WestJeff Magazine - March 2026

On the Cover Staff

Hueytown mayor Steve Ware and his wife, Traci, are seen at the groundbreaking ceremony for West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve on Feb. 2. The new nature preserve heads up our Spring Recreation Guide on page 16.

Matthew Allen Publisher (205) 883-1877 matthew@jbmcmedia.com

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The West Beat

by JESSE CHAMBERS

Ah, spring draws near, with the first official day of that blessed season coming on Friday, March 20 – this year’s vernal equinox.

By the way, if you want to use your morning coffee break on March 20 to mark the very minute that spring arrives, you should know that the season will begin specifically at 9:46 a.m. Central Daylight Time.

As I’ve mentioned in these pages before, I always look forward to the coming of spring. I will be especially glad to see spring arrive after the winter we’ve had. In fact, as I write this column in February, we are just coming out of the brutal cold snap that we experienced due to the effects of Winter Storm Fern.

In this March issue, we’re also celebrating the third annual installment of one of my favorite recurring features in WestJeff Magazine – our Spring Recreation Guide. The guide focuses on opportunities for outdoor recreation, including golf, hiking, fishing, amusement parks and other diversions, in or near our coverage area in West Jefferson County.

We’re proud of this feature, especially since – to my knowledge – no other media outlet has ever provided something like this for the Western area.

And this year, we’ll also share more

information about an exciting new recreation opportunity for West Jefferson County and, really, for the entire Birmingham metro. It’s the West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve in Hueytown, the first phase of which is to be completed this spring or summer.

Let us hear from you

At WestJeff Magazine, we’re dedicated to giving the communities of West Jefferson County the media coverage they deserve and highlighting the people, places and events that make the area special. Each month, we curate the best selection of entertaining, informative content from West Jefferson County you’ll see anywhere.

However we can’t accomplish that goal alone. We actively solicit information, stories and photographs from our readers.

For example, in 2025, we ran a story about the 100th birthday celebration of a Hueytown resident, and her family submitted virtually all of the information and photographs.

Also in 2025, we ran a cover story written by one of our readers – Buddy Vines, the owner of the legendary Buddy Vines Fishing Camp near Bessemer.

As recently as the February issue, we included an item in our Community News section about Marva Douglas, a public

transit advocate in Midfield, who reached out to let us know about her efforts.

You can share your ideas for feature articles in the magazine, including cover stories or even special sections. Feel free to submit your own personal or humorous stories – especially if they relate directly to West Jefferson County.

We currently do not run op-eds or opinion pieces but always love receiving news or announcements about events, businesses, schools and community groups. We’re always seeking items to include in our events calendar, including city council and other government meetings.

And we need good photos, which need to be at least 500 KB, preferably at least 1 MB. We’re a print publication, so good photos are essential – and they dramatically improve a story’s impact and make it more attractive to readers.

We hope that the residents and business people and organizations in the area will see the magazine as a great platform for them, as a sort of town square.

If you are part of West Jefferson County, you are a part of WestJeff Magazine. It’s your magazine.

Write us and send us your ideas and submissions to jesse@jbmcmedia.com.

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Whatever Happened to…?

I am not complaining. So help me, I’m not. Idiots complain. And I’m not a complete idiot. Idiocy is all about percentages. I’m only 40 percent idiot, the other 75 percent of me is bad at math.

But this morning I was logging into one of my personal accounts, entering my password, which is a long complicated password that is at least eight characters long, contains one capital letter, one symbol, one article of punctuation, and the blood of a sacrificial goat.

And I got to thinking.

Did you know that the average American has an average of 168 passwords across personal accounts, with another 87 passwords for work accounts? Meaning that the ordinary American has an average of 255 passwords.

Then I found myself wondering how we got here. Have you ever stopped and thought about all the analog things that have disappeared from our daily lives?

For example, where did coin-operated horses outside supermarkets go? Why did we get rid of those?

How about gumbaall machines? Did my childhood dentist, who resembled Fred Mertz after a long night, confiscate them all?

What about prizes in cereal boxes? What happened to the free nautical whistle in Cap’n Crunch?

Missing-person photos on milk cartons? The black plastic thingies on the bottom of two-liter bottles? Shirley Jones?

How about playgrounds? Where are the playgrounds? One study found that playgrounds in the U.S. have decreased by nearly 40 percent. Many schools are tearing down swing sets and monkey bars.

Speaking of kids. Where are all the tiny bicycles? Where is the army of young people pedaling through my neighborhood, unsupervised?

And why did laundry detergent commercials stop advertising how their products remove grass stains from children’s clothing?

What about tree-climbing? One study found that three quarters of American kids have never climbed a tree.

Also, what happened to checkbooks? I tried to pay for an oil change yesterday. I tore the check from my little book and the young mechanic just said, verbatim, “Sorry, brah, we don’t take checks.”

Consequently, what is a “brah?” And how did I become one? Will I always be a brah? Will I have the opportunity someday to graduate from this status into another variety of feminine undergarment?

And bugs. Where are they going? Over the last 50 years, scientists estimate that we’ve lost 75 percent of the insect biomass. One main reason is believed to be crappy music on the radio.

No, I’m only kidding. There are no radios anymore. Automakers are removing radios from their cars and replacing them with more cameras.

We have roughly 85 million surveillance cameras in the U.S. They are everywhere from public parks to rental vehicles. Yesterday—this is true—I saw a camera mounted outside a portajohn.

Please don’t misunderstand me. As I say, I am not complaining. I realize the Good Old Days were neither good, nor old. But I’m simply asking a series of nonsensical rhetorical questions, and I do this for a very important reason.

I forgot my password.

Shepherds Pie

Shepherds Pie is one of my family’s favorite weeknight dinners. Sometimes I’ll make it with leftover veggies and gravy from a big Sunday dinner or Easter dinner. I start by layering the vegetables and ground beef and top it off with a cloud of mashed potatoes. One of the shortcuts is to use my favorite store-bought carton of gravy—not the powdered package.

Technically, Shepherds Pie is made with lamb, otherwise, it’s called Cottage Pie. Here in Alabama, I make it with ground beef, venison and even turkey or chicken. Next time you’re making mashed potatoes, make extra to plan ahead for Shepherds Pie.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck (venison or turkey)

¾ cup chopped onion

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained

½ cup green beans

½ whole corn

1 (12 ounce ) carton Beef Gravy (McCormick) or 1¼ cups gravy

3 cups cooked mashed potatoes

¾ cup preshredded Cheddar, Colby Jack or other cheese (optional)

In The Kitchen with Kathleen Phillips

Kathleen Phillips is a food blogger, food stylist, cookbook author and former Oxmoor House test kitchen director (Southern Living cookbooks). On her food blog, GritsAndGouda.com, she creates Southern shortcut recipes. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375F degrees.

• Cook ground chuck, onion, salt and pepper together in a large (10- to 12-inch) cast iron or oven-proof skillet 12 minutes, stirring often, until browned.

• Drain in a colander, if using 70/30 beef, and return to the skillet.

• Add vegetables and gravy to the skillet and stir well. If you are not using an oven proof skillet, transfer meat mixture into a casserole or baking dish.

• Stir together mashed potatoes and half the cheese, if using. Dollop the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture.

TIP: If your mashed potatoes are cold, warm them in the microwave. Spread the mashed potatoes to the edge of the skillet or casserole dish.

Sprinkle the remaining half of cheese over the potatoes, if using cheese. Bake at 375F degrees for 25 minutes or until gravy is bubbly around the edges.

Home Improvement

Matt Weber is editor of Home Improvement & Repairs magazine based in Birmingham. Find more at

Wake Up Your Lawn for Spring

With spring approaching, your lawn should soon turn green again. The warm season turfgrass typical of lawns in the Southeastern United States will come out of dormancy by mid-April or early May. Common warm season varieties include Zoysia, St. Augustine, Bermuda and Centipede, and these grasses typically go dormant when the temperature drops below 65º F.

Grasses come out of dormancy differently depending on the environment and temperatures in the area. For example, lawns down in South Florida may never enter dormancy at all during the winter, and many homeowners who live there will mow their lawn bi-weekly throughout the season.

Weed control

For weed problems, consider an herbicide application before spring. Mid-February is the best time for the first pre-emergent application in Central Alabama, and then a second application 60 days later. Pre-emergents, as the name suggests, are herbicides that you should apply before weeds surface from the ground,

so if your lawn experiences the same kind of weed problem year after year, a pre-emergent could be a good solution. Weeds are usually categorized by grassy weeds or broadleaf weeds, and many herbicide products will state on their label which types of weeds they treat. However, pre-emergent products never prevent 100 percent of the weeds, so spot spraying with a post-emergent product (dependent on grass type) can also help with weed control. Consistency is crucial for the most thorough weed control, so experts recommend developing an annual program for your lawn.

Time to fertilize

Fertilizing a lawn promotes healthy roots and the return of green leaf blades, but it should not be applied until the last frost has hit. For most of Alabama, experts recommend waiting to fertilize warm season turf until May. The only exception is St. Augustine grass in South Alabama where nitrogen can be applied in April.

Fertilizers are available in granular and

liquid versions, and your local garden-supply center should be able to recommend a springseason formula for your type of grass.

If you notice spots of brown or straw-like grass while the rest of your lawn comes out of dormancy, this might be a sign of lawn disease. Avoid applying fertilizer to a lawn with disease because the nitrogen in the fertilizer will feed the disease and worsen the problem. Apply a systemic fungicide first and wait several weeks before following with a fertilizer application.

First mow of the season

Mowing heights vary for each grass type, but according to experts, one rule applies for all of them: Never remove more than a third of the leaf blade during a single mowing to avoid stressing the plant. If your grass gets too long, gradually lower the blade over several mowings.

A good tip for spring is to make sure your lawnmower blades are sharpened so they neatly slice through the grass leaves instead of ripping them, which could cause damage that leads to lawn disease.

Watering regimen

Dormant, warm season turfgrass doesn’t need much water until the active growing season kicks in. (The lawn will still need some water, but the rainfall Alabama gets during winter is usually enough to sustain dormant turf).

Once the grass starts to green-up from winter dormancy, you should resume watering the lawn with about one inch of water per week including rainfall (spread over two to three waterings).

Follow these tips to help revive your dormant grass into a healthy green lawn ready for summer activities.

Special thanks to Bethany O’Rear of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System who contributed to this article.

At WestJeff Magazine, we seek to provide comprehensive coverage of business activity of all kinds in West Jefferson County – and not just the big projects. We want to hear news and updates about all of the businesses in the area, both large and small. We also report on real estate, construction and infrastructure projects. Please contact us with any tips, information or photos you have at jesse@jbmcmedia.com.

McCalla gets new clinic, Hueytown a Chick-Fil-A

by JESSE CHAMBERS

Birmingham-based Total Dermatology recently opened a new clinic at 4760 Eastern Valley Road in McCalla. The facility, which offers medical and cosmetic dermatology, opened Dec. 18 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 8. Total Dermatology saw McCalla as a great location for the clinic, according to a spokesperson for the practice. “Total Dermatology’s goal has always been to make exceptional skin care as

convenient and accessible as possible,” the spokesperson said. “This move to McCalla allows us to reach more patients.” Dr. Michele Hill and Dr. Rajini K. Murthy are the two physicians at the McCalla location. The staff also includes Sara Hopper, CRNP, and Natalie George, PA-C. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Gary Monheit, Total Dermatology offers medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology,

as well as a research department that conducts clinical trials for medications, treatments and devices, according to the company’s website. Total Dermatology has about 85 employees. The other three locations are Gardendale, Trussville and downtown Birmingham.

Hueytown Chick-fil-A

A long-desired Chick-fil-A is under construction in Hueytown after a Dec. 4 groundbreaking, according to media reports. Located at 2885 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, the location should open this fall. The owners are Tim and Emily Sweetman. Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware called the groundbreaking a “great day” for the city, Bham Now reported. Ware said that Hueytown residents have often wondered why the city didn’t have its own Chick-Fil-A. “Nine years ago, when I was elected, I asked myself the same question, and have been trying to get them into the city,” told Bham Now.

Milo’s Tea announcement

Milo’s Tea Company closed its Homewood factory effective Jan. 5, according to media reports. In a widely cited news release, Milo’s Tea said that more than half of the affected positions had been relocated to its Bessemer facility. The 38 employees the company couldn’t relocate were offered four months of severance and benefit continuation. “By redirecting needed equipment investments to our other sites with more modern infrastructure, we can accelerate growth, continue delivering on our promise of serving high-quality beverages made with real ingredients to our fans, and create more jobs, faster,” the news release states.

New data center site

A controversial planned $14 billion data center in Bessemer – dubbed the Project Marvel Data Center – will change locations, according to Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley and the Bessemer City Council in a news release Jan. 20. In November, the city voted to rezone 700 acres of timber land near Rock Mountain Lake Road for the facility, according to media reports. However, the data center will be moved after many area residents raised concerns about the effects of the facility,

including noise, electricity and water usage and environmental issues. In addition, the old location could have hampered construction of the long-discussed Northern BeltLine freeway. “Following careful review of public input, the City has identified additional land adjacent to the currently zoned parcel that will allow for enhanced site design and improved compatibility with surrounding areas,” the news release states. “An affiliate of the data center developer has agreed to acquire this additional property, enabling the creation of substantially increased buffer areas between the proposed data center campus and nearby residential neighborhoods.” City officials say that revised plans for the data center will be

presented at Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission meetings in the coming months. The Bessemer City Council will also host a public meeting on the subject. To read the entire news release, go to bessemeral.org and look for “City Headlines."

Smucker’s expansion

In November 2024, Smucker’s opened a 900,000-square-foot, $1.1 billion factory along U.S. 11 in McCalla to boost production of its Uncrustables sandwiches. In late January, the company announced plans for $27 million in improvements at the plant, according to media reports. A Smucker’s spokesperson told AL.com that the company

ABOVE: The Chick-fil-A cow, Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware and Debbie Kiker of the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce at a Dec. 4 groundbreaking for the new Hueytown Chick-fil-A. RIGHT: Milo’s Tea Company closed its plant in Homewood on Jan. 5 and moved the operation to Bessemer. FAR RIGHT: Miles College President Bobbie Knight. Miles is now partnering with Amazon and the company’s Career Choice program.

will install some new equipment. The factory is part of the Jefferson Metropolitan Park, a 739-acre industrial park

Miles and Amazon

Miles College in Fairfield will partner with the Career Choice program at retail giant Amazon, allowing Amazon employees to advance their careers by taking classes at the school. The partnership was announced in December, according to the Miles College website and a story by CBS 42 News. “Partnering with Amazon Career Choice allows us to expand our impact, train more workforce-ready graduates and ensure that both our students and working professionals have the tools they need to thrive in a competitive economy,” said Miles College President Bobbie Knight. The Career Choice program is an education benefit designed to equip employees to advance within or outside of Amazon.

Hat in the ring

A well-known Fairfield native – Doug Jones, formerly a U.S. Senator – announced in November that he will run for governor of Alabama in the 2026 election. Jones is a Democrat and held a U.S. Senate seat from Alabama from 2018 to 2021. He lost his bid for a full term to Republican Tommy Tuberville, whom he will likely face in this year’s gubernatorial race. Jones served as the United States attorney for the Northern District of Alabama from 1997 to 2001.

Getting outside: 2026 Spring Recreation Guide

by JESSE CHAMBERS

It’s almost spring, which is quite a relief after what proved to be a harsh winter in Alabama.

The best part of spring is that the warmer weather allows us to enjoy outdoor recreation.

It’s a lot of fun to get outside, and outdoor activity greatly benefits our physical and mental health. Spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve mood and boost our overall well-being, according to many sources. Studies also show that spending time in nature can improve our focus and creativity.

Welcome to our third annual Spring Recreation Guide, which includes golf, hiking, fishing, amusement parks and other outdoor diversions in or near West Jefferson County.

The Birmingham area is certainly blessed with amazing opportunities for outdoor recreation and – beginning this spring –outdoor lovers in our area will be able to enjoy a brand-new outdoor amenity.

The City of Hueytown is now building a major new recreation facility for West Jefferson County – the West Rock Mountain Nature

Preserve, the city's first-ever nature park.

Located along West Rock Mountain, the roughly 400-acre preserve is part of a 840-acre property the city purchased from the University of Alabama in August 2023.

The preserve will feature six miles of hiking and biking trails winding through a diverse natural landscape, including a mountaintop path with panoramic views. Phase 1 of the project involves 32,468 linear feet of hiking and biking trails, trail signage, a trailhead parking area and related improvements.

Hueytown city officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the preserve on Feb. 2 near the entrance to the site. “This project has been a priority of mine because it directly invests in our community’s quality of life,” said Hueytown Mayor Steve Ware. “The West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve will give residents and visitors a place to connect with nature, enjoy the outdoors and take pride in land that is truly unique in West Jefferson County.”

The park is expected to open by spring or summer this year, according to city officials.

The project received a major boost in 2024 when the city was awarded a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program.

Officials say that the preserve will offer the residents of West Jefferson County a new destination for outdoor adventure, wellness and community events, and will draw visitors to Hueytown.

“We’re building more than trails, we’re creating a space for health, joy and community,” Ware said in 2025. “West Rock will connect families, hike enthusiasts and mountain bikers to the natural beauty of our city, and we can’t wait to welcome them.”

Ware and the Hueytown City Council also believe the Preserve will have a positive economic impact on the city by attracting homebuyers, increasing property values, boosting traffic at local businesses and generating municipal revenue through tourism, according to an August 2024 news release from the Hueytown Chamber.

For updates on the West Rock Mountain Nature Preserve, follow Friends of West Rock Preserve at Facebook.

Please enjoy the following Spring Recreation Guide, and let us know what you think. Did we miss any of your favorite spots? If so, please tell us so that we can include them next year! You can reach us at jesse@jbmcmedia.com.

Golf

WOODWARD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

2141 Wheel Drive, Bessemer (205) 424-5500 or (205) 428-0307

golfwoodward.com

Woodward Golf Club is a par-71 course that measures just over 6,500 yards from the championship tees and has a natural, flowing terrain that accommodates golfers of all skill levels. The course is affordable and only 15 minutes from downtown Birmingham. Woodward is “challenging” and “requires accuracy off the tee and the ability to hit every club in your bag,” said David Walls, the facility’s board president. “It’s not your cookie-cutter golf course.” The course “has five tee boxes to make it playable for golfers of all skill levels,” said board member Greg Kennedy. Woodward was designed in 1916, making it one of the oldest courses in Alabama. “Woodward is the only course in the area that is not surrounded by houses and neighborhoods,” Kennedy said, calling the course a “unique natural experience.” Numerous improvements have been made at Woodward in recent years. “We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our course. We are particularly pleased with our greens. They are fast and smooth,” Walls said. The course is “a bargain – laid back and fun to play,” said Jeremy Kutsch, the club’s head golf professional, who also offers lessons for all skill levels. There is also a ballroom available to rent at affordable rates.

BENT BROOK GOLF COURSE

7900 Dickey Springs Road, Bessemer (205) 424-2368

bentbrook.com

Bent Brook Golf Course, founded by owner Jimmy Lee in 1988, is a public course that offers club-quality golf, as well as beautiful views and a pleasant atmosphere. Bent Brook consists of 27 holes on three courses – Graveyard, Brook and Windmill – and is enjoyable for

players of all skill levels. The facility was fully renovated in 2016, and all of the greens offer AU Victory Grass bent grass, according to the course’s website. The three courses at Bent Brook “are challenging, but fun, making you feel like you’re playing at a private club,” says bhamnow.com.

FRANK HOUSE GOLF COURSE

801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer (205) 424-9540

bessemeral.org/frank-house

Since it opened in 1972, the 100-acre Frank House Municipal Golf Course has given golfers in Western Jefferson County an enjoyable, low-cost alternative to more expensive courses. A par 72 regulationlength course, Frank House has Bermuda grass greens and tee options for all skill levels. It has a reputation among some golfers as a challenging course. "If you can play this course, you can play anywhere," a local golfer told AL.com in 2013 while playing a round at Frank House. "There's a lot of elevated greens. It's a nice golf course."

RTJ GOLF TRAIL AT OXMOOR VALLEY

100 SunBelt Parkway, Birmingham (205) 942-1177

rtjgolf.com/oxmoorvalley

Sculpted from the peaks and valleys of the Appalachians on former mining land, the courses at the Oxmoor Valley facility offer a beautiful setting, with scenic forests and numerous creeks. The Ridge Course features numerous elevation changes and heavy tree cover, according to the website. Completely renovated in 2021, the Valley Course features new tees, bunkers and beautiful TifEagle greens. A third course, The Back Yard, is another fun option, with nine par 3 holes that play in a range from 60 yards to 132 yards. The Back Yard is a walking-only course with no water hazards and just a handful of bunkers so even a novice golfer can enjoy it.

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Nature Preserves

MOSS ROCK NATURE PRESERVE

617 Preserve Way, Hoover (205) 739-7141

hooveral.org/214/Moss-Rock-Preserve

The City of Hoover’s Moss Rock Preserve is a beautiful 349-acre nature preserve with forests, streams, waterfalls and large rock outcroppings, as well as wildlife. The Preserve offers nearly 12 miles of hiking trails, and Boulder Field is a favorite among rock climbers. Moss Rock is “a great escape into nature,” wrote outdoor travel writer Breanna Wilson in Forbes magazine in 2020. “You have boulders. You have waterfalls. You have it all on this trail,” she said, suggesting that you “pack a picnic and bring the entire family.”

WATERCRESS DARTER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Thomas Spring, Bessemer fws.gov/refuge/watercress-darter (256) 848-6833

mountainlongleaf@fws.gov

Measuring 23 acres, the Watercress Darter National Wildlife Refuge is the smallest national wildlife refuge in America. The watercress darter was discovered in Bessemer in 1964 at Glenn Springs by Samford University biologist Mike Howell and lives only in a handful of streams in the Birmingham area. It was listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1970. Activities at the refuge include photography and wildlife watching. The refuge, bordering Eastern Valley Road near Jonesboro Elementary, is unstaffed and managed by Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge in Anniston.

Trails & Hiking

RED ROCK TRAIL SYSTEM

Various Jefferson County locations (205) 417-2777

freshwaterlandtrust.org

The Red Rock Trail System is a master plan of trails, parks, bike lanes and sidewalks in Jefferson County, with a goal of connecting every resident to a greenspace within one mile of their home. This initiative promotes healthy living, supports alternative transportation, and encourages appreciation of the county’s creeks and streams, as each trail is organized into "corridors" that align with a major waterway. As of January, nearly 160 miles of trails have been completed, with Bessemer, Fairfield and Midfield each featuring trails that are part of the system. “We’re currently working on the Valley Creek Rail-toTrail, a 4.5-mile trail that will connect the High Ore Line Greenway to the Bus Rapid Transit station at the Crossplex,” says Anna Massa Pires, the Red Rock Trail System Coordinator at Freshwater Land Trust. “This multi-use greenway will provide Western Jefferson County residents with new opportunities for recreation and alternative transportation. It is also a major component of the Red Rock Action Plan, a proposed 36-mile trail loop around the Greater Birmingham metropolitan area.” For an interactive map showing

all the Red Rock trails, including those in Bessemer, Fairfield and Midfield, visit freshwaterlandtrust.org/find-a-trail.

BESSEMER RAIL TRAIL

Trailhead: Fairfax Avenue

The Bessemer Rail Trail sits on top of an old elevated mineral railway with plenty of shade and great views of the surrounding area. The multipurpose paved trail measures 0.6 miles and has benches, lighting, picnic tables and safety fencing, and is cared for by participants in FLT's Adopt-a-Trail program. The City of Bessemer plans to build several more rail trails like this one. Some parking is available along Fairfax Avenue.

HIGH ORE LINE GREENWAY (Midfield)

Trailheads: 600 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr., Midfield (North) and 890 Wenonah Road, Birmingham (South)

This paved greenway runs for nearly three miles along a former railroad grade that Tennessee Coal and Iron used to move iron ore from Red Mountain to their Ensley furnace. Bridges along the route

offer views of Valley Creek and the Bessemer Superhighway. Parking is available at the Jefferson County Western Health Center or the Venice Road Entrance to Red Mountain Park. Members of FLT's Adopt-aTrail program also tend to this trail.

MLK Jr. DRIVE

GREENWAY (Fairfield)

Trailheads: 7201 Aaron Aronov Drive and 6501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, both in Fairfield.

This concrete trail runs for nearly a mile parallel to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Midfield and Fairfield and is one of several Red Rock trails that follow old streetcar lines. Parking is available at Western Hills Mall.

Planned Trails

VALLEY CREEK RAIL-TO-TRAIL

A 4.5-mile multi-use trail in West Jefferson County that will serve the Cities of Birmingham, Fairfield, Lipscomb, and Midfield. It will connect the High Ore Line to the Birmingham CrossPlex at the Bus

Rapid Transit station. In 2025, the City of Birmingham finalized the purchase of the 4.5-mile inactive rail line where the trail will be built, and the project team is now updating the design.

RED MOUNTAIN PARK

Entrances: 2011 Frankfurt Drive and 2019 Venice Road (205) 202-6043 jeffcogreenways.org/park/red-mountain-park

Red Mountain Park (RMP) offers an immersive outdoor experience that blends history, recreation and natural beauty in the heart of Birmingham. Spanning 1,500 acres, RMP features 18 miles of multi-use trails perfect for running, hiking, biking or exploring the outdoors. One of the park’s standout features is Remy’s Dog Park, offering three separate dog areas with plenty of room for play, as well as shaded benches for owners to relax. RMP boasts a deep connection to Birmingham’s industrial past, with relics from the city’s 19th-century iron-ore mining industry scattered throughout the park. Visitors can learn about the history that shaped Birmingham’s growth, earning it the nickname “The Magic City.” Special programming is offered each month, including guided history tours, nature walks, and native plant tours and workshops. The park also offers a Butler Snow Sensory Trail and a historical audio tour — “Go Tell It On Red Mountain” — providing unique ways to engage with nature and the rich stories of the land. The park’s picturesque views offer sweeping sights of the city skyline and surrounding neighborhoods, making it a perfect spot for a picnic or a peaceful moment of reflection. Universally accessible restrooms are available at the Frankfurt Drive entrance. Red Mountain Park, along with Ruffner Mountain and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve are part of Jefferson County Greenways, a public-private partnership dedicated to preserving three of the region’s treasured natural areas as sanctuaries for our neighbors, native plants, and animals.

TANNEHILL IRONWORKS HISTORICAL STATE PARK

tannehillstatepark.org

12632 Confederate Parkway, McCalla (205) 477-5711

Tannehill has over 1,500 acres of hiking and biking trails, as well as camping and rental cabins, and is the birthplace of Alabama’s iron and steel industry. “Tannehill is a great place to spend the day with lots of things to see and do,” said Park Superintendent Lisa Carroll. “It’s a quiet getaway but still in the heart of things.” The park also hosts dozens of special events, including the Easter Egg Eggstravaganza Hunt on March 28, the 53rd annual Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival from April 26-May 3, the Furnace Master BBQ Championship on June 28, the Volks-Jam car show Aug. 22, the 41st annual AFC Blacksmith Conference from Sep. 11-13, the 35th annual Halloween Fairyland on Oct. 31, and the Dixie Division Military show from Nov. 6-7. Tannehill will host its long-popular Trade Days each month through November. Over 300 vendors take part, with items including tools, clothing, jewelry, knives and furniture. Dates will be March 21-22, April 18-19 and May 16-17.

Other Diversions

ALABAMA ADVENTURE & SPLASH ADVENTURE

4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer (205) 481-4750

alabamaadventure.com

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure combines an amusement park and a water park in one of the most popular attractions in the Birmingham area, drawing about 200,000 people annually. The owners, Koch Family Entertainment, have added numerous rides and water slides to the facility in recent years, and park officials told WestJeff Magazine in 2024 they’ve sought to offer their guests a clean facility, a friendly staff and good value. "We want every guest who comes through the park to have an incredible experience every single time they come,” said Alex Ramsey, the facility’s human resources and marketing manager. Attractions include a steel roller coaster, The Cheddar Chase; several water slides, including Rocket Racer and The Slidewinder; and the Kahuna Wave Pool. There’s plenty of food, including crowd favorites like funnel cakes and fried Oreos. Splash Adventure offers live entertainment with popular dive and stunt shows.

BESSEMER RECREATION CENTER

100 14th. St., Bessemer (205) 425-0655

bessemeral.org/recreation-center

Bessemer Recreation Center offers membership plans for all ages and features a pool, an oval running track, a fitness area and a gymnasium. Roosevelt Park, which is located adjacent to the Recreation Center, offers a walking trail, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, an amphitheater and picnic pavilion. The center’s hours of operation Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEBARDELEBEN PARK

1623 Second Ave. N., Bessemer (205) 965-5624

bessemeral.org/parks-and-recreation

DeBardeleben Park is a historic, 3-acre public park in downtown Bessemer that is a great spot to eat your lunch or meet a friend or just sit and enjoy nature. In 2013, Chris Eiland – curator of the Bessemer Hall of History Museum – told AL.com that the park is “a natural oasis in the middle of the city." The park features Bessemer's World War I monument, "Spirit of the American Doughboy,” and is used for events, including the Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival. Park hours are Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays, according to the city's web site.

Fishing

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

No recreation guide in the South would be complete without fishing. In fact, in 2022, the travel website guidesly.com called Bessemer a great

destination point for anglers. “Bessemer offers a conveniently located gateway to some of the state’s most prized water bodies, including the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, the Cahaba River and more,” the site said. Mud Creek in Tannehill State Park is cited as one of the “Top 16 Places to Fly Fish Alabama'' by the fishing website drifthook. com. The website fishingworks.com lists numerous fishing spots in Western Jefferson County, including several in Concord and McCalla.

BUDDY VINES FISHING CAMP

1509 Buddy Vines Camp Road, Bessemer (205) 260-4614

buddyvinescamp.com

One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Alabama, Buddy Vines Fishing Camp is located on Bankhead Lake on the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. John C. “Buddy” Vines and his wife, Maria, currently operate the camp. The facility was founded by Vines’ grandfather in 1915. The camp provides boating and fishing, as well as long-term boat storage. It features 15 cottages and 14 spaces for campers. The 1,200-square-foot Camp House is used for parties and other special events. The camp offers memberships, but you do not have to be a member to fish. The boat launch is public, and the fee is only $5. “People say we have the best launch on the entire river,” Vines told WestJeff Magazine in 2024. He said the camp is known for its warm, welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The camp is a place to relax and unplug, to enjoy nature and to make memories with friends and family. “There is something about being on the river,” Vines said. “It erases your worries. You come back refreshed.”

3004 Allison-Bonnett Memorial Dr. Hueytown, AL 35023 (205) 744-9993

4774 Eastern Valley Rd. Suite 109 McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 477-1501

Wrestling Championship

The AHSAA 2026 Wrestling Duals Championship took place on Jan. 23 at the Birmingham Crossplex. The Oak Grove varsity wrestling team finished second in the class 1A/4A Duals Championship. McAdory varsity wrestling also made the quarterfinals and finished third in the class 6A Duals championship.

HHS Special Olympics

Hueytown High students placed first in the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament for the fourth year in a row.

100th Day at Hueytown Primary School

On Jan. 23, the staff, faculty and students at Hueytown Primary School celebrated the 100th day of the school year by having some fun with costumes. Students were encouraged to dress as if they were 100-years-old and, as the school’s Facebook page said, “the results were priceless.”

Cafe Staff 100

The Pleasant Grove Elementary cafeteria staff earned a perfect score of 100 from the Health Department.

EnergyStar

Several Jefferson County schools earned the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Certification. To earn this honor, these schools had to have an Energy Star score of at least 75, meaning they run at least 75% more efficiently than similar buildings across the country. In recognition of their commitment to energy conservation and sustainability, Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin and representatives from Cenergistic presented the schools with awards and certificates at this week’s board meeting. The following schools received awards: Hueytown Primary, McAdory High, McCalla Elementary and Pleasant Grove Elementary.

District Level Spelling Bee

Jefferson County Schools hosted their District Level Spelling Bee on Jan. 28 at the Board of Education. Congratulations to the second-place winner, Kelsey Causey from Pleasant Grove Elementary, as well as the third-place winner, David Simpson from Hueytown Intermediate.

Midfield High School Awards Day

Midfield High School celebrated the hard work and dedication of their students at First Semester Awards Day.

Clothing Donations

Each class at C. J. Donald Middle School donated clothing and shoes to Grace Klein Community.

HHS Football Coach

Hueytown High School has hired Jeremy Vines as its new head football coach. Vines, formerly the head coach of the Bullock County High School Hornets in Union Springs, announced his move to HHS on his social media in January. Vines was named the 2025 Alabama High School Football Coach of the Year by Rivals.com for his work at Bullock County. He led the Hornets to a 9-4 record and made the deepest playoff run in the school’s history, according to on3.com. Vines was also named the 2025 Class 4A Coach of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

McAdory High School Art

According to a post on the McAdory High School Art page, 20 students were chosen to represent McAdory High School's photography program at the district level and two students were chosen to represent the district as part of an elite group of 10. Out of 28 middle and high schools in Jefferson County, only 10 students will compete at the State Superintendent's Show in Montgomery. Congratulations to all 20 students, and to Emma and Cameron for being chosen to compete at State.

Western Area Events

March 2: Pleasant Grove City Council. 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Hall, 501 Park Road. The Pleasant Grove City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-744-1723. cityofpg.com

March 2: Fairfield City Council. 6-8 p.m. Fairfield City Hall, 4701 Gary Ave. The Fairfield City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-788-2492. cityoffairfieldal.org

March 3: Hueytown Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4:30-5 p.m. City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1318 Hueytown Road. The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month. 205-497-0522. hueytownal.gov

March 3: Bessemer City Council. 6 p.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org

March 3: Brighton City Council. 6 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 3700 Main Street. The Brighton City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 205-428-954.

March 4, 11, 18, 25: Wednesday Night Meals. 5-6 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 1343 Hueytown Road. Enjoy delicious food and connect with your church family every Wednesday. Whether you’re attending for ministry activities, a Bible study or just looking for a midweek pick-me-up, these meals are the perfect way to gather together in fellowship. To help the staff prepare, order your meals on the church website. pleasantridgebaptist.org

March 5: Jefferson County Commission. 9 a.m. 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Room 270, Birmingham. The Commission meets on the second floor of the County Courthouse downtown in the Commission Chambers. 205-325-5300. jccal.org

March 5: Making Mats for the Homeless. 6:30-8 p.m. Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 452 Ninth Ave. Turn plastic bags into sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. No cost or experience needed — just a willing heart. Bring plastic bags, scissors or rollers. Optional: size Q crochet hook. Help with flattening bags, cutting strips and making plarn. Come serve and make a difference. 205-744-7171. pgum.org

March 5: Real Men Read. 9:30 a.m. Miles College, 5500 Myron Massey Blvd., Fairfield. At the Real Men Read event held in the Miles College gymnasium, male students in grades 3–5 witness men modeling the value of literacy and learning. As the saying goes, “Boys don’t become what we tell them to be, they become what they see.” 205-929-1000. miles.edu

March 6-8: Murder Mystery Theater. 6:30 p.m. Hueytown Community Theater, 1348 Hueytown Road. The Hueytown Community Theatre presents their second annual Murder Mystery Theatre, “Murder at the Masquerade.” Get ready for an evening of suspense, secrets and shocking twists. Can you solve the mystery before the final curtain call? March 6: $30 dessert and show, March 7: $60 dinner and show, March 8: $30 dessert and show. For information, call go to facebook.com/hueytownarts or hueytownarts.org

Events Calendar

March 7: Battle of Tannehill Furnace Reenactment. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla. This annual event recreates the historic Battle of Tannehill Furnace, which took place in 1865 during the Civil War, when the Union Army destroyed the Confederate ironworks at the site. For details, call 205-477-5711 or go to tannehillstatepark.org

March 9: Midfield City Council. 6 p.m. Midfield City Hall, 725 Bessemer Super Highway. The Midfield City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. 205-923-7578. cityofmidfield.com

March 10: Bessemer City Council. 9 a.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council holds a planning session on the second Tuesday of each month in the multi-purpose room on the first floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org

March 10: Hueytown City Council. Hueytown City Hall, 1318 Hueytown Road. The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. 205-491-7010. hueytownal.gov

March 10: Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The city’s Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals meets on the second Tuesday of each month. For meeting times, call 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org

March 12: St. Patrick’s Day Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce, 321 18th St. N., Bessemer. Wear green, bring your business cards and enjoy this free networking event for Chamber members. Door prizes, refreshments. Call 205-425-3253 to make your reservations by Friday, March 6. bessemerchamber.com

March 14: Spring Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Hueytown Family Recreation Center, 1348 Hueytown Road. The Hueytown Chamber of Commerce presents its third annual Spring Market, described as a “girls day out.” The indoor market will feature ladies boutique clothing, handmade soaps, jewelry, candles, home decor, crafts, homemade canned goods and baked goods. To register, go to hueytownchamber.com and click “events.”

March 17: Women in Business Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hueytown Family Recreation Center, 1348 Hueytown Road. Hosted by the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce, this event in the Fireside Room is a chance for women to inspire, uplift and celebrate each other. The luncheon features food, guest speakers, networking, complimentary head shots and a group photo. To RSVP, call 205-491-7010 or go to hueytownchamber.com/events

March 16: Fairfield City Council. 6 p.m. Fairfield City Hall, 4701 Gary Ave. The Fairfield City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-788-2492. cityoffairfieldal.org

March 16: Pleasant Grove City Council. 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove City Hall, 501 Park Road. The Pleasant Grove City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. 205-744-1723. cityofpg.com

March 17: Brighton City Council. 6 p.m. Brighton City Hall, 3700 Main Street. The Brighton City Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 205-428-9547.

March 17: Bessemer City Council. 9 a.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Council meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org

March 17: Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month. For meeting times, call 205-424-4060. bessemeral.org

March 17: Hueytown Planning & Zoning Commission. 5-6 p.m. City Hall, Council Meeting Room, 1318 Hueytown Road. The board meets on the third Tuesday of each month. 205-497-0522. hueytownal.gov

March 19: Fairfield City School Board. 6 p.m. Fairfield Board of Education, Gladys T. Coleman Boardroom, 6405 Avenue D. Fairfield. The five-member school board meets on the third Thursday of each month. 205-783-6850. fairfieldschoolsystem.com

March 19: Jefferson County Commission. 9 a.m. 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Room 270, Birmingham. The Commission meets on the second floor of the County Courthouse downtown in the Commission Chambers. 205-325-5300. jccal.org

March 21: Tannehill Opry Gospel Night. 7 p.m. 12892 Tannehill Parkway, McCalla. Latter Rain Trio is an Alabama gospel trio looking forward to praise and fellowship with old friends and new. For information, go to Facebook. com/events and search "Tannehill Opry Gospel Night."

March 21-22: Trade Days. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla. This annual series of markets at the park begins in March and continues until November. Over 300 vendors offer such items as tools, clothing, jewelry, knives and furniture. Admission free. 205-477-5711. tannehillstatepark.org

March 23: Midfield City Council. 6 p.m. Midfield City Hall, 725 Bessemer Super Highway. The Midfield City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. 205-923-7578. cityofmidfield.com

March 24: Bessemer Historic Preservation Commission. 5:30 p.m. Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Ave. N. The Historic Preservation Commission, established by city ordinance, helps identify, protect and preserve Bessemer’s historic properties and districts. The Commission meets the fourth Tuesday each month. bessemeral.org/bessemer-historicpreservation-commission

March 24: Hueytown City Council. Hueytown City Hall, 1318 Hueytown Road. The Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The pre-meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. 205-491-7010. hueytownal.gov

March 28: Easter Egg Eggstravaganza Hunt. Tannehill Ironworks State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy, McCalla. This annual event features Easter egg hunts with candy and toys, and other family-friendly activities, such as crafts and petting zoos. 205-477-5711. tannehillstatepark.org

Ongoing: Exercise classes. Legacy YMCA, 1501 Fourth Ave S.W., Bessemer. Legacy presents a wide variety of exercise classes for members year round, including swimming, aerobics, aquacise, yoga, cycling, Zumba and Power HITT. Legacy also offers lots of youth sports, camps and health and wellness programs. 205-426-1211. legacyymca.org

Ongoing: Classes and workshops. Bessemer Public Library, 400 19th St. N. Bessemer. The library presents classes, workshops and other activities for children, teens and adults. Adult classes include nutrition, computers and self-publishing. Activities for children include a toddler playgroup and Pre-K storytimes. 205-428-7882. bessemerlibrary.com

Other Area Events

March 2: Spoken Word. 5:30 p.m. Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, 1221 10th Ave. S. Join creative writing students from UAB as they read works inspired by the current exhibit at AEIVA, “Virginia L. Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon.” A Q&A with the students will follow. Admission is free. For more information, go to uab.edu/aeiva

March 4: Tunes on Tap with Alabama Symphony Orchestra. 200 41st St. S., Birmingham. 6:30 p.m. This unique, free concert series presented by the ASO brings together classical music and a casual, laid-back atmosphere at local bars and breweries. saturnbirmingham.com or alabamasymphony.org

March 24-27: Building With Bricks. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd. S. In this program, parents and their children will build LEGO structures with the help of architects and engineers. Kids can test their designs on a seismic shake table to see if they can withstand simulated earthquakes or place them on our cityscape window display for everyone to see. They will learn about structural foundations and the importance of design. For details, call 205-322-4386 or go to alcfa.org/events

March 20-21: Send Relief Birmingham Serve Tour. Various locations, Birmingham area. Send Relief, a faith-based nonprofit, will host volunteer events to assist low-income communities. Volunteers will assist churches and pastors, schools and other organizations needing assistance. Projects may include light construction, painting, landscaping and hosting sports camps or block parties. Send Relief is partnering with the Alabama Baptist Convention, Shelby Baptist Association and the Birmingham Metro Association to make it easy for volunteers to help Birmingham’s most vulnerable. Register your team at sendrelief.org

Through May 11: Studio art classes. Space One Eleven, 2409 Second Ave. N. From Jan. 12 through May 11, Space One Eleven – a nonprofit visual arts organization – offers afterschool studio art classes for students of all skill levels in grades 2-12. The classes build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. For registration, call 205-328-0553 or go to spaceoneeleven.org

HOUSEHOLD DROP-OFF

2026 Events

March 14 9-11:30 AM

Electronics/TVs /Paper Shredding

Jefferson County Village Water Reclamation Facility 1440 Pleasant Hill Rd, Birmingham, 35224

April 25 8-11:30 AM

Household Hazardous Waste/ Electronics/TVs/Paper Shredding

Site 1: City of Bessemer Laydown Yard 1205 15th Ave N, Bessemer, 35020

Site 2: First Baptist Church of GardendaleSouth Location 940 Main St, Gardendale 35071

Site 3: Classic Car Motoring 3900 Grants Mill Rd, Irondale 35210

Spring Spring

Electronics & TVs: Cable Boxes, Cameras, Cell phones, Computers, Cords, E-Cigarettes, Ink Toner, Cartridges, Laptops, Modems, Monitors, Printers, Remotes, Security Equipment, Small Appliances (co ee makers, hair dryers, irons, microwaves, toasters, vacuums) Tablets, Televisions, Smart Watches, Vapes

Automotive: Batteries, Cleaners, Degreasers, Filters, Fluids, Fuel Additives, Gas, Oil, Rust Removers, and Tires without Rims – (8 tire limit)

Household: Aerosols, Batteries (every type), Ballasts, Chemicals, Cleaners, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid, Gas Cylinders, Light Bulbs/Tubes, Smoke Alarms

Mercury: Mercury and Mercury-Containing Items (thermometers, thermostats)

Paint: Adhesives, Epoxy Fillers, Paints, Removers, Resins, Sealants, Stains, Solvents, Thinners, Turpentines, Varnishes, Wallpaper Cements

Large Appliances: Freezers, Machinery, Refrigerators, Water Heaters

*Rinsed Recyclables: Aluminum Cans, Glass Bottles, PET #1 and HDPE #2 Plastics

Asbestos, Explosives, Medical Waste, PCBs, Radioactive/Unidentified Materials

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