Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
Graham Smith is set to become Mountain Brook's mayor in November, following Stewart Welch, who did not seek re-election.
Celebrate the season: shop, dine and gather in Mountain Brook
The holiday season is upon us, and our city is already sparkling with festive spirit. As your mayor, I want to encourage everyone to make this season about connection: with one another, with our community and with the local businesses that make Mountain Brook so special.
When you shop and dine locally, you’re not just crossing items off your gift list; you’re investing in the very heart of our city. Every purchase, every meal and every moment spent in our villages help keep Mountain Brook thriving. It’s how we preserve the charm and vitality that makes our community unlike any other.
This year, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the holidays right here at home. Mark your calendars for these community traditions:
- Mountain Brook Village Holiday Open House: Thursday, Dec. 4
- English Village Holiday Open House: Thursday, Dec. 11
- Mountain Brook Holiday Parade: Sunday, Dec. 7
Each event offers a chance to enjoy our beautifully decorated villages, discover unique local shops and share the joy of the season with family and friends. When you shop locally this season, you’re doing more than finding that perfect gift:
- You’re supporting your neighbors. Our shop owners and restaurateurs live here, raise families here and contribute daily to our community’s success.
- You’re strengthening our economy. Healthy local businesses help maintain the vibrancy and character of our villages, and they keep storefronts full rather than empty.
- You’re investing in our future. Local sales taxes directly fund vital services like police and fire protection, road improvements, parks and city maintenance.
And while you’re out shopping, don’t forget to take a break and enjoy one of our wonderful local restaurants. Create your own holiday challenge to find every restaurant with a fireplace (I can think of three, offhand), find every restaurant serving eggnog or hot cider, or simply set a goal to try two new restaurants in December.
So, as you make your list and check it twice, remember that the most meaningful gifts often come from just around the corner. Let’s come together to celebrate the season, support our local businesses and keep the spirit of Mountain Brook shining bright.
From my family to yours — happy holidays!
