Here are 5 new businesses in the Rocket City you should know about
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This week, we have five businesses to tell you about here in the Huntsville area that have recently opened or are planning to open. Unfortunately, we also have a business closing to tell you about as well.
Take a look:
Sister Stitches Needlepoint Therapy
- What: Formerly a pop-up needlepoint shop seen around town for quite a while now, Sister Stitches has a new storefront in 5 Points.
- Where: 814 NE Wellman Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: Grand opening is this Thursday, September 4
- Details
Rocket City Tumbling Academy
- What: Among the offerings at RCTA will be tumbling classes, divided by skill level, as well as martial arts from the instructors of East Coast Karate.
- Where: 4226 NW Oakwood Ave, Huntsville, AL 35810
- When: Opening early 2026
- Details
The Brass Tap
- What: The Brass Tap, which many of you may know from its former location off Bob Wallace, has opened a new location in Hampton Cove, featuring a wide variety of brews and some darn good food.
- Where: 6407 US-431, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
- When: Open Monday-Thursday, 3-10PM; Friday-Saturday, 11AM-11PM; Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Details
Field Day
- What: This sports bar has actual sports, including axe throwing, duckpin bowling, mini golf and 25′ + 20′ LED TV walls, perfect for football watch parties.
- Where: 6123 University Drive NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL 35806
- When: Now open, 11AM-2AM (18+ after 8PM)
- Details
Athens Business Park
- What: Designed for small businesses, Athens Business Park provides office spaces starting at 1,000 square feet with flexible lease terms and clear monthly pricing to deliver a seamless, move-in-ready solution.
- Where: 1651 Jefferson St SE, Athens, AL 35611
- When: Opening 2Q 2026
- Details
Tom Brown’s closing in Madison
Tom Brown’s Restaurant in Madison has closed after five years in business. The owners announced the closure last week via social media.
While the location at Highway 72 West in Madison has closed, the location at Hays Farm in Huntsville will remain open.
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