The First Edition

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From the President

Welcome to the very first edition of the Crestline Neighborhood Association newsletter! This has been a long time coming, and I am excited to finally have a way to keep our neighbors connected and informed between meetings.

Mark your calendars for the Crestline Park Groove Music Festival on May 9th — we have our full lineup: Huck & Lilly, Rollin' in the Hay, and the Slacker Bees. It is going to be a great time for the whole community. More details coming soon.

As always, thank you for being part of what makes Crestline a wonderful place to live. I look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on April 23rd at Hope Community Church.

— Todd Russell, President

Meeting Recap

The Crestline Neighborhood Association met on March 26th with 33 residents attending. India Bailey from Councilor Hunter Williams' office reported that privacy fences are being installed along the Shades Creek Greenway Trail and urged patience on a completion date. Neighbors raised concerns about park maintenance, potholes on Strathmore and Concord, and code enforcement on overgrown properties. Officer Burney from the East Precinct fielded questions about a reported incident on Swallow Lane near Hope Community Church. St. Peter's Anglican Church presented information regarding their upcoming application to the Birmingham Subdivision Committee on April 22nd concerning sidewalk and drainage requirements along Hagood Street, and the neighborhood discussed the contentious matter at length. Members unanimously approved a liquor license application for Pickle & Pour, a new pickleball facility with restaurant and bar services at 7001 Crestwood Blvd, and voted 29-0 to support Caroline Bundy's fence variance request to maintain a 6-foot fence on her corner lot property. The meeting also covered the Crestline Park Groove Music Festival on May 9th, the McElwain Cemetery cleanup, and ongoing needs for volunteers to water newly planted park trees.

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Local News Roundup

• Birmingham to Spend $31.8M on Mayor Woodfin's Cradle to Career Initiative — Birmingham Times • Mar 28, 2026. The city will invest $31.8 million in education, youth programs, and community improvements as part of Mayor Woodfin's signature initiative.
• City Council Gets First Look at Proposal on Clearing Encampments — BirminghamWatch • Mar 15, 2026. Councilor Hunter Williams raised concerns about fire safety near encampments as the council reviewed a new proposal.
• Bham Council Delays Short-Term Rental Restrictions Until at Least May — BirminghamWatch • Mar 13, 2026. After two years of discussion, the council delayed a decision on short-term rental rules.

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Community Soapbox

Got something on your mind? The Community Soapbox is your space to share opinions, ideas, or observations about life in Crestline. One neighbor, one editorial, each month. Submit yours to info@crestlinena.org

Crestline Photo Contest

Share your best shots of life in Crestline Park neighborhood. Theme: "Spring in Crestline." Deadline: June 30, 2026. Send photos to info@crestlinena.org

Community Calendar

• Wed, April 23 — CNA Monthly Meeting. Hope Community Church, 4445 Montevallo Rd. 6 PM — All neighbors welcome.
• Every Tuesday — Birmingham City Council. City Hall, 710 N 20th St. 9:30 AM — Council Chambers.
• Fri, May 9 — Crestline Park Groove. Crestline Park. Annual community music festival — Free admission.

Fun Around Town

• April 5 — Birmingham Ranked No. 1 in U.S. for Easter Celebrations — Birmingham
• Mar 27–29 — Race Cars, Monster Trucks + More Sports in Birmingham — Protective Stadium & Barber Motorsports
• Sunday, April 5 — 8 Easter Sunrise Services in Birmingham — Various locations
• April 18 — 20th Annual Gumbo Gala — Cahaba Brewing Co. Sample Birmingham's best gumbo.
• April 24–26 — NASCAR Jack Link's 500 at Talladega — Talladega Superspeedway. Kids 12 and under free on Saturday.

Events courtesy of BhamNow

Originally published by email on April 2, 2026 — the first edition of the Crestline Park Community Newsletter. Crestline Park Neighborhood Association · Meetings: 4th Thursday, 6 PM, Hope Community Church, 4445 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213.