Photo courtesy of Food City's website
Food City in Trussville
Food City in the former Winn-Dixie in Trussville.
NOW OPEN
Food City opened its new Trussville location on Nov. 6 at 465 Main St., It is one of three former Winn-Dixie stores acquired and converted in Alabama by the Virginia-based company. The supermarket reopened just days after closing for a rapid conversion. The retailer hired the majority of the previous store’s employees, including managers, to preserve years of local experience. While operations will remain mostly the same through the holidays, improvements are planned for 2026. Shoppers can expect the same convenience they are accustomed to, along with expanded variety and selection. The store features in-house butchers, farm-fresh produce, a bakery and deli. Shoppers can sign up for the free Food City ValuCard to receive discounts, digital coupons, sweepstakes entries and partner offers. Registration is available online or in-store. The ValuCard rewards program includes Fuel Bucks, digital coupons and additional savings. The other newly opened stores in Alabama are in Jasper and Fultondale. foodcity.com, 205-661-0026
ANNIVERSARIES
Eighteen South, a men’s and women’s clothing boutique, celebrated its third anniversary at 5457 Patrick Way, Suite 109, in Trussville. The store offers an eclectic mix of upscale everyday brands, including Greyson, bluecaddie, Oliver Cabell, Cuts, Collars & Co. and The Normal Brand. The store also carries Hewitt-Trussville spirit gear, corporate-branded apparel and Alabama and Auburn game day wear. eighteen-south.com, 205-508-3025
Taco Mama, located at 2050 Gadsden Highway, Suite 128, recently marked its sixth anniversary in Trussville. The fast-casual Tex-Mex chain, known for its vibrant, kitschy atmosphere, was inspired by hole-in-the-wall burrito spots founder Will Haver visited in California. The menu includes a build-your-own taco bar, signature margaritas, fresh ingredients and options for a variety of dietary needs. The original location opened in Mountain Brook in 2011. Trussville was the sixth in the Birmingham area. tacomamaonline.com, 205-905-8226
Jiffy Lube is celebrating three years at its location at 1106 North Chalkville Road. Services include oil changes, brake repairs, tire and windshield replacements, inspections and more. jiffylube.com, 659-287-0220
CLOSINGS
Pet Supplies Plus at 1672 Gadsden Highway, in the Colonial Promenade at Tutwiler Farm, was scheduled to permanently close on Nov. 30. Parent company Franchise Group Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2024 and is closing some locations as part of financial restructuring under a new entity, Fusion Parent LLC, which will oversee the remaining stores.
