Guthrie’s Chicken in Homewood. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

It’s the start of another week in Birmingham, and we’re excited about some awesome new openings including another Alabama Peanut Company location in Alabama.

We’re saying goodbye to one spot in Brook Highland. Take a look at the details below.

1. Goodies Toy Store | Homewood

A new toy store and play concept is coming to the former Hero Doughnuts location across from Homewood’s Central Park. Called Goodies Toy Store, this first-of-its-kind business will sell goodie bags and boxes for kids to fill with toys and play onsite.

Opening: Spring 2024
Location: 3027 Central Ave Homewood, AL 35209
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2. Tina’s Market | Homewood

Tina’s Market—formerly Teenie’s Take-Home Market in Mountain Brook Village—is moving into the recently-vacated Hero Doughnuts location in Homewood. Stayed tuned to Bham Now for updates.

Opening: March 2024
Location:3027 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. Guthrie’s Chicken | Gardendale

Popular Alabama-based chicken finger restaurant chain Guthrie’s is coming to Gardendale.

Gardendale Mayor Stan Hogeland announced on social media the new addition to the Jefferson County town north of Birmingham.

Opening: TBD
Location: 1020 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. Alabama Peanut Company | Tuscaloosa

Fresh, hot peanuts! (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Get excited, T-town. According to Alabama Peanut Company’s Instagram, the beloved peanut shop is opening its second brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Tuscaloosa.

Opening: Summer 2024
Location: 411 21st Ave. Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
Website | Instagram

Closings

1. Rack Room Shoes | Brook Highland Plaza

Birmingham — Former Rack Room Shoes location at Brook Highland. (Grace Howard / Bham Now)

Rack Room Shoes in Brook Highland Plaza on Highway 280 has closed. The news first popped up on the Friends of Hwy 280 Facebook page. Bham Now swung by the spot and saw it was empty—no signs or shoes in sight.