There are so many new developments and restaurants opening in Huntsville and Madison. We have compiled this list of exciting things coming our way! If you think of something to add – feel free to shoot us an email and we will look it over! katelyn@wearehuntsville.com
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Development / Government
Huntsville has several large developments underway – mixed-used office parks and city-approved projects are listed here.
Downtown, Huntsville, AL
A mixed-use development planned for downtown Huntsville now has a name. The project will be known as Bartley Lofts, a six-floor apartment complex with retail offerings at the former site of the Huntsville Aquatic Center on Monroe Street across from Embassy Suites.
Madison County, AL
Clift Farm today announced 12 new additions to the mixed-use development over the next year, with some very recognizable names coming: Starbucks, Jim’ N’ Nicks BBQ, Hand and Stone Massage, Supercuts, Verizon Wireless, Big Daddy’s Burger Bar, Cava, Culver’s, Five Guys, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Walk-On’s, Cinnaholic, Chase Bank, and Lakeside Plaza!
Huntsville, AL
“The renovations of the state dock building into a truly unique event space is the first major step towards our Master Plan we unveiled a few years ago,” said Brandi Quick, Executive Director, HSV-Madison County Marina & Port Authority. “We expect this to bring thousands of new visitors to Ditto Landing for weddings, family reunions, conferences, and other large gatherings. We are grateful for the opportunity to highlight Huntsville’s home at the midpoint of the Tennessee River.”
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Downtown Huntsville, AL
Front Row, planned for the site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Clinton Avenue, plans to break ground in January after the city council earlier this month approved an “amended and restated development agreement” with the project developers. The new agreement states that Phase I construction must start no later than May 1, 2024, and will take four years to complete.
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South Huntsville, AL
The Hays Farm – promising a development of hundreds of single-family homes as well as retail and multi-family facilities on land located behind Home Depot – will also have a nine-acre park funded by the city touted as a “gathering place” for the community.
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Huntsville, AL
The 123,000-square-foot courthouse will be completed and open 30 months after construction starts in 2022. It will be located on a 5-acre site at the corner of Lowe Avenue and Gallatin Street.
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Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Council voted in July to approve the second of two steel bridges that will connect Brahan Spring Park with John Hunt Park. The city’s latest efforts will make two of its most visited parks just a short walk or bike ride from each other.
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Huntsville, AL
The Johnson Legacy Complex was the first phase – creating not just a recreational center but one with amenities not seen in any other rec center across the city, such as two indoor soccer courts, a rock-climbing wall, a larger fitness area and a sauna. The subdivision is the second phase, which includes the city upgrading and extending Cecil Fain Drive. Those upgrades would include accommodations for food trucks. The final two phases call for more single-family homes, possibly senior living and maybe small retail store such as a dry cleaners or a coffee shop.
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Madison, AL
The non-profit Madison Science Museum would be all-encompassing and include the scientific fields of paleontology, geology, archaeology, biology, earth science, engineering, environmental science, marine biology, and technology. Just a couple of the displays would feature real triceratops and tyrannosaurus skeletons with a 130-foot interactive, mural wall similar to one just recently created for the Smithsonian. The center would offer field trip, educational, and web-based programs for area students and play host to science conferences.
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Huntsville, AL
The Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Plan
builds upon the City’s Comprehensive Plan and other citywide planning initiatives to create a consensus vision for the future of Mill Creek.
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North Huntsville, AL
North Valley is a new mixed-use development located on Highway 53 in Huntsville, Alabama, that will offer a suburban haven with easy access to the city’s many urban conveniences. I
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Huntsville, AL
Located directly off of the highly trafficked South Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, Stadium Commons is a future mixed-use development that features a multi-family, retail, and an on-site hotel.
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Huntsville, AL
An Atlanta-based developer has announced four projects in the Huntsville area with a mixture of housing, including single-family homes, townhomes and apartments. “With 1,700 lots in planning in Huntsville, representing four different deals, the Blue River Development team is off to a great start in Huntsville,”
Entertainment
Huntsville has no shortage of entertainment options! Check out these new places to see a movie, play outside, or attend an event.
Huntsville, AL
FPCTA’s new building project will be more than a physical expansion. It will expand Fantasy’s impact so more children will experience live theatre as performers and as audience members. They will find opportunities to explore a world outside of their own and consider new possibilities for their own futures.
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Huntsville, AL
The transformation of the former Grissom High School into the Sandra Moon Community Complex took another step forward Thursday with the approval of a construction contract for the project’s second phase.
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Food & Beverage
This is the most popular list! Are you looking for a new place to eat in Huntsville or Madison? These places will be open soon!
Huntsville, AL
Hey Madison…get ready for a breakfast menu with more than a few surprises and food full of inspiration and energy. One visit and you’ll never look at a breakfast plate the same again. Whether it’s our house-cured Tabasco Brown Sugar Bacon, crispy southern fried chicken, local Grits, Steel-Cut Oatmeal, or the Royal Cup coffee, you’ll be talking about coming back before you’ve left our table. And don’t forget… we serve lunch too.
Madison, AL
Hey Madison…get ready for a breakfast menu with more than a few surprises and food full of inspiration and energy. One visit and you’ll never look at a breakfast plate the same again. Whether it’s our house-cured Tabasco Brown Sugar Bacon, crispy southern fried chicken, local Grits, Steel-Cut Oatmeal, or the Royal Cup coffee, you’ll be talking about coming back before you’ve left our table. And don’t forget… we serve lunch too.
Downtown, Huntsville, AL
Big Papa Gyro is coming to downtown Huntsville! Taking up a 2nd location inside of the former Big Oh’s on the North Side of the square.
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Huntsville, AL
Cajun Roux Huntsville is coming to life — construction is moving right along! We can’t wait to serve up bold flavors to our Huntsville community soon
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Cliff Farms, Madison, AL
An upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private dining room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof
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Madison, AL
Cuppa Yo was created by two fun-loving Central Oregon families in the spring of 2010. Serving premium frozen yogurt products in a safe, clean, family-friendly space has always been our mission.
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MidCity, Huntsville, AL
Another local hot spot is growing, The End Zone is currently working to bring an additional location to MidCity. Their jumbo hot wings, half pound certified angus burgers, pizza, and more will soon be another great addition to the MidCity Development!
Hays Farm, South Huntsville, AL
Amerigo, a family-style Italian restaurant, and Rock ‘N Roll Sushi are already open in the shopping center that also includes a Publix. Tom Brown’s Restaurant – which has a Madison location – will open in the next two months. By the end of the year, Starbucks, Loco Taco and City Bowls are expected to be open with an additional 5,000-square foot building behind Tom Brown’s on Haysland Road.
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Town Madison, Madison, AL
In memory of our mom…coming soon, Lola’s by Phil Sandoval’s! This lady instilled in me what it is to work hard. As a single mother, she stood strong and extremely independent. She was a great example to me and my siblings and now we HONOR her memory, can’t wait to share her recipes with you all!!!
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Huntsville, AL
The Mo’Bay Beignet & Bay Town Burger Co. have joyfully announced on 5/19 their expansion to the founder’s hometown, Huntsville! More information to come but follow their social channels below for updates!
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Huntsville, AL
At Q Korean Steakhouse, we are committed to bringing you authentic Korean BBQ. Fresh marinated and unseasoned meat are grilled in front of (or by) the customer for a unique experience. We are passionate and dedicated to sharing the food from our hearts to our community.
More Info Coming Soon!
Huntsville/Madison/Decatur/Athens, AL
Texas-based Shipley Do-Nuts is continuing its aggressive expansion plans, currently looking to plant its flag in the Midwest and locations in the South. In 2022, Shipley announced a goal of about 600 stores by 2027. Founded in 1936, Shipley Do-Nuts serves up glazed, filled and cake doughnuts and kolaches, as well as other pastries and coffee.
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Hospitality
A tourist dream. These are the new hotel or meeting spaces coming to Huntsville.
MidCity, Huntsville, AL
The hotel will have 120 rooms in a five-story building, according to the plans originally announced in January 2020. It will be the fourth Hotel Indigo in Alabama, preceded by locations in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Orange Beach.
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Downtown Huntsville
The new hotel will be a Moxy, a 100-room boutique hotel under the Marriott flag. It will be located adjacent to the AC Hotel and the Eclipse and is the latest planned addition as Huntsville works to grow its inventory of hotel rooms in its downtown district.
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1550 Perimeter Pkwy. N.W., at the intersection of Research Park Blvd. S.W.
A hospitality brand based in Witchita, Kan. has broken ground on a new 126-room, long- and short-term hotel concept for Huntsville. WaterWalk is scheduled to open a location at 1550 Perimeter Pkwy. N.W., at the intersection of Research Park Blvd. S.W. and University Drive, in the fall of 2023, according to the company.
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Housing
Looking for a new apartment? Check out these listings. Don’t forget to look at ValleyMLS.com when searching for a new home!
Site Size: 20 Acres
Units: 318
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Site Size: 2 Acres
Total Leasable SF: 2,800
Units: 200
Developer: Bristol Development Group
Construction: Hardaway Construction
Site Size: 4.3 Acres
Number of Stories: 6
Units: 342
Developer: RCP Companies
Partners: Grounded Capital Partners
Construction Start: Early 2023
Huntsville, AL
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Retail
Ready to shop? These retail options will be open soon!
Huntsville, Al
The first three locations include sites in Hampton Cove, on North Memorial Parkway and U.S. 72 East. Each store will offer customary grocery items; a full-service bakery, deli and café; full-service Starbucks, except for the Governor’s Drive location; custom seafood and meat markets; a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru; fuel center; and curbside pickup. Some locations will also reportedly have home delivery.
Huntsville, AL
Local entrepreneur Patrick Pearson has been perfecting his grilling skills for decades and has decided to turn his passion into a new barbecue supply concept—Grill & Smoke BBQ Store. The new shop plans to open in February at 7950 Hwy 72 W Ste L Madison, AL 35758.
Sports
Huntsville sports are on the rise – these developments are packed with action!
MidCity, Huntsville, AL
Camp Pickle is “eatertainment” venue focused around pickleball which is a surging trend. The venue features a nostalgic 1940s summer camp setting with indoor and outdoor courts and other games like horseshoes, darts and bowling.”
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South Huntsville, AL
Two new sports fields are coming soon to South Huntsville. The City approved a $2.4 million contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build facilities for the Hays Farm Sports Park.
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West Huntsville, AL
Ground is officially broken on the future west Huntsville recreation center, kicking off a year-long construction project to build a new place to play in the City’s fifth district.
Unverified Whispers
Huntsville, AL
Fondue is back in the Rocket City, as the popular Melting Pot restaurant is returning to Huntsville as part of its national expansion plans this year. Patrons will have the chance to enjoy cheesy and chocolatey delights at the restaurant, which began in 1975 in Florida.
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There has not been an update on this development – we are keeping an eye out!
Katelyn Henderson has called Huntsville home for over 14 years and is the proud owner of We Are Huntsville. She’s passionate about spotlighting local businesses, uncovering hidden gems, and keeping locals in the know about everything happening around town. Whether it’s a new restaurant, a can’t-miss event, or a Huntsville secret worth sharing – Katelyn’s on it. Have something cool happening? Send her a note at katelyn@wearehuntsville.com!
Margaritaville hotel and water park
Yea they pulled out
😉
No they didn’t.
Sure would like to see new restaurants or shopping in Northeast Huntsville. Especially five pointsssrea,
also in the east hwy 72 area or Winchester rd. need something other than fast food. a nice sit down restaurant please
What happened to Big Bad Breakfast?
Not sure! https://huntsvillebusinessjournal.com/lead/2021/01/23/big-bad-breakfast-ceo-says-huntsville-off-the-menu-for-now/
Please bring an Outlet Mall to this area. Also I would love to see more night time entertainment places such as another Comedy Club, Karoke Bars and upscale dance/bars.
A theme park car carts, water slides, zip lines, mini golf, arcade with a restaurant that serves nachos, hotdogs, candy, burgers, fries, milkshakes, sundaes and more
Yes definitely would love to see something like this. We need more things for the kids to do that us parents can enjoy as well.
We had a place like this before. It was called Southern Adventures. It was off Leeman Ferry.
It was a lot of fun- I think it needed to be updated not closed but the go carts and bumper cars were great – something with a variety of things up to date would be great kids AND ADULTS !
I would LOVE an HMart!!! The closest one is in Atlanta and I would be thrilled if we got one here.
Need more of family restaurants!!!
Red Robin, Olive Garden, red lobsters, or any restaurant that family with young children can enjoy in any better restaurant! There are toooo many fast foods out in Madison City! Tiring parents can grab dinner for family after sports so they can eat healthy dinner than having fast foods.
Please build more family restaurant in Madison City!
Best way to get big corps attentions is eat where and what we already have. Applebees has been in Madison for very long time. If we fill that resturant every night and give them waiting times. Other Resturants and chains watch it. One reason why Town Madison and Madison Blvd doesn’t have tons of sit down because the demand besides lunch time business has never been there. If we fill Logans, Applebees, Cracker Barrel and some of the locals also like Libbys we will get more options or start Emailing corporate and tell them we want them. These types of resturants dont usually go towards. Big Factory’s because most dont get enough time to eat and enjoy on a break.
YES … we really need an UPDATED Olive Garden and other nice restaurants …. Maggiano’s – so many Mexican places let’s bring in GOOD Italian places …. Also a Home Depot or Loews in the Madison area close to Bridge Street or so ….. tooo many car washes !
Wish we had like an 80s arcade! Vintage games, go cart racing, etc….. kids could have a good safe place to hang out during the best years of their lives!
Pints and Pixels has classic games lining all walls! It’s in downtown Huntsville! And family friendly!
Wish some of these restaurants and entertainment would locate in NW Huntsville.
Alabama Goodwill- Madison, AL
World Market???
Would love to see First Watch come to town. They would fit perfectly in this market for their breakfast and lunch!
Thank you for keeping us updated on new restaurants and entertainment locating to Huntsville.
Would love to see a Milo’s in North Huntsville or another whataburger location
Kid’s Space is no longer there. There are not many playgrounds around anymore.
Where or WHERE AND WHEN is Del Taco going to open?!? I need details this Southern California transplant can’t take the suspense anymore!!!
Any info on what’s going into The Village at Oakland Springs?
We believe it is an apartment complex called Argento At Oakland Springs – but we are waiting to hear more!
Thank you providing all these great updates in one spot.
Portillo’s!
Pints and Pixels moved to Campus 805. The new P&P no longer has food or liquor.