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RESULTS - BEST OF SMITH LAKE

BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020

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LOGO, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
STATUS #3 - 2020 FINAL VOTES ARE IN
Final results for 2020 are shown below.  Voting for 2020 ended November 14, 2020. 

NOTES:
- If there are no entries under a category, it is because there have been no entries for that category to date.
- If there are less than 3, that means only the businesses on the list have been nominated by readers to date.  
- If there are more than 3, there has been a tie at one of the positions as noted.
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Contest announcement page from the 2020 Fall/Winter magazine issue.
VOTERS - it's up to you to get your favorite businesses on the lists, and...
BUSINESSES - it's up to you to get your fans to VOTE VOTE VOTE!

2021 VOTING IS NOW ACTIVE - Although we won't officially kick off the 2021 voting period until later in 2021, you may go ahead and get your VOTES in now if you want your favorite business or businesses to rise up in their categories early for 2021.  Check our contest INFO page for details (as these may change), and read the top of the VOTE page as well.  ​​

Questions or suggestions?  Email us:  info.thelakesidelife@gmail.com.

WINNERS:  Prizes, badges, links, etc. to be awarded soon - contact us via email @ info.thelakesidelife@gmail.com or text/call us @ 256-708-7679 with any questions.  

For more incredible local businesses, be sure to check out our 
Business Directory by Category, Business Directory - Alphabetical, and our Market Place page.  If your business is interested in being placed on those pages, please contact us.  ​

FINAL RESULTS FOR 2020

Below are the TOP 3 for overall votes - as of NOV 30, 2020.  Our community has definitely shown the love for this group of businesses!  ​These winners were announced in the Fall/Winter 2020 issue of the magazine.  More winners in the listing below.
** TOP 3 VOTES OVERALL FOR 2020 **
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LOGO - 1st place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
1.  Sharkys Mobile Detailing

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LOGO - 2nd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
2.  Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff

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LOGO - 3rd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
3.  Lake & Coast Real Estate Co.
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LOGO, Lake & Coast Real Estate Co. "Smith Lake Homes, Trent Taylor", Facebook
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PHOTO, Lake & Coast Real Estate Co, Facebook
OTHER WINNERS IN THE TOP 10 FOR OVERALL VOTES:

​4.  Justin Dyar, Lake Homes Realty
5.  412 Public House <---WINNER in the most categories (6)
6.  Smith Lake Landscaping
7.  Duskin Point Marina
8.  Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
9.  Arley Women's Club
10.  Buettner Bros. Lumber Co.
 **WINNERS FOR EACH CATEGORY FOR 2020**
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LOGO - 1st place winner, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
Below is the master listing for 2020 1st Place winners in each category - as of NOV 30, 2020.
NOTE:  HANG TIGHT - Winners will be linked very soon (most links will be to a Facebook page until otherwise instructed), and the list will remain on our site for 1 year, as well as other social media sites.  We will archive old status lists and FINAL lists over time.  

Don't forget to check out all our other amazing local businesses on our Market Place page, Business Directory - Alphabetical, and Business Directory - by Category.  
If your business is interested on being placed on those pages, please contact us.  ​
BUSINESSES

Appliances 
     1. Bob Wallace Appliance
     2. Lowe's
     3. The Home Depot

Appliance Repair
     1. Cullman Appliance Repair
     2. Gulf Appliance Service
     3. Eva Appliance
     
Appraisal Company
     1. Beckman Appraisal
     2. Timmerman Appraisal Co.
     3. Freeman Appraisal Co.

Audio/Video
     1. MasterPro Audio
     2. Beltline Car Audio
     3. Richardson's Electronics
   
Auto Service/Mechanic Shop
     1. J&D Auto/Tire Service
     2. R&O Tire, Lube & Chassis
     3. Bolton Garage
   
Bank
     1. Cullman Savings Bank
     2. Traditions Bank 
     3. TIE - Traders and Farmers and Bank of Walker County
     
Best New Business
     1. Sharkys Mobile Detailing
     2. Big Shorty's Pizza
     3.  TIE - Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro and Amity Builders LLC / Amity Developers LLC
     
Best Long Standing Business
     1. Werner's Trading Company
     2. Arley Coffee Shop
     3. Williams Hardware
     
Boat Dock Builder
     1. Free State Boat Docks
     2. Flotation Systems
     3. TRI-AD Docks
     
Boat Dock Repair
     1. Miles Welding Services
     2. Glover Boat Docks (Jeff Glover)
     3. Smith Lake Dock Repair
   
Boat Rental
     1. Duskin Point Marina
     2. Trident Marina
     3. TIE - Duncan Bridge Marina and Squirrels Marina
    
Boat Repair / Maintenance Shop
     1. Duskin Point Marina
     2. Trident Marina
     3. Clarks Marine
     
Boat Storage
     1. Trident Marina
     2. Duncan Bridge Marina
     3. Duskin Point Marina
    
Boat Lift Company
     1. Hydrohoist of Alabama
     2. Boat Lifts of Alabama

Builder
     1. Cornerstone Construction
     2. Twilley Construction Co.
     3. Amity Builders LLC
     
Building Supply 
     1. Buettner Brothers
     2. Williams Hardware
     3. Lowe's 
     
Cabinet Builder
     1. Custom Kitchens and Entertainment Centers (Greg Langley)
     2. Cabinet Creations by Joe
     3. Millwork Supply Inc.
   
Carpet Cleaning
     1. Hygenix CSR
     2. Beyond Carpet Cleaning
     3. Jones Chem-Dry
    
Concierge
     1. Smith Lake Concierge
     2. Local Connections
     3. Professional Lake Services LLC

Concrete/Asphalt Contractor 
     1. Lane Ready Mix Concrete
     2. KimCo
     3. Complete Concrete LLC
    
Credit Union
     1. APCO Credit Union
     2. America's First FCU
     3. Alabama Credit Union
  
Detailer
     1. Sharkys Mobile Detailing
     2. Nathan Haynes
     3. Grateful Detailing
    
Delivery Service
     1. UPS 
     2. Fed-Ex
     3. USPS
     
Department Store
     1. Werner's Trading Co.
     2. Belks
     3. TJ Maxx
    
Developer Group
     1. Lake & Coast Development Co.
     2. Amity Developers LLC
     3. The Dodges (Kevin & Melissa Dodge)

Dry Cleaning Service
     1. Economy Cleaners
     2. Newman's Cleaners & Laundry
     3. Grandma's Laundry

Electrician
     1. Ray England  
     2. TIE - Kimbralls Electric Service and Robinson Electrical Service 
     3. Smith Lake Electric 
   
Equipment - Rental
     1. AK Rentals
     2. Preferred Rental
     3. Winfield Tool
     
Excavation
     1. Legacy Land Solutions
     2. Patriot Jacks
     3. Money Pledger
     
Fence Company
     1. Parris Fence Company
     2. C&E Fence
     3. Aegis Fence Company
    
Fishing Guide Service
     1. Stripemasters Guide Service (Mike Perry)
     2. Riverside Fly Shop
     3. Reel Time Anglers (Trae Anderson)
    
Flooring
     1. Sherer's Flooring
     2. Walker Brothers LTD
     3. Showcase Lighting, Floors and More

Florist
     1. Busy B Flowers & Gifts
     2. TIE - The Leaf and Petal and The Rustic Rose Flower & Gifts
     3. Blue Eyed Rabbit Florals
    
Funeral Home
     1. Collins-Burke Funeral Home
     2. Kilgore-Greene Funeral Home
     3. Nichols Funeral Home

Garden Center
     1. Gibbs Garden Center
     2. Harbins
     3. Mustard Seed Nursery
   
Gas Station
     1. Evans Parade Service Station
     2. Country Mall Convenience Store
     3. Texaco, Curry AL
     
Gutter Contractor
     1. David Chambers Seamless Gutters Inc.
     2. Dickerson Gutters / D&D Seamless Gutters Inc.
     3. Guthrie's Roofing and Seamless Gutters

Hardware Store
     1. Williams Hardware & Supply
     2. Ace Hardware
     3. TIE - The Country Mall and Stevens Trading Co.

Handyman
     1. Randy Jacks
     2. LSL Construction (Danny Lane)
     3. Honey Do Inc. (Eric Bowman)
   
Home Décor/Design
     1. White Willow
     2. High Point Furniture
     3, Vintage West Interiors
    
Home Goods/Supply
     1. Vintage West Interiors
     2. White Willow
     3. Sycamore Grove
     
Home Plans / Custom Home Design
     1. Amity Developers LLC
     2.  Trent Basch | MBasch Designs
     3. BCW Planning & Design
     
Housekeeping
     1. Local Connections
     2. Smith Lake Concierge
     3. Campbell's Cleaning Your Way, LLC
     
Heating & Air / HVAC
     1. Valley Heating & Cooling
     2. Isaacs Heating & Cooling
     3. David's Heating & Cooling
     
Insurance Company
     1. Alfa Insurance
     2. ERA Byars Realty
     3. TIE - Farmer's Insurance (Jim McDonald) and Black Wolfe Insurance

Interior Decorator
     1. White Willow 
     2. Vintage West Home
     3. High Point Furniture

Landscaping 
     1. Smith Lake Landscaping
     2. Professional Landscaping (Chad Frye)
     3. Heatherly Farms
   
Landscaping - Hardscape
     1. Professional Landscaping
     2. Smith Lake Landscaping
     3. Turfmasters

Landscape - Lighting
     1. Smith Lake Landscaping
     2. Professional Landscaping
     3. Inline Lighting

Lighting
     1. Showcase Lighting, Floors & More
     2. Inline Lighting
     3. High Point Furniture

Lumber Supply
     1. Buettner Brothers
     2. Williams Hardware
     3. Walker Brothers 

Marina
     1. Duskin Point Marina
     2. Duncan Bridge Marina
     3. Trident Marina
    
Marina (Sales)
     1. Russell Marine
     2. Duskin Point Marina
     3. Trident Marina
     
Marina (Service)
     1. Duskin Point Marina
     2. Trident Marina
     3. Duncan Bridge Marina
   
Marina (Sales Person)
     1. Michael Beasley - Duskin Point Marina
     2. Daniel Uline - Russell Marine
     3. Lex Rambo - Rambo Marine
    
Massage Therapy
     1. Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC
     2. Restore Spa
     3. Sly Fox
     
Mortgage Lender
     1. Hometown Lenders Inc. (John McCabe)
     2. Renasant Bank (Bryan Miller)
     3. First Federal Mortgage (Misti McCombs Easter)
    
Nail Salon
     1. Emmy's Nails, Curry AL
     2. Friendly Nails & Spa
     3. The NailBar at Haven Salon
   
Party Planning / Supplies
     1. Hobby Lobby
     2. TJ Maxx
     3. It's My Party

Painter
     1. Thomas Hyche
     2. Haney's Painting
     3. Tamara Gourley Steadfast Painting
     
Pet Grooming
     1. Wags & Whiskers
     2. Pet Depot
     3. Happy Tails Groom & Board
     
Pet Daycare
     1. Happy Tails Groom & Board
     2. Abigails Waggin' Tails
     3. TIE - Smith Lake Kennels and MaeMae's Paws
    
Pest Control
     1. Target Pest Control
     2. Mosquito Authority
     3. Cook's
    
Pharmacy
     1. Walgreens
     2. TIE - Heritage Pharmacy and Hospital Discount Pharmacy
     3, Curry Discount Pharmacy
     
Photographer
     1. Scott Eric Day Photography and Videography 
     2. Tammy Wideman
     3. JWB Photography (Jennifer Beckman)
    
Pool & Spa Builder/Service
     1. Burks Brothers Pools & Spas
     2. Brad's Pool & Supply
     3. Blue Dolphin Pools
    
Plumber
     1. M.D. Wells Plumbing Service LLC
     2. Randy Jacks 
     3. TIE - Mr. Plumber (Adam Burgess) and Mac's Plumbing
 Real Estate Agency
     1. Lake and Coast Real Estate
     2. Lakes Homes Realty
     3. Joseph Carter Real Estate
     
Real Estate Agent
     1. Justin Dyar, Lake Homes Realty
     2. Trent Taylor
     3. Joseph Carter
   
Roofing Company
     1. LSL Construction, Roofing, Renovations & Restorations
     2. TCR - Top Choice Roofing
     3. Guthrie's Roofing and Seamless Gutters
     
RV Park
     1. Smith Lake RV Resort
     2. Hidden Cove RV Resort
     3. Duncan Bridge Marina RV
     
Salon – Hair (Women)
     1. Love's Hair Designs
     2. Latitudes
     3. Studio 64
     
Salon – Hair (Men)
     1. Latitudes Hair Salon
     2. Cleveland and Co.
     3. Love's
     
Smith Lake Products/Gear (Clothing, Hat, Accessories, etc.)
     1. The Lake Co
     2. Free State Outfitters Co.
     3. Nogginhed
     
Solar
     1. Safe Solar Boat Docks

Spa - Women
     1. Rastore Day Spa
     2. Sly Fox
     3. Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Spa – Men 
     1. Below Chiropractic & Wellness
     2. Restore Spa
     3. Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Storage Facility
     1. Copperhead Storage
     2. Dover's Self Storage
     3. Heritage Self Storage
     
Surveyor
     1. Southern Point Surveying (Wes Bertoldi)
     2. Alan W. Williams
     3. TIE - Wright Surveying LLC , Carbon Hill, AL and Joe Hunt Surveying Jasper, AL
    
Travel Agent
     1. Marvelous Mouse Travels (Kim Quick)
     2. Cruise Planners (Kris Chambers)
     3. Cruise Planners (Natasha Webb)
     
Tree Service
     1. Michael's Tree Service
     2. B&H Tree Service
     3. Patriot Jacks
     
Tow Service Boat
     1. TowBoatUS

Tow Service Vehicle
     1. Kilgore Wrecker
     2. Hearn's Wrecker
     3. Gunter
     
Wake Shop/Watersports (Rentals)
     1. Pine Valley Outdoor Living
     2 Triple Creek Marina
     3. Lakeside Sports & Recreation
    
Wake Shop (Sales)
     1. Russell Marine
     2. Lakeside Sports & Recreation
     3. Trident Marina

Wedding Planning
     1. Stone Bridge Farms
     2. Engaged Wedding Library
     3. Invision Events
     
Welding/Fabrication
     1. Miles Welding Services, Inc.
     2. Evans Welding
     3. TIE - Moon Metals and Smith Lake Dock Repair 
     
WiFi Company
     1. Charter Spectrum
     2. AT&T
     3. Cyber Broadband
    
Window Treatments / Blinds
     1. Vintage West Interiors
     2. Cornerstone Design & Supply
     3. Smith Lake Blinds

PROFESSIONALS

Accountant
     1. Jeb Williamson CPA LLC
     2. Erica A. Miller, CPA
     3. Sandra's Tax Service (Sandra Crider)
     
Advertising / Marketing 
     1. River Marketing & Communications
     2. Johnny M. Harvill Creative Marketing & Advertising
     3. Rogue Business Marketing

Architect
     1. Christopher Architecture & Interiors
     2. TIE - Nequette Architecture & Design and Jeffrey Dungan
     3. Barrett Architecture Studio
     
Chiropractor
     1. Boshell Family Chiropractic
     2. Below Chiropractic & Wellness
     3. Philpot-Bowen Renee DC and Eaton Family Chiro Clinic
     
Hospital
     1. Cullman Regional Medical Center
     2. UAB
     3. St. Vincent's
     
Law Firm
     1. Berry, Berry, Little, Brunner & Chaney 
     2. Nelson, Bryan & Cross 
     3. Griffith Lowry & Meherg
     
Physician - Dentist
     1. Hallmark Dentistry (Dr. Sonya Hallmark)
     2. Signature Smiles of Cullman
     3. TIE - Hayes Dental Inc. (Dr. Corey Hayes) and Dr. Carmen Moss
     
Physician - Family Practice
     1. ABC Family Medicine
     2. Addison Medical Clinic (Dr. Terry James)
     3. Capstone Rural Health, Arley AL
     
Physical Therapist
     1. Tankersley Chiropractic Clinic
     2. Addison Physical Therapy
     3. TherapySouth Jasper
     
Physician - General
     1. Capstone Rural Health Center, Arley AL
     2. Cullman Primary Care Multi-Specialty Group
     3. Walker Women's Specialists
    
Physician - Internal
     1. Cullman Internal Medicine, P.C. 
     2. Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of Cullman, P.C.
     3. TIE - Walker Medical Diagnostics LLC and Dr. Sonja Devon Pettus, MD

University
     1. University of Alabama
     2. Auburn University
     3. UAB
     
Physician - Urgent Care / Walk-in Clinic
     1. After Hours Clinic, Inc. 
     2. American Family Care
     3. Capstone Rural Health 
   
Physician - Veterinarian
     1. Compton's Veterinarian
     2. Lee's Veterinary Hospital (Dr. Bruce Lee)
     3. Farmstead Veterinary Medical Center
    
Title Company
     1. Reli Title - Cullman AL
     2. FSA Inc.
     3. National Title and Appraisal
    
Wealth Management / Financial Advisor
     1. MavenCross Wealth Advisors
     2. Edward Jones (Jonathan Dvorak)
     3. Edward Jones (Laddie J. Miklovic)
   
LOCAL AND ENTERTAINMENT

Art Group
     1. LSLAA
     2. Walker County Arts Council
     3. Arley Women's Club
     
Artist
     1. Susan Ripp
     2. Scott Brown @scottercolors
     3. TIE - Sandra Heaven and Diane Sharron
     
Boat Brand
     1. Nautique
     2. MasterCraft
     3. Bennington
     
Bridge
     1. Duncan Bridge
     2. Big Bridge (Phillips Bridge)
     3. Swayback Bridge

“Celebrity” – Local
     1. Justin Dyar "Mr. Smith Lake"
     2. Garlan Gudger
     3. Kane Ward
     
Church
     1. Meek Baptist Church
     2. Desperation Church
     3. Ryan's Creek Baptist Church
    
Destination - Lake
     1. Rock Creek Marina
     2. Duncan Bridge 
     3. The Dam
     
Destination – Local
     1. Hurricane Creek Park
     2. Stony Lonesome
     3. Lakeshore Inn, Marina & Restaurant

Development / Neighborhood on the Lake
     1. Rocky Springs
     2. Stillhouse Point
     3. Silverock Cove and Hawk's Nest
     
Event
     1. Arley Day Festival
     2. Fireworks - Smith Lake Park
     3, Fredericks Marine Concerts
    
Festival – Music
     1. Rock the South
     2. Foothills Festival
     3. TIE - Fredericks Marine Concerts and Smith Lake Concert Series
    
Festival – Crafts/Misc
     1. Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair
     2. Foothills Festival
     3. Arley Day
    
Fitness/Gym/Wellness Spot
     1. CWAC - Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center
     2. Planet Fitness
     3. Pro1 Training+ Fitness
     
Golf Course
     1. Musgrove Country Club
     2. Cross Creek Golf Course
     3. Terri Pines
     
Happy Hour
     1. Tallulah Brewery
     2. 412 Public House
     3. Dreyers
    
Hiking Area
     1. Bankhead National Forest / Sipsey Wilderness
     2. Hurricane Creek Park
     3. Camp McDowell
     
Historic Landmark
     1. Ave Maria Grotto
     2. Houston Jail
     3. Clarkson Covered Bridge
    
Museum
     1. Cullman County Museum
     2. Bankhead Heritage House and Museum
     3. Peinhardt Living History Farm

Musician – Individual
     1. Maggie Rose
     2. TIE - Jesse Priest and  Derrick Sellers
     3. Jessica Baker
     
Musician - Band
     1. Hollis
     2. Them Vibes
     3. Lady
     
Music Venue
     1. The Grille at Trident Marina
     2. Gold Diggers
     3. Rooster's
    
Nonprofit Event
     1. Arley Day Festival
     2. Poor Man's Poker Run
     3. Wake the World

     
Nonprofit Organization
     1. Arley Women's Club
     2. United Way, Cullman AL
     3. Raising Arrows
     
Park - Lakeside
     1. Smith Lake Park
     2. Clear Creek RV Park
     3. Arrowhead Park
     
Park - Local 
     1. Hamner Park
     2. Smith Lake Park
     3. Clear Creek Recreation Area
   
Park - State
     1. Bankhead National Forest | Sipsey Wilderness
     2. Clear Creek Recreation Area
     3. Hurricane Creek Park
     
Performing Arts Venue
     1. Wallace State Community College
     2. Looney's Tavern
     3. Goat Island Brewery
Rental Home
     1. The White House on Smith Lake
     2. Emerald Cove - Smith Lake
     3. TIE - Heirloom Cabin and The Lewis Smith Lake House / Curry Cove
     
Rental Cabin
     1. Cody's Cabin
     2. Firefly Treehouse
     3. The Lewis Smith Lake House - Battle Creek Cottage

Rental Condo
     1. Duncan Bridge Resort
     2. Lakewoods on Rock Creek
     3. Waterford Condos at Big Bridge

Rental Company
     1. Smith Lake Rentals and Sales
     2. airbnb.com
     3. vrbo.com
     
Small Town in the tri-county area
     1. Arley, AL
     2. Cullman, AL
     3. Jasper, AL
     
Smith Lake Landmark (#spotsonsmith)
     1. The Dam
     2. Duncan Bridge
     3. Goat Island
     
Social Media - Facebook - Community Pages
     1. The Lakeside Life 
     2. What's Happening in Arley, AL
     3. Visit Lewis Smith Lake
     
Social Media - Instagram - community
     1. @thelakesidelife_smithlake
     2. @harbinsjasper
     3. @freestateoutfittersco
     
Sports Bar
     1. Warehouse 319
     2. Augusta's
     3. Buffalo Wild Wings
     
Things to Do – Lake
     1. Boating
     2. Watersports
     3. TIE - Fishing and Tubing
     
Things to Do - Local
     1. Fishing
     2. Bankhead National Forest - Hiking
     3. Goat Island
     
Venue – Event
     1. The Patio at Smith Lake
     1. The Barn
     2. Stone Bridge Farms
     
Venue – Wedding
     1. The Barn at Smith Lake
     2. The Patio
     3. Stone Bridge Farms

FOOD & DRINK

American Fare
     1. 412 Public House
     2. Warehouse 319
     3. All Steak
     
Asian Cuisine
     1. Rock N Roll Sushi - Cullman AL
     2. Sakura
     3. Yummy Oriental Buffett
     
Bakery
     1. Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     2. Five Loaves, Jasper AL
     3, Victoria's Restaurant & Bakery
   
Bar
     1. Warehouse 319
     2. 412 Public House
     3. Drehers
     
Bartender
     1. Casey Jones of 412 Public House
     2. Warehouse 319 staff
     3. Drehers staff
   
BBQ 
     1. Pop's Place Bar BQ
     2. Frog's BBQ
     3. Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill
    
Breakfast
     1. Arrowhead Bar and Grill
     2. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town
     3. Arley Coffee Shop
     
Brewery
     1. Goat Island Brewery
     2. Tallulah Brewery
     3. Twisted Barley

Brunch
     1. Five Loaves Bakery
     2. 412 Public House
     3. Dreher's
    
Butcher Shop
     1. Brickyard Meats
     2. N&N Meat Co.
     3. Smith's Farms Country Meat
   
Gourmet Burger
     1. 412 Public House
     2. Warehouse 319
     3. TIE - Dreher's and Black Rock Bistro
   
Café
     1. Arley Coffee Shop
     2. Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     3. The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery LLC
    
Cajun Style Cuisine
     1. Black Rock Bistro
     2. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town
     3. Arrowhead Bar & Grill
     
Caterer
     1. Southern Eats
     2. Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     3. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town and Black Rock Bistro
    
Chef
     1. Chef Rico Nishimura @ 412 Public House
     2. Greg & Lindsey Kilgore @ Black Rock Bistro
     3. Chef Troy @ Chef Troy's Talk of the Town
     
Chicken
     1. Sapore Grill
     2. All Steak
     3. Augusta's Sports Grill
    
Coffee Shop/Cafe
     1. Arley Coffee Shop
     2. Karma's
     3. Lavish Boutique
    
Deli
     1. Rumors Deli
     2. TIE - Sweet Peppers Deli and The Picnic Basket Café
     3. 
Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     
Fast Food
     1. Chick-fil-A
     2. Firehouse Subs
     3. Newk's 
    
Food Truck
    1. Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff 
     2. Spiedies and Sweet Treats Food Truck (Duncan Bridge Food Truck)
     3. Augusta's
   
Fine Dining
     1. 412 Public House
     2. All Steak
     3. Dreher's
    
Grocery Store/Chain
     1. Gateway Foodland
     2. Son's of Arley
     3. S&S Foods
     
Hamburger - Backyard style
     1. Arrowhead Bar and Grill
     2. Arley Coffee Shop
     3. Full Moon BBQ
     
Italian Cuisine
     1. Carlton's Italian Restaurant
     2. Grumpy's
     3. Sapore Grill
     
Liquor Store
     1. Cabin Fever Beverages
     2. ABC
     3. Cornerstone Beverages

Local Market or Organic Foods
     1. Brickyard Meats
     2. Smiith's Farms
     3. Aldi
     
Meat + 3 Style
     1. Victoria's Restaurant & Bakery
     2. Arley Coffee Shop
     3. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town
   
Mexican Cuisine
     1. Los Reyes Grill
     2. La Plaza Bonita
     3. Buenavista Mexican Cantina Cullman AL
    
Pizza 
     1. Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff
     2. Cujos
     3. TIE - Rooster's Corner and Grumpy's 
     
Produce Stand
     1. Sweatmon Produce
     2. Calvert's
     3. Sandlin Produce
    
Restaurant with a lake view
     1. The Grille at Trident Marina
     2. Brother's on Smith Lake
     3. Lakeshore Inn & Marina
     
Restaurant near but off the lake
     1. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town LLC
     2. Pop's BBQ
     3. Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill
     
Seafood
     1. 412 Public House
     2. Warehouse 319
     3. TIE - Chef Troy's Talk of the Town and Arrowhead Bar & Grill
   
Steak
     1. All Steak
     2. 412 Public House
     3. Black Rock
    
Wine Shop
     1. Werner's Trading Company
     2. Smith's Farms Country Meat
     3. Jasper Package Store
    
SHOPPING

Antiques 
     1. Southern Accents Architectural Antiques
     2. Highway Pickers
     3. Jasper Pickers
    
Boutique
     1. Ms. Smirks
     2. Deb & Co.
     3. Monogram Fever's Unique Boutique, Curry AL
     
Bridal 
     1. Heidi Elnora
     2. Diane's Formal Affair
     3. The Something Blue Shop
    
Chain Store – Small
     1. Ace Hardware, Curry AL & Dodge City AL
     2. Dollar General
     3. Five Below
    
Chain Store – Medium
     1. T.J.Maxx 
     2. Books a Million
     3. Big Lots
    
Chain Store – Large | Big Box 
     1. Belks
     2. Walmart
     3. TIE - Lowe's and Hobby Lobby
   
Consignment Shop
     1. Better than Before Consignments
     2. Finders Keepers
     3. Bubble Gum & Blue Jeans, Inc.
     
Clothing – Children
     1. Deb & Co.
     2. O-Baby Children's Boutique
     3. Marlee Jane's
   
Clothing – Men
     1. Bernard's Store for Men
     2. Werner's Trading Company
     3. Fisher's
     
Clothing - Women
     1. Lavish Boutique
     2. Three Pears
     3. TIE - Ms. Smirks and Dixie Duds
     
Department Store 
     1. Belks
     2. TJ Maxx
     3. Burke's

Flea Market / Thrift Store
     1. Smith Lake Flea Market & Vintage Mall
     2. Highway Pickers
     3. TIE - Jasper Pickers and Curry Thrift

Furniture / Interiors
     1. High Point Furniture, Jasper AL
     2. Townhouse Galleries
     3. White Willow and Seibels
    
Gift Shop
     1. Seibels Cottage
     2. Werner's Trading Company
     3. Deb & Co.
    
Jewelry / Jeweler
     1. Young Jewelers
     2. Ed White
     3. Doug Doggett Jewelers
     
Linens
     1. Seibels Cottage
     2. High Point Furniture
     3. TIE - Vintage West and Belks

Mall / Shopping Center
     1. Jasper Mall
     2. Marktplatz Shopping Center
     3. Cullman Shopping Center
     
Outdoor Shop / Sporting Goods
     1. Pat's Archery & Outdoors
     2. Van's Sporting Goods
     3. Werner's Trading Company
     
Mattress Store
     1. High Point Furniture
     2. Bedzzz Express
     3. Mattress Firm
    
Shoe Store
     1. Shoe Dept. Encore
     2. Belks
     3. Werner's Trading Company

**2020 FINAL RESULTS & STATUS REPORTS**

Status reports from previous years will eventually be archived.
  • STATUS #2 - 10/31/20
  • STATUS #1 - 09/15/20
  • LINKS to INFO and VOTE pages
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STATUS #2

Results below are recorded as of October 31, 2020.  Results change on a daily basis, but we'll try to give you a few more updates before the final votes are tallied in November.  Remember, final voting ends November 14, 2020 (extended)!  Get your VOTES in if you want your favorite business or businesses to rise up in their categories.  Check our contest INFO page for details (as these may change), and read the top of the VOTE page as well.  

NOTES:
- If there are no entries under a category, it is because there have been no entries for that category to date.
- If there are less than 3, that means only the ones on the list have been nominated by readers to date.  
- If there are more than 3, there has been a tie at one of the positions.

​VOTERS - it's up to you to get your favorite businesses on the lists, and...
BUSINESSES - it's up to you to get your fans to VOTE VOTE VOTE! 

RESULTS TO DATE

Below are the TOP 3 for overall votes - as of OCT 31, 2020.  Our community is definitely showing the love for this group of businesses so far!  ​

TOP 3 VOTES OVERALL TO DATE

1.  Sharky's Mobile Detailing
2.  Maven Cross Wealth Advisors - Jeff Roberts
3.  Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
Below is the master listing for current winners in each category - as of OCT 31, 2020.

TOP 3 IN EACH CATEGORY TO DATE

BUSINESSES

Appliance Repair
     Gulf Appliance Service (Gary Harper)
     Cullman Appliance
     George's Appliances
     
Appraisal Company
     Beckman Appraisal

Audio/Video
     MasterPro Audio
     Richardson's Electronics

     Switch Audio/Video

Auto Service/Mechanic Shop
     J&D Auto/Tire Service
     Curry Tire & Mechanic
     R & O Tire

Bank
     Premier Bank of the South
     Traditions Bank - Arley AL
     Cullman Savings Bank
     
Best New Business
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Catering
     Ms. Smirks
     All Shook Up Catering
     
Best Long Standing Business
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Southern Accents
     Williams Hardware

Boat Dock Builder
     Free State Boat Docks
     TRI-AD Boat Docks
     Flotation Systems
  
Boat Dock Repair
     Free State Boat Docks
     Flotation Systems
     Smith Lake Dock Repair

Welding / Metal Works
     Glover Boat Docks (Jeff Glover)
     Miles Welding Services
     Meeks Metal Works

Boat Rental
     Squirrels Marina
     Duskin Point Marina
     Triple Creek Marina

Boat Repair / Maintenance Shop
     Duskin Point Marina
     Skier's Marine
     Clarks Marine
   
Boat Storage
     Duncan Bridge Marina
     Dusking Point Marina
     Elite Boat Storage
    
Boat Lift Company
     Hydrohoist of AL
     Boat Lifts of Alabama

Builder
     Brent Twilley
     Cornerstone Construction
     KT Signature Homes
     
Building Supply 
     Williams Hardware
     Powell Building Supply
     Buettner Brothers
     
Cabinet Builder
     Cabinet Creations by Joe
     Buettner Brothers
     Custom Cabinets by Greg
Langley    

Carpet Cleaning
     Jones Carpet Cleaner

Concierge
     Smith Lake Concierge
     Professional Lake Services LLC

Concrete/Asphalt Contractor 
     Lane Ready Mix Concrete
     KimCo
     USA Ready Mix

Credit Union
     APCO Credit Union

Detailer
     Sharkys Mobile Detailing
     Skier's Marine
     Duncan Bridge Marina

Delivery Service
     UPS
     Fed-Ex

Department Store
     Belks
     TJ Maxx
     Werner's

Developer Group
     Lake & Coast Development Co.
     The Dodges

Dry Cleaning Service
     Economy Cleaners, Jasper AL
     Newman's Cleaners & Laundry, Cullman AL

Garden Center
     Mustard Seed Nursery
     Gibbs Garden Center
     Professional Landscaping

Gas Station
     Evan's - Arley AL
     Trimble Super Saver, Trimble AL
     Smith Lake Trade Center
     
Electrician
     Robinson, Jason
     A-1 Electrical Services
     Jason Hancock

Equipment - Rental
     AK Rentals
     H&H Equipment Rentals
     Winfield Equipment Rental

Excavation
     Legacy Land Solutions
     Patriot Jack's
     Early

Fence Company
     Parris Fence Company
     Chris Edwards Fencing

Fishing Guide Service
     Riverside Fly Shop
     Mike Perry - Stripe Masters
     
Reel Time Anglers (Trae Anderson)

Florist
     The Busy Bee, Arley AL
     The Leaf and Petal, Jasper AL
     The Rustic Rose

Funeral Home
     Nichols Funeral Home
     Greene Funeral Home
     Collins Burke Funeral Home

Hardware Store
     B. Williams Supply
     Ace Hardware
     Stevens Trading Co.

Handyman
     Danny Lane
     Chuck Miller
     Randy Jacks

Home Décor/Design
     White Willow
     High Point Furniture
     Vintage West Home
     
Home Goods/Supply
     TJ Maxx
     Hobby Lobby
     Vintage West Home

Home Plans / Custom Home Design
     Trent Basch (Mbasch Designs)
     Lake and Coast Development
     BCW Planning & Design

Housekeeping
     Salina Cook
     Simply Spotless
     Sheila Miller
     
Heating & Air / HVAC
     Valley Heating and Cooling
     Isaacs Heating and Cooling
     Bama Air

Insurance Company
     Alfa Insurance
     State Farm
     Country Financial, Howie Fell

Interior Decorator
     White Willow 
     Vintage West Home
     High Point Furniture
     
Landscaping 
     Smith Lake Landscaping
     Professional Landscaping
     Bright Landscaping

Landscaping - Hardscape
     Smith Lake Landscaping
     Bright Landscaping
     Turfmasters

Landscape - Lighting
     Smith Lake Landscaping
     Inline Lighting
     Lowe's

Lighting
     Inline Lighting
     Showcase Lighting and Floors
​     High Point Furniture

Lumber Supply
     Buettner Brothers
     Williams Hardware
     Home Depot
     
Marina
     Duskin Point Marina
     Duncan Bridge Marina
     Trident Marina

Marina (Sales)
     Duskin Point Marina
     Russell Marine
     Trident Marina

Marina (Service)
     Duskin Point Marina
     Trident Marina
     Skier's Marine

Marina Sales Person
     Michael Beasley, Duskin Point
Marina
     Daniel Uline, Russell Marine
     Chad Tyler, Skier's Marine

Massage Therapy
     Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC
     Restore Spa
     Sly Fox

Mortgage Lender
     McCabe Hometown Lenders (John McCabe)
     Renasant Bank (Bryan Miller)
     Misti Easter

Nail Salon
     Emmy's Nails, Curry AL
     Christy Palmer, J Drake
     LA Nails

Party Planning / Supplies
     Hobby Lobby
     TJ Maxx

Painter
     Tamara Gourley Steadfast Painting
     Haney's Painting
     Neal Adkins
    
Pet Grooming
     Happy Tails Groom & Board
     Abbigails Waggin Tails
     Mae Mae's Doggy Daycare

Pet Daycare
     Happy Tails Groom & Board
     Smith Lake Kennels
     Abbigails Waggin Tails

Pest Control
     Target Pest Control
     Mosquito Authority
     Cook's 
     
Pharmacy
     Heritage
     Walgreens
     Curry Discount Pharmacy
     
Photographer
     Scott Eric Day
     JWB Photography (Jennifer Beckman)
     Gingersnaps
     
Pool & Spa Builder/Service

Plumber
     Randy Jacks, Mastercraft Plumbing
     Mr. Plumber / Adam Burgess
     Well's Plumbing



Real Estate Agency
     Lakes Homes Realty
     Land and Coast Real Estate
     Joseph Carter Real Estate
     
Real Estate Agent
     Justin Dyar
     Trent Taylor
     Melissa Dodge
     
Roofing Company
     LSL Construction - Danny Lane
     Rodney Pruett
     Phillips Roofing

RV Park
     Hidden Cove RV Resort
     Smith Lake RV Resort
     Duncan Bridge Marina RV
     
Salon – Hair (Women)
     J Drake Salon/Spa
     Studio 64
     Love's

Salon – Hair (Men)
     J Drake Salon/Spa
     Love's
     Industry 256
     
Spa - Women
     Restore Spa
     Sly Fox
     Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Spa – Men 
     Restore Spa
​     Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Smith Lake Products/Gear
     The Lake Co
     Nogginhed
     Free State Outfitters Co.
     
Storage Facility
     Copperhead Storage

Surveyor
     Wright Surveying Carbon Hill
     Conn
     Hunt

Title Company
     Reli Title, Cullman AL

Travel Agent
     Marvelous Mouse Travels (Kim Quick)

Tree Service
     Michael's Tree Service
     Patriot Jack's 
     B&H Tree Service

Tow Service - Boat
     TowBoatUS

​Tow Service - Vehicle
     Campbell's
     Lucky 13
     Kilgore Wrecker

Wake Shop / Watersports (Rentals)
     Pine Valley
     Lakeside Sports & Recreation

Wake Shop / Watersports (Sales)
     Russell Marine
     Lakeside Sports & Recreation
     Skier's Marine

Wedding Planning
     Engaged Wedding Library
     Stone Bridge Farms

Welding/Fabrication
     Miles Welding Services
     Evans Welding
     Moon Metals

WiFi Company
     Hatton Wireless
     AT&T
     Cyber Broadband
    
Window Treatments / Blinds
     Vintage West
     Cornerstone Design & Supply
​     Home Depot

CATEGORY SUGGESTED TO ADD 
     Solar

​
PROFESSIONALS

Accountant
     Erica Miller
     Jeb Williamson
     Sandra Crider


Architect
     Christopher Architecture & Interiors
     Nequette Architecture
     F&O Architects

Chiropractor
     Dr. Eaton
     Wade O'Mary
     Dr. Kyle Johnson


Hospital
     UAB
     Cullman Regional

     Walker Baptist

Law Firm
     Berry, Berry & Little
     Griffith Lowry & Meherg
     Sapp Law

Physician - Dentist
     Dr. Sonya Hallmark
     Dr. Matt Dellinger, Cullman AL

     Dr. Rex Adams, Cullman AL
   
Physician - Family Practice
     Addison Medical Clinic
     Dr. Barton
     Jasper Family Clinic

Physical Therapist
     Addison Physical Therapy
     Bob Whie


Physician
     Cullman Internal Medicine
     ABC Family Medicine
     Capstone Rural Health

 
University
     University of Alabama
     Auburn University
     Bevill State

Physician - Urgent Care / Walk-in Clinic
     Capstone Rural Health, Arley AL
     American Family Care, Cullman AL

     After Hours Clinic, Jasper AL
     
Physician - Veterinarian
     Jeremiah Alexander Farmstead Vet
     Dr. Barker
     Compton's Veterinarian

     
Wealth Management / Financial Advisor
     MavenCross Wealth Advisors


LOCAL AND ENTERTAINMENT

Art Group
     Walker County Arts Council
     LSLAA

Artist
     Susan Ripp
     Scott Brown
     Diane Sharron
    
Boat Brand
     MasterCraft
     Nautique

     Tige
     
Bridge
     Duncan Bridge
     Big Bridge (Phillips Bridge)
     Swayback Bridge
     
“Celebrity” – Local
     Justin Dyar
     Rob Beckman

     Hollis the Band

Destination - Lake
     Goat Island
     Duncan Bridge
     Rock Creek Marina


Destination – Local
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     Stony Lonesome
     Hurricane Creek Park

Development / Neighborhood on the Lake
     Rocky Springs
     Silverock Cove
     Sipsey Shores

Event
     Fireworks - Smith Lake Park
     Fredericks Marine Concerts
     Arley Day

Festival – Music
     Rock the South
     Fredericks Marine Concerts
     Foothills Festival


Festival – Crafts/Misc
     Bloomin' Festival
     Arley Day
     Bernard Blues & BBQ


Fitness/Gym/Wellness Spot
     CWAC
     Planet Fitness

     Olympic Health Spa

Golf Course
     Musgrove Country Club
     Cross Creek Golf Course
     Terri Pines Golf Course

Happy Hour
     412 Public House
     Brother's on Smith Lake

     Garfield's 

Hiking Area
     Sipsey Wilderness / Bankhead National Forest
     Clear Creek

     Hurricane Creek Park
     
Historic Landmark
     Houston Jail
     Ave Maria Grotto
     Natural Bridge

Museum
    Col. Cullman Museum

Musician – Individual
     Maggie Rose
     Kevin Kolk
     Jessica Baker

Musician - Band
     The Hollis
     Them Vibes
     Natchez Trace

Music Venue
     The Grille at Trident Marina
     Rooster's

     Brother's on Smith Lake

Nonprofit Event
     In His Wakes
     Arley Day
     Dog Daze of Arley

Nonprofit Organization
     Arley Women's Club
     United Way, Cullman AL
     Free State Four Paws
     
Park - Lakeside
     Smith Lake Park
     Clear Creek RV Park
     Houston Recreational Area

Park - Local 
     Smith Lake Park
     Hamner Park
     Heritage Park


Park - State
     Bankhead National Forest / Sipsey Wilderness
     Guntersville State Park
     Monte Sano State Park

Performing Arts Venue
     Wallace State
     Goat Island Brewery
Rental Home
     Emerald Cove
     The Lewis Smith Lake House

     The White House

Rental Cabin
     Cody's Cabin
     Firefly Treehouse
     Battle Creek Cottage


Rental Condo
     Duncan Bridge Condos
     Big Bridge Condos

Rental Company
     Smith Lake Rentals and Sales
     The Lewis Smith Lake House

FOOD & DRINK


American Fare
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Rooster's Corner
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     
Asian Cuisine
     Oriental Buffett

Bakery
     Sue's Simple Bakery
     Five Loaves, Jasper AL
     Sugar Charmed
     
Bar
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     412 Public House

     Goat Island Brewery

Bartender
     Casey Jones

BBQ 
     Son's Smokehouse
     Pop's BBQ, Dodge City AL
     Frog's BBQ    


Breakfast
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Arrowhead Bar & Grill

     Five Loaves, Jasper AL

Brewery
     Goat Island Brewery
     Twisted Barley
     Tallulah Brewery

Brunch
     Five Loaves, Jasper AL
     412 Public House
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro


Butcher Shop
     Brickyard Meats
     Son's Supermarket

Burger
     The Grille at Trident Marina
     Black Rock

     Arley Coffee Shop
    
Cafe 
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     Sunflower Bakery & Eatery
     Busy Bee

     
Cajun Style Cuisine
     Black Rock
     Chef Troy's
     Brother's on Smith Lake

Caterer
     Southern Eats
     Black Rock
     Son's Smokehouse


Chef
     Greg & Lindsey Kilgore
     Chef Troy's
     Morgam Figgs

Chicken
     Lee's Chicken
     Chick Fil A
     All Steak


Coffee Shop/Cafe
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Karma's 
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro


Deli
     Rumor's
     The Picnic Basket

     Newks
 
Fast Food
     Chick Fil A
     Firehouse Subs
     Jasper 2 Go

Food Truck
     Big Shorty's Pizza
     Augusta's
     Speedie's Food Truck

Fine Dining
     412 Public House
     Black Rock
     All Steak
     
Grocery Store/Chain
     Son's of Arley
     Gateway Foodland

     S & S Foods

Hamburger
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     412 Public House
     Arley Coffee Shop

Italian Cuisine
     Carlton's
     Grumpy's
     Sapore Grill

Liquor Store
     ABC
     Cabiin Fever

     Cornerstone Beverages

Local Market or Organic Foods
     Brickyard Meats
     Smith's Farms
     Publix

Meat + 3 Style
     Victoria's
     Cracker Barrell

     Gabby's
     
Mexican Cuisine
     La Plaza Bonita
     Margaronas
     Los Cabos
     
Pizza 
     Rooster's Corner
     Cujo's
     Big Shorty's Pizza
     
Produce Stand
     Sweatmon's
     Sandlin Produce
     Calvert's


Restaurant with a lake view
     Trident Marina
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     Lakeshore Inn & Marina

Restaurant near but off the lake
     Pop's BBQ
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     Rooster's


Seafood
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     Arrowhead Bar & Grill
     Black Rock


Steak
     All Steak
     PJ's Restaurant
     Musgrove Country Club

    
Wine Shop
     Werner's
     Smith's Farms

     Jasper Package Store


SHOPPING

Antiques 
     Southern Accents
     Smith Lake Flea Market

     Timeless Treasures - Hanna Antiques
     
Chain Store – Small
     Ace Hardware, Curry AL
     Ross
     Five Below

​Chain Store – Medium
     TJ Maxx 
     Big Lots
     Books a Million

Chain Store – Large - Big Box 
     Walmart
     Hobby Lobby
     Lowe's

Consignment Shop
     Better than Before
     Smith Lake Flea Market


Boutique
     Ms. Smirks
     Monogram Fever's Unique Boutique

     Lavish
     
Bridal 
     Diane's
     Heidi Elnora Atelier
     First Avenue

Clothing – Children
     Lily Abigails
     Holly's Buttons and Bows
     Deb & Co.

Clothing – Men
     Bernard's 
     Werner's
     Belks

Clothing - Women
     Ms. Smirks
     Mongram Fever's Unique Boutique, Curry AL

     TJ Maxx
     
Department Store 
     Belks
     TJ Maxx


Flea Market / Thrift Store
     Highway Pickers
     Smith Lake Flea Market
     Jasper Pickers

Furniture / Interiors
     High Point Furniture
     Vintage West
     White Willow

     
Gift Shop
     Monogram Fever
     Seibels

     Deb & Co.
    
Jeweler
     Ed White
     Doug Doggett Jewelers
     Ronnie Glenn

Linens
     Belks
     Seibels

     High Point Furniture

Mall / Shopping Center
     Jasper Mall
     Marktplatz Shopping Center
     Curry Shopping Center

Outdoor Shop / Sporting Goods
     Pat's Archery
     Van's Sporting Goods
     Werners

Mattress Store
    Superior Sleep Solutions
     High Point Furniture

Shoe Store
     Belks
     Werner's
     Shoe Dept.
STATUS #1 - 2020

Results below are recorded as of September 15, 2020.  Results change on a daily basis, but we'll try to give you a few more updates before the final votes are tallied in November.  Remember, final voting ends November 1, 2020!  Get your VOTES in if you want your favorite business or businesses to rise up in their categories.  Check our contest INFO page for details (as these may change), and read the top of the VOTE page as well.  

NOTES:
- If there are no entries under a category, it is because there have been no entries for that category to date.
- If there are less than 3, that means only the ones on the list have been nominated by readers to date.  
- If there are more than 3, there has been a tie at one of the positions.

​VOTERS - it's up to you to get your favorite businesses on the lists, and...
BUSINESSES - it's up to you to get your fans to VOTE VOTE VOTE!  

RESULTS TO DATE

Below are the TOP 3 for overall votes - as of SEP 15, 2020.  Our community is definitely showing the love for this group of businesses so far!  ​

TOP 3 VOTES OVERALL TO DATE

1.  Sharky's Mobile Detailing
2. Trident Marina
3.  Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
Below is the master listing for current winners in each category - as of SEP 15, 2020.

TOP 3 IN EACH CATEGORY TO DATE

BUSINESSES

Appliance Repair
     Gulf Appliance Service (Gary Harper)
     George's Appliances
     Eva Appliance

Appraisal Company
     Beckman Appraisal

Audio/Video
     MasterPro Audio
     Switch Audio/Video
     Richardson's Electronics

Auto Service/Mechanic Shop
     Bolton Garage, Jasper AL
     J&D Auto/Tire Service

Bank
     First Community Bank
     Traders and Farmers - Curry
     Citizens Bank
     
Best New Business
     Ms. Smirks
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Catering
     Professional Lake Services LLC
     
Best Long Standing Business
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Southern Accents
     Werner's

Boat Dock Builder
     Free State Boat Docks
     Flotation Systems
     BMS
  
Boat Dock Repair
     Smith Lake Dock Repair/Meeks

Metal Works
     Glover Boat Docks (Jeff Glover)
     Moon Metals
     Miles Welding Services

Boat Rental
     Squirrels Marina
     Duskin Point Marina
     Triple Creek Marina

Boat Repair / Maintenance Shop
     Duskin Point Marina
     Evans Marine
     Clarks Marine
   
Boat Storage
     Duskin Point Marina
     Trident Marina
     Duncan Bridge Marina
    
Boat Lift Company
     Hydrohoist of AL
     Boat Lifts of Alabama

Builder
     Cornerstone Construction
     Brent Twilley
     KT Signature Homes
     
Building Supply 
     Buettner Brothers
     Lowe's 
     Cornerstone Design & Supply
     
Cabinet Builder
     Custom Cabinets by Greg
Langley
     Cabinet Creations by Joe
     Buettner Brothers
    
Carpet Cleaning

Concierge
     Professional Lake Services LLC

Concrete/Asphalt Contractor 
     Lane Ready Mix Concrete
     USA Ready Mix
     KimCo - Deny Kimbrell

Credit Union
     APCO Credit Union

Detailer
     Sharkys Mobile Detailing
     Janie Chop
     Browder's, Jasper AL

Delivery Service
     UPS
     Fed-Ex

Department Store
     TJ Maxx
     Belks
     Ashley Mercantile

Developer Group
     Lake & Coast Development Co.
     The Dodges

Dry Cleaning Service
     Economy Cleaners, Jasper AL
     Newman's Cleaners & Laundry, Cullman AL

Garden Center
     Gibbs Garden Center
     Mustard Seed Nursery
     Harbins

Gas Station
     Trimble Super Saver, Trimble AL
     Whitlocks, Trimble AL
     Texaco, Curry AL
     
Electrician
     A-1 Electrical Services
     Jason Hancock
     Proctor, Mason

Equipment - Rental
     AK Rentals
     Winfield Tool

Excavation
     Legacy Land Solutions
     Crooks
     Early

Fence Company
     Chris Edwards Fencing, Jasper AL

Fishing Guide Service
     Mike Perry - Stripe Masters
     Riverside Fly Shop
     Reel Time Anglers (Trae Anderson)

Florist
     The Busy Bee, Arley AL
     The Leaf and Petal, Jasper AL
     The Rustic Rose

Funeral Home
     Collins Burke Funeral Home
     Nichols Funeral Home

Hardware Store
     B. Williams Supply
     Ace Hardware
     Stevens Trading Co.

Handyman
     Chris King
     MTZ Construction, Jasper AL
     Randy Jacks

Home Décor/Design
     White Willow
     Vintage West
     Cornerstone Design & Supply
     
Home Goods/Supply
     Buettner Brothers
     Hobby Lobby
     Belks

Home Plans / Custom Home Design
     Trent Basch (Mbasch Designs)
     BCW Planning & Design

Housekeeping
     2 Blondes and a Broom
     Simply Spotless
     OCD Housekeeping
     
Heating & Air / HVAC
     Valley Heating and Cooling
     Bama Air
     Hayes Heating and Cooling

Insurance Company
     State Farm
     Alfa Insurance
     Country Financial, Howie Fell

Interior Decorator
     White Willow 
     Vintage West Home
     Elm Drive Designs
     
Landscaping 
     Smith Lake Landscaping
     Professional Landscaping
     Turfmasters

Landscaping - Hardscape
     Smith Lake Landscaping
     Turfmasters
     Bright Landscaping

Landscape - Lighting
     Smith Lake Landscaping

Lighting
     Inline Lighting
     Showcase Lighting and Floors

Lumber Supply
     Buettner Brothers
     Williams Hardware
     Lowe's
     
Marina
     Duncan Bridge Marina
     Duskin Point Marina
     Trident Marina

Marina (Sales)
     Duskin Point Marina
     Russell Marine
     Freedom Marina

Marina (Service)
     Duskin Point Marina
     Triple Creek Marina
     Freedom Marina

Marina Sales Person
     Michael Beasley, Duskin Point
Marina
     Daniel Uline, Russell Marine
     Ethan Chambers, Freedom Marina

Massage Therapy
     Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC

Mortgage Lender
     McCabe Hometown Lenders (John McCabe)
     Renasant Bank (Bryan Miller)
     Debbie Aaron

Nail Salon
     Emmy's Nails, Curry AL
     Christy Palmer, J Drake

Salon/Spa
     Holly's

Party Planning / Supplies
     Hobby Lobby
     TJ Maxx

Painter
     Tamara Gourley Steadfast Painting
     Haney's Painting
     Stephen Heatherly
    
Pet Grooming
     Happy Tails Groom & Board
     Mae Mae's Doggy Daycare
     Abbigails Waggin Tails

Pet Daycare
     Happy Tails Groom & Board
     Abbigails Waggin Tails
     Smith Lake Kennels

Pest Control
     Target Pest Control
     Cook's
     Mosquito Authority
     
Pharmacy
     Heritage
     Walgreens
     Curry Discount Pharmacy
     
Photographer
     Scott Eric Day
     JWB Photography (Jennifer Beckman)
     Gingersnaps
     
Pool & Spa Builder/Service

Plumber
     Wells Plumbing
     Carden
     Randy Jacks, Mastercraft Plumbing
Real Estate Agency
     Joseph Carter Real Estate
     Lakes Homes Realty
     EXP Life on the Lake
     
Real Estate Agent
     Justin Dyar
     Joseph Carter
     Melissa Dodge
     
Roofing Company
     Phillips Roofing, Cullman AL
     Rob Wright

RV Park
     Smith Lake RV Resort
     Hidden Cove RV Resort

     Duncan Bridge Marina RV

Salon – Hair (Women)
     J Drake Salon/Spa
     Wildflower Salon
     Love's

Salon – Hair (Men)
     Charlie Heaton, The Barber Shop
     Oak Hill Barber Shop
     Industry 256
     
Spa - Women
     Restore Spa
     Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Spa – Men 
     Alabama Therapeutic Massage

Smith Lake Products/Gear
     The Lake Co
     Nogginhed
     Lakeside Sports & Recreation
     
Storage Facility
     Copperhead Storage

Surveyor
     Conn
     Wright Surveying Carbon Hill
     Hunt

Title Company
     Reli Title, Cullman AL

Travel Agent
     Marvelous Mouse Travels (Kim Quick)

Tree Service
     Michael's Tree Service
     Reeves Tree Service
     A1 Tree Service (Kevin Bagwell)

Tow Service - Boat
     TowBoatUS

​Tow Service - Vehicle
     Lucky 13
     Kilgore Wrecker

Wake Shop / Watersports (Rentals)
     Pine Valley
     Lakeside Sports & Recreation

Wake Shop / Watersports (Sales)
     Russell Marine
     Lakeside Sports & Recreation

Wedding Planning
     Stone Bridge Farms

Welding/Fabrication
      Miles Welding Services

WiFi Company
     Hatton Wireless
     AT&T
     Spectrum
    
Window Treatments / Blinds
     Vintage West
     Cornerstone Design & Supply

​​
PROFESSIONALS

Accountant
     Erica Miller

Architect
     Christopher Architecture & Interiors
     Nequette Architecture
     F&O Architects

Chiropractor
     Dr. Kyle Johnson
     Josh Boshell
     Dr. Renea Bowen

Hospital
     Cullman Regional
     UAB
     Walker Baptist

Law Firm
     Berry, Berry & Little
     Griffith Lowry & Meherg
     Nelson, Bryan & Cross

Physician - Dentist
     Dr. Matt Dellinger, Cullman AL
     Dr. Rex Adams, Cullman AL
     Dr. Cox, Jasper AL
   
Physician - Family Practice
     Capstone Rural Health, Arley AL
     Jasper Family Clinic
     Addison Medical Clinic

Physical Therapist
     Bob Whie

Physician
     ABC Family Medicine
     Cullman Internal Medicine
     Dr. Joel T. Johns
 
University
     University of Alabama
     Auburn University
     Wallace State

Physician - Urgent Care / Walk-in Clinic
     American Family Care, Cullman AL
     Capstone Rural Health, Arley AL
     After Hours Clinic, Jasper AL
     
Physician - Veterinarian
     Jeremiah Alexander Farmstead Vet
     Compton's Veterinarian
     Dr. Bruce Lee
     
Wealth Management / Financial Advisor
     MavenCross Wealth Advisors


LOCAL AND ENTERTAINMENT

Art Group
     Walker County Arts Council
     LSLAA

Artist
     Susan Ripp
     Scott @scottercolors
     Mechelle Hodgins
    
Boat Brand
     Nautique
     MarsterCraft
     Sea Ray
     
Bridge
     Duncan Bridge
     Big Bridge (Phillips Bridge)
     Swayback Bridge
     
“Celebrity” – Local
     Rob Beckman
     Justin Dyar
     Jason Gerstman

Destination - Lake
     Goat Island
     Rock Creek Marina
     Duncan Bridge

Destination – Local
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     Stony Lonesome
     Hurricane Creek Park

Development / Neighborhood on the Lake
     Rocky Springs
     Silverock Cove
     Waterford

Event
     Fireworks - Smith Lake Park
     Fredericks Marine Concerts
     2nd Fridays

Festival – Music
     Fredericks Marine Concerts
     Rock the South
     2nd Fridays

Festival – Crafts/Misc
     Bloomin' Festival
     Bernard Blue & BBQ

Fitness/Gym/Wellness Spot
     Planet Fitness
     CWAC
     Olympic Health Spa

Golf Course
     Musgrove Country Club
     Cross Creek Golf Course
     Horse Creek Golf Course

Happy Hour
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     412 Public House
     Garfield's 

Hiking Area
     Sipsey Wilderness
     Bankhead National Forest
     Hurricane Creek Park
     
Historic Landmark
     Houston Jail
     Ave Maria Grotto
     Natural Bridge

Museum
    Col. Cullman Museum

Musician – Individual
     Maggie Rose
     Kevin Kolk
     Jessica Baker

Musician - Band
     The Hollis
     Them Vibes
     Natchez Trace

Music Venue
     Goat Island Brewery
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     The Glass Barn

Nonprofit Event
     In His Wakes
     Arley Day
     Beer, Bands & Bingo, Goat Island Brewery

Nonprofit Organization
     Arley Women's Club
     United Way, Cullman AL
     Cullman Caring for Kids
     
Park - Lakeside
     Smith Lake Park
     Clear Creek RV Park
     Houston Recreational Area

Park - Local 
     Smith Lake Park
     Heritage Park, Cullman AL
     Hamner Park

Park - State
     Bankhead National Forest
     Guntersville State Park
     Monte Sano State Park

Performing Arts Venue
     Wallace State
     Goat Island Brewery


Rental Home
     Emerald Cove
     The White House
     Heirloom Cabin

Rental Cabin
     Cody's Cabin
     Firefly Treehouse

Rental Condo
     Big Bridge Condos
     Duncan Bridge Condos

Rental Company
     Smith Lake Rentals and Sales
     The Lewis Smith Lake House

Small Town in the tri-county area
     Arley, AL
     Cullman, AL
     Townley, AL

Smith Lake Landmark (#spotsonsmith)
     Goat Island
     Duncan Bridge
     The Dam
      
Social Media - Facebook 
     The Lakeside Life
     Visit Lewis Smith Lake
     Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama 
     
Social Media - Instagram 
     @thelakesidelife_smithlake
     @smithlakeal
     @emeraldcove_smithlake

Sports Bar
     Augusta's


Things to Do – Lake
     Boating
     Rock the South
     Watersports
     
Things to Do - Local
     Fishing
     Bankhead National Forest -
Hiking

     Goat Island

Venue – Event
     The Patio
     The Loft

Venue – Wedding
     The Barn
     Stone Bridge Farms

     The Patio

Small Town in the tri-county area
     Arley, AL
     Cullman, AL
     Carbon Hill, AL

Smith Lake Landmark (#spotsonsmith)
     Duncan Bridge
     Goat Island

     Indian Head Rock
      
Social Media - Facebook 
     The Lakeside Life
     Visit Lewis Smith Lake
     Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama 
     
Social Media - Instagram 
     @thelakesidelife_smithlake
     @smithlakeal
     @visit_lewis_smith_lake

Sports Bar
     Augusta's
     Gold Digger's

Things to Do – Lake
     Boating
     Jet Skis

     Watersports
     
Things to Do - Local
     Bankhead National Forest -
Hiking

     Goat Island
     Fishing


Venue – Event
     The Barn
     The Patio

     The Loft

Venue – Wedding
     The Barn
     The Patio
     Stonebridge Farms


CATEGORY SUGGESTED TO ADD
     ​Church


FOOD & DRINK

American Fare
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Rooster's Corner
     All Stek
     
Asian Cuisine
     Oriental Buffett

Bakery
     Sue's Simple Bakery
     Five Loaves, Jasper AL
     Duchess Bakery
     
Bar
     412 Public House
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     Goat Island Brewery

Bartender
     Casey Jones

BBQ 
     Frog's BBQ
     Johnny's BBQ
     Pop's BBQ, Dodge City AL
    
Breakfast
     Arrowhead Bar & Grill
     Busy Bee
     Five Loaves, Jasper AL

Brewery
     Goat Island Brewery
     Tallulah Brewery
     Twisted Barley

Brunch
     Five Loaves, Jasper AL
     Sweet Peppers Deli
     412 Public House
   
Butcher Shop
     Brickyard Meats
     Son's Supermarket

Burger
     Black Rock
     The Grille at Trident Marina
     Arley Coffee Shop
    
Café
     Karma's
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Sue's Simple Bakery & Bistro
     
Cajun Style Cuisine
     Black Rock
     Chef Troy's

Caterer
     Southern Eats
     Black Rock

Chef
     Greg & Lindsey Kilgore
     Chef Troy's
     Morgam Figgs

Chicken
     Sapore Grill
     Chick Fil A

Coffee Shop/Cafe
     Karma's
     Arley Coffee Shop
     Lavish Boutique

Deli
     The Picnic Basket
     Rumor's
     Newks
 
Fast Food
     Chick Fil A
     Firehouse Subs
     Taco Bell

Food Truck
     Big Shorty's Pizza
     Augusta's
     Taqueria Raquel

Fine Dining
     412 Public House
     Musgrove Country Club
     Black Rock
     
Grocery Store/Chain
     Gateway Foodland
     Aldi
     Publix

Hamburger
     Brother's on Smith Lake
     412 Public House

Italian Cuisine
     Carlton's
     Grumpy's
     Sapore Grill

Liquor Store
     Cabiin Fever
     Cornerstone Beverages
     ABC

Local Market or Organic Foods
     Brickyard Meats
     Publix
     Sons of Arley

Meat + 3 Style
     Cracker Barrell
     Butterbeans
     Victoria's

Mexican Cuisine
     Buenavista
     Margaronas
     Plaza Bonita
     
Pizza 
     Rooster's Corner
     Pasquales
     Domino's
     
Produce Stand
     Sweatmon's
     Calvert's
     Glover's

Restaurant with a lake view
     Trident Marina
     Brother's on Smith Lake
    Lakeshore Inn & Marina

Restaurant near but off the lake
     Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill
     Frog's BBQ
     Pop's BBQ

Seafood
     Black Rock
     Arrowhead Bar & Grill
     Brother's on Smith Lake
    
Steak
     Musgrove Country Club
     Black Rock
     Augusta's 
    
Wine Shop
     Werner's
     Jasper Package Store


SHOPPING

Antiques 
     Smith Lake Flea Market
     Southern Accents
     Timeless Treasures - Hanna Antiques
     
Chain Store – Small
     Ace Hardware, Curry AL
     Ross
     Burke's

​Chain Store – Medium
     TJ Maxx 
     Big Lots
     Books a Million

Chain Store – Large - Big Box 
     Walmart
     Hobby Lobby
     Home Depot

Consignment Shop
     Better than Before

Boutique
     Mongram Fever's Unique Boutique, Curry AL
     Ms. Smirks
     Lavish
     
Bridal 
     Diane's
     Heidi Elnora Atelier
     First Avenue

Clothing – Children
     Belks
     Holly's Buttons and Bows
     Deb & Co.

Clothing – Men
     Bernard's 
     Belks

Clothing - Women
     Mongram Fever's Unique Boutique, Curry AL
     TJ Maxx
     HBB Boutique, Sumiton AL
     
Department Store 
     Belks

Flea Market / Thrift Store
     Highway Pickers
     Smith Lake Flea Market

Furniture / Interiors
     Townhouse Galleries
     White Willow
     Highpoint Furniture, Jasper AL

Gift Shop
     Seibels
     Ashley Mercantile
     Deb & Co.
    
Jeweler
     Ed White
     Young's

Linens
     Seibels
     Belks

Mall / Shopping Center
     Jasper Mall
     Marktplatz Shopping Center
     Drinkard Developments

Outdoor Shop / Sporting Goods
     Pat's Archery
     Van's Sporting Goods
     Werners

Mattress Store

Shoe Store
     Elliott Boot and Shoes
     Shoe Dept.
     Belks
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Cullman, AL  35055

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