The Flying Fifty will pay homage to the group of men of the same name who shaped Cullman’s unique history. (The story is worth a Google!) The hotel has teamed up with local artists and brands like Red Land Cotton to outfit each suite’s linens.

“We really wanted to incorporate local businesses and ingenuity into the products that we use,” Challie explained, seated at the hotel conference room’s live-edge wooden table which itself — like the guest rooms’ complementing live-edged wooden bed frames — was crafted by Cullman wood worker Paul Moss.

The Flying Fifty luxury boutique hotel pay homage to the rich and colorful history of the town, while providing guests with an immersive experience, according to Challie Knetter, who co-owns the hotel with her husband, Paul Knetter, and serves as its general manager.

A new boutique hotel is on its way to Cullman, and it’s telling an inspiring story. Keep reading for all the details on The Flying Fifty. First, let’s address the unique name of the hotel. The Flying Fifty was a group of men (48 of them, actually) who transformed the history of Cullman. Here’s how the founders of The Flying Fifty Hotel, Challie and Paul Knetter, tell the story…

The Flying Fifty Hotel, a boutique-style hotel, is set to open in March 2024 on the southwest side of Cullman.

Owners Challie Johnson Knetter and Paul Knetter said they wanted to bring something different to the community.

“There was a need for upscale hotel options in Cullman,” Challie Johnson Knetter said.