The name Fairhope suits this charming small town with a history rooted in hopeful ideals: In 1894, it was originally established as a utopian society made up of 28 populists, social reformers, ...

Fairhope routinely appears on Top 10 lists for fastest-growing cities, surging an astonishing 63% in new population over the past 14 years and spurring city officials to wrestle with development ...