Welcome these 5 new businesses to the Huntsville area

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One of the new businesses we welcome to the community this week is Fifth Third Bank at MidCity. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

This week, we have several new businesses to tell you about here in the Rocket City. Some of these have recently opened, while others are opening in the near future. Either way, we want to welcome them to the Huntsville business community.

1. The Picklr

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This new pickleball facility will open later this year. (The Picklr)

2. Food City – Athens

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Ground was broken last week on the new Food City in Athens. (Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce)

3. Fifth/Third Bank

  • What: Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank is opening its first Huntsville branch in MidCity this week. The full-service bank branch is part of a strategic plan to expand the bank’s footprint in Alabama.
  • Where:  5903 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
  • When: Tuesday, August 12
  • Details

4. Under Armour

5. Pillar & Paw

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A new student store has opened its temporary location on the Athens State campus. (Athens State University)
  • What: Pillar & Paw is now open in the old bookstore location on the ground floor of the Sandridge Student Center. The store offers all kinds of Athens State gear, and includes gifts and merchandise for all ages.
  • Where: 300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611
  • When: Now open
  • Details

One unfortunate closing

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Unfortunately, our report on new businesses also includes a closing this week. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

An announcement was made last week that gourmet cooking store and classroom Rafael’s Table will close at the end of the month. Sadly, a recent health diagnosis has prompted owner Abbe Diaz to close the store.

“Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Life has a way of shifting our paths in ways we don’t expect. I had to immediately relocate to Nashville to begin treatment at Vanderbilt, and as I now focus on healing and my health, I’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to close Rafael’s Table.”

Abbe Diaz, owner, Rafael’s Table

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Michael Seale
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