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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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, and Chase Bank!
Huntsville, AL
The $325 million mixed-use development coming to downtown Huntsville now has a design. Rocket Development Partners, a joint venture of Essex Capital and Ascend Property Group, released its first rendering of the development to be built at the site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Clinton Avenue between Monroe Street and Pinhook Creek.
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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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County Line Rd. & US-72, Madison, AL
A development previously placed on hold has started back construction to bring a brand new Kroger’s to County Line Road in Madison.
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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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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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Huntsville, AL
“The Range” is a new modern office development located on Governors Drive in Westside Huntsville. “The Foundry” will include restaurant/retail space, 342 multifamily units, including 14 rentable townhomes.
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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
More than 26 years ago, volunteers came together to build a playground in just six days. Kids’ Space at John Hunt Park quickly became a favorite among Huntsville families. Over the years, numerous repairs have been made to keep the mostly wooden structure open and safe to use.
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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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MidCity, Huntsville, AL
Touchstar Cinemas said Madison Square 12, located within Huntsville’s MidCity District at the corner of Research Park Boulevard and University Drive, will be redeveloped as Touchstar MidCity Luxury Cinemas.
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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
A Gadsden based brewery that has had major success across the south & the state is expanding to Huntsville in 2023. Back Forty has broken ground in Huntsville and will be looking to add a 3 location, behind Birmingham & Gadsden soon.
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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Downtown, Huntsville, AL
Big Spoon Creamery, a popular ice cream spot in Birmingham, is opening its first location in Huntsville.
The creamery is going to be located at the old Cookie Dough Magic Building next to Melt on Jefferson Street. It’s the perfect spot for a late-night treat in Huntsville.
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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!
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.
Huntsville, AL
Condado Tacos, the award-winning taco joint, specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful and energetic environment, announced today its plan to embark on opening 90-100 restaurants by 2026.
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Providence – Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville, AL
Another great Japanese option is opening soon in Huntsville, AL in the Piedmont Point Shopping center near Fong’s Alterations off Airport Rd. Dashu means Uncle & a great sign of respect, which is exactly what we love about our new food growth in the city. This Semi-Upscale spot will offer Japanese favorites as well as Sushi & Fish. We can’t wait to see the amazing dishes Owner Yi Xue & team bring to Huntsville.
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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.
Town Madison, Madison, AL
An Alabama staple is coming soon to Town Madison. Edgar’s will be adding a third location to the Tennessee Valley, specifically Town Madison. Joining the sister locations of Huntsville on Airport Road & Providence. We can’t wait to enjoy the sweet treats they serve up on our way to the Trash Pandas.
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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Huntsville, AL
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® was co-founded in 2002 by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner, Scott Redler. It was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father. Together, they built a brand focused on quality, hospitality, cleanliness and timeless traditions.
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Monrovia, Huntsville, AL
HickoryStore will be our flagship BBQ eatery in the community of Monrovia, Alabama! Our emphasis will be on the very best slow cooked smoked meats and a variety of hand crafted specialties including smoked pulled pork, smoked ribs, baby back rib egg rolls, smoked chicken salad and smoked tuna dip to name a few! You can count on HickoryStore to provide delicious food made with heart and soul.
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
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!
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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South Huntsville, Huntsville, AL
Making a popular return to Huntsville, Ruchi, is looking to take home in Main Street South near Good Company Cafe located in South Huntsville.
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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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Town Madison, Madison, AL | MidCity & Downtown, Huntsville, AL
One of the most popular beverage companies is breaking ground on two more locations in the Tennessee Valley. Starbucks will be brining 3 additional locations to Town Madison (102 Outfield Drive), MidCity (Corner of MidCity Place & Commerce Street) as well as the Largest Starbucks location in Alabama (Inside Autograph Collection by Marriott on Corner on Monroe Street).
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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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Madison, AL
Bringing upscale hand crafted cocktails & extravagant food to the Madison/Huntsville community.
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Town Madison, Madison, AL
The Big Chill has food and entertainment for the whole family! Join us for live music, DJ parties, and great food and drinks!
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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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Athens, AL
Coming Spring of 2023 to Athens, The Salty Cod is a traditional British pub specializing in authentic fish and chips, rotisserie chicken suppers, Italian gelato and desserts, European and Domestic beers and ales, wine, liquor, dry aged meats, specialty seafood and much more!
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Hays Farm, Huntsville, AL
A popular Madison restaurant will be the first restaurant at The Market at Hays Farm. The steak and seafood restaurant will occupy a 6,000-square-foot space at the Publix- and Staples-anchored development.
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Huntsville, AL
Trashy Dawg will be EPIC Brands’ first foray into counter service, serving up chicken wings, hot dogs, and other more indulgent bites like garlic Texas Toast topped with housemade mac and cheese. The menu is engineered to be profitable and play nicely with third-party delivery.
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Lowe Mill, Huntsville, AL
Homemade dough, homemade sauce, real cheeses, and local toppings served up hot and fast! Coming mid-June to serve up slices at your favorite place… Lowe Mill!
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Huntsville, AL
Boudin, burgers and Brees. The idea for Walk-On’s came about when Landry and his teammate, Jack Warner, were students at Louisiana State University, where they spent a lot of time sitting on the bench cheering on LSU’s basketball team as walk-ons themselves. In addition to Mobile, Walk-On’s is planning three locations in Birmingham as well as Auburn, Huntsville, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa, Landry said.
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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
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Site Size: 6.70 Acres
Number of Stories: 6
Total Leasable SF: 47,000sf (Retail/Restaurants) 34,500sf (Office Space)
Units: 545
Developer: Rocket Development Partners
Leasing: Crunkleton & Associates, LLC
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!
Huntsville, AL
5.11 Tactical is an American apparel brand of outdoor clothing, footwear, uniforms and tactical equipment, primarily targeting the market of military, law enforcement and public safety personnel.
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Town Madison, Madison, Al
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open in the Town Madison community as the 39-year-old company’s first Alabama location. Unlike Sam’s or Costco, the retailer sells non-bulk products and bulk warehouse stock, and the club’s regular membership prices range from $55 to $110 per year.
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Bridge Street, Huntsville, Al
Dry Goods has an ever-changing selection of today’s newest fashions. From clothing to jewelry to accessories, Dry Goods has everything you’ll need to pull together your latest look. Opening soon at Bridge Street Town Centre
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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.
Bridge Street, Huntsville, AL
Vans are synonymous with skateboarding, street style and Spicoli. The Anaheim, Calif., founded brand, known for their iconic shoes, plans to open a store in Huntsville this year, recently signing a lease at Bridge Street Towne Centre, the retail, dining and entertainment development.
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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Huntsville, AL
From developmental youth camps and private lessons… to the latest equipment and hottest apparel, D-BAT is your premier baseball and softball training center. For over 20 years, D-BAT has impacted the playing careers of thousands of ballplayers. As a young player, there is nothing worse than striking out…And as a parent, we wish we could be in the batter’s box for our kids. At D-BAT, it is our mission to: Provide a quality teaching environment with quality instruction to enhance the baseball experience for players at all levels from little league through the pros.
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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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Huntsville, AL
The facility will be world-class and include supporting facilities such as restrooms, pavilions, sunshades, lighting, landscaping and expanded parking. It is slated to be built on a three-acre site between Kids Space and the championship soccer fields.
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Huntsville, AL
The City of Huntsville approved a $27.7 million dollar contract with Lee Builders to renovate Joe Davis Stadium.
Huntsville, AL
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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.
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Margaritaville hotel and water park
Yea they pulled out
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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.