Claudia's Blog

There is a sound that defines the South: the long, lonely wail of a train whistle echoing through a mountain valley. In Valley Head, Alabama, that sound isn’t just background noise—it’s the heartbeat of our history. The railroad line passing through Valley Head was part of the broader connection linking Chattanooga, TN and Birmingham, AL, facilitating industrial growth. For over a century, the railroad was the lifeline of the Appalachians. It brought the coal, the mail, and