By William Singleton Rocky Ridge will be the first area in Vestavia Hills designated as an entertainment district. The City Council unanimously approved creating the Rocky Ridge entertainment district during a recent meeting. The new entertainment district allows patrons to carry open containers of alcohol from one restaurant to another within the district. Mayor Alberto … [Read more...]
The Mind Side: Tuohy Headlines Annual VHSF Luncheon
More than 300 guests gathered at Vestavia Hills Country Club on Oct. 8 to celebrate the work of the Vestavia Hills Schools Foundation and listen to author and motivational speaker Leigh Anne Tuohy. Guests enjoyed a light lunch of grilled chicken salads and cheesecake or pie for dessert at tables decorated with centerpieces filled with succulents and greenery provided by Leaf … [Read more...]
All in the Family: Wind Charmer Offers Vintage-Inspired Children’s Clothing
By Emily Williams When sisters-in-law Jamie, Mary Beth and Sandi Meeks went into the clothing business together, they stuck to what they knew best: girls and dresses. Married to three brothers from Vestavia Hills, the women are mothers to a collective eight girls under the age of 11. “It’s been so much fun,” Mary Beth said. “Just our family coming together to start (Wind … [Read more...]
Moving Forward: Vestavia Hills to Open City Hall, Host High Notes Concert Oct. 13
By Ana Good Three years after it was first imagined, the new Vestavia Hills City Hall will open its doors Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. The grand opening celebration at 1032 Montgomery Highway will feature an inaugural “High Notes” concert presented by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, performances by groups from Vestavia Hills City Schools, an activities area for children and a cookout. … [Read more...]
City Council Agrees to Annex, Rezone Altadena Country Club
By Ana Good The former Altadena Country Club property is now in the city of Vestavia Hills. The City Council voted Sept. 28 to rezone and annex the former country club, though some work continues behind the scenes to finish plan details. Plans for developing the 122-acre property involve a public/private partnership between Keith Development, Vestavia Hills and the … [Read more...]