Kelli S. Hewett
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
COMING SOON
The Conservatory at Crosswicks, a new wedding and event venue, is opening this spring at 160 Pinebluff Trail. The venue features European-inspired design with conservatory-style aesthetic and indoor-outdoor event spaces. The venue is currently booking for 2026 and 2027. 205-842-7695, theconservatoryatcrosswicks.com
Vapor Thrift Store, a nonprofit thrift retailer operated by Vapor Ministries, recently broke ground on a new location on Mary Taylor Road near Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers off U.S. 11. The store is expected to open in the fall. It is Vapor’s first facility designed specifically for its donation processing and retail operations. vaporthrift.com
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a fast-casual restaurant chain, is planning a new location at 1672 Gadsden Highway in the former Pet Supplies Plus space. The Trussville Design Review Committee approved concept plans. A construction timeline has not yet been announced. raisingcanes.com
Home2 Suites by Hilton, an extended-stay hotel brand, is planned for a new location at 6360 Misty Ridge Drive near the Service Road and Interstate 59. The Trussville Design Review Committee and City Council approved plans for a four-story hotel with up to 98 suites. The project represents an estimated $14-$15 million investment and will feature amenities such as in-room kitchens and pet-friendly rooms. A construction timeline has not yet been announced. hilton.com/en/brands/home2-suites
Culver’s, a Wisconsin-based fast-casual restaurant chain known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard, is planned for a new location at 5905 Trussville Crossings Blvd. It’s in the former BancorpSouth building at Chalkville Mountain Road and Trussville Crossings Road, across from the former Whataburger building. A construction timeline has not yet been announced. culvers.com
PERSONNEL MOVES
Realtor Lauren Armstrong has joined the RealtySouth Trussville/East office at 183 Main St., Suite B. 205-812-4108, laurenarmstrong.realtysouth.com
