Diane Poole
Cahaba Sign & Design owner Amie McCullough
Cahaba Sign & Design owner Amie McCullough.
When people walk into Cahaba Sign & Design, they often don’t realize just how much happens behind the scenes. What began as a home-based freelance operation for owner Amie McCullough has grown into a full-service design and production shop tucked into a former bank building in Trussville — complete with a vault now used as a darkroom.
McCullough officially launched the business in 2014, but design and printing have been constants in her life since college. After working in print shops and graphic design roles in Texas and Alabama, she built a loyal client base that eventually outgrew her home workspace. In 2020 — an unexpected but pivotal year — Cahaba Sign & Design opened its storefront.
“When everything shut down, signage was suddenly essential,” McCullough said. “Apparel slowed down, but signs, floor graphics and directional materials were in high demand. We had to pivot quickly.”
Today, Cahaba Sign & Design offers far more than signs. The team specializes in branding projects that often begin with logo design and extend to business cards, window graphics, banners, embroidery, custom shirts, screen printing, decals and promotional items. McCullough and her team of graphic designers pride themselves on guiding clients through the entire process, ensuring quality, readability and consistency.
McCullough is especially proud of projects around Trussville, including sports signage and commercial installations that help shape the city’s look and feel. “I want our town to look good,” she said. “When people come here, I want them to feel proud of it.”
At its core, Cahaba Sign & Design is about relationships. “We love our customers,” McCullough said. “They come back because we do what we say we’ll do — and we care.”
