There are just some nights where you collapse at the end of the day from feeling equal parts exhausted and also really happy after reflecting...
An Honest Review of the Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair: What to Know Before You Go
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Family-Friendly Hikes, Trails, and Greenways in Madison
by Erin Burke North Alabama is full of hikes and trails the whole family can enjoy, and the city of Madison is no exception. From paved...
16 New Businesses Coming Soon to Madison, Alabama
Take a quick drive around town and you'll notice commercial construction and "coming soon" signs one after the next. No longer "just" a quiet,...
How to Be Part of the Madison River of Hope
The year 2020 swooped in like a lion, leaving everyone with unexpected scenarios and new obstacles to navigate. With the COVID-19 crisis still in full swing and a nation that's grappling to figure out how to "do life" amidst it, a handful of non-profits and community...
8th and 9th Grade Entrepreneurs Launch The Bro Shop in Madison
If you ever need a pep in your step and some sunshine in your day, try giving a 12-year-old a call who's just launched his own business. It'll inspire you in all kinds of unexpected ways. Meet David Faulk and Lamir Whitlow, step-brothers and co-owners of The Bro Shop....
Where to Play Disc Golf in Madison
With the arrival of warm weather and school out for summer, many have been searching for outdoor activities to engage in with family and friends while still practicing a level of social distancing. Disc golf is an excellent, generally free option that can be played...
Where Are the Coffee Shops in Madison? A Short List of What’s Here
Madison isn't known for having a coffee shop on every corner, but we do have a few gems that generally draw decent crowds looking for a sweet treat, caffeine boost, quiet(ish) workplace, or a place to simply gather and conversate with others. Regardless of why you're...
What to Expect from Tom Brown’s, Madison’s Newest Premium Casual Restaurant
As soon as the outdoor patio chandeliers went up at Tom Brown's Restaurant earlier this year, loud chatter began around town about what this mysterious new restaurant would bring to our Madison community. Fast forward to last week when I first stepped foot inside...
Six Reasons to Explore Downtown Madison This Weekend
When our plan to take our children strawberry-picking last weekend was thrown out due to low inventory, we quickly made a plan B and zipped over to explore downtown Madison. We had the most enjoyable, easy-going couple of hours relaxing, discovering, and adventuring....
All About Vintage 72: What You’ll Find, How to Sell, and Market Days
A little over a year ago, Mary Kate Nave was running her small business Wood + Cloth as a vendor at a vintage facility on Highway 72. She was a full-time nurse, mother of two, and working hard to pursue her passion with Wood + Cloth in the little spare time she had....