Food City, the newest competitor in Huntsville’s grocery market, has shared updates on opening timelines for its first three stores.
First store opens in April, hiring begins in March
The first location, at 10210 North Memorial Parkway, is set to open in mid-to-late April, according to CEO Steve Smith. A two-day hiring event will take place on March 11-12, with additional sessions on March 17-18 and March 24-25 at Faith Chapel on Pulaski Pike. The company aims to fill over 150 positions.
Additional locations set for summer openings
The Governors Drive store, near Stovehouse, is expected to open in early June. The third location, on Old Gurley Road NE, is slated for an early summer launch.
Food City’s expansion into Huntsville introduces new shopping options alongside Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Aldi, and Costco. The chain began its North Alabama growth in late 2024 with stores in Fort Payne and Owens Cross Roads.
Store features and future expansion plans
The North Memorial Parkway and Old Gurley Road locations will each exceed 50,000 square feet, featuring full-service meat and seafood departments with in-house butchers, a hot food bar, a floral boutique, a pharmacy, a Starbucks café, and a gas station.
The Stovehouse store, a smaller format, is part of “The Foundry,” a mixed-use development with apartments, townhomes, and commercial space.
Food City originally announced plans in 2023 to build six stores in Huntsville. The Virginia-based grocer currently operates more than 150 locations in the Southeast.
Smith told FOX54 that the company is evaluating additional sites across the Tennessee Valley for future expansion.
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