Katie Leigh Matthews
A Birmingham native, Katie is a lifelong waterfall chaser and is passionate about the outdoors. She also loves connecting with remarkable women in the Birmingham community and bringing their stories to life. Katie has been writing professionally for over six years; you can find more of her work at Moms.com and Islands.com.
Latest posts by Katie Leigh Matthews
10 New Retail Spots to Check Out in BHAM (+1 Coming Soon!)
Sheβs Behind βOne Week in Birminghamβ
Sheβs Behind a BHAM Charm Bar, Craft Club, AND a Book Bus!
Meet Jessica Watts of BHAM’s House Plant Collective
Her BHAM Clinic Blends Holistic Healing with Medical Expertise
52 Weekends, 630 Miles: Alabamaβs Scenic River Trail is the Longest in the Country
Aww Shucks! Meet the Woman Behind This Plant-Based BHAM Favorite
4 Remarkable Women in Birmingham’s Black History
Avontuur: The New Homewood Shop You Need to Know
She Bakes Some of BHAMβs Most Iconic Wedding Cakes
4 Decadent BHAM Chocolate Shops You Need to Know About
She Curates Perfect Pairings at Mountain Brook’s Golden Age Wine
An Elegant Memphis Wedding at The Historic James Lee House
A Southern Chef’s Secret to a Cleaner Kitchen in 2026 (Itβs Not What You Think)
This BHAM Engineer Creates Community Through … Crafting!
New to BHAM! 5 Exciting Additions Open Now + Coming This Year
She’s Behind One of BHAMβs Most Beloved Coffee Shops
She’s Behind La FΓͺte, BHAM’s MICHELIN Recognized French Bistro
Stop Donating These 5 Items β They May Be Worth Serious Cash
Birmingham’s Haven for Hand-Picked Architectural Treasures