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.
Redstone Arsenal
A new office building is under construction at Redstone Gateway, a massive mixed-use office park inside Redstone Arsenal. The newest building is 6200 Redstone Gateway, a six-story office building with 180,000 square feet of office space.
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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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Downtown, Huntsville, AL
“The new municipal building will be 2 ½ times larger than our present City Hall,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “When it opens in about two years, we will finally be able to bring departments back together under one roof. It will allow us to work more efficiently, make offices more convenient for residents to access and will be a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
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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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Decatur, AL
Decatur Morgan County Tourism made a great announcement on their facebook page. Starting in 2023 construction will begin on the NEW Farmers Market.
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North Huntsville, AL
The residential aspect will be a mix of low and high-density housing. For commercial development, the announcement said it could attract big box retailers, hotels, restaurants, convenience stores and entertainment establishments.
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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
The 30-megawatt solar-generated system will be located in the North Huntsville Industrial Park, surrounding the Toyota engine plant. It is expected to generate 62,000 megawatt hours annually – reducing approximately 22,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. That’s enough solar energy to power more than 5,600 U.S. homes. This project is another step towards accomplishing the automaker’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in its operations by 2035.
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,”
Huntsville, AL
The Montsechia Townhome Community is in development with plans to be completed in Winter 2023. Boasting 17 newly constructed townhomes in funding partnership with Huntsville City & Flowers Real Estate. These 17 beautiful townhomes are being developed by P2MG, FLP HSV, EEM Enterprises, Fuqua Architects, and Schoel Engineering.
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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!
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
Big Whiskey’s Franchising is thrilled to announce the signing of its latest franchisee, Terry and Aimee Sims, in Huntsville, Alabama. The dynamic duo has secured the rights to establish three Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar franchises in the bustling Huntsville metropolitan area.
Huntsville, Al
Blue Oak BBQ plans to open summer 2022 at MidCity, the multi-use development home to a mix of restaurants, retail and the upcoming Huntsville Amphitheater, a venue slated to open next spring.
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Huntsville, Al
Bombshells is similar to a sports bar concept, with buildings resembling aircraft hangars and an aesthetic reminiscent of 1940s USO Clubs. Decor includes reclaimed wood, fighter plane wings, vintage and modern military helmets, booths made with bomber jacket leather, military crate-style wall finishes, columns decorated with 50-caliber shells and other design elements.
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Clift Farm, Madison, AL
We’re on a mission to sweeten your day with ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls that will make your mouth water and your taste buds smile. With over 20 unique frosting flavors and a variety of fresh and decadent toppings, we’re not your typical cinnamon roll dessert shop — we’re a cinnamon roll experience!
Huntsville, AL
A new option for Mexican food is headed to North Alabama. Del Taco is coming to Huntsville and five other cities, the restaurant announced Wednesday. The other locations have not yet been announced. The Huntsville restaurant will be operated by franchisee Sam Abusaleem.
Decatur, Madison, & Huntsville, AL
The company’s PR team said that the first Alabama location will actually be 1805 W Beltline Road in Decatur. It is slated to open sometime in spring 2023. The other two locations that have been confirmed are Zierdt Road and University Drive as well as Owens Cross Roads next to Verizon.
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!
Clift Farm, Madison, AL
At First Watch, you’re the reason we wake up at the crack of dawn, ready to make your day that much brighter. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing the freshest fruits and vegetables, whipping up our French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our award-winning, single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. This authenticity is what guides not only our sourcing and menu, but also our relationships with the communities we serve.
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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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Madison, AL
Lost Pizza Co. started as a dream of its founders, Brooks Roberts & Preston Lott, way back when they were roommates in college. Their dream was to create a cool, funky atmosphere where friends can get together and enjoys some great food. All through college, they continued dreaming about their one-of-a-kind eatery, but they inevitably graduated, and they had to move on to work in the “real world”. The dream was put on hold
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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.
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Huntsville, AL
The Salata concept is a create-your-own-salad bar including a number of fresh ingredients. Photo courtesy of Salata. Salata, a salad bar restaurant concept based in Houston, Texas, is planning an expansion into Alabama. Huntsville, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa are targeted for openings in 2023, with Montgomery and Mobile following those, says Julie Davis, the vice president…
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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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Jones Valley, Huntsville, AL
Stir’s Cereal Bar is coming to Huntsville, AL. The new location will be at 2724-E Carl T Jones Dr. and is scheduled to open in early 2023. The Huntsville location will be the first Stir’s Cereal Bar in Alabama. Stir’s Cereal Bar is a popular chain that offers a variety of cereals, milks, and toppings. Customers can create their own custom bowl of cereal or choose from one of the many pre-made options. Stir’s also offers a variety of cereal-themed merchandise. The opening of the Huntsville location is a great opportunity for cereal lovers in the area. Stir’s Cereal Bar is a fun and unique dining experience that is sure to be a hit with people of all ages.
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Providence, Huntsville, AL
In spring 2023, Patterson will open The Co-Op Frosé and Eatery’s seventh location, in Huntsville. It will be their first in Alabama. The shop will go into a space at The Village of Providence, the development located off University Drive at Providence Main Street.
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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!
2020 at Providence introduces a new standard of apartment living to Huntsville, Alabama. Designed with the same craftsmanship and attention to detail as a modern custom home, each luxury apartment at 2020 has been thoughtfully crafted to elevate your everyday. Bespoke amenities include a top-of-the-line fitness center with expansive, stunning view across Town Center, a rooftop pool and tanning deck, exclusive resident-only courtyard, pet park and spa for four-legged guests.
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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: 5.2 Acres
Total Leasable SF: 3,500 (Retail/Dining)
Units: 351
Developer: Halstead Development
Huntsville, AL
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!
South Huntsville, Al
Coming to 11509 Memorial Parkway!
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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.
Huntsville, AL
An Iowa-based grocery chain that has built a cult following is building its first store in Alabama. Hy-Vee will build a new store in Huntsville by 2023, according to reports in the Des Moines Register.
Huntsville, AL
On July 1, Huntsville truck enthusiasts and off-roading adventurers alike will welcome Lifted Trucks at its official grand opening. Originally from Arizona, the premier custom truck dealership’s latest 13,167 square-foot location will be located at 6561 University Drive. “We’re excited to introduce our brand to the Huntsville community and integrate Lifted Trucks into a place recently ranked as one of the best cities to live in America,” said James Pillor, co-owner and president of Lifted Trucks. “Huntsville is outdoorsy, friendly and centralized, meaning that people throughout Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia will also have access to our quality vehicles.”
Sports
Huntsville sports are on the rise – these developments are packed with action!
MidCity, Huntsville, AL
“Camp Pickle” will open in 2024 with indoor and outdoor pickleball and classic games like horseshoes, darts and bowling, developers said. Food and drinks will be served there, as well.
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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
Residents in West Huntsville have been requesting a recreation center to serve their growing neighborhoods, and Huntsville Parks & Recreation says it has found the perfect site.
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 lived in Huntsville for over 12 years and feels like it is her true home. She owns We Are Huntsville and loves supporting local business, sharing fun exciting news, and finding all the secret treasures that make Huntsville so special. You can always send her an email! 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.