News
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Woodlawn is thriving with new businesses!
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn
We’re so excited to welcome yet another new business to the Woodlawn Community! Thrive Wellness Lounge is a plant-based health and wellness store in the heart of Woodlawn owned by Tish Fletcher (a veteran Woodlawn Street Market vendor – whoop whoop)! You can swing by and check out Woodlawn’s newest addition on Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. It’s always a good time to support a female, black-owned local business! We talked to Tish a little bit more about her journey to opening her very own brick and mortar store. Keep reading to learn more!
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The August Woodlawn Street Market is almost here! Who's ready for a vendor roll call?!
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
It’s our favorite time of the month again – Woodlawn Street Market time! Woohoo! This month’s market will be held on August 13, 2022, from 5-9 p.m. and it’s a night market – because we all know how bad that Alabama heat can get! Keep reading to check out the vendors that will be featured at this month’s market.
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Woodlawn Municipal Parking Lot gets a new look!
Filed Under: Front Page, Potential-Proving, Uncategorized, Woodlawn
If you’re looking for public parking in Woodlawn, here’s your sign!
You may have zoomed past the Woodlawn Municipal Lot located on the corner of 1st Ave. S and 55th Place N without blinking an eye. But, hey, we don’t blame you – it was easy to miss. That’s exactly why the Woodlawn Urban Main team gathered volunteers from the Woodlawn Business Association to give the sign a refreshing facelift. Keep reading to check out the awesome transformation! -
Mason Music Foundation: Music for everyone
Filed Under: Front Page, Potential-Proving, Woodlawn
The Mason Music Foundation is a nonprofit helping “to empower, inspire, and enrich the lives of children in local communities through life changing musical experiences.” We sat down with Will Mason, CEO of Mason Music, to learn more about the inspiration behind the foundation, why they chose Woodlawn as one of their prime locations, and what we can expect to see from them in the near future! Plus, the foundation will be moving into the new Woodlawn Theatre soon, so keep an eye out for some musical performances coming your way!
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Woodlawn Street Market is back: Meet the April 2022 vendors
Filed Under: Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
Get ready to shop ’till you drop! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and Woodlawn Street Market is BACK! Can you tell we’re excited?! The first market of the 2022 season will be this Saturday April 9, 2022 from 10-4pm and we hope you meet us at the market.
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What's new in Woodlawn?
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Uncategorized, Woodlawn
Woodlawn is constantly growing and welcoming new businesses and the past few months have been no exception! There is a diverse mix of new openings in Woodlawn that caters to a variety of different audiences. Whether you’re looking to take some dance classes or you’re just in the mood to try out a new bar, here’s a list of all the new places for you to checkout in Woodlawn!
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Woodlawn Street Market vendor SoulSistah3.0 growing, diversifying and making a difference in her community
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Front Page, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market, Yaysayers
SoulSistah3.0 participated as a first-time vendor at the October 2020 Woodlawn Street Market—and she’ll be back on 55th Place for the April 2021 market!
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Local Art Lover's Paradise: Trove Design Shop Adds Flair to Woodlawn's Historic Downtown
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Filling Vacant Spaces, Small Business, Woodlawn
When Karen Gathany began her search for a brick-and-mortar space, she wasn’t quite sure where she’d end up. But she fell in love with a charming historic storefront, complete with hardwood floors and an exposed brick wall, on 1st Avenue North in Woodlawn.
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What to expect in Woodlawn for 2019
Filed Under: Front Page, Woodlawn
With new housing, healthcare and transportation developments, Woodlawn residents and visitors have a lot to look forward to in 2019.
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Woodlawn Street Market announces 2019 season, call for vendor applications
Filed Under: Business-Proving, Events, Front Page, Potential-Proving, Small Business, Woodlawn, Woodlawn Street Market
Vendor applications are open now for Woodlawn Street Market, returning to the heart of the historic Birmingham neighborhood for its sixth season.