Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns We spotlight the people, places & stories that make Alabama’s small towns special. Like many of our readers, we take pride in being from Alabama.

From local favorites to historic downtowns, we’re your guide to authentic Southern charm and local pride. Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns is a regional publication dedicated to the state of Alabama. We feature Southern bloggers who highlight the unique small towns and downtown areas throughout our great state! In addition, we may showcase Alabama-made products, strong Southern women, Southern we

ddings, Southern cooking, Southern style, small businesses, event planning, recipes, arts and crafts, entertainment, and much more. Our mission is to promote small businesses and small-town life by providing a high-quality magazine with excellent content and appropriate advertising for our readership. We work closely with our advertisers to design effective advertisements that convey a strong message about their businesses, services, or products. We are passionate about faith, family, and football, and we believe in helping our neighbors. Through Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, we offer a high-quality, unique experience for readers in the state and across the South! We are a product of WEDO Media Inc., which also publishes Lake Wedowee Life, Alabama Foodie, and Southern Holiday Life magazines.

We’re thrilled to spotlight Stacey Pirtle, the founder of Southern Discourse and one of our wonderful recipe contributor...
10/31/2025

We’re thrilled to spotlight Stacey Pirtle, the founder of Southern Discourse and one of our wonderful recipe contributors! 🍴
Her dishes celebrate Southern hospitality and the joy of gathering around the table — something we know our readers love.
💙 Thank you, Stacey, for sharing your heart and your recipes with us!
👉 Follow Southern Discourse
🔗 https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/2025/10/24/22746/contributor-spotlight-stacey-pirtle/

It’s the most magical time of the year in Gadsden! 🎁✨Shop local, find unique holiday treasures, and soak up the Christma...
10/30/2025

It’s the most magical time of the year in Gadsden! 🎁✨
Shop local, find unique holiday treasures, and soak up the Christmas spirit at the Gadsden Mistletoe Market.

There’s nothing like celebrating the season in a small town filled with love, laughter, and local charm. ❤️

Read more 👉 https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/2025/11/07/311366/gadsden-mistletoe-market/

Last call for PUMPKINS! 🎃
10/30/2025

Last call for PUMPKINS! 🎃

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Wedowee! 🎄✨Join us for the Wedowee Christmas Open House and enjoy a weeke...
10/29/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Wedowee! 🎄✨
Join us for the Wedowee Christmas Open House and enjoy a weekend filled with festive cheer, local shopping, and community spirit.

Stroll through downtown, find unique gifts from your favorite small businesses, and soak up the holiday magic that makes Wedowee so special. ❤️

Read all about it here 👉 https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/2025/11/06/311375/wedowee-christmas-open-house/

Support local this season and make memories that sparkle all year long.

We’re so excited to shine a light on Kathleen Phillips, the Alabama creator behind Grits & Gouda and so many of the deli...
10/28/2025

We’re so excited to shine a light on Kathleen Phillips, the Alabama creator behind Grits & Gouda and so many of the delicious recipes in our magazine! 🍳
Kathleen’s love for Southern comfort food and easy, flavorful cooking inspires readers all across the state.
💙 We’re grateful for her creative spirit and her Southern kitchen magic!
👉 Follow her at Grits and Gouda
🔗 https://www.alabamasmalltowns.com/2025/10/24/22742/contributor-spotlight-kathleen-phillips/



🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: The Peaceful Porch, Wedowee, AlabamaThe Peaceful Porch at The Parker House The Peaceful Por...
10/27/2025

🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: The Peaceful Porch, Wedowee, Alabama
The Peaceful Porch at The Parker House

The Peaceful Porch knows how to blend rustic elegance with cozy charm, and their gift basket is a perfect reflection of that philosophy. Valued at $215, this generous collection captures the heart of small-town hospitality and the warmth of a welcoming home.

Included in the basket:
🎄Della Natural Green Olives
🎄The Peaceful Porch 100% Soy Candle
🎄Farmers’ Market Aged Asiago Cheese Spread & Wheat Crackers
🎄Royal Standard Hanging Welcome Basket
🎄Southern Root Sisters Maple Pumpkin Butter
🎄Lizzie’s Cheese Straws – White Cheddar & Rosemary
🎄Fowler’s Mill Blueberry Muffin Mix
🎄Bonfire Buddies Extendable Roasting Sticks
🎄WCW 18K Gold Plated (Stainless Steel) Wave Necklace

Every item reflects a thoughtful balance of flavor, comfort, and Southern flair. From gourmet snacks to handcrafted candles and jewelry, this basket embodies the Peaceful Porch’s signature mix of charm and craftsmanship, a perfect way to cozy up to the season.

✨ How to Enter

Follow us to join the fun. Like, share, and tag your friends on our giveaway posts to earn entries. Each basket is valued at $50+, and we will announce the winners on Small Business Saturday.

🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: Alabama Gift Company — Gadsden, AlabamaThe Alabama Gift Company When it comes to celebratin...
10/27/2025

🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: Alabama Gift Company — Gadsden, Alabama
The Alabama Gift Company

When it comes to celebrating the spirit of Southern hospitality, the Alabama Gift Company knows just how to make guests feel right at home. Their “Hostess with the Mostest” Basket, valued at $125, is the perfect blend of elegance and warmth, filled with items that make entertaining a joy and welcoming guests a true pleasure.

Included in the basket:
🎄Ruffled Acrylic Bowl
🎄Hostess with the Mostest Candle
🎄Dixie Pottery Handmade Vase
🎄Guest Napkins and Guest Napkin Holder
🎄In Our Home Guest Book
🎄“Welcome Home” Stovetop Simmering Potpourri

Every item reflects the thoughtful charm that makes Alabama Gift Company a favorite for those who love to give and receive gifts that mean something. From the gentle glow of a candle to the aroma of stovetop potpourri, this basket says “welcome home” in every detail.

It’s a beautiful showcase of the Alabama Gift Company’s mission, sharing locally inspired products that help every home feel a little more special.

✨ How to Enter

Follow us to join the fun! Like, share, and tag your friends on our giveaway posts to earn entries. Each basket is valued at $50+ and we’ll announce the winners on Small Business Saturday.

Celebrate Local This Season 🎄
This giveaway isn’t just about gifts, it’s about community. These small businesses are the heartbeat of our towns and your support helps keep them thriving. Join us in celebrating local this Christmas and make your holiday shopping meaningful.

🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: Trinity’s — Athens, AlabamaTrinity's Trinity’s in Athens has mastered the art of creating s...
10/27/2025

🎁 Christmas Basket Giveaway: Trinity’s — Athens, Alabama
Trinity's
Trinity’s in Athens has mastered the art of creating spaces that feel warm, welcoming, and wonderfully Southern. Their Housewarming Basket, valued at $96.50, is the perfect blend of comfort and charm, a thoughtful gift for new homeowners or anyone who loves to make home feel special.

Included in the basket:
🎄Gourmet Popcorn
🎄Raspberry Jalapeño Jam
🎄Swan Creek Candle
🎄“Alabama” Printed Tea Towel
🎄Door Hanger

Each item adds a touch of sweetness and style, from the cozy scent of the candle to the local flair of the tea towel. It’s a basket that embodies Trinity’s inviting spirit, where Southern hospitality meets everyday elegance.

✨ How to Enter

Follow us to join the fun! Like, share, and tag your friends on our giveaway posts to earn entries. Each basket is valued at $50+ and we’ll announce the winners on Small Business Saturday.

Celebrate Local This Season 🎄
This giveaway isn’t just about gifts, it’s about community. These small businesses are the heartbeat of our towns and your support helps keep them thriving. Join us in celebrating local this Christmas and make your holiday shopping meaningful.

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Where in the South is a lifestyle magazine company that publishes three titles 8 times a year. We have Lake Wedowee Life, a magazine dedicated to Lake Wedowee that publishes 6 times a year, Friday Night Life, a regional high school football publication covering the five schools in Randolph and Clay Counties in Alabama; and our Christmas magazine Southern Holiday Life.

We feature Southern Bloggers from across the South and highlighting The Southern Life, Southern Made Products, Strong Southern Women, Our Unique Funky Junk Trail and Shops, Southern Weddings, Southern Cooking, Southern Style, Small Business as well as event planning, recipes, arts and crafts, entertainment and so much more! It is also our passion to promote small businesses and small town life by providing a quality magazines with excellent content and appropriate advertising for our readership. We work closely with our advertisers designing effective advertisement to deliver a strong message about their business, services or products offered. Much like many of those who read our magazine, we take pride in being from the South. Not only are we passionate about faith, family and football, but we also believe in helping our neighbors. That's what we do with Southern Holiday Life by offering a high-quality, unique experience to readers.