First Annual Bigfoot Town Hall Coming to Alabama Black Belt

A fascinating podcast episode recently surfaced on YouTube that's got the Sasquatch community buzzing. The Cryptid Crew Podcast brought together some serious heavyweights in the field to talk about something that's never happened before in Alabama's Black Belt region: the first-ever Bigfoot Town Hall event. The episode features Dent Bell, the CEO of Cornwallis 1828, a historical site that focuses on everything from the 1500s through the Civil War era, including Creek Indian and Muscogee history. Bell teamed up with Scott and Sheila Granger, founders of Squatch Fishing Outfitters and seasoned Bigfoot researchers, to put this groundbreaking event together. What makes this gathering so special is the lineup of speakers. Seven national researchers are descending on the Black Belt region, five of them from Alabama itself. The roster includes Greg Oats from Relic Films, Flat Rock from Flat Rock Wooders, Greg House from Wood Walkers, Mark Green from Cedar Creek Ballins Farmstead, and Tim Kumbbo Baker. Rounding out the group from neighboring states are Martin Nubble with Sawdust Beast and Jessica Jones, the Crypted Huntress from Georgia. These aren't hobbyists either. They're boots-on-the-ground researchers who have had their own encounters and sightings. The Black Belt region of Alabama is no stranger to strange phenomena. The area is steeped in history, from the Creek Indian War to Fort Deposit where Davy Crockett and Andrew Jackson made their mark, to the Treaty of Jackson. With that kind of historical depth and remote landscape, it's a perfect setting for Sasquatch research. The episode even teases thermal evidence and strange encounters, including a moment where someone describes hearing three crisp, distinct whistles in the woods. One hunter who's spent his whole life in those forests admitted he'd never heard anything that loud or sharp. One of the most heartwarming parts of the conversation involves a school visit. Scott and Sheila spoke to students at the Butler County school system, and the response was incredible. The kids were genuinely engaged, asking thoughtful questions and even sharing family stories about what their grandmothers had heard or believed. The superintendent of the entire school system showed up, shared his own views, and announced he's bringing his whole family to the event. That's the kind of community buy-in you don't see every day. For anyone heading out on the Friday night expedition, the Grangers are keeping expectations realistic. As they put it, they can guarantee two things: good food and a good time. Anything beyond that is up to the Sasquatch themselves. But as anyone in this field knows, the Black Belt's combination of dense woods, waterways, and minimal human disturbance makes it prime territory. This episode is definitely worth the watch. The chemistry between the hosts and guests is fantastic, and there's a palpable excitement about what this event could mean for research in the Southeast. The Southeast has long been overlooked compared to the Pacific Northwest, but episodes like this prove that serious investigation is happening everywhere. Check out the full conversation on The Cryptid Crew Podcast's YouTube channel for all the details.