Many Reasons to be Thankful
We are entering the season of thankfulness. November is a month of family, food, and a focus on the things we are grateful for. With that in mind, I want to say “thank you” to several people for the success of » Read More
Where Bats Go When Winter Comes
At our home here in Mentone, for the past three years, we have hosted a small brown bat we have affectionately named Betty Bat. Why Betty, a girl’s name? She lives alone and takes care of herself all summer and winter » Read More
Mentone Trunk or Treat 2025
Everyone is invited to join in the fun at this year’s Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Mentone Community Church (90 Summerville Rd.). This annual event has become a beloved Mentone tradition, bringing neighbors together for » Read More
It’s Festival Time!
Cooler temperatures, college football, and hints of color in the trees all mark the beginning of the fall season. And that means it’s time for our biggest event of the year — the Mentone Fall Festival. We look forward to welcoming » Read More
Ready for Adventure?
Go on a Mentone Excursion Thanks to cousins Casey Harp and Kyleigh Thomas, visitors have plenty of new ways to immerse themselves in the exciting natural beauty of Lookout Mountain. Their company, Mentone Excursions, launched last May, offers guided outdoor experiences on » Read More
Hobson and Martha Kirby’s Ties to Home Run Deep
October in Mentone is postcard season. The leaves turn, the mountain air sharpens, and visitors and photographers alike pause to snap photos of the little red boathouse on Little River just above Desoto Falls — one of Alabama’s most recognizable landmarks. » Read More
Welcome to the Mentone Fall Festival!
Big event set for Saturday, October 18th After months of preparation, the biggest day in Mentone is almost here. The Mentone Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 18, and will be a day filled with activities from 9 a.m. to » Read More
Three On A String to Headline Mentone Fall Festival
Singer/Songwriter Pierce Pettis set to perform in his hometown Alabama’s ambassadors of music and mirth are coming to Mentone, bringing their songs, laughs, and signature style to the Mentone Fall Festival. Three On A String will headline the music portion of » Read More
Scarecrow Competition Celebrates “The Spirit of Mentone” at Fall Festival
The annual Mentone Fall Festival returns on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Moon Lake Campus, and this year introduces a new activity — the Scarecrow Competition! This year’s theme, “The Spirit of Mentone,” invites » Read More
Welcoming Visitors to Our Town
For a town whose population is less than 400, Mentone has a tremendous number of visitors. The summer camps alone bring thousands of young people here to enjoy the natural beauty and to learn and grow. Many families end up coming » Read More