Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
8 exciting new openings + updates around Huntsville + 1 business closing its doors
Reading time: 3 minutes

🤩 Hey Huntsville!
It’s time for the last openings guide of September — we’ve got plenty of exciting stuff to cover this week, including Waldo’s Chicken & Beer and the massive new gym, Elev8 Fitness.
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 8 new openings around Huntsville
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

- What: Waldo’s is bringing its signature fried chicken to Huntsville — this is the chain’s first North Alabama location and fourth in the state overall
- Where: 2100 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
- When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Sun, 11AM-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Elev8 Fitness

- What: Check out this 24-hour, state-of-the-art gym now open in Athens that has a smoothie bar, tanning beds, childcare options + more
- Where: 15340 Flinders Ln, Athens, AL 35611
- When: NOW OPEN 24 HOURS | Staffed hours announced soon
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Mazaj Cafe
- What: The taste of Syria is coming to Huntsville! This coffee shop will serve specialty drinks, desserts, pastries + more
- Where: 532 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: COMING SOON!
Etta’s Tavern

- What: Brought to Huntsville by the creators of Good Company Cafe, this new spot will have great vibes, a full bar + your favorite Southern comfort foods
- Where: 720 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
- When: OPENING OCTOBER 31
- Facebook | Instagram
The Independent Cinema

- What: The beloved movie theater announced on September 28 that it will remain open at Studio 150 in Lowe Mill.
- Where: 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 Studio #150
- When: NOW OPEN
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Southern Catfish and Creole

- What: In the former spot of Libby’s Catfish, this spot serves a delicious menu of seafood, gumbo + much more
- Where: 234 Lime Quarry Rd, Madison, AL 35758
- When: NOW OPEN: Mon-Wed, 10:30AM-3PM | Thu-Sat, 10:30AM-8PM | Sun, closed
Starbucks on County Line
- What: The ultra-popular coffee chain will be opening a new location directly next to the Dairy Queen on County Line in Madison
- Where: 11104 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35756
- When: COMING SOON
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
Two new emergency rooms announced

- What: Two new free-standing emergency rooms will be coming to Huntsville. Each one will be worth $41M and have eight exam rooms.
- Where: North Huntsville location | South Huntsville location
- When: COMING LATE 2027
[CLOSING💔] Beer Hog

The popular spot known for its craft beer, food, games and live events has officially closed its doors as of September 28. Opened back in 2024, this spot served our community for nearly two years.
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