With the growth of Athens-Limestone, there are businesses opening around the county on a regular basis — and more in the works.
Businesses and their impacts
Morgan Metals Inc. — Athens (July 2023)
4800 sq ft expansion
$286,000 investment
4 jobs created
EFI Automotive in Elkmont
expanding to add two new production lines
$6 million investment
35 new jobs
Pryor Field Regional Airport
major upgrades scheduled for 2023/2024
188,000 sq. ft expansion to cargo ramp, associated taxiway, and north access road
The following businesses also opened:
Singing River Dentistry (March 2023)
Huntsville Logistics Center
First Metro Bank (March 2023)
Starbucks- Midtown Centre (January 2024)
Peekaboo 4D Ultrasound Boutique (February 2024)
Gregory Industries (2024)
The Southern Table (December 2023)
Alabama Robotics technology Park (2023)
Irons & Ales (Spring 2024)
Servpro of Limestone and Lawrence Counties, Decatur (Nov. 2023)
The Salty Cod (Sept. 2023)
Jack’s- West Athens (Sept. 2023)
Chick-fil-A (reopening Sept. 2023)
Li’l Mazzara’s
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (Aug. 2023)
West Huntsville Industrial Park (August 2023)
Lang Chiropractic Center (July 2023)
Slim Chickens (July 2023)
Twice Daily, White Bison Coffee (June 2023)
Alabama Credit Union- Greenbrier Branch (Feb 2024)
T-Mobile (Feb. 2024)
Madison Speech-Athens Speech (Feb 2024)
RE/MAX Platinum (Jan. 2023)
Refine Chiropractic (Nov. 2023)
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (Nov. 2023)
Benchmark Junk Removal and Hauling (Nov. 2023)
Elite Sanitation Services (Nov. 2023)
Bridal by Morgan (Aug. 2023)
United Ink Tattoos (grand re-opening July, 2023)
Acorn to Oak Consulting (July 2023)
Elizabeth’s Cocina Mexicana (June 2023)
Promotional Products and Designs (June 2023)
Market & Monroe (May 2023)
Athens Muffler Center (grand opening- new location May 2023)
Alabama Credit Union (Jan. 2023)
Chicken Salad Chick (Mar. 2023)
Several businesses on the way in 2024:
TJ Maxx
Ross Dress for Less
Ulta Beauty
Five Below
Rack Room Shoes
Studio 16 Cigar Lounge