Hanceville called a special city council meeting for Thursday, May 19 to discuss the repaving plan for Hopewell Road near Section Line Road. Council members Charles Wilson, Greg Baker, Kim Brown and Jimmy Sawyer, along with Mayor Kenneth Nail,...
