Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
9 new openings around Huntsville + 2 businesses closing their doors
Reading time: 4 minutes
🙂 Hey Huntsville!
We’ve got nine new openings to cover this week, including a Chipotle on South Parkway and a couple Italian restaurants, as well as two spots that have closed or will be closing soon.
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 9 new openings + 2 closings
Chipotle
- What: The popular Cali-Mex chain is now open on South Parkway serving its fan-favorite menu of bowls, burritos + more
- Where: 11606 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803
- When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Sun, 10:45AM-11PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
North Italia
- What: A new Italian restaurant known for scratch-made pasta + hand-tossed pizzas will be opening its doors at Bridge Street
- Where: 401 The Bridge St #180, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: OPENING OCTOBER 28
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Olive Garden
- What: Perhaps the most recognizable Italian restaurant in America, Olive Garden is opening a new location in Athens
- Where: Near U.S. 72 and Interstate 65 in Athens
- When: COMING SOON
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Dough Dough Pizza Co.
- What: The newest concept of the Mercado Group (the team behind Del Chuco + The Standard), this new pizza place will be opening in the historic Huntsville Times Building
- Where: 222 Holmes Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: COMING SOON
- Website | Facebook
Publix
- What: The large supermarket chain (with surprisingly great deli sandwiches) is opening a third Athens location
- Where: 14210 Mooresville Rd, Athens, AL 35613
- When: OPENING OCTOBER 7
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Onelife Fitness
- What: Both the Phaze 3 Fitness locations in Huntsville and in Madison were acquired by Onelife Fitness on September 1. According to the company, membership rates are remaining unchanged and they are retaining 100% of the staff
- Where: Huntsville location | Madison location
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Wellness by ApproXie
- What: Wellness by ApproXie is a highly rated company offering weight loss services, and will soon be opening a third location
- Where: 9056 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
- When: OPENING OCTOBER 12
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Llouima Custom Tailoring & Alterations
- What: This highly rated tailor offers services like alterations, bridal fittings, custom clothing, tuxedo rentals + more — check out their new location at Bridge Street
- Where: 435B The Bridge St r180, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: OPENING OCTOBER 9
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Corban’s Smash House
- What: Light Hill Meats, a family-owned butcher shop based in Tennessee, will be opening its first restaurant concept later this year in Stadium Commons
- Where: 3312 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: LATE 2026
- Website
[💔CLOSING] Kona Grill
Alabama’s only Kona Grill location closed its doors Monday, September 28. It originally opened back in 2016 and was known for selling seafood, steak and other grilled items. The restaurant will be missed by many within the Huntsville community.
[💔CLOSING] Brown Bear LLC Canoe and Kayak Rentals
On October 4, the Facebook page associated with Brown Bear announced that 2026 would be the rental company’s last season. Originally opened in 2017, Brown Bear has been the go-to for many Huntsville residents to spend a relaxing day on the water.
They will continue operating through the end of October on weekends and by reservations on weekdays, with a clearance sale from October 23-25.
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