Stars Falling Near Piedmont, Alabama

On the beauty of America’s southern mountains. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. The stars fell on Alabama. It was November 12 and 13, 1833, when the Leonid meteor shower burst on the scene in apocalyptic fashion. A phenomenon that made it into songs, books, and movies. Jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, helped popularize the song inspired by the event. From 2002 through 2008, Alabama license plates featured the slogan, “Stars Fell On.” This nostalgic sentiment replaced another ever-present nostalgic sentiment—“Heart of Dixie.” Timothy Webb is a husband, father, and newly minted grandfather. He is a former pastor and current hospice chaplain. More Where I'm From