Advertise with Googlier.com https://cahabasun.com/community/index.rss en-us Cahaba Sun LLC Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:59 -0000 KELLI S. HEWETT Scratch Made Farm is growing pasture-raised chicken on fourth-generation family land while building a food-focused legacy for the Morgan family and local customers. https://cahabasun.com/community/young-farmers-focus-on-clean-chicken-and-family-legacy/ https://cahabasun.com/community/young-farmers-focus-on-clean-chicken-and-family-legacy/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:59 -0000 CS-COVER_Scratch-Made-Farm_2.jpg Photos by Kelli S. Hewett. EMILY REED The Trussville Kids Market returns Sept. 13, giving young entrepreneurs ages 5-17 a chance to sell their creations and build real-world business skills. https://cahabasun.com/community/kids-market-promotes-business-spirit-at-a-young-age/ https://cahabasun.com/community/kids-market-promotes-business-spirit-at-a-young-age/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:22:25 -0000 KM-Pic-6.jpg Photos courtesy of Kids Market. STAFF Trussville’s community pool will close for good after the 2026 season, ending a 72-year run as the city begins planning the site’s future. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussvilles-community-pool-closing/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussvilles-community-pool-closing/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:17 -0000 CS-Trussville-pool.jpg Photo courtesy of Trussville Historical Society. EMILY REED Trussville’s annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast returns Aug. 14 with speaker Lulu Gribbin and pro-ceeds benefiting the Lulu Strong Foundation. https://cahabasun.com/community/sixth-annual-mayor%E2%80%99s-prayer-breakfast-to-be-held/ https://cahabasun.com/community/sixth-annual-mayor%E2%80%99s-prayer-breakfast-to-be-held/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:17:24 -0000 CS_Mayor_2.jpg Photos courtesy of Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce. STAFF The Interstate 59 northbound entrance and exit ramps at Chalkville Mountain Road reopened ahead of schedule as work continues on the interstate widening project. https://cahabasun.com/community/i-59-northbound-ramps-at-chalkville-mountain-road-reopen-in-/ https://cahabasun.com/community/i-59-northbound-ramps-at-chalkville-mountain-road-reopen-in-/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:08:30 -0000 CS-Interstate-ramp1.jpg Photos courtesy of Alabama Department of Transportation. STAFF Trussville officials are increasing enforcement of rules in the Trussville Entertainment District after repeated concerns about smoking, unsafe games, outside food and beverages, and disrespectful behavior. https://cahabasun.com/community/mayor-addresses-trussville-entertainment-district-concerns/ https://cahabasun.com/community/mayor-addresses-trussville-entertainment-district-concerns/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:44:56 -0000 Trussville-State-of-the-City.jpg STAFF Both northbound ramps at I-59's Exit 141 in Trussville closed May 18 for up to 40 days as part of the $70M widening project expected to finish by spring 2027. https://cahabasun.com/community/i-59-widening-project-enters-new-phase-with-exit-141-ramp-cl/ https://cahabasun.com/community/i-59-widening-project-enters-new-phase-with-exit-141-ramp-cl/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:23:05 -0000 Work continues on 1-59 through Trussville Photo courtesy of ALDOT. STAFF Residents can nominate standout homes and businesses for recognition in several landscaping and beautification categories. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-accepting-nominations-for-2026-beautification-awa/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-accepting-nominations-for-2026-beautification-awa/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:21:49 -0000 image0.jpeg Photo courtesy of Gary Lloyd DIANE POOLE The Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club was honored at the Chamber’s Toast of the Town event, presenting service awards to local first responders and receiving the Ned and Goldie Paine Gatekeeper Award for community impact. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-daybreak-rotary-shines-at-toast-of-the-town/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-daybreak-rotary-shines-at-toast-of-the-town/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:43:23 -0000 Fran Aldridge, sixth from left, received the Ambassador of the Year award. Photo courtesy of Julie Rowe. DIANE POOLE An interactive murder mystery, “A Toast to Forever,” is coming to The Reserve in Trussville, where guests take on roles, gather clues and work together to solve the mystery during a rehearsal dinner–themed social event. https://cahabasun.com/community/a-toast-to-forever-an-interactive-murder-mystery-comes-to-do/ https://cahabasun.com/community/a-toast-to-forever-an-interactive-murder-mystery-comes-to-do/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:48:51 -0000 Jimmie Rodick Diane Poole STAFF Mayor Ben Short outlined plans to add 241 parking spaces at the Trussville Youth Sports Facility, improving traffic flow, walkability and safety while preserving the park’s character. https://cahabasun.com/community/mayor-short-shares-vision-for-parks-and-rec-improvements/ https://cahabasun.com/community/mayor-short-shares-vision-for-parks-and-rec-improvements/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:19:00 -0000 Mayor Ben Short has outlined a plan for improvements at the Trussville Youth Sports Complex. Map from Google. STAFF ALDOT closed the U.S. 11 ramp to I-459 northbound as part of an I-59 lane shift, urging drivers to use alternate routes during months-long construction through 2027. https://cahabasun.com/community/us-11-ramp-closed-i-59-project-continues/ https://cahabasun.com/community/us-11-ramp-closed-i-59-project-continues/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000 CS-CITY-ALDOT-update_web.jpg KELLI S. HEWITT Trussville’s new mayor and council begin 2026 focused on infrastructure, walkability, fiscal restraint and long-range planning, aiming for visible progress while preserving the city’s community character. https://cahabasun.com/community/a-look-ahead-at-2026-from-infrastructure-fixes-to-school-cap/ https://cahabasun.com/community/a-look-ahead-at-2026-from-infrastructure-fixes-to-school-cap/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000 Paine Elementary School Ron Burkett JON ANDERSON The Junior League of Birmingham is holding its 2025 Market Noel holiday shopping event at the Finley Center in Hoover on Nov. 19-22. https://cahabasun.com/community/junior-league-offers-holiday-shopping-with-market-noel/ https://cahabasun.com/community/junior-league-offers-holiday-shopping-with-market-noel/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:34:12 -0000 SUN-EVENTS-Market-Noel-2025_2.jpg Staff photo. TIM STEPHENS Forget fake skeletons and dusty jump scares — The Insanitarium in Trussville is not your average haunted house. https://cahabasun.com/community/faces-of-trussville-insanitarium-returns-with-new-haunt/ https://cahabasun.com/community/faces-of-trussville-insanitarium-returns-with-new-haunt/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:55:35 -0000 Faces of Trussville_October 2025 - 4 DIANE POOLE For decades, if someone in Trussville needed to find an answer — about the schools, the people, or the community — the advice was often the same: “Call Sandra.” https://cahabasun.com/community/sandra-vernon-steps-into-new-role-after-decades-of-service/ https://cahabasun.com/community/sandra-vernon-steps-into-new-role-after-decades-of-service/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:46:28 -0000 250827_CS_Sandra_Vernon.jpg Photo by Diane Poole. STAFF Things to do in Trussville in October. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-events-guide-october-2025/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-events-guide-october-2025/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:40:57 -0000 250828_CS_Books&Brews.jpg DIANE POOLE Trussville is gearing up for a season of fun and frights as churches, community groups and retailers prepare to host a variety of Halloween and fall-themed events. https://cahabasun.com/community/halloween-fall-festivals-bring-community-fun-from-trunk-or-treats/ https://cahabasun.com/community/halloween-fall-festivals-bring-community-fun-from-trunk-or-treats/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:20:16 -0000 Trussville-Witches-Ride-2.jpg Photo courtesy of Trussville Witches Ride. STAFF Here are the recently sold homes in Trussville. https://cahabasun.com/community/recently-sold-homes-october-2025/ https://cahabasun.com/community/recently-sold-homes-october-2025/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:07:26 -0000 5825-Deerfoot-Court.jpg DIANE POOLE In just a few short months, The Silos Golf Club has gone from a struggling course with barely 50 members to a revitalized community hub boasting more than 230. https://cahabasun.com/community/the-silos-golf-club-tees-up-a-new-era/ https://cahabasun.com/community/the-silos-golf-club-tees-up-a-new-era/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:01:37 -0000 250811_The-Silos-Golf-Club_22.jpg Photos by Diane Poole. TIM STEPHENS Trussville voters delivered a clear message: grow — but do it smart. On Aug. 26, they elected Ben Short as mayor and installed a new council majority that shares his vision for measured development rooted in transparency, planning and trust. https://cahabasun.com/community/season-of-change-new-mayor-council-signal-shift-toward-strategic-development/ https://cahabasun.com/community/season-of-change-new-mayor-council-signal-shift-toward-strategic-development/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:51:02 -0000 Faces of Trussville_October 2025 - 8 TIM STEPHENS Step back into the disco era with Travolta, a high-energy tribute band celebrating the iconic Studio 54 sound and beyond. https://cahabasun.com/community/september-2025-events-travolta-a-tribute-to-studio-54-and-more/ https://cahabasun.com/community/september-2025-events-travolta-a-tribute-to-studio-54-and-more/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:31:37 -0000 CS-EVENTS-250712_Travolta_Studio_54_Tribute.jpg TIM STEPHENS Brian Jackson didn’t run to keep things the same. The lifelong Trussville resident, who joins the City Council this fall as the unopposed Place 2 member, says his priority is clear: balance growth without sacrificing the small-town character that mak https://cahabasun.com/community/brian-jackson-gets-to-work-on-trussvilles-future/ https://cahabasun.com/community/brian-jackson-gets-to-work-on-trussvilles-future/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:17:59 -0000 250712_Brian_Jackson_Trussville_Council_Candidate.jpg DIANE POOLE When Jarek Olszak reflects on his family’s journey from communist Poland to Alabama, he sees a story of hardship, courage and kindness. Today, Olszak gives back to his community — including as a member of the Trussville Daybreak Rotary Club. https://cahabasun.com/community/from-poland-to-trussville-jarek-olszaks-journey-of-faith-freedom-and-service-takes-root-in-alabama/ https://cahabasun.com/community/from-poland-to-trussville-jarek-olszaks-journey-of-faith-freedom-and-service-takes-root-in-alabama/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:12:52 -0000 Jarek Olszak.jpg Photo courtesy of Jarek Olszak. TIM STEPHENS Trussville author Gary Lloyd’s new book, The Model City, explores the history and preservation of the Cahaba Project, a landmark New Deal-era community. https://cahabasun.com/community/gary-lloyd%E2%80%99s-new-book-defends-legacy-of-trussville%E2%80%99s-cahaba-/ https://cahabasun.com/community/gary-lloyd%E2%80%99s-new-book-defends-legacy-of-trussville%E2%80%99s-cahaba-/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:05:00 -0000 GaryLloydAuthor.png Photo courtesy of Gary Lloyd TIM STEPHENS Here's what's happening around Trussville this month. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-area-events-guide-august-2025/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-area-events-guide-august-2025/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:12:51 -0000 Dog Daze.jpg BLAIR MOORE While students soaked up summer break, Trussville City Schools stayed in motion, refining curriculum, onboarding new staff, analyzing data and rolling out a brand-new district website designed with families in mind. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-schools-gear-up-for-high-energy-high-impact-year/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-schools-gear-up-for-high-energy-high-impact-year/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:44:59 -0000 Trussville schools .jpg TIM STEPHENS Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 26. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A runoff, if needed, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 23. https://cahabasun.com/community/how-to-vote/ https://cahabasun.com/community/how-to-vote/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:31:36 -0000 VL-CITY-Primary-election.jpg TIM STEPHENS Change is coming to Trussville — and on Aug. 26, voters will decide who leads it, and what it looks like. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-at-a-crossroads-voters-to-decide-city%E2%80%99s-next-chap/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-at-a-crossroads-voters-to-decide-city%E2%80%99s-next-chap/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:28:26 -0000 municipal-elections-(1).jpg Staff photos. STAFF Here's what's happening around Trussville this month. https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-area-events-guide-july-2025/ https://cahabasun.com/community/trussville-area-events-guide-july-2025/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0000 BURK9441-2700x2000.jpg