New basketball training facility opening in Vestavia Hills + 5 more exciting openings

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Shop hand-poured, plant-based soap and beauty products at Magnolia Soap Company. (Bham Now)
Shop hand-poured, plant-based soap and beauty products at Magnolia Soap Company. (Bham Now)

Happy Monday, Birmingham! Start your week off with awesome openings around The Magic City. From a basketball training facility to a soap company, we have six exciting new businesses to tell you about. Keep reading for all the deets.

1. The Only Gray Salon | Pepper Place

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The Only Gray is open at Pepper Place in Birmingham. (Julia Sager / Bham Now)

The opening of The Only Gray Salon in Pepper Place earlier this summer was an exciting addition to the local beauty scene in Birmingham. Owned and operated by Gray, a seasoned celebrity hair colorist and stylist with over 30 years of experience, the salon brings a wealth of expertise to the area. This move brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to the heart of Birmingham, offering residents access to top-notch hair care services from a seasoned expert.

2. Magnolia Soap and Bath Company | 5 Points South

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Products on display at Magnolia Soap Co. (Carter Matthews / Bham Now)

Magnolia Soap Company has opened a new location in 5 Points South. This Mississippi-based soap company has made a name for itself by crafting handmade bath and laundry products using simple, organic ingredients. The new location in 5 Points South provides more accessibility for customers and continues the company’s mission of offering high-quality, environmentally friendly products.

3. Dee’s Kitchen | Gardendale

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Dee’s Kitchen in Gardendale. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Daneka and Detrich are combining their passion for cooking with a commitment to exceptional customer service at their restaurant Dee’s Kitchen in Gardendale. Their approach of blending “old school cooking with new school flavor” suggests a menu that honors traditional recipes while infusing them with innovative twists.

4. Shoot 360 Basketball | Vestavia Hills

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Get ready to shoot hoops in Vestavia. (Markus Spiske on Unsplash)

Grab a basketball and your friends. Shoot 360 is a membership-based basketball training facility, offering a unique approach that caters to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Shoot 360 is a place where basketball lovers can come together, learn, compete and grow, regardless of their age or skill level.

5. Firehouse Subs | Hoover

Great news Hoover! According to the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) Firehouse Subs, the popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its delicious hot subs, opened a new location on Montgomery Highway. They offer a variety of subs, salads and catering services perfect for any occasion.

6. TheBestCoffeeYouCanBuy | Five Points South

New coffee shop alert. The Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) first reported on the new coffee shop in Five Points South called Siénna Cafe, TheBestCoffeeYouCanBuy. Stop by to check out their specialty coffees, gourmet crepes, pastries and full breakfast.

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Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry
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