Rodney Scott’s BBQ closes in Avondale, announces plans for new locations

Rodney Scotts on 3rd Avenue South
Rodney Scott’s BBQ’s Avondale location has closed permanently. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

On November 26, Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Avondale celebrated its last night of service before closing permanently. According to an announcement from the restaurant, the Avondale location will be merging with the Homewood location.

Keep reading to learn more about what Rodney Scott’s has planned for 2024.

Rodney Scott’s expanding in 2024

In the announcement posted to Facebook and Instagram, the restaurant revealed plans for four new locations. The first of which, Rodney Scott’s Nashville, will open early 2024 inside Chief’s, Eric Church’s six-story bar and event space.

Rodney Scott’s BBQ has confirmed plans for upcoming restaurants in these locations:

The Pihakis Restaurant Group, which manages Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Little Donkey, HERO Doughnuts and several other local eateries, has plans for the former Avondale location that have not yet been announced.

Visit Rodney Scott’s BBQ in Homewood + Trussville

Rodney Scotts on 3rd Avenue South
Miss Rodney Scott’s Avondale location already? You’ll have to make a trip to Homewood or Trussville. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

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