Positively Delicious: How History, Locally Sourced Ingredients, and Community Shaped 609 Social
Ask any young professional in Decatur where their favorite hangout or place to eat is, and undoubtedly, 609 Social would be at the top of the list.
Positively Preserved: A Holiday Tradition in Decatur Spanning Over 40 Years
Positively Preserved: A Holiday Tradition in Decatur Spanning Over 40 Years Written by Emma Martin, Decatur Morgan County Tourism Share this story social social Email To For more than four decades, the annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour has been a beloved tradition—one rooted in community spirit, historic preservation, and the celebration of our city’s architectural […]
Positively Spooky: Ghosts of Decatur
Discover some of Decatur’s spookiest stories just in time for Halloween!
Old State Bank: Decatur’s Iconic Historic Landmark
How well do you know Old State Bank? Its iconic silhouette has graced Decatur’s skyline for a hundred and ninety-two years. That is worth repeating…. a hundred and ninety-two years.
Engage, Excite, Educate: The Story of Cook Museum
From humble beginnings to iconic destination!
Decatur’s Festival of the Cranes: A Celebration of Nature and Community
Each winter, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sanctuary for thousands of Sandhill Cranes and the rare Whooping Cranes. This celebration of nature and community is more than just a gathering; it’s a story of conservation, history, and connection.
Positively Perfect Weekend Adventures in Decatur
As school bells ring and students fill classrooms once again, here’s a guide to some exciting local spots perfect for weekend outings!
We Are Positively Decatur!
Positively Decatur exists to celebrate and share uplifting stories from the Decatur community. Check out some of our favorite clips from the past few years!
Stepping Back in Time: Your guide to “The Decaturs” historic districts
Did you know that Decatur was created from two different cities? Learn all about it from Caroline T. Swope, the historic preservation specialist for the City of Decatur!
Have You Heard?
It’s no wonder that Decatur was recently named the #1 barbecue city in Alabama with local legends like Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q at the table. Widely recognized for its smoked meats and famous white sauce, Big Bob’s has been a local staple for nearly 100 years.
Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum
Decatur is soon to be home to a multi-million-dollar civil rights museum, thanks to Celebrating Early Old Town with Art (CEOTA), a nonprofit organization established to illuminate the heritage of the early Old Town neighborhood of Decatur.
Celebrating History Through Art
Frances Tate’s Decatur home is filled with stacks and stacks of beautiful drawings and paintings, each one a celebration of the city’s rich past. She wasn’t always an artist, but a deep sense of history and a desire for representation led her to pick up a paintbrush. Her realization that she hadn’t seen a single photo of a Black church representing the early Old Town of Decatur was the spark that ignited her artistic journey.