Business Happenings - August 2021
Now Open
Chalkville Nutrition recently opened at 2453 Old Springville Road. The smoothie and juice bar’s mission is to help others live a healthier lifestyle. 256-303-7333 Facebook @chalkvillenutrition
Coming Soon
Jiffy Lube will replace the former Taco Bell building at 1106 N. Chalkville Road by early 2022. The old building will be demolished, with construction for a new building set to begin shortly thereafter. Premium Velocity Auto LLC will own and operate the Trussville location.
Mexicali Blues is coming soon in the Trussville Entertainment District at 101 Beech St. Construction is underway, and the restaurant plans to open within the coming months. Mexicali Blues will offer upscale Mexican cuisine, a Ferus taproom, an event space and a VIP lounge.
Pinchgut Pies is planning to open in the Trussville Entertainment District at 101 Beech St. Self-described as an "eclectic pizza shack," the restaurant will offer a chef-curated menu of pizzas made with fresh ingredients.
Pet Supplies Plus plans to open a new location at 1672 Gadsden Highway in The Promenade at Tutwiler Farm. The national chain offers food, supplies and accessories for a variety of pets, in addition to grooming services.
The Cahaba Building, 204 Main St., is being developed as a new coworking space by Hancock Construction of Vestavia Hills. More than 8,000 square feet of the 9,600-square-foot building will be leasable coworking space, while a private office will use the remaining area.
Heritage Independent School, a private Christian school located across from Springville High School, plans to open in August. For more information, email heritageindschool@gmail.com.
Relocations and Renovations
Rebecca Brown's has moved from its location behind Edgar’s Bakery to 103 N. Chalkville Road. 205-994-1299
News and Accomplishments
Rosewood Antiques, 1935 U.S. 11, will host a back-to-school sale in August and is pleased to announce that Zebra Stitches will offer monogramming services once a week at its shop. Additionally, Rosewood Antiques welcomes Suzie Burkett, formerly with The Chocolate Biscuit, to its team. 205-452-2646
Great Harvest Bread Company, 218 Main St., Suite 110, was recently honored with the 2020 Ned and Goldie Paine Memorial Gatekeeper Award - Outstanding Civic Organization Award by the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce for its practice of donating remaining food at the end of the day to area charities. 205-508-5854
Avadian Credit Union, 2150 Gadsden Highway, has launched a Spanish language version of online and mobile banking. The Spanish language service allows members to manage their accounts, transfer funds and perform many other activities from their computers or mobile devices. 205-661-9712
Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center, 7274 Gadsden Highway, Suite 100, this fall is rebranding itself as AllerVie Health and aligning with a national network of board-certified allergists and immunologists. 205-871-9661
Grandview Medical Center recently announced plans to build a freestanding emergency room in a new development across from Winn-Dixie along U.S. 11, formerly referred to as the Hamilton property. The health care provider has given the State Health Planning and Development Agency notice of its plans to submit a proposal later this year. The Trussville City Council also approved a resolution in support of the planned medical center.
Following the success of its first location in Trussville, Birmingham Martial Arts plans to open a second location at 3215 Endeavor Lane, Suite 133, in Liberty Park. The school offers Korean martial arts training, along with character and leadership development, with the latter expected to be offered within the next year or so. The school is led by Heather and Will Potter.
Issis & Sons Furniture Gallery, 250 Cahaba Valley Road in Pelham, has an office job opening. For more information, contact Operations Manager Nancy Gowens at pelham@issishome.com. 205-620-6926
Personnel Moves
Joia Johnson has been appointed to the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank, effective July 20. Johnson recently retired as chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for Hanesbrands, an apparel manufacturer and marketer. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Johnson served as the executive leader for the Hanesbrands board of directors’ Compensation Committee as well as the board’s Governance and Nominating Committee. She also oversaw legal, corporate social responsibility, human resources, real estate and government/trade relations functions for the company. For Regions Financial and Regions Bank, she will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Risk Committee of the boards. Johnson also serves on the board of Global Payments, a Fortune 500 payments technology company, and previously served on the boards of Crawford & Company, which specializes in insurance claims administration, and H.J. Russell & Company, a private real estate construction and property management business. Regions has two Trussville branches at 193 Main St. and 429 Main St.
Anniversaries
TherapySouth is celebrating its 15th anniversary of serving people with physical therapy needs. Its Trussville location can be visited at 1423 Gadsden Highway, Suite 135.
La Calle Tacos and Snacks, 5915 Trussville Crossing Parkway, will celebrate its third anniversary — officially in June — in August. Voted the best Mexican restaurant in Community Votes Birmingham 2020, La Calle provides authentic cuisine and experiences for customers. 205-914-6913
Ironbody Training and Fitness, 165 Gadsden Highway, is celebrating its sixth anniversary. It’s also pleased to announce that one of its members, 13-year-old Bryce Byrd, placed first in the teenage division of a local powerlifting competition. 205-405-2975
Wilbur's Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, 2551 Balco Road, is celebrating its 42 anniversary. It also recently expanded and plans to celebrate the grand opening of its new location in August. 205-509-2139
It's A Party Balloon and Party Supplier, 107 N. Chalkville Road, is celebrating its 32nd year in business this month. Its new hours of operations are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Owners George and Sandy Moore are the grandparents of former Hewitt-Trussville standout and University of Alabama football player Malachi Moore. 205-925-9541