The latest news on restaurants, retailers and other business entities in the Tuscaloosa area.
Restaurants and Retail
Smalls Sliders Still Coming to T-Town Despite Auburn Closure
Auburn's Smalls Sliders is hitting pause, but the chain still plans to open in Tuscaloosa.
No Buc-ees Planned for Now as Demopolis Withdraws Annexation Plan
Hopes that a new Buc-ees or another mega-size service station was coming to West Alabama are on ice for now after Demopolis withdrew proposed legislation to annex a huge tract of land for commercial development.
Tuscaloosa Tables Vote on Incentives for Springbrook Development
The Tuscaloosa City Council voted on Tuesday to indefinitely table a vote on granting a tax incentive for a developer to demolish two dozen homes and build a shopping center featuring new-to-market restaurants and retailers.
University of Alabama's Hotel Capstone Becoming Hilton Graduate
The Hotel Capstone, a longstanding fixture on the University of Alabama campus, will convert into a Graduate by Hilton by the end of next year.
Construction Begins Next Week on Northport's University Beach
Construction is set to begin next week on the transformative but hotly controversial University Beach, a $350 million lagoon resort planned for Highway 82 in Northport, its lead developer said Friday.
Famous Atlanta Wing Restaurant Open Now on the Tuscaloosa Strip
An Atlanta-area wing restaurant has expanded into Alabama and opened a new location on the Tuscaloosa Strip, where its famous Lemon Pepper Wet wings are available now.
Tuscaloosa's Oasis Bar & Grill Celebrates 75 Years of Good Times
An icon of good food and good times in the Tuscaloosa area is celebrating its 75th year in business, making it one of the area's longest-running restaurants and bars.
Piggly Wiggly Operator Jay Welbourn Named Retailer of the Year
The statewide Alabama Grocers Association has named Jay Welborn their 2026 Retailer of the Year in recognition of his excellent operation of the Piggly Wiggly stores in our area.
Tuscaloosa's Last Winn-Dixie to Close, Clearance Sales On Now
The last Winn-Dixie grocery store in Tuscaloosa will permanently close soon, and final clearance sales are underway to offload remaining inventory.
Tuscaloosa Sweetens Largest-Ever Incentive Package for Project X
The largest tax incentive deal in Tuscaloosa's history got even sweeter on Tuesday as elected officials continue to work with developer Stan Pate on the ambitious and still-secretive redevelopment of the McFarland Mall on Skyland Boulevard.