Trussville Living, April/May 2026

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TENNESSEE ORANGE GRAYSON POPE LIVES OUT DREAM

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REEL PROBLEMS From his garage to across the nation, Dale McVeigh helps fishermen with G-Sox.

55 SOAKING UP SUMMER Look no further than local businesses to find the perfect summer activity options.

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arts & culture

13 Not Staying Home: Piper Madison Smith’s Mission 20 Read this Book: Mike Lee’s Top Japanese Reads

schools & sports

21 Rocky Top Dream: Grayson Pope’s Dream Come True 28 Five Questions For: Jennifer Williams, TCS Cheerleading Director

food & drink

in every issue 4 Contributors 5 From the Editor 6 Instagram 7 The Guide 58 Chamber Connections 70 Out & About 80 My Trussville

29 Raised Well: Scratch Made Farm’s Ethical Poultry 36 Five Questions For: Madison Morgan, Co-Owner of Scratch Made Farm

home & style

37 Back Home: Chip and Robin Ormond’s Second-Time Home

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contributors EDITORIAL

Michaela Bankston Anna Grace Breedlove Dave Domescik Daniel Locke Tyler Raley Andrew Simonson Noah Wortham

CONTRIBUTORS

James and Rachel Culver Michelle Love Loyd McIntosh Blair Ramsey Angie Ruiz Aliza Scott

DESIGN

Sydney Allen Jamie Dawkins Rowan Futrell Morgan Lockhart Lavens Maginnis

MARKETING

Noah Brakefield Evann Campbell Octavia Campbell Rachel Henderson Rhett McCreight Lauren Morris Tori Smith

ADMINISTRATION Carlee Chappell Anna Marie Cleckler Alec Etheredge Mary Jo Eskridge Stacey Meadows Kayla Reeves Leslie Reeves Brittany Schofield

Hanna Allen, Writer

A Samford University student, Hanna Allen is studying journalism and mass communications with a concentration in print and a minor in writing. She is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and has a deep passion for storytelling and exploring the ways strong writing can connect people and ideas. Since interning with Shelby County Newsmedia over the summer, she has continued writing to gain hands-on experience as a journalist.

Kathleen Ivy, Photographer

Kathleen is a Trussville-based photographer specializing in weddings, business branding and lifestyle newborn photography. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Kathleen crafts photos that reflect genuine emotion and artistic vision. She also loves traveling to theme parks, playing mahjong and being silly with her two kids, Ben and Annie. Kathleen’s work can be found at kathleenivy.com and on Instagram at @kivyphoto.

Kristal Kizer, Photographer

Kristal lives in Trussville with her husband, Van, and they have three children, Anna, Kurt and Devan Kizer. Kristal is a native of Rogersville and is a graduate of Lauderdale County High School and Jacksonville State University. Her love of photography began when her children were babies, and being a former athlete, she found her photography passion in sports photography. Some of her work can be found on Instagram @kkizer.photos.

Sydney Pulliam, Writer

Sydney Pulliam is a senior at Samford University, majoring in journalism & mass communication. She is an intern for Shelby County Newsmedia as well as Editor-in-Chief of her university’s student-led publication, The Samford Crimson. She has been a journalist for six years, starting back with her Nashville, Tennessee high school’s newspaper, The Heard, where she worked as a staff writer and editor for two years. Sydney enjoys telling the stories of local communities. Outside of journalism, she finds herself baking, reading and making coffee at 7Brew.

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ON THE COVER

I assume we’ve all heard the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s a straightforward reminder that when we find ourselves caught out in the rain, even without an umbrella, some of nature’s most beautiful sights will begin popping up soon. However, I wonder how often we think about that when we find ourselves in one of life’s storms. Personally, I tend to be more likely to stress and worry. However, on good days, I think about Romans 8:28, which reads “and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,” (NIV). The reality in that is we don’t always see the beauty that comes from the struggle, but I know many times for me, it’s been clear as day once the storm has passed. This issue is full of people living surrounded by the flowers that came after the rain. Piper Madison Smith (page 13) experienced bullying when she was younger, but the preteen found her voice through pageants, writing and podcasting. She uses that voice to speak out against what hurt her, so others know they’re not alone. After committing to play baseball at the University of Tennessee, a dream he held since childhood, Grayson Pope (page 21) experienced an accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. That didn’t stop him, and this season, he is living out that dream of wearing Tennessee orange. Scratch Made Farm (page 29) is helping many people who have endured health battles and decided to look into what they’re putting in their bodies. Not all storms wreck us. Sometimes, they are more of an irritating drizzle. Nonetheless, we have a choice to find an umbrella. For G-Sox owner and creator Dale McVeigh (page 47), that drizzle came in the form of tangled lines and lures during each fishing tournament. He created a solution and has watched it bloom into a nationwide company. I hope you find yourself surrounded by beautiful flowers, but if the rain feels like it won’t stop, know that the storm always passes. Choose to look forward. The flowers can’t bloom without the rain. Happy Easter,

GO FISH!

From the garage of Dale McVeigh, G-Sox rod and lure covers ease fishing entanglements throughout the country. Photo by Kathleen Ivy Design by Jamie Dawkins

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THE GUIDE

TASTE OF TRUSSVILLE MAY 12 5:30-7:30 P.M. Trussville Civic Center The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce presents the17th annual Taste of Trussville, kicking off Trussville Restaurant Week. Attendees can sample food from local eateries and pick up bingo cards for Restaurant Week Bingo, which runs May 13-27. For more information, visit trussvillechamber.com/ events.

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THE GUIDE AROUND TOWN APRIL 2 Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt Trussville YMCA APRIL 8 League of Legends Riftbound Summoner Skirmish Scarlet Raven Gaming APRIL 10-11 Gee’s Bend Quilters Workshop Trussville Public Library APRIL 11 Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience Ferus Artisan Ales APRIL 14 Blood Drive NorthPark Baptist Church

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Answering the Call 6-10 P.M. Trussville Entertainment District

Answering the Call, the annual live concert benefitting the Central Alabama Fire Chiefs Association, returns on

Saturday, April 4. The evening of live music is free to attend, but a $10 donation is recommended. All funds raised go directly to the Central Alabama Fire Chiefs Association. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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Pet Adoption Event 11 A.M.-2 P.M. Ferus Artisan Ales

Join Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary at Ferus Artisan Ales for a tail-wagging adoption event. There will be a variety of pups hoping to find their forever families. Grab a cold beer, hang out and soak up the puppy snuggles. This family-friendly afternoon offers the perfect chance to meet your new best friend. For more information about Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary, visit fullcirclerescueandsanctuary.com 8 April/May 2026

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APRIL 16 Lemon Squeezy Cookie Decorating Class Ferus Artisan Ales APRIL 17 Pretty Tied Up: All-Star Guns N’ Roses Experience Ferus Artisan Ales APRIL 18 Tune Up for Down Syndrome Trussville Entertainment District APRIL 21 Giving Restoration Luncheon Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook APRIL 23-26 & APRIL 30-MAY 3 “9 to 5: The Musical” ACTA Theatre APRIL 24 Art Mini Camp! Artsy APRIL 25 Donate Life Awareness Show Ferus Artisan Ales

THE GUIDE MAY 1-3 The Troy Ellis Memorial Travel Baseball Tournament Trussville Youth Sports Complex MAY 1 Martini Shakers Ferus Artisan Ales MAY 2 Flying High Again: Tribute to the Madman: Ozzy Osbourne Ferus Artisan Ales MAY 9 Forever Abbey Road: A Tribute to the Beatles Ferus Artisan Ales MAY 11 Books & Brews: “Monstrous Regiment” by Terry Pratchett Presented by Trussville Public Library Ferus Artisan Ales MAY 13-27 Trussville Restaurant Week Bingo Participating Restaurants MAY 15 Tub: Hits from a ‘Holy Trinity’ of Jamband Acts & More Ferus Artisan Ales

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Chamber Golf Tournament 8 A.M. The Silos Golf Club

The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 19th annual golf tournament, which is presented by M3 Performance and

Physical Therapy. The shot gun scrambles tees off at 8 a.m. and will be followed by lunch. There is a chance to win $10,000 for a hole in one, and each golfer will receive a pro shop credit. For more information, visit trussvillechamber.com/events.

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MAY 16 Billy & the Jets: The Ultimate Billy Joel & Elton John Experience Ferus Artisan Ales

Songwriter’s Round

MAY 23 Rhiannon: The Stevie Nicks Experience Ferus Artisan Ales

Three singer-songwriters, Adam Craig, Ray Fulcher and Jordan Walker, return to Trussville as part of the Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation’s fourth annual Heritage Days. The songwriter’s round is free to attend, and more information about it and other Heritage Days events can be found at cahabaheritage.org/2026-heritage-days.

MAY 29 Tucson Rain: Celebrating the Extraordinary Musical Legacy of Linda Ronstadt Ferus Artisan Ales JUNE 1-4 “Second Chances” Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church Trussville

7-9 P.M. Trussville Entertainment District

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NATIONAL CHAMPS On Feb. 7, the varsity cheerleaders delivered a fantastic performance that earned them the National High School Cheerleading Championship win in the Super Varsity Division for the first time in school history. PHOTOS BY AMY BLOUNT

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NOT STAYING HOME Piper Madison Smith turns her experiences with bullying on its head as she inspires others.

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Piper Madison Smith stood with her hands clasped, eyes wide and breath bated. She was one of two girls left on stage. The runner-up for the National American 2025 Miss Alabama Pre-Teen had just been announced, and it was not Piper Madison. This left only one option for the national title holder—her. “That means your new Alabama Pre-Teen is Piper Madison Smith!” the announcer said. As if she was in a dream, Piper Madison made her way toward the current titleholder, Sadie Paige Fikes, to receive her sash. The crowd was roaring, and her mother was beaming with pride. “When she got the title, she’s on stage looking at me; I’m looking at her, and we have an out-ofbody experience,” said Jennifer Smith, Piper Madison’s mother. “We’re both looking at each other and I’m just like, ‘Baby, you did it. You set

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out to do a mission, and you did it.’” Thirteen-year-old Piper Madison’s story culminated in this glittering moment, but the journey itself had not always been glamorous. She, like many American preteens, was bullied. “I really was depressed when I got bullied, and I always wondered, ‘Why do people do this?’” Piper Madison said. “So, I lost my voice, and I didn’t really know who I was.” The title of National American Miss Alabama Pre-Teen means more to her than a pageant. It represents her growth as a person and as an antibullying advocate. Her anti-bullying campaign ranges from advocacy work with her podcast and collection, “Take Bullying by the Horns,” to her two published children’s books, “I’d Rather Stay Home” and “Boys Are Rude.”

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She is multifaceted, using her presence and intelligence to stand up for the kids just like her. “Her biggest thing was if she gets the title, she’ll have more light on her for her to spread her word about anti-bullying,” Jennifer said. Piper Madison’s anti-bullying advocacy started with a natural talent recognized by her parents. “One thing that we recognized was her ability to manipulate a computer program and how she made characters,” said Dr. Robert Smith, Piper Madison’s father. “Each little (character) girl had something that was unique to them, and they were all bonded together through pageants.” Using these characters, Piper Madison created her Character Girls collection. Each piece 16 April/May 2026

connects to one of her specific characters: Her Confidence earrings correlate with the character of Confidence, who according to pipersplace. store, “has vitiligo, wearing her skin with fearless pride,” whereas her Cheerful shirts connect with Cheerful, who has heterochromia and sees the world through a vibrant, joyful lens. “As she explained it, we were like, “This is more than just a hobby, baby. This is your superpower,’” Robert said. Piper Madison created these girls to exemplify the various traits that make people unique and beautiful. “I want everyone to feel confident where they are, so they can feel seen and valued,” she said.

PIPER’S PLACE Piper Madison Smith has taken her platform and expanded it to an online store to promote her causes, including the Character Girls Club Collection, which according to pipersplace.store “is a celebration of individuality, empathy and strength. Each piece of jewelry and apparel is named after a unique Character Girl—each one representing a real difference, challenge or personality trait often misunderstood or overlooked. Designed to spark conversation and promote inclusion, every earring, necklace, or charm in the collection is a statement of strength, acceptance, and identity.

MEET THE GIRLS:

CHEERFUL – She has Heterochromia and a vibrant outlook on life. COURAGE – With Poliosis, she teaches us bravery in being different. CHARITY – An ambivert, she finds balance in connection and solitude. CARING – She has ADHD and radiates compassion and creativity. CHARISMA – With Autism, she shows us the beauty of After creating these characters, her parents encouraged her to go further with them, and further with herself, as well. Jennifer had been preparing Piper Madison for pageants in hopes that this would bolster her confidence and selflove. “It was all because of pageants and her mom wanting her to find her voice and find her confidence,” Robert said. Through the pageants, Piper Madison grew her storytelling strengths with the talent category in every show she competed in. She had found more than just a hobby; she had found her calling. “When I got those callbacks (after pageants), I actually felt very proud of myself, and that

unique perspectives. CREATIVE – An Albino girl who shines with artistic expression and light. CAPABLE – Living with Alopecia, she redefines beauty with confidence. CONFIDENCE – She has Vitiligo, wearing her skin with fearless pride. Each jewelry item is crafted with hypoallergenic materials and fine details that reflect each girl’s story—because everyone deserves to see themselves represented and celebrated. Different is powerful. Kindness is beautiful. And you are more than enough.” TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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Anybody and everybody gets bullied, adults and kids. We use that as her platform to let her express herself, and she’s just gone wild with it.

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actually helped me find my voice,” Piper Madison said. Now, she has been competing in pageants for three years, and the difference in her confidence is like night and day. “When she did her first pageant, it’s so funny, she was so shy,” Jennifer said. “Of course, she still had her face, but she was so shy and awkward on stage.” Piper Madison began her pageant journey at the state level, but National American was her first “huge pageant,” according to her mom. 18 April/May 2026

“So, from state pageant to nationals, everybody’s like, ‘Oh, you’re crazy. How are you going to do such a big pageant?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, I don’t know anything about pageants, so we’re going to start from the best,” Jennifer said. Today, Piper Madison proudly holds her National American Miss Alabama Pre-Teen title with grace and confidence, advocating for her peers who have also faced the darkness of bullying. “She knows how it feels to be bullied, and she also knows how it feels to be loved,” Jennifer said. Her dad echoed the sentiment. “Anybody and everybody gets bullied, adults and kids,” Robert said. “We use that as her platform to let her express herself, and she’s just gone wild with it.” Though she once felt like it, Piper Madison Smith is not staying home, but rather pushing herself to use her experiences to encourage others. Those interested in listening to Piper Madison Smith’s podcast, “Take Bullying by the Horns,” can find it on Spotify. Follow her on Instagram (@iam.pipermadison) to stay update on her next milestones.

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Spring Blossoms Recommendations from

Mark Lee

Circulation Clerk at Trussville Public Library

Mark Lee has been a circulation clerk at Trussville Public Library since 2021. During college, he studied abroad in Japan, which immensely impacted his life. The Japanese are famous for springtime festivities with sakura (cherry blossom) blooms. Now in the spring, Lee loves to read Japanese fiction as a way of reconnecting to and sharing the culture that deeply influences him. Here, he recommends some of his favorites.

What You are Looking for is in the Library

By Michiko Aoyama | Contemporary Fiction Sayuri Komachi is the head librarian at a small Tokyo library in this wonderful anthology. Her book recommendations are succinct and seemingly magical, for they appear at a crossroads in each character’s life when they most need it. This novel is a testament to the power of reading a good book and the magic of connectivity and community when we become lost.

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By Natsuo Kirino | Crime Fiction For readers looking for something thrilling, “Out” is a propulsive story of four women getting caught up in the crime-ridden underbelly of Tokyo. After Yayoi kills her deadbeat husband to protect her sons, she reaches out to her coworkers to help her dispose of the body. Cool-headed Masako leads the group in the disposal; Kuniko reluctantly helps in the hope that her efforts will allow her to deal with a loan shark, and Yoshie must take care of her ailing mother-in-law amid the group’s illegal activities. What transpires will keep readers on the edge of their seats!

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

By Toshikazu Kawaguchi | Contemporary Fiction Have you ever wished that you could travel through time? Visitors to the Funiculi Funicula Cafe have this opportunity, provided you follow the rules: The sole seat that can transport time is often occupied by a ghost, so time travel can only happen when the ghost has vacated it; when time traveling, you cannot leave the seat; anything that happens in the past will not alter the future, and finally, the person must finish their coffee before it gets cold. This cozy novel follows a new employee to the cafe and a collection of customers utilizing the magical seat to seek closure.

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By Haruki Murakami | Dystopian Fiction Set in 1984 Tokyo, Aomame, a personal trainer who doubles as an assassin of abusive men, feels that reality around her is shifting. Tengo is an author charged with helping expand “Air Chrysalis,” a prize-winning novel written by a taciturn teenage girl; his life also adopts a strange un-reality after his involvement with the project. Over the course of the novel, Aomame and Tengo are drawn closer to each other through fantastic circumstances, including a cult and its enigmatic leader, a repulsive investigator and entities called the Little People.

Witch Hat Atelier

By Kamome Shirahama | Fantasy, Manga Young Coco loves magic with all her heart and wishes she had been born a witch. When a magical carriage breaks down in front of her family’s shop she meets Quifrey, a witch that is hired to fix it. During his repair, Coco secretly watches Quifrey and learns the truth that magic is not hereditary—it can be learned through the act of drawing! After Coco casts a disastrous spell, Quifrey realizes she now knows the truth and takes her under his wing to properly learn magic. The artwork is phenomenal in this ongoing series and really delivers its fantastic elements! 20 April/May 2026

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ROCKY TOP DREAM Grayson Pope lives out childhood dream, though not how he first envisioned.

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Nearly three years after the tragic accident that nearly took his life, Grayson Pope is still fighting. Now living in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attending the University of Tennessee, Pope’s tenacity, grit and laser focus are on display every day as he works out, attends physical therapy, goes to class and arrives early at the Volunteers’ baseball facility. His routine would be intense for anyone, and from the outside, it seems impossible for him. However, for Pope, the possibility of someday digging in the batter’s box one more time is worth the grueling effort. For him, baseball is life, and nothing, not even a near-fatal accident causing a traumatic brain injury, will keep him from playing the game he has loved

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his entire life. “I was so young when I started playing,” Pope said. “I just always have loved the game. Obviously, it’s a challenge, but I love competition. I’m still working to get back.” Pope’s dream of being part of Tennessee’s baseball program began when he was just 5 years old. Social media is dotted with photos of Pope as a youngster sporting Volunteer orange, and in his profile image on X, he’s staring straight at the camera wearing an orange and gray Tennessee uniform while holding an aluminum bat across his shoulders. Of course, Pope was proud to wear the red and gray of Hewitt-Trussville, but the Tennessee orange,

that’s a different animal. “It’s the best color ever,” he said. “It’s an orange that looks really good on me. It’s an unreal feeling. I love it so much.” The trajectory of Pope’s life was altered dramatically in June 2023 while playing golf with friends at Trussville Country Club. The group was caught by surprise when a severe storm quickly swept through the area, and a bolt of lightning struck a large oak tree. Tragically, directly below that tree was Pope in a golf cart. In a flash, everything changed for the thenhigh schooler. The impact caused catastrophic injuries, including severe brain damage and extensive brain

bleeding and swelling. He was rushed to UAB Hospital, where doctors worked to stabilize him and quickly recognized the seriousness of his condition. Pope remained in a coma for more than a month as his family and friends braced for an uncertain outcome. Surgeons performed emergency procedures to relieve pressure on his brain, and physicians cautioned that survival and long-term recovery were far from guaranteed. As news of the accident spread, the Trussville community rallied around the Pope family, organizing prayer vigils and support efforts that drew widespread attention. Pope had to learn how to walk and talk again, a painstaking process that continues to this day. TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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“I actually have no memory of that day,” he said. “I just remember being in a hospital, just working every day to get back doing the things I could.” Those early days marked the beginning of a long and arduous recovery process that few believed would lead him back to the milestones he would later achieve. However, he said the experience has brought him closer to his family, friends, teammates and most importantly, God. “Faith is a huge thing,” Pope said. “Me and my family, we all believe. God is so powerful and can do such powerful things. I’m only here because of God.”

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At the time of the accident, Pope’s dream of playing baseball for the Volunteers was tantalizingly close. A highly-recruited outfielder and occasional shortstop, he committed to Tennessee during his junior year of high school; however, the accident put a serious crimp in those plans. “My high school team, we spent so much time together,” Pope said. “We all love each other, would do anything for each other. It brought all of us together because we already had a great bond.” The Tennessee baseball team, led by new head coach Josh Elander, decided to make a space for

Pope, creating a support role that still allowed him to train with the team and be inside the dugout during games. It may not have worked out as he had planned, but Pope is wearing Volunteer orange and creating relationships with teammates, even as he struggles with everyday tasks. While he hasn’t quite found his way onto the field, as far as he is concerned, he is living his dream. “I just work for that every day, and it paid off. It really did. I was able to commit to the University of Tennessee and achieve that dream of playing here,” Pope said. “They all know somewhat of what

happened. They obviously know something is wrong, but they’ve just been there for me and cared for me.” There are moments that underscore just how far he has come. His travel team once made the trip to Knoxville to run the bases at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, a reminder that not only baseball, but his friends and teammates, remain an important part of his life. Even as he continues to push through his recovery, Pope carries the same belief he had as a five year old in orange, and of course, it’s about winning.

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Faith is a huge thing. Me and my family, we all believe. God is so powerful and can do such powerful things. I’m only here because of God.

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- Grayson Pope

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VOLUNTEERS UPCOMING GAMES APRIL 3-5: vs. LSU APRIL 7: vs. Northern Kentucky APRIL 10-12: at Mississippi State APRIL 14: vs. UNC Asheville APRIL 17-19: vs. Ole Miss APRIL 21: vs. Lipscomb APRIL 23-25: vs. Alabama APRIL 28: vs. West Georgia MAY 1-3: at Kentucky MAY 5: vs. Presbyterian MAY 8-10: vs. Texas MAY 12: vs. Belmont MAY 14-16: at Oklahoma MAY 19-24: SEC Tournament in Hoover 26 April/May 2026

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Living with a chronic health condition doesn’t mean childhood has to stop. At Children’s of Alabama, we make sure kids can keep doing what they do best—laughing, playing, and simply being “If you’re asking me, I think we’re going to win it all,” he said. As of press time, Tennessee is 8-3, and while it’s early in the season, Pope is optimistic that the Volunteers will be playing baseball in Omaha, Nebraska, the site of the NCAA Men’s College World Series, at the end of the season. For someone who has already overcome odds that once seemed insurmountable, that kind of confidence and determination may sound unrealistic to some; to others, it’s inspirational. Grayson Pope’s accident may have altered his path, but it didn’t erase his dream. Nearly three years later—one workout, one class, one early morning at the ballpark at a time—Grayson Pope is still chasing it. To follow along with more of Grayson Pope’s journey, follow him on Instagram (@grayson.pope4).

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Jennifer Williams

English Language Arts and ACT Prep Teacher and Trussville City Schools Cheerleading Director PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

Jennifer Williams and her husband have a beautiful 6-year-old daughter, named Loralee, who loves to flip upside down and is the light of her mom’s world. Williams loves to travel and take Loralee to Disney World. The family enjoys summer days on the beach and hopes to retire close to the ocean one day. cheerleading. The days when I get to sit down and eat dinner with my awesome friends or fellow coaches, help the middle school cheerleaders or watch my high school girls in a lesson are the most wonderful. I am blessed to have found some fellow moms that help me make it through the days when my work and mom schedules overlap. I wouldn’t have survived the last three years without What does a day in your life look like them. as a high school teacher and coach? I wake up around 5:45 a.m., already What is your favorite/most-rewarding thinking about cheerleading. Who is part of your job? The faces of shock and pure joy when going to be out sick today? Who do I need to meet with to make sure the day runs the girls hit a new skill or run a perfect smoothly? What meetings do we have at routine will forever be my favorite school? What lesson are we going to cover moments. In the classroom, I love when a in class, and how am I going to make the student finds a new book that helps them most out of my few minutes of planning fall back in love with reading. I also find time? I drive my daughter to school and great joy in seeing their ACT scores then head to the high school, where I improve throughout their time in my teach six classes a day before heading class. I truly love my kids; 99% of them straight to 2-3 hours of cheerleading. are kind, thoughtful and funny. I enjoy After the high school girls finish for the getting to know them as humans and day, I take Loralee to her tumbling and spending time with them. What led you to your career in education? I come from a family of educators. My husband doesn’t teach, but most of the people in my family either used to teach or are still teachers. I absolutely love reading, and I hope to help my students find a love for reading that is often lost during the middle and high school years.

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What is the most challenging part? Getting teenagers and parents to understand the concept of “WE over ME” is incredibly challenging. It is human nature to want what is best for the person that you care about most, but as a coach, I care about all the kids on the team and try to do what is best for all of them. I am a big-picture person, and I always try to consider what will be best for all the athletes and teams in our program. What would you like people to know about your job that many do not already know? Cheerleading is an incredibly difficult sport that requires a huge amount of dedication. Many people are still under the misconception that cheerleading is a high kick and a pair of pompoms, but our girls spend thousands of hours lifting each other, tumbling, running, memorizing material and supporting our community. I would encourage anyone in our community to come support these incredibly talented athletes at a showcase and see what cheerleading in 2026 looks like.

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Nutrition and ethics both drive Hunter and Madison Morgan at their farm-to-table poultry operation. BY HANNA ALLEN PHOTOS BY ERIN FOX PHOTOGRAPHY TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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On a quiet stretch of Alabama pasture, the morning routine at Scratch Made Farm is always the same. “First thing we do is go out and check the chickens,” Hunter Morgan said. That daily check sets the rhythm for the Trussvillearea farm, where Hunter and Madison Morgan, raise pasture-based poultry and collect fresh eggs for customers across the Birmingham area. For the couple, the work is not simply about producing meat but about rebuilding a direct connection between families and the food on their tables. “We built this farm on transparency,” Madison said. “We want people to know who we are, what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.” That philosophy shapes every decision at Scratch Made Farm, from how the birds are raised to how the finished product reaches customers’ kitchens. The farm sits on land that is rich with family history. Hunter represents the third generation connected to the property, which was originally passed down from his grandfather to his father and siblings. Today, the Morgans live next door to Hunter’s grandparents, who operate Lazy M Farms, creating a rare multigenerational farming corridor just outside Trussville. “We also, obviously, he grew up here,” Madison said. “He grew up with an appreciation for farmland, and we want our children to have the same appreciation.” Still, the couple’s journey back to the farm was not a straight line. After spending time in Tennessee, where they kept a small backyard flock, the Morgans realized they wanted something more permanent. When the opportunity came to return home with enough land to expand, they committed fully to building a direct-toconsumer poultry operation. “We really started all along with the idea that we were going to come back here with the space and the means,” Hunter said. What began modestly has grown steadily through careful scaling and strong local demand. Their first meat batch included just 25 birds, a process that took the couple an entire day. Today, they routinely process around 150 birds in half a day, a shift that reflects experience and efficiency gained through years of trial and error. Last year, the farm raised about 500 birds. This year, they are on track to produce just under 1,000.

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From March through December, avoiding the coldest winter months, the Morgans raise pasturebased chickens for meat. Each batch arrives as dayold chicks sourced from a hatchery in North Carolina. The birds live in mobile, floorless coops positioned directly on pasture. When the land has lost much of its grass, the structures are moved to fresh ground, giving the chickens continuous access to new forage while naturally fertilizing the soil. The system requires daily attention but eliminates many of the sanitation issues common in traditional stationary coops. “There’s no traditional coop cleaning like you would normally have,” Hunter explained. The approach also helps manage predators, a 32 April/May 2026

constant concern for pasture-raised poultry operations. The Morgans even employ a farm goose as an added layer of protection. Everything after processing is handled by hand, a detail the couple views as central to their quality promise. “It’s a very labor-intensive, personal process,” Hunter said. Customers can purchase whole birds or a variety of cuts, including breasts, tenders and thighs. The shift toward cut-up options followed the Morgans noticing that many customers were unsure how to use whole chickens. “Everyone wants the chicken breast,” Madison said with a laugh.

The strategy worked. Chicken breasts now routinely sell out within 30 minutes of release. Unlike many small farms, Scratch Made Farm does not regularly attend farmers markets. With two young children, the Morgans prioritize a model that keeps operations closer to home. Instead, they sell directly through their website and social media, building a loyal customer base across the Birmingham area. The response, they said, has been overwhelmingly positive. “We started super small,” Madison said. “No one really knew who we were or what we were doing.” That quickly changed as word spread. Today, the farm serves a growing number of repeat customers,

including families who purchase chicken exclusively from the Morgans. Among similar regional producers, Scratch Made Farm distinguishes itself in several ways. The operation uses certified organic feed year-round and recently made another significant shift by eliminating soy from their birds’ diets. Their laying hens are now soy-and-corn-free, and the meat birds are transitioning to fully soy-free feed as well, a move driven by increasing customer demand for cleaner ingredient profiles. “There’s a big movement from the health perspective to avoid soy,” Madison said. At the heart of Scratch Made Farm is a belief that animals deserve thoughtful care from start to finish, TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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even when they are ultimately raised for food. The Morgans often repeat a simple phrase that captures their mindset: The chicken only has one bad day. Until processing, the birds live outdoors on pasture rather than in enclosed commercial houses. For the Morgans, that difference matters both ethically and nutritionally. “We believe this is the best possible way to raise food, putting the animal first,” Hunter said. Both their Christian faith and their rural upbringing influence that outlook. The couple views their role not only as producers, but also as caretakers responsible for honoring both the animals and the land. “We’re really connected to the land and to the purpose that everything has,” Madison said. That perspective also shapes how they are raising their children. “We wanted our kids to know chicken is not just meat at the grocery store,” she said. “It comes from an actual living thing. You have to care for it lovingly and be thankful for it when we eat.” 34 April/May 2026

Like many small agricultural startups, Scratch Made Farm has been built through experimentation, adaptation and persistence. Early on, the Morgans sought out mentors and even attended a poultry processing class to prepare for the realities of scaling production. Still, they quickly discovered that what works on one farm does not always translate perfectly to another. “We rebuilt this like four times,” Hunter said. “It’s been a lot of trial and error.” From testing different chicken breeds to refining their processing workflow, the couple has spent the past three years fine-tuning systems that fit their specific land, labor capacity and long-term goals. Perhaps the most meaningful feedback the Morgans receive comes from customers who arrive at their farm searching for cleaner, more trustworthy food. Many families, Madison said, find Scratch Made Farm after facing serious health concerns. “People have found us because they’ve had experiences with cancer or things, and they are looking for cleaner food,” she said. “Multiple times,

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TASTE. SIP. REPEAt. 29th YEAR people have said, ‘I’m glad we found you.’” For the Morgans, those moments reinforce why they chose the harder, more hands-on path of smallbatch production. In an era when most consumers are several steps removed from how their food is raised, Scratch Made Farm offers something increasingly rare: a direct relationship between farmer and family. Customers know exactly who feeds the birds, who processes the meat and who packages each order. “That local connection matters,” Hunter said. While chicken remains the primary focus, Scratch Made Farm also maintains steady demand for its pasture-raised eggs, which are sold directly to customers alongside the farm’s poultry. The Morgans hope to eventually expand into pork and beef. For now, they said measured growth, not rapid expansion, remains the priority. For more information or to place an order, visit​ scratchmadefarm.com, or find the farm on Facebook (Scratch Made Farm) or Instagram (@scratchmadefarms).

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Madison Morgan and her husband are the owners of Scratch Made Farm. They are the third generation to live on their family’s land and are raising their children, the fourth generation, there. She became passionate about nourishing food after their son was born in 2022. Becoming a mother opened her eyes to the importance of understanding where food comes from and how it is raised. That journey led the Morgans to begin raising their own chickens for eggs, which soon expanded into what their farm is today. How did you get your start in the agriculture industry? I got my start in regenerative, local farming because clean food became personal for our family. As Hunter and I began paying closer attention to what we were feeding our children, we realized that if we were going to pursue farming, we needed to go all in. We started with a desire to raise nutrient-dense, responsibly-raised food for our own table, which quickly grew into a calling to serve other families in our area. We believe our community deserves access to a local farm built on transparency, stewardship and a commitment to raising food the right way. What separates Scratch Made Farm from other similar farms? Scratch Made Farm stands apart because our chickens live their entire lives on pasture right here at home. 36 April/May 2026

They’re moved to fresh grass daily in mobile coops, fed certified organic feed and raised in small batches. We process on-farm, so we can maintain hands-on care and quality control from start to finish. While we are not certified organic due to the cost and scale of certification, we strictly follow organic practices and go beyond them through regenerative methods that improve our soil year after year.

How have you enjoyed harvesting food for the community of Trussville and beyond? Raising food for the Trussville community has been incredibly humbling. Knowing that our neighbors trust us to feed their families gives purpose to every early morning and long day. Local food is about building relationships, and it’s an honor to be a small part of so many dinner tables in our area.

What’s been your favorite part of owning a farm? My favorite part of owning a farm is watching the land improve while raising our children alongside it. There’s something special about seeing soil regenerate, grass flourish and animals thrive in a system built with care. It’s equally meaningful to raise our kids in an environment that teaches responsibility, faithfulness and connection to the land.

What advice would you offer to someone looking to raise backyard chickens? For anyone considering backyard chickens, start small and commit to managing them intentionally. Providing good quality feed, clean water and if possible, access to fresh ground daily are the keys to healthy and happy chickens. We began with a small backyard flock in a movable coop and a desire to raise chickens with care.

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Since their children went to college, Chip and Robin Ormond moved back to the house they raised them in. BY MICHAELA BANKSTON PHOTOS BY BLAIR RAMSEY TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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Face of the Home From the front, this house still strongly resembles what it looked like in the 1930s. However, the Ormonds added the front porch to have a place to sit and see the neighborhood.

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Chip and Robin Ormond bought a house in the historic Cahaba Project in 1994, but the Ormond family has called the area home since before Chip and Robin were born. In the late 1930s, Chip’s grandmother, Marion “Mabby” Ormond, worked for the Resettlement Administration, a federal agency established by the New Deal introduced by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In Trussville, the agency was working on a housing project, which at the time was named Slagheap Village. Mabby and her husband lived in Birmingham, but she wanted to see the housing project she was working on. They drove out to the then-rural community of Trussville and fell in love with the community, settling in a house on Rockridge Avenue. In addition to visiting his grandparents in the

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Cahaba Project, Chip grew up there, making him a third-generation resident. Robin grew up not far away and in Trussville as well. The pair actually met in junior high school and began dating in ninth grade. Fast forward a few years, Chip and Robin married in 1990. Four years later, they purchased their own home in the Cahaba Project. They spent eight months on renovations to make the space more manageable, but made no additions to the footprint. After renovations were completed, they moved into the 1930s-built home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. Six weeks later, they brought their oldest child, a daughter, home from the hospital. After another two and half years, they added a son to the family. “We lived here 10 years and loved every second of it,” Robin said.

Foyer This area was the original front porch, and the front door was off to the left. The previous owners enclosed the porch but left the door on the side. The Ormonds created the foyer to welcome guests once they moved the front door. The rocking chair that rests in the corner is one piece of furniture from Mabby’s house on Rockridge Avenue.

As their children grew older, sharing one bathroom and overall space became more of an issue, yet Chip said they could not bring themselves to let the house go. And so, they didn’t. At that point, the Ormonds decided to build a house in Carrington and rent out their home in the historic district. Then, 14 years later in 2019, both kids were in college, and the couple looked to move back to the house they raised them in. This time they decided to add on, keeping the original space up front. That space comes in handy as both of their children, who now have their own children, only live about a mile away and visit often. “It’s fun because we raised our kids here until they were about 9 and 7, and now we have little grandkids coming, and we have fun with them here.” Robin said. TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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Sitting Room Just off to the left of the foyer is the original living room, where Chip, Robin and their kids watched TV and hung out during their first stint at the house. As part of the 2019 renovation, they added a larger living space, and this became where the couple drinks their coffee every morning. Just outside the sitting room hangs this framed piece of art, which is the original electrical plan to the house. 40 April/May 2026

Guest Bedrooms The current guest bedrooms are two of the three original bedrooms and where the Ormonds and their daughter slept prior to the additional renovations. They still boast original wooden floors. The brass bed belonged to Chip’s great grandfather and is more than 100 years old.

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Dining Area This chic dining area utilizes a circular table to present more space in the open-concept part of the house. The see-through cabinets with lights allow the dishes to craft a decorative element without cluttering the space.

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Powder Bathroom and Pantry The pantry and powder bathroom now sit where the third bedroom was. However, the pantry door holds a piece of history. These vents were first above each bedroom door.

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BEHIND THE SCENES Builder: Ralph Robson Interior Decorator: Emily McDaniel Cabinetry: Philip Wentzell, Wentzell Cabinet Shop

Living Room This living room is much more spacious than the sitting room the Ormonds had to hang out in when their kids were little. This one has enough space for their children and their spouses and their three (soon to be four) grandchildren. The hallway leading to the master bedroom is like walking through a time capsule, featuring photos of Chip’s and Robin’s family members as well as the original house. 44 April/May 2026

Enclosed Patio The enclosed patio is Chip’s favorite room in the house. It offers a glimpse of nature without all the heat in the warmer months, but it’s also exceptional during coolweather months as long as the fireplace is lit.

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Back Patio The back patio is a great place to watch the grandkids play during the spring months when the temperature is milder.

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REEL SOLUTIONS From his garage to across the nation, Dale McVeigh helps fishermen with G-Sox. By Michelle Love | Photos by Kathleen Ivy

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Almost four years ago, Dale McVeigh, owner and creator of G-Sox, stood in his garage ahead of an upcoming fishing tournament. After many dealings with tangled fishing lures, he longed for a solution to prevent the jumbled mess. While he never set out to start a nationwide business, his solution that day became one. In 2022 McVeigh was preparing to go to a fishing tournament in Guntersville and was having no luck finding something at any of the typical outdoor stores that could keep his lures from tangling. He said he was rummaging around in his garage when he found an old bubble gum tube that he jury-rigged with some electrical tape. When he got to the tournament, McVeigh said he jokingly told his friend and now-business partner, Chad Wilson, to not make fun of him for the invention.

“I said, ‘Just don’t say anything about them. They’ll get me through the day,’” he said. “(Chad) said, ‘I think you need to put that up. That’s a good idea. Let’s not let anybody see it right now.’” Once they crafted a rod sleeve that worked the way they wanted it to, McVeigh and Wilson started building the sleeves in a small building in Guntersville. Then, they started taking them to local stores and letting their friends use them. McVeigh said everyone seemed to love the idea. “The idea itself isn’t a new thing, but the way we put it together is a new thing,” he said. “In the past people sold the sleeves that covered their fishing rods, and they sold the wraps that go around lures separately, and we combined the two together.” They began the patent-pending process and then acquired overseas manufacturing. The result of their hard work is representation in roughly 37 TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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stores across the United States, 18 of which are in Alabama. The name of the company, G-Sox, came from a very personal loss McVeigh and Wilson experienced when their best friend from high school, Kenny Gillam, died from complications from diabetes in 2020. “We called him ‘G’ in high school,” McVeigh said. “One night I was just brainstorming on names for the product, and I called Chad (Wilson) and was like, ‘What do you think about G-Sox?’ He said, ‘I love it.’” McVeigh said he’s received great feedback from avid fishermen and their family members that the product is a hit. Though they don’t have much of a marketing department, they have found word of mouth has been the most effective at spreading the

word. He added it has been fun and motivational seeing how people have responded so positively to G-Sox. “I always thought I had a good idea,” he said. “I don’t really like much of anything, but I liked this. And I thought if I like something, then I was like, ‘Well, I think people will like this.’” His wife even applied to have the product appear on the hit TV show, “Shark Tank.” McVeigh said her support has been instrumental to the business morale. “She supported me from day one with this thing, and she never gives up on it,” he said. “She’s always got something positive to say.” As far as their mission, McVeigh said a huge part is making sure they give back to the community. One way they do that is by sponsoring school fishing TrussvilleLivingMag.com

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team programs: Any high school team can sign up for G-Sox to send them products for the team to sell at weigh-ins. “A lot of these high school teams, you have to furnish your own boat, and so these dads are buying boats and putting their teenage boys out here fishing, and it’s costing them money,” McVeigh said. “So we offer them a way to pay for their gas or maybe a few hotel rooms for the team. All we collect back is what it costs us to make the product, and they collect the rest. I think we’ve got about eight high school teams we’re helping right now.” Being a Christian and a veteran of eight years in the military, McVeigh said giving back to the 52 April/May 2026

veteran community is also a huge priority. He said his faith has played a huge role in the direction of the business, and he never skips a moment to appreciate how things have worked out. “This thing could have gone haywire a thousand different ways at different times, but it’s always worked itself out,” he said. “Whenever we’ve needed money, it’s been there; whenever we needed material, it’s always been there. We’ve always wanted to give back to these guys that love to fish and veterans, too.” The success of G-Sox and the appreciation the fishing community has for the product “means the world” to McVeigh.

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THE HOOK UP “G-Sox is my baby. I love it,” he said. “It’ll always be mine whether it does great or just does mediocre. The product itself just means a lot to me, and I’m really proud of it.” Now because of McVeigh, what started as a solution to a personal problem is transforming the fishing community across the nation. For more information, to apply for fundraising or to purchase G-Sox, visit kgsox.com.

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G-Sox Fundraising Program High school, college and other club fishing teams can apply for the G-Sox Fundraising Program at kgsox.com/ fund-raising. Those interested can apply by telling them about your organization. Once approved, G-Sox will send sample products for the team to begin taking orders.

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Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce C O N N E C T I O N S

Board Members Sandra Vernon, President Trussville City Schools

Chamber Staff Melissa Walker, Director

Heather Weems, Assistant Director

Viriginia Morris, Vice-President Hitchcock-Maddox Financial Partners

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Laura Williams, Treasurer Courtesy GMC Birmingham Amanda Short, Past-President Trussville To Go Greg Armstrong Armstrong Services, GEICO Brian Bozeman The Bozeman Agency Lee Marlow RealtySouth

Fran Aldridge Keller Williams Dr. Kristi Bradford Leadership Trussville Casey Hall Bryant Bank

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The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Toast of the Town: Celebrating Trussville’s Best on January 22, 2026, at The Reserve by Ferus. Presented by Prestige Alarm, the evening brought together community and business leaders for a special time of recognition and celebration. During the program, the Chamber introduced its 2026 Board of Directors and Ambassadors and

presented the Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial Gatekeeper Awards. The group award was given to the Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club, and the individual award was presented to Tandi Smith. The Chamber also recognized Fran Aldridge as the 2025 Ambassador of the Year. Toast of the Town remains a beloved annual event honoring the people and organizations who make Trussville such an exceptional community.

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The Chamber considers these organizations to be among the most community-minded and forward-thinking businesses in the area. They demonstrate leadership not only through the services they provide, but also through their active involvement and dedication to the success of our community. We strongly encourage you to support and do business with these valued members. This directory consists exclusively of Trussville Chamber members and is current as of December 31, 2025. We are proud to recognize each of these businesses and thank them for their continued investment in the growth and prosperity of Trussville.

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Trussville Tax & Accounting (205) 655-4270 www.trussvilletax.com APARTMENTS Somerset at Trussville (205) 655-6818 http://www. somersetattrussville.com ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING Lathan Associates Architects, PC. (205) 492-4782 www.lathanassociates. com PLOT Studio (205) 478-5388 Sain Associates, Inc. (205) 263-2128 www.sain.com TURNER BATSON (205) 403-6201 www.turnerbatson.com

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SPECIALTY SERVICES Argo Power Equipment (205) 467-3300 www.argopoweronline. com Spa Doctor (205) 914-2317 BAKERY Edgar’s Bakery (205) 987-0790 www.edgarsbakery.com Pastry Arts Bake Shoppe (205) 508-4000 http://pastryartcakes.com Val’s Incredible Edibles, LLC (205) 535-9005 BEAUTY, HAIR & SPA Alabama Healing Hands Massage Therapy and Personal Spa (205) 537-1007 www.alabamashealing hands.com Bodean’s Classic Cuts & Color (615) 418-3758 www.bodeansclassiccuts. com

Birmingham Web Solutions (205) 382-2126 https://bwsagency.com/

Raindrop Car Wash (205) 814-1000 https://raindropcarwash. com/

Heatherly Salon (205) 478-0566

Mathews Media (205) 901-2606

CHURCHES

Illuminate Lashes & Beauty (205) 201-0302 www.illuminatelashesand beauty.com

Minuteman Press Trussville (205) 956-9779 https://minuteran.com/ us/locations/al/trussville/

Lunar Moth Skin Therapy (205) 388-2068 www.lunarmothst. glossgenius.com

Parcels Express (205) 508-3517 www.parcelsexpress.net

Mary Kay Cosmetics Jinni Dempsey (205) 901-4196 www.marykay.com/ jdempsey4 Mockingbird Day Spa (205) 508-3611 www.mockingbirddayspa. com Moons Day Spa (205) 447-7203 www.moonsdayspa.com Pangea Day Spa (205) 240-8664 www.pangeadayspa.com Shear Grace (205) 209-1392 BEVERAGE COMPANIES Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (205) 849-4759 http://www.coca-cola. com/en/index.html BUSINESS SERVICES 3P Solutions (256) 394-0177 http://3PSolutions. org%20 Ambassador Personnel, Inc. (205) 640-7480 www.teamambassador. com

Parcels Too Business Center (205) 661-1188 www.parcelstoo.com Parrish & Associates, Inc. (205) 335-8605 PL25, LLC Security (205) 571-1161 www.p/25company.com The UPS Store (205) 661-9332 https://locations. theupsstore.com/al/ trussville/459-main-st/ C Spire Business (205) 484-0387 www.cspire.com/ business/ Dataperk (205) 965-9644 www.dataperk.com MOSTraining Inc. (205) 667-9973 www.mostraining.com/ The Lioce Group (205) 973-3020 www.llocegroup.com CAR WASH New Day Car Wash (205) 876-6815 www.newdaycarwash. com

All Saints United Methodist Church (610) 931-3244 http://www. allsaintsumotrussville.org Cahaba City Church (205) 914-4134 Cahaba Springs Presbyterian Church (205) 655-0460 http:// cahabaspringschurch.org/ Calvary Chapel Trussville (205) 308-8897 www. calvarychapeltrussville. com Christ Church PCA (205) 655-3533 www.christchurchpca.net Clearbranch United Methodist Church (205) 655-9414 http://www.clearbranch. org CrossPoint Church (205) 365-2334 www.crosspointchurch. info Deerfoot Church of Christ (205) 833-1400 www.deerfootcoc.com Faith Community Fellowship (205) 655-1575 www.foffamily.com/ First Baptist Church Trussville (206) 655-2403 www.fbctrussville.org Hope Everlasting Ministry (205) 656-4363 www.hemmin.org

Northpark Baptist Church (205) 352-1040 www.nponline.org Ridgecrest Baptist Church (205) 661-3722 www.myridgecrest.info The Guiding Light Church Community Outreach (205) 306-4674 www.guidinglight.org Trussville Methodist Church 205) 655-3259 www.fumctrussville.org CITY

Sanitary Carpet and Oriental Rug Cleaners (205) 655-2112 www.sanitaryrug.com Wright Way Cleaning Services LLC www.facebook.com/ wrightwaycleaning servicesllc COMPUTER & INTERNET SERVICES Abacus Technologies 205) 443-5900 www.abacustechnologies. com

ACTA Theatre, INC (205) 655-3902 www.actatheater.com

Birmingham Web Solutions (205) 382-2126 https://bwsagency.com/

Leadership Trussville (205) 710-1918

T-Mobile (CE Workforce) (314) 877-9199

Trussville Historical Society (205)655-3144 www.trussvillehistory.org

DENTAL

Trussville Public Library (205) 655-2022 http://www. trussvillelibrary.com Trussville Redevelopment Authority (205) 661-5903 CLEANING SERVICES AJL Cleaning Services (205) 396-8401 www.allcleaningservices. com Boujee Bins (205) 901-0121 www.boujeebins.com Martinear Cleaning Service LLC (205) 587-3973 www.martinearcleaning service.com

Affordable Dentures & Implants (205) 539-5045 www.affordabledentures. com/office/birmingham/ Birmingham Orthodontics (501) 646-6753 Brooks Orthodontics (205) 537-3008 www.brooksortho.com Great Smiles Orthodontics (205) 655-3939 http:// savageorthodontics.com/ Hometown Orthodontics (205) 749-7242 www.hometownbraces. com Marshall Family Dentistry (205) 853-4600 http:// marshallfamilydentistry. net

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Esthi Moon Wax, Skincare and Apothecary (205) 963-2097 www.esthimoon.com

Millington & Plagenhoef Dentistry (205) 655-7774 www.facebook.com/ jmmillington Rohling Dental (205) 509-3403 www.rohlingdental.com Toups Family Dentistry (205) 655-7064 www. toupsfamilydentistry.com Trussville Dentistry (404) 625-0120 http://www. trussvilledenistry.com Valley Dental (205) 774-1823 http://valleydentalal.com

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WISE Oral & Facial Surgery (205) 900-3473 www.wiseonfs.com DINING & CATERING Bruster’s Trussville (205) 422-7920 http://brusters.com/ trussville Cajun Steamer (205) 655-6008 www.cajunsteamer.com Chick-fil-A (205) 661-0544 /www.chickfila.com/ trussville Chicken Salad Chick (334) 275-4578 www.chickensaladchick. com

Ellianos Coffee (334) 414-2356 Ferus Artisan Ales (205) 337-9757 www.ferusales.com Fox’s Pizza Den & Arcade (205) 457-3444 Full Moon BBQ-Trussville (205) 802-0300 www.fulimoonbbq.com

Mr West (205) 508-3644 www.mrwests.com

Tropical Smoothie Cafe (205)746596 http:// tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Trussville Social (266) 624-7466

Dixie Sports Plus (205) 365-8655 Elvis Rob Productions (205) 249-7013 www.elvisrob.com Fun Zone (205) 413-6168 www.funzonetrussville. com JAMM Entertainment Services, Inc. (205) 856-5266 www.jamm.net

Umami (205) 907-1292

McWane Science Center (205) 291-2609

Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ (205) 825-8925 www.rodneyscottsbbq. com

Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux (205) 289-8333 DRY CLEANING

Paint All The Things (205) 616-3351 http:// sipsnstrokestrussvile. rezclick.com/index.php

Hero Doughnuts & Buns (205) 825-8925 http://eatathero.com

Sherry’s Cafe (205) 655-5260 www.sherrysfloralandc atering.com

Complete Cleaners (205) 655-1516 www.complete-cleaners. com/

Pump it Up Trussville (205) 661-5557 www.pumpitupparty.com/ trussville-al

Irondale Cafe (205) 956-5258 www.irondalecafe.com

Smoothie King 1890 (205) 401-4402 www.smoothieking.com

EDUCATION

Jack’s -Deerfoot Pkwy (205) 588-1587 www.eatatjacks.com

Snowie Yummy Ice LLC (985) 445-3577

Puttin’ on the Ritz DJ Service (205) 410-5236 www.puttinontheritzdj service.com

Guthrie’s (205) 913-6594 www.guthries.com Half Shell Oyster House (228) 217-9056 www. halfshelloysterhouse.com Henrietta’s Deli (734) 777-8198 www.henriettasdell.com

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (205) 661-3100 www.jimnnicks.com/ Dominos (801) 857-5751 Maple Avenue Coffee House (205) 249-3900 Mealfit (205) 597-5580 www.mealfit.co

De Los Reyes LLC (956) 592-1545

Meals by Misty (205) 508-5993 www.mealsbymisty.com

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Moe’s Original BBQ (205) 508-5100 www.moesoriginalbbq. com

Three Earred Rabbit,Inc. (205) 655-2000 www. thethreeearredrabbit.com

Trussville To Go (205) 661-8129 www.trussvilletogo.com

Corbeau Wine Bar (530) 746-0598 http://Corbeaubar.com

Donut NV of Central AL (659) 215-7999 www.donutnv.com

Milo’s Hamburgers www.miloshamburgers. com

Pinchgut Ples (205) 249-3718 Rock & Roll Sushi (205) 365-3227 www.rnrsushi.com

Southern Wings Three, LLC (Buffalo Wild Wings) (205) 397-3633 Taco Mama (214) 537-1439 Tasteful Touch Catering (504) 621-6323 www.tastefultouch catering.com Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (205) 623-3177 http://tazikiscafe.com The Peach Cobbler Factory (205) 457-5643 www. peachcobblerfactory.com

AIM Academy of Trussville (205) 631-1201 https://youraimacademy. com/ Jacksonville State University (256) 782-5881 http://jsu.edu Jefferson State Community College (205) 856-7917 www.jeffersonstate.edu ENTERTAINMENT 3 Silos Group (205) 655-2095 www.thesilosgolfclub. com Artsy Studio (314) 578-7700 www.artsystudio.co/ about

Scarlet Raven Gaming (205) 644-6934 Spare Time Entertainment (205) 655-4500 www.sparetimetrussville. com The Golffice (205) 810-2245 www.thegolffice.com Total Entertainment (205) 301-7227 www.totalantertainment events.com Trussville Playstation (205) 655-1800 http://rollwithtps.com

Eyes On Main (205) 520-9002 https://visionsource-eom. com/ TriaVision (833) 733-8742 www.triavision.com

SouthPoint Bank (205) 503-5030 www.southpointbanking. com

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens (205) 322-0543 www.jmgardens.com

Synovus Bank (205) 655-3206 www.synovus.com

Ridout’s Trussville Chapel (205) 655-2173 www. rldoutstrussvillechapel. com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

FURNITURE

AmFirst (205) 655-3360 www.arnfirst.org

Ameriprise Financial (205) 968-9899 www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jonathan. foster/?cid=IP_local_ google

Avadian Credit Union (205) 651-9712 www.avadiancu.com

Hitchcock Maddox Financial Partners (205) 201-1401

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/ CONSTRUCTION

Bryant Bank (205) 661-5900 www.bryantbank.com

Keystone Financial Group, Inc. (205) 655-7526 www.keystonefingrp.com

Ace Tree Service (205) 789-0076 www.acetree.net

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

eCO Credit Union (205) 226-3907 Legacy Community Federal Credit Union (205) 930-5000 www.legacycreditunion. com/ Peoples Bank of Alabama (205) 907-5940 www.peoplesbankal.com PNC Bank (205) 873-0807 www.pnc.com Regions Bank (205) 228-7460 www.regions.com/ South Oak Title-Trussville (205) 856-9111 https://southoaktitle.com Southern Energy Credit Union (205) 661-2715 www.southernenergycu. org /

PlanMember Financial Center (205) 508-3535 www.planmember.com/ifs The Financial Wellness Pro by Universal Wealth (281) 467-6604 www.universalwealth. com/en TrueWealth Advisors LLC (205) 661-9333 http://truewealthllc.com FLORAL & NURSERY Norton’s by Shirleys (205) 655-1600 www.nortonsflorist.com Hilltop Farms & Market (205) 452-2663 http://hilltopfarmsargo. com FUNERAL HOME Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home (205) 655-3444 www.deerfootmemorial funeralhome.com

Barnett Furniture (205) 655-7049 www.barnettfurniture. com

Ace Surfaces of Birmingham (205) 508-5959 Acorn Building (205) 362-6229 http://acornbuilt.com Blalock Building Company, Inc. (205) 661-3040 www.blalockbc.com DAISY FAB LLC (205) 568-2250 Engineered Cooling Services (205) 834-2385 www.engcool.com K & L Group, LLC (205) 567-8805 http://kandlgroup.com Milam & Co. (206) 833-5691 www.milamandco.com Newcombs Dirtworks, LLC (205) 296-6848 www. newcombsdirtworks.com

HVAC & PLUMBING

Powers & Associates General Contractor, Inc. (205) 655-8300 www. powersandassociates. com

Cahaba Heating & Cooling LLC (205) 597-4625

Prestige Alarm (205) 661-4822 www.prestigealarm.com T.E. Stevens Company Inc. (205) 252-1600 www.testevens.com

Controlled Environment Inc. (205) 655-5130 www.controlled environmentinc.com/ Hastings Heating & Air (205) 681-5211

Tortorigi Transportation (205) 438-7300 www.tortorigitransport. com

Hemphill Services (205) 229-2090 www.hemphillservices. com

Trimm Design Build (205) 239-1006

Roto-Rooter Services Company (205) 518-7072

Trinity Contractors (205) 655-5099 www.trin.com GLASS SUPPLIER Tucker Glass (205) 296-6749 www.tuckerglassllc.com GYMS 24e Health Clubs (205) 508-5053 www.24efitness.com CrossFit Trussville (205) 317-9234 www.cft.fit Orangetheory Fitness Trussville (205) 387-3828 http://trussville. orangetheoryfitness.com The YMCA of Greater Birmingham (205) 655-2224 www.ymoabham.org True40 Studio Trussville (205) 569-7555 www.true40studio.com/ trussville

Wilbur Corporation (205) 655-2396 www.wilbur1.com

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EYE CARE

HOME SERVICES Bath Fitter (205) 913-6024 www.bathfitter.com Beaver Lighting (205) 527-3989 www.beaver-lighting.com Brian’s Flooring & Design (205) 582-6633 www.shopbriansflooring. com Deep South Construction & Roofing Pros (256) 562-8373 http:// deepsouthconstruction pros.com Don’s Carpet One (205) 655-8777 www.donscarpetone.com Durante Home Exteriors (205) 956-4110 www.durantewindows. com/

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Five Star Painting of Birmingham (205) 706-8056 http://fivestarpainting. com/birmingham

Armstrong Services LLC (GEICO) (205) 508-6077 http://geico.com/ birmingham-armstrong

Red Nose Christmas Lights (206) 677-8218

Best Insurance Group, Inc. (205) 655-2129 www.bestrl.com

Shellback Fresh Pressure Washing, LLC (205) 410-1516 www.shellbackfresh.com HOSPITAL Grandview Medical Center (205) 971-4926 www.grandviewhealth. com Grandview Medical Center Emergency Department - Trussville (205) 971-3920

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UAB St. Vincent’s East (205) 838-3182 https://uabstvincents.org UAB St. Vincent’s East Freestanding Emergency Department (205) 537-3337 INSURANCE ALFA Insurance - Brian Bozeman (205) 655-1688 www.alfainsurance.com/ agents/brian-bozeman Allstate - McLaughlin Agency (205) 833-8888 https://agents.allstate. com/bobby-mclaughlintrussville-al.html Allstate - The Reed Agency (205) 467-0781 Allstate - Burns Mitchell Agency (205) 853-1300 www.allstate.com/ amandamitchell

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Grayson Medford State Farm (334) 714-7813 www.graysonmedford. com Grogan Agency (205) 655-5386 www.groganagency.com New York Life (205) 799-8807 New York Life - Ashley Masa (205) 542-3536 Petra Risk Management Services (205) 283-0794 www.petrarms.com State Farm - Aaron Kidder (205) 656-6128 www.aaronkidder.com State Farm - Bo Murphy (205) 667-6305 www.bomurphy.com State Farm - Chas Brown (662) 386-6732 http://cbrown.biz State Farm - Quin Hampton (205) 836-7234 http://myagentisquin.com VIVA HEALTH (205) 516-4541 LANDSCAPING Get Fencing Unlimited LLC (205) 336-2464 www.fancingunlimited. com

Growing Green Landscapes (205) 532-8283 Just a Trimm Landscaping (205) 613-2923 www.justatrimm.com The Southern Landscape Firm (205) 635-6986 www. thesouthernlandscape firm.com LEGAL Amari Law Firm (205) 655-8484 www.amarilaw.com Chamblee & Malone, Attorneys at Law (205) 856-9111 Ingram, Kalupa & Butler, PC. (205) 870-0663 www.ikblawyers.com KD McRae & Associates, LLC (205) 243-0115 Law office of Dennis Rushing (205) 594-2600 Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC (205) 838-9000 www.msnattorneys.com Parrish & Associates, Inc. (205) 335-8605 The Cahaba Law Group, LLC (205) 383-1875 www.cahabalaw.net William E. Bright, Jr., Attorney (205) 655-9284 LODGING Courtyard by Marriott (205) 661-2280 www.marriott.com/BHMTV

Hampton Inn (205) 655-9777 www. birminghamtrussville. hamptoninn.com Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Trussville (205) 655-5222 www.hgl.com Main Street Flats (205) 667-0517 MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION & WHOLESALE Amerex Corporation (205) 655-3271 www.amerex-fire.com Angler Recycling Group (205) 629-2200 www.anglerrecycling.com

SPOC Automation (205) 478-6780 www.apocautomation. com SYSCO Foodservice (205) 914-1335 Tunnell Services, LLC (205) 812-0358 Voigt-Abernathy Company, Inc. (205) 655-0424 www.volgtab.com Wellbuilt Environmental Solutions LLC (205) 463-8365 www. wellbultenvironmental. com MARKETING

Berger-US, Inc. (205) 655-6110

Ad Spark Inc. (205) 910-6279 www.theadspark.com

Cahaba Fire Company, LLC (205) 603-6062 www.cababafireco.com

Adam Black Media (205) 606-6486 www.adamblackmedia. com

DAISYFAB LLC (205) 568-2250

Daniel Signs (205) 790-1979 http://danlelsignsinc.com

GR Manufacturing (205) 655-8001 www.grtractors.com LAEMPE REICH (205) 655-2121 www.LAEMPEREICH.com McCullough Oil Co. (205) 841-8810 McPherson Companies, Inc. (205) 661-4400 Oil Equipment Co. Inc. (205) 252-6961 www.ollequipmentco.com Southern Wire Enterprises (205) 655-3083

Dotedison (205) 410-8162 www.dotedison.com Film Dog Media LLC (205) 335-9273 http://fimdogmedia.tv First Impressions Marketing Group (205) 538-4508 www.firstimpmkt.com Signature Media (206) 862-4949 SunRize Advertising & Marketing (205) 243-4741 www.sunrizeadvertising. com

Birmingham Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C. (205) 933-8334 www.birminghamobgyn. com Brookwood Baptist Health Primary Care Trussville (205) 749-8940 Drip IV, LLC (256) 673-1100 www.driptrussville.com ENT Associates of Alabama, P.C. (205) 933-9236 www.entalabama.com Fresenius Kidney Care (205) 655-0961

Pillar Chiropractic & Rehab (205) 537-7463 www.pillarchiropractic. com Quest for Health Chiropractic (206) 537-1161 www.questforhealthchiro. com Total Health Solutions (205) 661-3015 www.solutionsweight. com The Joint Chiropractic (425) 387-8316 Tots N Teens Pediatrics (205) 283-9252 www. totsnteenspediatrics. com/

GameDay Men’s Health Trussville (205) 701-6877 www. gamedaymenshealth.com

Urgent Care for Children (205) 440-1762 www.childrensurgent.com

Grandview Medical Group Trussville (205) 655-7600 www.grandviewmedical group.com

360 Lending, LLC (205) 305-8921 www.my360lending.com

latria General Medicine (205) 396-2225 www.latria.com Lifesouth Community Blood Centers (509) 759-9059 http://lifesouth.org Outpatient Services East (205) 838-3888 www.osesurg.com Orthosports Associates (203) 240-6263 www. orthosportsassociates. com Pediatrics East (205) 836-8691 www.pedseast.org

MORTGAGE

First Federal Mortgage (205) 969-3334 www.1stfed.com Hassell Free Closings (205) 745-9543 www.hassellfreeclosings. com The Mortgage Firm – Donna Lowery (205) 515-3645 MOVING New Latitude Movers (205) 988-9000 www.newlatitudemovers. com MEDIA OUTLETS CBS42 (205) 322-4200 http://cbs42.com

Christian Family Publications (205) 408-7150 http:// birminghamchristian.com St. Clair Times (205) 884-3400 www.dailyhome.com/ st.clairtimes Starnes Media (205) 313-1780 http://stares.media SummitMedia LLC dba 104.7 WZZK (205) 529-0879 www.wzzk.com The Trussville News (205) 447-3647 www.thetrussvillenews. com The Trussville Tribune (205) 533-8664 www.trussvilletribune. com Trussville Living by Shelby County Newsmedia, Inc. (205) 669-3131 http://Trussvillelivingmag. com NONPROFIT/CIVIC Alabama Alzheimer’s Association (205) 379-8065 www.alz.org/al Alpha Beta Xi Omega, Trussville, AL (205) 370-5774 American Legion, SSG MW Hosey Post 205 (205) 746-7859 www.facebook.com/ LegionPost205AL Animal-Angels Foundation (352) 210-1934 www.animalangelsfoundation.org

Independence Place (205) 913-1815 www. independenceplaceof alabama.org

BBB Serving Central & South Alabama (205) 558-2222 www.bbb.org/local-bbb/ bbb-serving-central-andsouth-alabama

Jimmie Hale Mission (205) 323-5878 www.jimmiehalernission. com

Cahaba Homestead Heritage Foundation (256) 738-2888 www.cahabaheritage.org

Junior League of Birmingham (205) 802-6494 www.jibonline.com

Community Care Development Network (205) 586-0740 www.communitycaredn. org

Lift Up the Vulnerable (205) 515-6696 www.liftupthevulnerable. com

Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty (205) 655-5274

Man in the Mirror (205) 266-2327 www.maninthemirror.org/ jonathanmurray

Foundations for Hope (205) 243-9837 www.foundations4hope. org Friends of Pinchgut Creek (205) 532-1067 www.pinchgutcreek.org Friends of the Trussville Library (205) 655-2022 www.trussvillelibrary.com Girl Scouts of NorthCentral Alabama (205) 600-2650 www.girlscoutsnca.org/

Grace Klein Community (205) 529-0023 www. gracekleincommunity.com

Huskies Together (205) 862-9086 www.huskiestogether.org

Positive Choices Pregnancy Resource Center (205) 836-0550 http://positivechoicespro. org Republican Women of Trussville (205) 643-0440 www.rwot.net

God Is Bigger Movement (205) 966-7272

Greater Alabama Council - Boy Scouts of America (205) 969-4276 www.1bsa.org

Miss Trussville (205) 368-7889 www.misstrussville.com

T.E.A.M. (205) 907-2723 The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) (205) 706-4615 The Foundry Ministries (205) 432-0347 www.foundryministries. com Through the Valley (205) 706-9896 Trussville Area Lions Club (205) 789-7362

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MEDICAL

Trussville City Schools Athletic Foundation (205) 789-2663 Trussville City Schools Band Foundation (205) 999-6966 www.hewittband.com Trussville City Schools Foundation (205) 228-3060 www.tcsf.org Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club (205) 228-3018 www.trussvillerotaryclub. org/ Trussville Merchants Association (205) 876-3206

DIRECTORY

Trussville Historical Society (205) 655-8566 Trussville Kiwanis (205) 407-0306 Trussville Noon Rotary Club (205) 913-4668 Tutwiler Farm Homeowners Association (205) 661-6288 United States Army Recruitment Office (931) 626-3024 http://goarmy.com Will Bright Foundation, Inc. (205) 862-9086 http:// willbrightfoundation.com OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples (205) 661-3214 PET SERVICES The Dog Stop (659) 837-9114 www.thedogstop.com

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PEST CONTROL Alabama Professional Services (205) 951-9717 www. alabamaprofessional.com PHARMACY Carroll Pharmacy in Trussville (205) 655-3455 Carroll Total Care Pharmacy (205) 680-5557 Mills Pharmacy (205) 919-1948 www.millapharmacies. com Nelms Pharmacy (205) 655-6133 www.neimspharmacy. com/ PHYSICAL THERAPY EW Motion Therapy (205) 655-1009 www. swmotiontherapycom M3 Performance and Physical Therapy (205) 508-3811 www.m3endeavors.com OS1 Sports Injury Clinic (205) 352-2911 www.battersooner.com Radius Physical Therapy (659) 444-1193 www.radiuspt.com PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DRYmedic Trussville (205) 588-4726 www.drymedic.com/ locations/trussville HHH Sanitation Inc. (205) 841-7368 www.hhhsanitationinc. com

McMichael Waste Services, LLC (256) 438-6118 www.mwswaste.com Pure Maintenance of Alabama (205) 751-0001 www.puremaintenanceal. com

Weldon Printing (205) 419-5082 www.weldonprinting.com

Keller Williams Realty Sandy Phillips (205) 612-2427

REAL ESTATE

RE/MAX MarketPlace (205) 661-0811 www. trussvillemarketplace.com

Audra Marshall Realty (205) 706-1984 http://audrapmarshall. kw.com

PuroClean of Birmingham 205) 994-7227 www.puroclean.com/ pes-al

Bonnie Hicks Keller Williams (205) 915-7653 www.bonniehicks.com

SERVPRO of Birmingham (205) 664-6770 www. servproofbirmingham. com

Exit Realty Sandy Mills (205) 810-5296

PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL Brand You (847) 946-6565 www. brandyoupromotional. com Cahaba Sign & Design Co. (713) 382-4260 www.cahabadesignco. com Express Print & Promotional Items (205) 222-0555 http:// expressprintandpromo. com/ Parcels Too Business Center (205) 661-1188 www.parcelstoo.com

Exit Realty Southern Select (205) 537-1010 www.exitrealtysouthern select.com Granholm Realty Group, Keller Williams (205) 936-2266 http:// granholmrealtygroup. kw.com Harris Doyle Homes (205) 249-8653 www.harrisdoyle.com Keller Williams - Edra Perry (205) 329-9004 Keller Williams Realty (205) 661-0662 www.kwtrussville.com Keller Williams Realty Fran Aldridge (205) 253-2628

Printcorp (205) 365-3754 www.theprintcorp.com

Keller Williams Realty Linda Burns (205) 936-3644

PromolD (205) 937-7811

Keller Williams Realty Monica Thach (205) 229-1865 http://monicathach. kw.com

The UPS Store (205) 661-9332 https://locations. theupsstore.com/al/ trussville/459-main-st/

RE/MAX Marketplace Nancy Drinkard (205) 661-0811 RE/MAX Marketplace Stephanie Moore (205) 514-0857 Re/Max Realty Brokers Tandi Smith (205) 440-2025 http://tandismith.com RealtySouth (205) 655-8877 RealtySouth - Lee Marlow (205) 913-9559 www.leemarlowhomes. com RealtySouth - Mary Stephenson (205) 234-0096 http://marystephenson@ realtysouth.com RealtySouth - Kamren Gordon (205) 470-9963 http:// realtysouthtrussville.com RENTALS Accent Luxury Limo (205) 903-5449 www.accentluxurylimo. com Equipment Share (205) 936-7275 Rotan Services, LLC (205) 259-8720

Fresh Value Marketplace (205) 655-4427

Tula J Boutique (205) 655-5333

A+ Tire & Auto Repair (205) 661-3828

Grant’s Tools & Hobby Shop (205) 508-3113 www. grantstoolsandhobby.com

Vapor Ministries (256) 626-1358

LMS Automotive (205) 706-6343 www.lmsautoservice.com Panos Automotive Service (205) 655-1527 www.panosautomotive. com Take 5 Oil Change (205) 508-3499 RETAIL 1971 Clothing, LLC (205) 427-5070 www.1971clothing.com Agnew Jewelers (205) 661-3422 www.agnewjeweler.com Alabama Appliance (205) 777-5154 www.alabamaappliance. com Anderson Ave Boutique (205) 537-1122 www. andersonaveboutique. com Batteries Plus (205) 807-0597 www.batteriesplus.com Blum Clothing (205) 567-2885 http://blumcothing.com Bookmarked (205) 508-3096 www. bookmarkedpaperie.com Eighteen South (205) 643-0033 www.eighteen-south.com Food City (423) 650-7541 www.foodcity.com

Hattie’s Toyland (205) 908-6469 www.hattiestoyland.com

Wildflowers Children’s Resale Boutique (205) 577-1472 http:// Wildflowersboutique.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

TROPHY & ENGRAVING

Birmingham Academy of Martial Arts (205) 909-3720 www.bhammartialarts. com/

BadgesandAwards4u (205) 368-2367

Wrapsody (205) 508-0682 www.wrapsodyonline. com

Lloyd Candle Company (205) 661-0403 http:// Lloydcandlecompany.com

Your CBD Store Trussville (205) 508-4598 http://trussvilleal. truecbd4u.com

Magnolia Soap and Bath Company (205) 508-3237 www.mymagnoliascap. com/trussville

ROOFING & GUTTERS

Moda Boutique (205) 913-4122 www.shopmodaboutique. com

Hometown Roofing & Restorations (205) 984-4777 www.htroofers.com

TumbleHeart (205) 706-6561

Nona Ruth’s (205) 655-6599 www.nonaruths.com

Irondale Exterior Supply Company (205) 937-3248 www.mrhqroofs.com

Attic Plus Storage (205) 655-7910 www.atticplus.com

Sam’s Club (205) 555-0505 www.satnsclub.com/ sams/homepage.jsp Sister Shirts (205) 983-2459 www.sister-shirts.com Target (205) 308-3425 http://target.com The Gallery by Restoration Interiors (205) 587-2710 Trussville Cigar Company, LLC (205) 862-9076 www.trussvillecigar.com

Metal Roofing Headquarters (205) 937-3248 www.mrhqroofs.com Noble Contractors (205) 422-3034 http:// noblecontractorsala.com The Roofing Dudes (205) 732-7231 www.theroofingdudes. com/pelham Whitaker Roofing (678) 378-7979 http://wrcroofing.com/ roofing-in-birmingham

Alabama Power Company (205) 226-1521

Trussville Academy of Cheer (205)508-0352 https://trussville.org/ cheer/

It’s A Party (205) 925-9541 www.itsapartystore.com

Abide Roofing (205) 600-4763 www.abideroof.com

UTILITIES

Spire (205) 383-8155 T-Mobile (205) 661-1335

Trussville Academy of Gymnastics (205)508-0352 https://trussville. org/trussville academyofgymnastics/

Trussville Gas & Water (205) 655-3211 http://trussville.com

Trussville United Soccer Club (205) 566-5607 www. trussvilleunitedsoccer. com

DIRECTORY

REPAIRS (AUTOMOTIVE)

STORAGE

TRAVEL AAA Fultondale (205) 808-4308 www.ace.aaa.com Cruise Planners - Clarissa Winchester (205) 873-8621 www.cooltravalmemories. com Trussville Travel Club (205) 873-8621 www.travelwithclarissa. com Zip Travel Company (205) 308-8180 www.ziptravelco.com

Little Pigs Roofing (205) 441-8087

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On Saturday, Feb. 7, at Ferus Artisan Ales, Trussville City Schools Foundation hosted its annual Casino Night, once again turning Trussville into TrussVegas to raise funds for classroom innovation, teacher grants and student opportunities across the district. 1.

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On Thursday, Feb. 19, the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its February luncheon, featuring speaker Carl Bates, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Central and South Alabama. 1.

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Katie Evans, Ann Sargent and Ezra Lee

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Sharon Rutherford and Clarissa Winchester

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Petra Risk Management Services

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Alex Hill, Noah Lohan and Seth Edgil

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On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 21, at Trussville Civic Center, Dancers Against Cancer Trussville held its annual gala, featuring a dance showcase by local youth. Proceeds benefitted local families fighting cancer, the national organization Dancers Against Cancer and UAB Department of NeuroOncology. 1.

Riley and Leigh Ann Pritchett

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Allie Snuggs and Gavin Snyder

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Ryan Coleman, Lexie Richey and Alexa Matthews

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Sloss Furnaces

■ 2026 Featured Artist ■ Keith Thomson ■ 43rd Sponsors ■ GRANTS Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency PLATINUM Kinetic Communications BRONZE Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama • Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau • Joe Piper, Inc. • Publix Super Markets Charities STEEL Bancography • City of Birmingham • Coca Cola United • Quest Events Shipt • Sloss Furnaces Foundation, Inc. ■ Media ■ AL.com • Bham Now • Birmingham Business Journal • Birmingham Mountain Radio 107.3fm • B-metro • Over the Mountain Journal • Starnes Media • The Birmingham Times • Trussville Living • WBHM 90.3fm

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On Saturday, February 28, as part of the Arbor Week festivities, the Trussville Tree Commission welcomed people to the North Mall Pavilion for a celebration, including a tree giveaway, vendors and a celebratory tree planting. 1.

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On Saturday, February 28, at the Trussville Civic Center, The Troy Ellis Foundation hosted its fourth annual Wild Game Dinner and Silent Auction as part of its mission to put God’s love into action. 1.

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MY TRUSSVILLE TANDI GLENN SMITH Realtor, Re/Max Realty Brokers

Community Fellowship

Maple Avenue Coffee House Maple Avenue Coffee House is always my first stop on my “Let me show you Trussville, Tour.” The owners, Tracy and Paul, are always so welcoming. If it is a beautiful day, you can sit on the back porch and enjoy the weather. Rainy days are great for the screened-in porch, and of course, there are plenty of tables inside for cold days.

Local Eats

Sentimental Spots

Trussville Historical Museum I can’t share how amazing Trussville is without talking about the history, and the best place to talk Trussville History is at the Trussville Historical Museum. Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt, Michael Jackson and George Bush have visited Trussville? Check out the rich history of Trussville and while you are there, look at the senior photos of some longtime residents in the stack of yearbooks available for browsing.

Making Memories

Trussville Tours My very favorite thing is to show Trussville to someone who has never seen it before. Seeing it through the eyes of someone new really reminds me of what an extraordinary place we live in. I have heard statements like “this reminds me of a Hallmark Christmas Movie” and “I feel like I am in an episode of Gilmore Girls.” These are some of the stops along my tour.

Outdoor Sites

Trussville Entertainment District I would end the night at the Entertainment District. If it is around Christmas, I would head to Corbeau Wine Bar. I have seen restaurants in New York City discussed for their Christmas decorations not hold a candle to how Corbeau looks at Christmas. If the weather is nice, I would head to the pavilion and hope for a great band. There each person in my group can decide if they want Pinchgut Pies, Mr. West’s Asian Kitchen, Ferus Artisan Ales, Umami or Trussville Social for dinner.

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The Three Earred Rabbit Lunch would definitely be at The Three Earred Rabbit. The grilled pimento cheese sandwich with pepper jelly would 100 percent be my requested last meal. Also, I would pray that the soup of the week would be the chicken and dumpling because it is better than my grandmother’s (sorry, Edna), and that is saying a lot. Half grilled pimento with a cup of chicken and dumplings would make me die happy.

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