Construction has begun on Pell City’s newest shopping center—details here

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Pell City Square groundbreaking. (Pell City Chamber of Commerce / Facebook)

Retail fans, get ready—construction has officially begun on Pell City’s newest shopping center, Pell City Square. Read on to learn more.

The details

After years of anticipation, construction has officially begun on Pell City Square. Now, after a September 8 groundbreaking, the shopping center is finally underway. 

Located on at the site of the former St. Clair County Hospital on the corner of Interstate 20 and Highway 31, the center was made possible through a partnership between:

“The City of Pell City is glad to see many years of efforts come to fruition in this project… Pell City Square will fill a retail need in our community and will attract shoppers from surrounding areas to come and experience what Pell City has to offer.”

Pell City Mayor Bill Pruitt

What will Pell City Square include?

Boasting 147,000 square feet, Pell City Square is St. Clair County’s largest retail investment development since 2005. You know what that means? Tons of places to shop!

The shopping center will be home to major retailers including: 

  • Five Below
  • Hobby Lobby
  • Old Navy
  • Pet Smart
  • Rack Room Shoes
  • Ross Dress for Less
  • TJ Maxx
  • Ulta Beauty
  • And more!

Ready to shop? You won’t have to wait long. Pell City Square is expected to open in 2023, which will be here before you know it. 

Also happening in Pell City

The City of Pell City announced the dedication of the US 231 bridge which crosses Interstate 20 as the William C. Ellison bridge. Ellison, president and CEO of 1-20 Development, has orchestrated many commercial developments in Pell City. Two include Bankhead Marketplace and South Park Center shopping centers. 

Are you excited about Pell City Square? Let us know—tag @bham on social. 

Patience Itson
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