7 new openings around Huntsville + Newk's Eatery now closed

Chipotle opening soon — The Chipotle on South Memorial Parkway now dons a “coming soon” sign. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

😁 Hey Huntsville!

Thanks to Labor Day, we have a special-edition Tuesday openings guide for you to enjoy — including seven new openings like Chipotle and Dutch Bros, and the closure of Newk’s Eatery on Whitesburg Drive.

Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these new businesses!

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Check out these 7 new openings + 1 closing

Dutch Bros

What: The popular coffee chain is now serving its menu of signature drinks at a fourth Huntsville location
Where: 11365 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35803
When: NOW OPEN: Sun-Thu, 5AM-10PM | Fri + Sat, 5AM-11PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Chipotle

What: A new “coming soon” sign is now seen on site of the Chipotle opening in South Huntsville. Recently, the popular Cali-Mex chain opened another location on Governors Drive.
Where: 11606 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
When: COMING SOON
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Elevate Fitness

Giant empty building and parking lot — This gym will be over 40,000 square feet of fitness space. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: Check out this 24-hour, state-of-the-art gym coming to Athens that will have a smoothie bar, tanning beds, childcare options + more
Where: 15340 Flinders Ln, Athens, AL 35611
When: GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 26
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Scenthound

Building under construction — Scenthound’s grooming services include dental care, ear cleanings and more. (Lauren Denman / Hville Blast)

What: Scenthound offers personalized grooming care for your dogs that focuses on animal wellness, not just a stylized haircut
Where: 5000 Whitesburg Dr, Ste 152
When: OPENING FALL 2026
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Fizzy Flapper

Candy and Ice Cream — Fizzy Flapper is a great place to grab a sweet treat! (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

What: The retro-themed ice cream parlor in Lowe Mill will be relocating into a new stand-alone spot in Arab — for now, its current location will remain open Friday + Saturday 11AM-6PM
Where: Arab — more details coming soon!
When: COMING SOON
Facebook | Instagram

SweatHouz

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What: This spot will introduce Huntsville to contrast therapy, which is transitioning quickly from a heat source, like a sauna, into a cold plunge
Where: 920 Bob Wallace Ave SW #310, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: COMING SOON
Website | Instagram

Siptopia

What: This new spot will be serving signatured drinks, desserts and noodles — keep an eye on their Facebook for an opening announcement
Where: TBA
When: COMING SOON
Facebook

[💔CLOSING] Newk’s Eatery

This spot served sandwiches, soups, salads and other fan-favorite items for well over a decade before officially closing its doors on Sunday, August 30.

If this was one of your go-to spots, there is another location in Huntsville that will remain open — you can find it here.

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