The Terminal is a web publication that focuses on Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding region. That’s the simple answer. The more complex one is that we exist to provide a different point of view for those that choose to call the Magic City home as well as those that are interested in what it has to offer (and it has a lot). The Terminal hopes to make you think more about issues that are affecting the region and know more about what’s going on.
Why The Terminal?
The Terminal gets its name and identity from the old Birmingham Terminal Station . In its heyday the station was arguably one of the major social hubs for the city while serving as a link to the outside world and to information. This site would serve as a primary source of information for Birmingham and provide a link into the world of the Magic City not just for those currently living in the region, but for those that have moved elsewhere or those considering relocating here.
Our sections
Newsstand
This serves as our main blog on the site. We’ll be posting links to other blogs and mainstream media sources to keep visitors abreast of items they may be interested in. We will also be making visitors to the site aware of articles or projects of interest elsewhere on The Terminal as it expands.
Timetable
Our arts & entertainment section consists of two parts:
Calendar
The calendar is visible down the middle of the main page (plans are in the works to have the calendar available on the main page of that section as well). Timetable calendar submissions will be limited to events happening within the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
Timetable blog
The section itself will feature Q&As with newsmakers in the arts & culture scene here in the Magic City. We’d love to find some folks that would like to write movie reviews, music reviews, as well as articles about upcoming exhibits and major cultural events and activities.
Anyone interested in submitting story ideas, calendar entries and/or writing for this section should contact us at timetable@bhamterminal.com .
My Birmingham (editorials)
While currently leaving comments on for our regular posts allows for people to editorialize to their hearts content, we do have a separate editorial section to the site, allowing people to have a voice for all of the digital world to see. First and foremost… it MUST concern something in the metro Birmingham area. We’re fans of national issues as well, however, this IS a site about Birmingham. If you could keep your pieces to approximately 750-1,000 words, we’d really appreciate it.
Submit your “letters” to publisher/managing editor André Natta at andre@bhamterminal.com.
The Arcade
Provides an opportunity for visitors to see the city through the eyes of area photographers. Under development.
Click here to learn more about our submission guidelines.
