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Oliver Buchannon
Forrest Webber

Alabama-born and raised. I went to Tulane University for baseball, tore my UCL, grey-shirted, and never played. I graduated, worked at JPMorgan, and then worked as an electrician apprentice. Now I’m building brands, and a digital marketing specialist who plays piano and golf. I'm newly engaged, and I have a male German shorthaired pointer named Cash. I am the owner of: Bear Brothers Cleaning (bearbroscleaning.com), The Trade Table (thetradetable.com), Homely Media (homelyhuntsville.com), (homelybirmingham.com), Tradesmen Agency (tradesmenagency.com). I do digital marketing for: TriHaz Solutions (trihazsolutions.com), Plastic Fusion (plasticfusion.com). You can contact me at [email protected].


🏠 Condado Tacos Closes + Alabama’s First K1 Speed Opens

Jun 19, 2026

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🏠 Condado Tacos Closes + Alabama’s First K1 Speed Opens

Indian street food arrives in Birmingham, Garage expands The Summit’s lineup, First Watch opens in Alabaster, and Juneteenth celebrations, Touch A Truck, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Summer Fest fill the weekend.

🏠 The Fennec Ends Restaurant Service + New Shops Coming to The Summit

Jun 12, 2026

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🏠 The Fennec Ends Restaurant Service + New Shops Coming to The Summit

The Fennec announces a major business shift, two women’s brands prepare to reopen at The Summit, Barberitos enters Birmingham, a new self-serve bakery opens, and a full weekend of festivals, cars, aviation, and summer events.

🏠 Hardware Store Closing + Harbor Freight Expands to Birmingham

Jun 5, 2026

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🏠 Hardware Store Closing + Harbor Freight Expands to Birmingham

A known hardware announces its closure after decades, Harbor Freight starts work on a new Birmingham-area store, a new diner heads to Five Points, Hoover Library gets a café, Sloss Tech returns, and a full weekend of local events.

🏠 Oldest Alabama Red Lobster Closes + New Amnesty Program

May 29, 2026

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🏠 Oldest Alabama Red Lobster Closes + New Amnesty Program

Birmingham opens a month-long ticket amnesty program, Carrigan’s shuts its dining room for summer, new ice cream and coffee shops open, and Comic Con brings a packed weekend of events to the city.

🏠 Historic Birmingham Cemetery Investigation + TV Station Layoffs

May 22, 2026

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🏠 Historic Birmingham Cemetery Investigation + TV Station Layoffs

Families demand answers after a historic cemetery suddenly shuts down, CBS 42 announces layoffs, another lawsuit hits Pihakis Restaurant Group, and Birmingham lands a new $40M AI facility alongside a packed holiday weekend of events.

🏠 Alabama’s Best Grilled Cheese + Mediterranean Favorite Returns

May 15, 2026

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🏠 Alabama’s Best Grilled Cheese + Mediterranean Favorite Returns

MELT earns statewide recognition, Joseph’s Table makes a comeback, Topgolf layoffs hit Alabama, Birmingham lands another national ranking, and MotoAmerica roars into Barber this weekend.

🏠 Birmingham Ranked No. 1 for Young Professionals + Restaurant Rebrands

May 8, 2026

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🏠 Birmingham Ranked No. 1 for Young Professionals + Restaurant Rebrands

Jelly Roll returns to Birmingham, a longtime Trussville favorite makes its comeback, new dessert and art concepts open, and Mother’s Day weekend events fill the city.

🏠 14 Restaurants Close + Birmingham Favorite Ranked No. 1

May 1, 2026

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🏠 14 Restaurants Close + Birmingham Favorite Ranked No. 1

Earth, Wind & Fire LIVE, new coffee and pizza spots open, a beloved dessert shop expands, and a packed weekend of festivals, markets, and live events across Birmingham.

🏠 Restaurant Group Shakeup + $45.6M Birmingham Project

Apr 24, 2026

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🏠 Restaurant Group Shakeup + $45.6M Birmingham Project

Dav Pilkey in Birmingham, new Mexican and seafood spots open, a popular ice cream brand expands Downtown, and a packed weekend of festivals, food events, and live entertainment across the area

🏠 2 Birmingham Restaurants Closing + AI Project Setback

Apr 17, 2026

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🏠 2 Birmingham Restaurants Closing + AI Project Setback

Widespread Panic at Coca-Cola Amphitheater, Books-A-Million unveils a massive kids area, a new coffee shop teased for Homewood, and a full weekend of festivals, concerts, and events across Birmingham.

🏠Satterfield’s Closing + Festa Italiana Returns This Weekend

Apr 10, 2026

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🏠Satterfield’s Closing + Festa Italiana Returns This Weekend

Giuseppe’s earns national praise, new donut shop opens in Homewood, vintage concept heads Downtown, and a full weekend of events across Birmingham.

🏠Fluoride Ruling + $5.3M Piggly Wiggly Renovation

Apr 3, 2026

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🏠Fluoride Ruling + $5.3M Piggly Wiggly Renovation

Beef O’ Brady’s closes, new ice cream shop coming to Homewood, Indian fusion spot opens in Hoover, and a full weekend of events across Birmingham.

🏠 Regions Bank Massive Expansion + Aritzia Coming to Birmingham

Mar 27, 2026

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🏠 Regions Bank Massive Expansion + Aritzia Coming to Birmingham

Alabama’s first electric motorcycle shop opens in Birmingham, PopUp Bagels heads to The Summit, new restaurants launch, and a packed weekend of events across the city

🏠 Brookwood Village Demolition Begins + Coca-Cola Campus for Sale

Mar 20, 2026

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🏠 Brookwood Village Demolition Begins + Coca-Cola Campus for Sale

Mayor’s 2026 housing and neighborhood plan, Alabama’s Best diner crowned, a new $6.8M HQ opens. Plus Cherry Blossom Festival, Supercross, and marathon weekend.

🏠 Birmingham-Southern Campus Sold + 124-Year Store Closing

Mar 13, 2026

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🏠 Birmingham-Southern Campus Sold + 124-Year Store Closing

Savage’s Bakery returning, $430M auto plant coming to Alabama, Coca-Cola United leadership change, and St. Patrick’s Day parade this weekend.

🏠 La Fête Named Alabama’s Best + 2 Big Closures

Mar 6, 2026

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🏠 La Fête Named Alabama’s Best + 2 Big Closures

AI factory vote delayed, $15.2M Trinity campus sold, Urban Oasis paused, and Big Machines Day returns.

🏠 Mumford & Sons + World's Biggest Bounce Park Open Near Birmingham

Feb 27, 2026

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🏠 Mumford & Sons + World's Biggest Bounce Park Open Near Birmingham

Mumford & Sons at Coca-Cola Amphitheater, 25,000-sq-ft bounce park, Birmingham neighborhoods losing residents, Zoo adds sensory room, Maple Street Biscuit closes, and more

🏠 Saks Closing + “Hamilton” Returns to Birmingham

Feb 20, 2026

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🏠 Saks Closing + “Hamilton” Returns to Birmingham

Saks closing sparks Summit shakeup (vote in our poll), “Hamilton” leads 2026 Broadway season, Ensley redevelopment reset, Roll Cajun Boudin opens, George Barber’s legacy, and more

🏠 Savage’s Bakery Closes After 87 Years in Homewood

Feb 13, 2026

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🏠 Savage’s Bakery Closes After 87 Years in Homewood

Historic Five Points buildings to be demolished, UAB sells downtown building, Brick & Tin expansion, Rent the musical, Coral Show, Valentine’s handmade pop-ups, bad movie night, Barber track day, and more!

🏠 Birmingham Named Global Food Destination for 2026

Feb 6, 2026

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🏠 Birmingham Named Global Food Destination for 2026

Post Malone + Jelly Roll stadium show, new Italian in Mountain Brook, Mardi Gras on the Mountain, Yemeni coffee spot, Market of Love, and 10% off houseplants.

🏠 El Barrio Named Alabama’s Best Mexican Restaurant Again

Jan 30, 2026

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🏠 El Barrio Named Alabama’s Best Mexican Restaurant Again

World of Wheels Hits BJCC, Sol y Luna closing, Mongolian bowls in Trussville, Vuori coming to The Summit, cheese tasting, seed swaps, glassblowing, and more events this weekend.

🏠 Country Legends Alabama & Jamey Johnson Coming to Birmingham

Jan 23, 2026

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🏠 Country Legends Alabama & Jamey Johnson Coming to Birmingham

280 construction headaches, De Nada joins Parkside dining, Urban Cookhouse’s Hoover debut, Monet to Matisse opens at BMA, Boat Show, and more Birmingham events this week.

🏠 Birmingham Mayor's High-Speed Rail Vision

Jan 16, 2026

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🏠 Birmingham Mayor's High-Speed Rail Vision

Birmingham Mayor floats high-speed rail idea, New Daysol Coffee Lab opens, Hoover lands Sierra, Cha Fest lineup, creative workshops, and up to 60% off at Painted Tree.

🏠 Einstein Bros. Bagels Coming to Birmingham + 3 Big Closures

Jan 9, 2026

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🏠 Einstein Bros. Bagels Coming to Birmingham + 3 Big Closures

Plus: a warehouse big sale, UAB Health System acquires Southview, scholarship deadline nears, I-59 traffic disruptions in Trussville, and your weekend concert lineup

🏠 Birmingham's 2026 Concert Lineup Revealed

Jan 2, 2026

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🏠 Birmingham's 2026 Concert Lineup Revealed

Plus: rare owl spotted at Railroad Park, concerts coming in 2026, Sean Brock opens new lounge, soulful brunch, and photo skills at Railroad Park.

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