BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2023
FYI - The 2022 contest is loading up soon - voting ends for 2023 on midnight 9/31/23 and vote tally is underway (All voting after 9/31/23 will be applied to 2024 votes).
VOTING is now open for the 2023 contest. Votes stay open all year for this ongoing contest, however we promote it on social media in fall of each year. See our INFO page. Remember, you can vote in any single categories, or as many as you like, you do not have to vote in ALL categories unless you want to. HOWEVER, we are giving away a prize this year to a lucky winner among those who vote in the most categories, so stay tuned about that prize If you decide to return to vote in other categories later, just sign back in on the VOTE page. NOTE: Past Winners - if for any reason you did not receive a certificate and decal for your 2020-2022 wins, or have misplaced or damaged yours, please contact us and we'll get replacements to you ASAP while supplies last, and we can special order anything you need. And remember, your business name and link stays visible on this page for at least 3 years - so make sure we have your link correct!
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2023 Contest Sponsors:
Brought to you in 2022 by The Lakeside Life Magazine, www.facebook.com/shopgoteesGoTees Screen Printing & Embroidery, TowBoatUS-Smith Lake, and (with a separate annual event to be sponsored for 2022 by Realtors Melinda Edwards and Brooke Edwards of Lake Homes Realty). This contest is the copyright of The Lakeside Life Magazine with all of its sponsors.
2023 Event Sponsors:
Due to a COVID 2020-2022, we cancelled plans for our event for the contest. However, stay tuned, we'll watch the stats on COVID and revise plans accordingly.
This annual contest is a copyright of The Lakeside Life magazine with its sponsors, established July 1, 2020.
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BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2022 RESULTS - COMING SOON!
ONCE 2022 results load in, the 2021 results will move to archives in the tab section at the bottom of this page. We keep up to 3 years worth on the site for readers' convenience.
BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2022 RESULTS
LOGO, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2022, The Lakeside Life©
2021 FINAL VOTES ARE IN
Final results for 2021 are shown below. NOTES: - If there are no entries under a category, it is because there were no votes for that category. - If there are less than 3, that means only the businesses on the list were nominated by voters. - If there are more than 3, there has been a tie at one of the positions as noted. 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! |
TOP 3 WINNING POSTER FOR 2022
WILL UPLOAD HERE SOON... AND will be printed in a future issue. CONGRATS TO ALL! 
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2023 VOTING IS NOW ACTIVE - Although we won't officially kick off the 2023 voting period until early FALL 2022, 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 2023. 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. can be awarded at any time for the year of your win - simply contact us via email or text/call 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.
Questions or suggestions? Email us: info.thelakesidelife@gmail.com.
WINNERS: Prizes, badges, links, etc. can be awarded at any time for the year of your win - simply contact us via email or text/call 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 2021
Below are the TOP 3 for overall votes - as of DEC 31, 2021. Our community has definitely shown the love for this group of businesses! These winners will also be announced in the Spring 2022 issue of the magazine. More winners in the larger listing below. The listings will show on our web page for up to 3 years.
** TOP 3 VOTES OVERALL FOR 2021 **
LOGO - 1st place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2021, The Lakeside Life©
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The amount of votes for this 1st place winner and the entire category was astonishing! The Smith Lake community loves furniture!
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LOGO, High Point Furniture
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LOGO - 2nd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2021, The Lakeside Life©
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LOGO - 3rd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2021, The Lakeside Life©
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3. Duskin Point Marina<---ALSO WINNER in the most categories (5)
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**OTHER WINNERS IN THE TOP 10 FOR OVERALL VOTES**
4. Lake & Coast Real Estate (Trent Taylor)
5. Joseph Carter Realty (Joseph Carter)
6. TIE - Cullman Savings Bank & Lavish Boutique
7. Traditions Bank
8. MavenCross Wealth Advisors (Jeff Roberts)
9. Valley Heating and Cooling
10. HydroHoist of Alabama
4. Lake & Coast Real Estate (Trent Taylor)
5. Joseph Carter Realty (Joseph Carter)
6. TIE - Cullman Savings Bank & Lavish Boutique
7. Traditions Bank
8. MavenCross Wealth Advisors (Jeff Roberts)
9. Valley Heating and Cooling
10. HydroHoist of Alabama
**WINNERS FOR EACH CATEGORY FOR 2021**
LOGO - 1st place winner, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2021, The Lakeside Life©
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Below is the master listing for 2021 1st Place winners in each category - as of DEC 31, 2021.
NOTE: HANG TIGHT - Winners will be linked very soon (most links will direct you to a Facebook page unless we are otherwise instructed). We will archive old contest lists over time to the tabs at the bottom of the page. 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. |
NOTE: LINKS WILL BE ACTIVATED SOON. 1st place winners who would like more than one link activated in the list below - please email.
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BUSINESSES
Appliances 1. Bob Wallace Appliance 2. Home Depot 3. Sides Furniture & Bedding Appliance Repair 1. Cullman Appliance Repair 2. George's TV and Appliance Service 3. Gulf Appliance Service (Gary Harper) Appraisal Company 1. Beckman Appraisal (Rob Beckman) 2. Crest Appraisal Group (Brad Jones) 3. ERA Byars Realty (Tom Byars) Audio/Video 1. MasterPro Audio 2. Beltline Car Audio 3. Richardson's Electronics Auto Service/Mechanic Shop 1. Graves Auto Service 2. Redline Automotive & Diesel 3. TIE - J&D Auto/Tire Service & Bolton Garage Bank 1. TIE - Cullman Savings Bank & Traditions Bank 2. Citizens Bank 3. Bank of Walker County Best New Business 1. Lake League Real Estate 2. Cappy's Boats 3. TIE - Bailey's Bakery & Free State Nutrition Best Long Standing Business 1. Werner's Trading Company 2. TIE - The Lake Co. & High Point Furniture 3. Williams Hardware Boat Dock Builder 1. Free State Boat Docks 2. Flotation Systems 3. Miles Welding Services (Shawn Miles) Boat Dock Repair 1. Miles Welding Services (Shawn Miles) 2. Smith Lake Dock Repair (Timothy Gaines) 3. Glover Boat Docks (Jeff Glover) Boat Rental 1. Duskin Point Marina 2. Cappy's Boat Rentals 3. Squirrels Marina Boat Repair / Maintenance Shop 1. Duskin Point Marina 2. Russell Marine 3. Clarks Marine Boat Storage (on the lake) 1. Duncan Bridge Marina 2. Duskin Point Marina 3. Trident Marina Boat Lift Company 1. Hydrohoist of Alabama 2. Flotation Systems (Boat Lifts of Alabama) 3. Free State Boat Docks Builder 1. Cornerstone Construction (Kevin Noe) 2. Twilley Construction Co. (Brent Twilley) 3. TIE - Steve Cupp Building Company (Steve Cupp) & Campbell Homebuilders (Dexter Campbell) Building Supply 1. Buettner Bros. Lumber Company, Inc. 2. Williams Hardware 3. Walker Brothers Cabinet Builder 1. Custom Kitchens and Entertainment Centers (Greg Langley) 2. Cabinet Creations by Joe (Joe Shirley) 3. Thomas Woodworks (Rob Thomas) Carpet Cleaning 1. Hygenix CSR (Kenny Fisher) 2. Local Connections (now Smith Lake Solutions) 3. SERVPRO (Cullman Co./Blount Co.) Car Wash 1. Car Wash USA Express (North Cullman) 2. Car Wash USA Express (South Cullman 3. Marc-1 Car Wash Concierge 1. Smith Lake Concierge 2. Professional Lake Services LLC 3. Local Connections (now Smith Lake Solutions) Concrete/Asphalt Contractor (driveways, foundations, etc.) 1. Lane Ready Mix Concrete 2. Complete Concrete LLC (Tara Taylor) 3. KimCo Concrete (Deny Kimbrell) Concrete Finish (Decorative, Resurfacing, Coatings) 1. Elite Crete South (Jeff Sherer) 2. StoneArt Creations (Jerod Matteson) 3. Hopkins Flooring LLC Credit Union 1. Listerhill Credit Union 2. APCO Credit Union 3. Alabama Credit Union Detailer 1. Sharkys Mobile Detailing 2. Haynes Auto Detail 3. Candy Car Mobile Detailing Delivery Service 1. UPS 2. USPS 3. FedEx Developer Group 1. Lake & Coast Development Co. 2. Amity Developers LLC 3. The Dodges Dry Cleaning Service 1. Economy Cleaners 2. Classic Cleaners 3. Newman's Cleaners & Laundry Electrician 1. Proctor Contracting, Electrical & HVAC (Mason Proctor - email) 2. Robinson Electrical Service (Jason Robinson) 3. TIE - Smith Lake Electrical (Mike Marks) & Ray England Equipment - Rental 1. AK Rentals 2. Winfield Tool 3. Preferred Rentals Excavation 1. Patriot Jacks Land Worx / Patriot Jacks Tree Service 2. Money Pledger Hauling, Excavating & Tree Service 3. Colburn Tree Service, Inc. Fence Company 1. Parris Fence Company 2. Crumpton Fence Co. 3. Innovative Fencing Solutions Fishing Guide Service 1. Stripemasters Guide Service (Mike Perry) 2. Riverside Fly Shop 3. TIE - Smith Lake Fishing Company (Lee) & Reel Time Anglers (Trae Anderson) Flooring 1. Sherer's Flooring 2. Showcase Lighting, Floors & More 3. Walker Brothers LTD Florist 1. Busy B Flower & Gifts 2. The Leaf and Petal 3. TIE - The Rustic Rose Flowers & Gifts & Cullman Florist Funeral Home 1. Nichols Funeral Homes 2. Kilgore-Greene Funeral Home 3. Collins Burke Funeral Home Garden Center (Full Service) 1. Gibbs Garden Center 2. TIE - Harbins & Heatherly Farms 3. Professional Landscaping Inc. (Chad Frye) Garden Center (Self-Service) 1. Mustard Seed Nursery 2. Sweatmon's Produce and Garden Center 3. 4 Seasons Garden Center Gas Station 1. Evan's Parade Service Station 2. Country Mall Convenience Store 3. Trimble Super Saver Gutter Contractor 1. David Chambers Seamless Gutters Inc. 2. D&D Seamless Gutters & Home Repair 3. Seamless Gutters (Randall) Hardware Store 1. Williams Hardware & Supply 2. Ace Hardware 3. Duncan's Supply Handyman 1. LSL Construction Roofing, Renovations & Restorations (Danny Lane) 2. TIE - Randy Jacks & Honey Do Inc. (Eric Bowman) 3. Professional Lake Services LLC (Kurt Zassoda) Home Décor/Design 1. White Willow 2. High Point Furniture 3. Vintage West Home Goods - Household/Décor 1. Vintage West Home 2. High Point Furniture 3. Village Furniture Home Plans / Custom Home Design 1. MBasch Designs LLC (Trent Basch) 2. Amity Builders & Development 3. Cornerstone Design & Supply Housekeeping 1. Campbell's Cleaning Your Way 2. Smith Lake Concierge 3. 2 Blondes and a Broom Heating & Air / HVAC 1. Valley Heating and Cooling 2. TIE - Isaacs Heating & Cooling & Proctor Contracting, Electrical & HVAC 3. David's Heating & Cooling (David DeSilvey) Insurance Company 1. Alfa Insurance 2. Farmers Insurance 3. ERA Byars Wright Interior Decorator 1. White Willow (Libby Crider) 2. High Point Furniture (Robyn Waldrop) 3. Vintage West Home (Teresa Daniel) Junk Removal 1. Shuford & Son Junk Removal & Hauling 2. GSD Junk Hauling 3. Leap of Faith Hauling and Excavation Landscaping 1. Smith Lake Landscaping 2. Pro Turf Lawn & Landscape 3. TIE - Harbins & Heatherly Farms Landscaping - Hardscape 1. Pro Turf Lawn & Landscape 2. Smith Lake Landscaping 3. Professional Landscaping Inc. Landscape - Lighting 1. Smith Lake Landscaping 2. Pine Valley Landscaping 3. Harbins Lighting - Home Interior/Exterior 1. Showcase Lighting, Floors & More 2. Inline Lighting 3. Vintage West Home Lumber Supply 1. Buettner Brothers 2. Williams Hardware 3. Walker Brothers Marina (Large) 1. Duskin Point Marina 2. Duncan Bridge Marina 3. Trident Marina Marina (Small to Medium) 1. Triple Creek Marina 2. Rock Creek Marina 3. Smith Lake Marina Marina/Marine (Sales) 1. Russell Marine 2. Duskin Point Marina 3. Trident Marina Marina/Marine (Service) 1. Duskin Point Marina 2. Rambo Marine 3. Trident Marina Marina/Marine (Sales Person) 1. Michael Beasley (Duskin Point Marina) 2. TIE - Daniel Uline (Russell Marine) & Brandon Beasley (Duskin Point Marina) 3. Lex Rambo (Rambo Marine) Massage Therapy 1. Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC (Kristie Johnson Williams) 2. Rastore Day Spa and Luxury Wellness 3. The Sly Fox Day Spa Masonry 1. Stone's Masonry (Jeremy Stone) 2. Charlie Wright Masonry 3. Hudson Masonry (Buck Hudson) Mortgage Lender 1. The McCabe Hometown Team (John McCabe) 2. Cullman Savings Bank 3. TIE - Synovus & Traditions Bank Nail Salon 1. Emmy's Nails 2. Nails by Mimi 3. Nail Spa Organization (Closets / Storage etc.) 1. Classic Closets 2. Campbell's Cleaning Your Way 3. Professional Lake Services LLC Party Planning / Supplies 1. Hobby Lobby 2. It's My Party 3. TJ Maxx Painter 1. Haney's Painting 2. Steadfast Painting (Tamara Gourley) 3. Thomas Hyche Painting Pet Grooming 1. Abigail's Waggin' Tails 2. Happy Tails Groom & Board 3. FurBabies Pet Daycare 1. Happy Tails Groom & Board 2. Abbigail's Waggin' Tails 3. Smith Lake Kennels Pest Control 1. Cook's Pest Control 2. Northwest Exterminating Company., Inc. 3. Mosquito Authority Pharmacy 1. Curry Discount Pharmacy 2. Addison Discount Pharmacy 3. Heritage Pharmacy Photographer (Drone) 1. Launch Production and Design LLC (Joesph Cecil) 2. Dave Warren Real Estate Photography (David Warren) 3. Scott Eric Day Photography and Videography (Scott Eric Day) Photographer (Real Estate) 1. Dave Warren Real Estate Photography (David Warren) 2. Oh Snap Photography (David Bean) 3. Launch Production and Design LLC (Joesph Cecil) Photographer (Wedding / Portraiture / Modeling / Commercial) 1. Scott Eric Day Photography and Videography (Scott Eric Day) 2. JWB Photography (Jennifer Beckman) 3. TIE - Tammy Wideman & A Beautiful Life Photography Pool & Spa Builder/Service 1. Burks Brothers Pools & Spas 2. Burks and Son Pool Co. Inc. 3. Crystal Blue Pools LLC Plumber 1. M. D. Wells Plumbing Service LLC (Mike Wells) 2. TIE - Master Crafts Plumbing, Carpentry, Ceramic Tile (Randy Jacks) & Mr. Plumber (Adam Burgess) 3. Norris Plumbing & Gas Pressure Washing 1. Lance Pro Wash 2. TIE - Hygenix CSR & Under Pressure Pressure Washing LLC 3. Persall's Pressure Washing |
Real Estate Agency
1. Lake and Coast Real Estate 2. Lakes Homes Realty 3. Joseph Carter Realty Real Estate Agent 1. Justin Dyar 2. Joseph Carter 3. Trent Taylor Real Estate Agent Teams 1. Lake Homes Realty (Justin Dyar) - Brooke & Melinda Edwards 2. White Pepper - Brian Glenn & Darren Raspino 3. EXP Realty - Marty & Bethany Grant Recycling Plant 1. Willingham Salvage 2. Brannon Recycling 3. Farley Recycling Roofing Company 1. LSL Construction Roofing, Renovations & Restorations (Danny Lane) 2. Home Pros (Rodney Pruett) 3. Yellowhammer Roofing RV Park (Rental/Transient) 1. Palomino RV Resort at Burrow-Hamilton Farm 2. Arrowhead RV Park 3. TIE - Hidden Cove RV Resort & Clear Creek Recreation Area RV Development (Permanent RV Pads, Cabins/Tiny Homes, etc.) 1. Smith Lake RV Resort Salon – Hair (Women) 1. Flawless Beauty Salon 2. TIE - Studio 64 & J. Drake Salon 3. The Hair Loft Salon – Hair (Men) 1. The Men's Den Grooming Center 2. Latitudes Hair Salon 3. Love's Smith Lake Products (Clothing, Hat, Accessories, etc.) 1. The Lake Co. 2. Werner's Trading Co. 3. Bernards Store for Men Solar (Home & Docks) 1. Safe Solar Boat Docks 2. Residential Resource Smith Lake Spa – Men 1. Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC (Kristie Johnson Williams) 2. Rastore Day Spa and Luxury Wellness 3. Elements Health-Wellness Spa - Women 1. Rastore Day Spa and Luxury Wellness 2. Alabama Therapeutic Massage LLC (Kristie Johnson Williams) 3. The Sly Fox Day Spa Storage Facility (self-storage / ministorage - home goods, etc.) 1. Harbison Self Storage LLC 2. Dover's Self Storage 3. Delta Transfer Surveyor 1. Alan W. Williams 2. Southern Point Surveying (Wes Bertoldi) 3. Hunt Surveying, Inc. (Joe Hunt) Tattoo Shop 1. Dodge City Tattoo 2. X-Ternal X-pressioins Tattoos & Piercings 3. Brothers' Keeper Tattoos Timber Framing 1. Walker Timber Frames LLC 2. Chandler Millworks Travel Agent 1. Marvelous Mouse Travels (Kim Quick) Dream Vacations (Donna Hillsgrove) Magical Travel (Patrick Rider) Tree Service 1. Twilley Tree Service LLC 2. TIE - Newman's Tree Service & B&H Tree Service Michael's Tree Service Tow Service Boat 1. TowBoatUS Smith Lake 2. Cappy's Rental Boats Tow Service Vehicle 1. Perfect Choice Towing 2. Kilgore Wrecker Service 3. Gunter Body Shop Wake Shop - Watersports (Rentals) 1. Lakeside Gear 2. Pine Valley 3. Triple Creek Marina Wake Shop - Watersports (Purchase Skis/Boards/Gear) 1. Russell Marine 2. Lakeside Gear 3. Trident Marina Wedding Planning 1. Brick Haven 2. The Barn Smith Lake 3. Stone Bridge Farms Welding/Fabrication 1. Miles Welding Services, Inc. 2. Evans Welding 3. Smith Lake Dock Repair WiFi Company 1. Spectrum 2. Sprout 3. StarLink Window Treatments / Blinds 1. Vintage West Home 2. Cornerstone Design & Supply 3. Smith Lake Blind Co. PROFESSIONALS
Accountant 1. Jeb Williamson CPA LLC 2. H&R Block Cullman (Scott Wilson) 3. Erica Miller A. Miller & Co. Advertising / Marketing 1. River Marketing & Communications 2. Rogue Business Marketing Architect 1. Christopher Architecture & Interiors 2. TIE - Jeffrey Dungan Architects & Nequette Architecture & Design 3. Adams-Gerndt Design Group Chiropractor 1. Boshell Family Chiropractic 2. Below Chiropractic & Wellness 3. TIE - Eaton Family Chiropractic and Spinal Decompression Center & Bennett Chiropractic Clinic Counseling / Therapy 1. Alabama Therapeutic Massage, LLC - Kyla Vines Counseling Service, LLC 2. A Calling Consulting & Wellness 3. Cullman Primary Care Multi-Specialty Group Hospital 1. Cullman Regional Medical Center 2. UAB 3. Children's Hospital Attorney / Law Firm (Real Estate) 1. Maddox Thornley and Sanders 2. Fuller, Willingham & Carter, LLC 3. Bland, Harris and McClellan, PC Attorney / Law Firm (General) 1. Nelson, Bryan & Cross 2. Laird, Robertson & Allen 3. Berry, Berry, Little & Chaney Physical Therapist 1. TherapySouth 2. Drayer Physical Therapy Institute 3. Addison Physical Therapy Physician - Dentist 1. Hayes Dental Inc. 2. Amanda Darty DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 3. Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry & Signature Smiles of Cullman Physician - Family Practice 1. ABC Family Medicine 2. Addison Medical Clinic 3. Jasper Family Clinic Physician - General 1. Addison Medical Clinic 2. Capstone Rural Health 3. ABC Family Medicine Physician - Internal 1. Cullman Internal Medicine 2. Walker Medical Diagnostics LLC 3. Internal Medicine Associates of Cullman Physician - Urgent Care / Walk-in Clinic 1. Smith Lake Family Care 2. After Hours Clinic Inc. 3. ABC Family Medicine Physician - Veterinarian 1. Compton's Veterinary Hospital 2. TIE - Lee's Veterinary Hospital & Addison Veterinary Hospital 3. Farmstead Veterinary Medical Center Title Company 1. RealSource Title Insurance & Real Estate Closings 2. Alabama Closing and Title 3. Reli Title - Cullman University 1. Auburn University 2. University of Alabama 3. TIE - UAB & Samford University Wealth Management / Financial Advisor 1. MavenCross Wealth Advisors (Jeff Roberts) 2. Edward Jones - Financial Advisor (James "Tack" Tackett) 3. Edward Jones - Financial Advisor (Jonathan Dvorak) LOCAL AND ENTERTAINMENT
Art Group 1. Lewis Smtih Lake Artistans Alliance (LSLAA) 2. Winston County Arts Council 3. TIE - Walker County Arts Council & Jasper Art Alliance Artist 1. Susan Ripp 2. Scott Brown 3. Payge Semmes Boat Brand 1. Nautique (Russell Marine) 2. MasterCraft 3. TIE - Malibu & Bennington Bridge 1. Duncan Bridge 2. Big Bridge (Phillips Bridge) 3. Bailey's Bridge “Celebrity” – Local 1. Justin Dyar 2. Senator Garlan Gudger 3. Jordan Lee & Matt Lee Church 1. Meek Baptist Church 2. Desperation Church 3. Daystar Church Destination - Lake (on the lake) 1. Rock Creek Marina 2. Goat Island 3. Duncan Bridge Destination – Local (off the lake) 1. Ave Maria Grotto 2. Bankhead National Forest 3. Cullman Warehouse District Development / Neighborhood on the Lake 1. TIE - Stillhouse Point & Rocky Springs 2. Bear Pen 3. TIE - Hawk's Nest & Silverock Cove Event 1. Arley Day (Arley Women's Club) 2. Fireworks - Smith Lake Park 3. Fredericks Marine Concerts Festival – Music 1. Rock the South 2. Foothills Festival 3. Bernard Blues and BBQ Festival – Crafts/Misc 1. Foothills Festival 2. Bloomin' Festival 3. Arley Day Fitness/Gym/Wellness Spot 1. Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center (CWAC) 2. Planet Fitness 3. Anytime Fitness Golf Course 1. Terri Pines County Club 2. Musgrove Country Club 3. Cross Creek Golf Course Hiking Area 1. William B. Bankhead National Forest / Sipsey Wilderness 2. Camp McDowell 3. Natural Bridge Historic Landmark 1. Ave Maria Grotto 2. Hurricane Creek Park 3. Houston Jail Museum 1. Cullman County Museum 2. Peinhardt Living History Farm 3. Bankhead House & Heritage Center Musician – Individual 1. Maggie Rose 2. Tristan McIntosh 3. Jesse Priest Music Musician - Band 1. Hollis the Band 2. Them Vibes 3. Jesse Priest Music Music Venue (on the lake) 1. Brothers on Smith Lake 2. The Grille at Trident Marina 3. Gold Diggers Nonprofit Event 1. Arley Day 2. Lake League Poker Run 3. Wake the World Nonprofit Organization 1. Arley Women's Club 2. Smith Lake Rotary Club 3. United Way & Wake the World Park - Lakeside 1. Smith Lake Park 2. Clear Creek Recreation Area 3. Houston Recreational Area Park - Local 1. Hamner Park (Arley Women's Club) 2. Sportsman's Lake 3. Heritage Park Park - State 1. William B. Bankhead National Forest / Sipsey Wilderness 2. Clear Creek Recreation Area 3. Hurricane Creek Park Performing Arts Venue 1. Wallace State Community College 2. Goat Island Brewery 3. Looney's Tavern RENTAL HOME - XL Luxury Rentals - (4 bedrooms or more) (14+ guests) 1. Emerald Cove (vrbo.com #1953860, Host: Jessica) 2. The Glass House and Farm (vrbo.com #965382, Host: Peter Kuhn) 3. TIE - Frank Lloyd Wright inspired showhome on Smith Lake (vrbo.com #4501341ha, Host: Kelly) & Lakestone Villa (vrbo.com #2434164, Host: Katie) RENTAL HOME - Large Rentals (4 bedrooms or more) (12+ guests) 1. The White House on Smith Lake (airbnb.com, vrbo.com #2319640, Host: Morgan) 2. Split Rock Cove (vrbo.com #962827, Host: Jon Baumann) 3. Lakeside at White Oak (airbnb.com, vrbo.com #2007684) & One of a Kind Lakehouse (vrbo.com, #2132486, Host: House Lewis Smith Lake) RENTAL HOME - Medium Rentals - Homes & Cabins (3 bedrooms or more) (up to 12 guests) 1. Bluff Point Lodge (vrbo.com #2379235, Host: Chelsey Kent) 2. Heirloom Cabin (vrbo.com #1560716, Host: Seth Hammer) 3. All "Decked Out" Point William (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48852246, Host: Kevin Hacker) RENTAL HOME - Small Rentals - Cabins/Cottages/Condos (accommodates up to 8 guests) 1. TIE - The Barn - Cottage 2 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43387069, vrbo.com #1978404, Host: Peter Kuhn) & Cottage 1 (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43058269, vrbo.com #1954333, Host: Peter Kuhn) 2. Point Lot etc… (vrbo.com #480659, Host: Bruce Gordon) 3. Big Water Views (vrbo.com #1499441, Host: House Lewis Smith Lake) RENTAL - XS-sized Rentals - Tiny Homes/Cabins (accommodates up to 6 guests) 1. Helicon Hideaway (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48548872 , Host: Carla McCabe) 2, Blue Luna Cabin (https://www.airbnb.com.br/rooms/46858355 , Host: David & Danielle Lapaglia) 3. Firefly Treehouse (vrbo.com #2045317, Host: Mitzi & Brad Morelock) RENTAL HOME - Pet Friendly 1. Cody's Cabin (vrbo.com #256923, Host: Larry Watts) 2. The Lewis Smith Lake House - (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26280113, Host: Angie Lane) 3. Paradise Point (airbnb.com, vrbo.com #497526, Host: Andrea/Smith Lake Rentals & Sales) |
Rental Company
1. Smith Lake Rentals and Sales (Jeff Thomas) 2. Lake League Adventures / Properties (Melissa Curtis) 3. The Lewis Smith Lake House (Angie Lane) Small Town in the tri-county area 1. Arley, AL 2. Cullman, AL 3. Jasper, AL Smith Lake Landmark (#spotsonsmith) 1. Duncan Bridge 2. Three Fingers 3. Cocktail Cove Social Media - Facebook 1. Lavish Boutique 2. Southern Accents Architectural Antiques 3. Werner's Social Media - Instagram + 1. @thelakesidelife_smithlake 2. @saaa1969 3. @harbinsjasper Things to Do – Lake (on the lake) 1. Boating 2. Watersports 3. Swim Things to Do - Local (off the lake) 1. Cullman Warehouse District (shopping) 2. Jasper Main Street (shopping) 3. Bankhead National Forest (hiking) Venue – Event 1. The Barn Smith Lake 2. Stonebridge Farms 3. Brickhaven Venue – Wedding 1. The Barn Smith Lake 2. The Patio at Smith Lake 3. TIE - Stone Bridge Farms & Brick Haven FOOD & DRINK
American Fare 1. 412 Public House 2. Warehouse 319 3. All Steak Asian Cuisine 1. Ninja Japanese Steak House 2. Rock N Roll Sushi 3. New Sakura Japanese Restaurant Bakery 1. The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery LLC 2. Five Loaves Bakery 3. The Duchess Bakery Bar or restaurant (Date Night - Cocktails & Good Food) 1. Warehouse 319 2. 412 Public House 3. TIE - Brother's on Smith Lake & Moe's Original BBQ Bar (Bands, Food & Libations) 1. The Grille at Trident Marina 2. Goldiggers Bar & Grill at Lakeshore Inn & Marina 3. Brother's on Smith Lake Bar (Karaoke) 1. Arrowhead Bar & Grill 2. Goldiggers Bar & Grill at Lakeshore Inn & Marina 3. Twisted Barley Brewing Co. Bar (Open Mic) 1. The Stash House 2. Moe's Original BBQ - Cullman 3. Twisted Barley Brewing Co. Bar (Sports) 1. Augusta's Sports Grill 2. Moe's Original BBQ 3. Buffalo Wild Wings BBQ (Eat in) 1. Pop's Place Bar BQ 2. Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. 3. Moe's Original BBQ - Cullman BBQ (Take out) 1. Son's of Arley 2. Brickyard Meat Processing 3. TIE - N&N Meat Co. & Smith Farms Breakfast 1. Arley Coffee Shop 2. Pop's Place BBQ 3. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town Brewery 1. Goat Island Brewery 2. Tallulah Brewery Company 3. Twisted Barley Brewing Co. Brunch 1. Five Loaves Bakery 2. 412 Public House 3. Dreher's Butcher Shop 1. Brickyard Meat Processing 2. N&N Meat Co. 3. Smith Farms Burger (Backyard/Homestyle) 1. Arley Coffee Shop 2. Whitlocks General Store and Café 3. Pop's Place BBQ, Dodge City AL Burger (Gourmet Style) 1. Brothers on Smith Lake 2. 412 Public House 3. Black Rock Bistro Burger (Take Out) 1. Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q 2. Wendy's 3. Sonic Drive-In Happy Hour 1. Goat Island Brewery 2. Warehouse 319 3. 412 Public House Café 1. Arley Coffee Shop 2. The Picnic Basket 3. Whitlocks General Store and Café Cajun Style Cuisine 1. Black Rock Bistro 2. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town 3. TIE - Bayou Fresh Seafood & Taste of the Bayou Cajun Grill Caterer 1. Augusta's Sports Grill 2. Black Rock Bistro 3. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town Chef 1. Chef Rico (412 Public House) 2. Greg & Lindsey Kilgore (Black Rock Bistro) 3. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town (Chef Troy) Chicken (Dine in) 1. Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. 2. Black Rock Bistro 3. Pop's Place BBQ, Chicken (Take out) 1. Chick-fil-A 2. Lee's Chicken 3. Popeyes Coffee Shop 1. Karma's Coffee House 2. Lavish Coffee Bar 3. Arley Coffee Shop Deli 1. Rumors Deli Inc. 2. Sweet Peppers Deli 3. The Picnic Basket Fast Food 1. Chick-fil-A 2. Firehouse Subs 3. Newk's & Jersey Mike's Subs Food Truck 1. Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff 2. Augusta's Sports Grill 3. Porky's Pride Smoke House (Food Truck) Fine Dining 1. All Steak 2, 412 Public House 3. Black Rock Bistro Grocery Store/Chain 1. Publix 2. Son's of Arley 3. TIE - Gateway Foodland & S&S Foods Italian Cuisine 1. Carlton's Italian Restaurant 2. Grumpy's Italian Grill 3. Sapore Grill Liquor Store 1. Cabin Fever Beverages 2. Catoma Package 3. Jasper Package Store Local Market or Organic Foods 1. Brickyard Meat Processing 2. Smiith Farms 3. N&N Meat Co. Meat + 3 Style 1. Victoria's Restaurant & Bakery 2. TIE - Arley Coffee Shop & Chef Troy's Talk of the Town 3. Trimble Super Saver Mexican Cuisine 1. Los Reyes Grill 2. La Plaza Bonita 3. Buenavista Pizza 1. Grumpy's Italian Grill 2. TIE - Carlton's & Big Shorty's Pizza 3. Cujos Produce Stand 1. Sweatmon's Produce and Garden Center 2. J. Calvert Farms 3. Witt's Produce Restaurant with a lake view 1. The Grille at Trident Marina 2. Brother's on Smith Lake 3. Lakeshore Inn & Marina & Arrowhead Bar & Grill Restaurant near but off the lake 1. Chef Troy's Talk of the Town 2. Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill 3. Pop's Place BBQ Seafood (Restaurant) 1. All Steak 2. TIE - Brother's on Smith Lake & Chef Troy's Talk of the Town Black Rock Bistro Seafood Market 1. Bayou Fresh Seafood & Deli 2. Publix Speciality Foods 1. Brickyard Meat Processing 2. Smith Farms 3. N&N Meat Co. Steak (Gourmet) 1. All Steak 2. Ledger's Steakhouse at at Stone Bridge Farms 3. 412 Public House Steak (Steakhouse style) 1. Brandin Iron Steakhouse 2. Mr. Beans BBQ 3. Logan's Roadhouse Wine Shop 1. Werner's Trading Company 2. Smith Farms 3. Jasper Package Store SHOPPING
Antiques 1. Southern Accents Architectural Antiques 2. Highway Pickers 3. Jasper Pickers Beauty Supply Store 1. Flawless Beauty Supply and Salon 2. Ulta Beauty 3. Sally Beauty Supply Boutique 1. Lavish Boutique 2. Carol's Boutique 3. Deb & Co. Bridal 1. Heidi Elnora Atelier 2. Diane's Formal Affair 3. TIE - The Something Blue Shoppe & First Avenue Bridals & Formals Chain Store – Small 1. Dollar General 2. Five Below 3. Burke's Chain Store – Medium 1. Ace Hardware 2. TJ Maxx 3. Big Lots Chain Store – Large | Big Box 1. Belks 2. Walmart 3. Hobby Lobby Consignment Shop 1. Better than Before Consignments 2. Bubble Gum & Blue Jeans, Inc. Clothing – Children 1. Deb & Co. 2. Bubble Gum & Blue Jeans, Inc. 3. If the Shoe Fits Clothing – Men 1. Bernard's Store for Men 2. Werners 3. Belks Clothing - Women 1. Carol's Boutique 2. Lavish Boutique 3. TIE - Three Pears & JK Taylor Department Store 1. Belk 2. TJ Maxx 3. Dick's Sporting Goods Flea Market / Thrift Store 1. Highway Pickers Antique Mall & Flea Market 2. Jasper Pickers - Flea & Antique Mall 3. Smith Lake Flea Market Furniture - Interiors 1. High Point Furniture 2. Cullman Furniture Market 3. Vintage West Home Furniture - Exterior/Outdoor Furnishings 1. TIE - Absco Fireplace & Patio - Summer Classics Home (& Factory Outlet) 2. Seibels 3. Amish Gallery Gift Shop & more 1. Seibels 2. Harbins 3. Deb & Co. Jewelry / Jeweler 1. Young Jewelers 2. Gold Rush Jewelers 3. Doug Doggett Jewelers Linens 1. High Point Furniture 2. Seibels 3. Vintage West Home Mall / Shopping Center 1. Cullman Shopping Center 2. Marktplatz Shopping Center 3. Jasper Mall Outdoor Shop / Sporting Goods 1. Pat's Archery 2. Van's Sporting Goods 3. Werners Mattress Store 1. High Point Furniture 2. Dover's Mattress 3. Cullman Furniture Market Shoe Store 1. Shoe Dept. Encore 2. Belk 3. Werner's Trading Co. |
**Previous year FINAL RESULTS**
Below are the final results from previous years, up to 3 years back (keep in mind that the contest began in 2020 for Best of Smith Lake 2020). Once contest results are more than 3 years old, they will be archived.
2021 FINAL RESULTS
2021 - Above this tab chart, beginning at the top of the page, is the official listing for Best of Smith Lake 2021 winners - featuring the top 3 overall with the top 10 overall as well as the individual winners for every category. Just go to the top of the page to begin viewing.
2022 - Head on over to the ongoing contest for 2022 to VOTE now!
2022 - Head on over to the ongoing contest for 2022 to VOTE now!
BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020 RESULTS
LOGO, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
2020 FINAL VOTES
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. - If there are less than 3, that means only the businesses on the list have been nominated by readers. - If there are more than 3, there has been a tie at one of the positions as noted. |
Contest announcement page from the 2020 Fall/Winter magazine issue.
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WINNERS: Prizes, badges, links, etc. have been awarded and you can request extras/replacements at any time for the year of your win - simply contact us via email @ info.thelakesidelife@gmail.com or text/call us @ 256-708-7679 with any questions.
WINNERS: Prizes, badges, links, etc. have been awarded and you can request extras/replacements at any time for the year of your win - simply contact us via email @ info.thelakesidelife@gmail.com or text/call us @ 256-708-7679 with any questions.
FINAL RESULTS FOR 2020
Below are the TOP 3 for overall votes - as of NOV 30, 2020 - announced in the Fall/Winter 2020 issue of the magazine Our community has definitely shown the love for this group of businesses! More winners in the listing below by category. The listings will show on our web page for up to 3 years.
** TOP 3 VOTES OVERALL FOR 2020 **
LOGO - 1st place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
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LOGO, Sharkys Mobile Detailing, Facebook
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PHOTO, Sharkys Mobile Detaling, Facebook
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LOGO - 2nd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
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PHOTO, Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff, Facebook
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PHOTO, Big Shorty's Pizza & Stuff, Facebook
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LOGO - 3rd place overall, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
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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
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OTHER WINNERS IN THE TOP 10 FOR OVERALL VOTES:
4. Lake Homes Realty - Justin Dyar
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.
4. Lake Homes Realty - Justin Dyar
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**
LOGO - 1st place winner, BEST OF SMITH LAKE 2020, The Lakeside Life©
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Below is the master listing for 2020 1st Place winners in each category - as of NOV 30, 2020.
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. |
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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. 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