Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
7 new + coming soon businesses in Birmingham—plus, one furniture store we’re saying goodbye to
Check out these brand-new businesses coming soon and help us say goodbye to a beloved furniture store officially closing its doors.
Read on to learn about these new additions to Birmingham + how you can get in on the action.
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FirstBank | Downtown Birmingham
Nashville-based FirstBank has opened its third full-service branch in Birmingham Metro.
The new branch is located in downtown Birmingham on the ground floor of FirstBank’s regional headquarters at 505 20th Street, Birmingham.
Today, August 26, FirstBank will hold an official ribbon-cutting event commemorating the downtown branch in partnership with the Birmingham Business Alliance and Daniel Corporation.
- Address: 505 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: TBA
Coming Soon
Grimaldi’s Pizza | Hoover
Pizza lover’s rejoice!
Grimaldi’s, a popular coal-fired brick oven pizzeria, is set to open this week. Here you can find a variety of fresh and gooey pizzas baked to perfection.
Here’s a glance at their menu:
- White with Garlic Pizza
- Quattro Formaggi
- Cauliflower pizza
- Caprese salad
- Address: 5225 Peridot Pl #121, Hoover, AL 35244
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
BaseCoat | Lane Parke
BASECOAT at Lane Parke, a new luxurious nail care and spa, is coming to Mountain Brook and is the perfect place to bring your besties!
This new spa will offer high-quality manicures, pedicures and spa treatments!
- Address: 300 Rele St, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Hours: TBA
D-BAT | Gardendale
A new baseball and softball training facility is coming to Gardendale.
Due to the increasing popularity of sports, especially baseball, parents have begun hiring private coaches. Thanks to this new facility, you can get hands-on training around the clock.
- Address: 309 Decatur Hwy #125, Gardendale, AL 35071
- Hours: TBA
Big Whiskey’s | 280 + Alabaster
What once was an O’Charley’s just off the interstate in Alabaster is now making way to become Big Whiskey’s, an American-styled restaurant and bar.
Currently, there is a Bog Whiskey’s in Hoover and construction is underway at Tattersall Park, just off of highway 280. More details on the address and restaurant hours coming soon.
Rocky’s Pizza and Italian Foods
After an eight-year hiatus, beloved local pizza joint Rocky’s Pizza and Italian Foods is reopening in Birmingham!
Originally founded in 1986 Rocky’s Pizza and Italian Foods was the place to get a slice of specialty pizza named after iconic boxers. Unfortunately, the pizza joint closed in 2016 and Dennis Dunlap, the owner, passed away shortly after.
Now, they are excited to re-open the once-legendary pizza parlor and share their new and improved recipes with Birmingham.
- Address: 1924 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 3520
- Hours: Sunday 11AM to 10PM | Mon-Wed, 11AM to Midnight | Thurs-Sat, 11AM to 2AM
Closed
Conn’s HomePlus | Homewood + Roebuck
Conn’s HomePlus stores around the globe are shutting their doors.
Currently, Conn’s is holding a “going-out-of-business” sale, offering special discounts. Come get in on this action and save money on amazing furniture offered at great prices.
- Address: 251 Lakeshore Pkwy, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-9:30PM | Sunday 10AM-8PM
Did we miss anything? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know!
