Five pages is a generous amount of attention in any publication, but it’s especially sweet in a magazine like Garden & Gun. With its focus on the Southern U.S., G&G put Birmingham in the limelight in its February/March edition. The introduction describes Birmingham as “a city fueled by the heart, creativity, and optimistic spirit of its youth.” To that point, it references a song by Birmingham native Paul Janeway of St. Paul and the Broken Bones. The article details how downtown has come alive as a business hub and entertainment district. Titled “The Magic City’s Next Act,” a reference to the city’s nickname, the piece praises the city’s new attractions, ongoing restorations, gentrified neighborhoods and much more.