✦Derived the band's name from a faded sign of a building that says "Doors Down" and added the "3" from the number of members at the start of the band.
✦Played their first gig at a friend's backyard party.
✦Bassist Chris Harrell was charged with a misdemeanor simple assault for allegedly punching a 49-year-old man, Terry Alexander, for taping their unreleased song at a party.
✦The song "Kryptonite" was used in film "Corky Romano" and advertisement of Dragon Ball GT.
✦Own a charity foundation called "The Better Life Foundation" to aid Hurricane Katrina survivors.