If you live in the South—or just not under a rock—you’re familiar with Southern Living. This voice of American South-inspired recipes, travel and design is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, so we’re giving you three lessons we learned about the legacy of Southern Living and the impact this Birmingham-based brand has had on our community and across the globe.
At a recent event hosted by the Birmingham Sunrise Rotary Club, we heard from Sid Evans, Editor in Chief of Southern Living, about how the publication is making waves in the digital age while staying true to its roots.
Here’s a rundown of three things you should know about Southern Living as the publication celebrates six decades of success.
1. Southern Living is not just for Southerners
In the 60 years since its first issue, Southern Living has become a household name. As it currently stands, Southern Living is one of the biggest monthly publications in the country—the fifth largest to be exact. And it’s created largely right here in Birmingham…