By Sam Prickett Located adjacent to the always-bustling U.S. 280, Cahaba Heights originally was its own, freestanding community. But after the construction of the Summit shopping center in 1997, both Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook considered annexing the neighborhood because of the value of its commercial business districts. Vestavia Hills ended up absorbing … [Read more...]
Green Valley: Variety of Recreational Activities, Dining Available in Green Valley
By Sam Prickett Hoover’s Green Valley community is a good fit for families who prioritize recreation. It’s a highly walkable neighborhood centered by the Hoover Country Club – a private, state-of-the-art facility with a golf course, swimming pool and tennis courts — and Star Lake park. Green Valley is located along U.S. 31, which means that shopping and dining options in … [Read more...]
Fab Four: A Closer Look at Living in Some Very Popular Over the Mountain Neighborhoods
By Sam Prickett Spring is a peak season for the real estate market, and for prospective homebuyers, the search for the right house can be overwhelming – particularly when deciding whether the surrounding neighborhood is the right fit. For this issue, we’re highlighting four of the most in-demand Over the Mountain neighborhoods – one each from Homewood, Vestavia Hills, … [Read more...]
Botanical Adventures: McMinn Fled the Business World for a Life Lived in the Garden
By Emily Williams Though she doesn't have a garden of her own living in her downtown Birmingham apartment, Brooke McMinn, plant adventures program specialist, finds ownership in her work with the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. McMinn grew up in the Hoover school system and recalls going on field trips to the Botanical Gardens, but she did not have a concrete passion for … [Read more...]
Agricultural Academy: Farm School Returns to Stone Hollow This Spring
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorClass is back in session for Over the Mountain residents who want to learn about life on the farm.Stone Hollow Farmstead in Harpersville is resuming its Farm School classes this spring to introduce children to the joys and challenges of farm life.“Guests will get to tour our Grade A dairy and creamery, explore the herb and … [Read more...]