Now Open
Total Joint Physical Therapy is excited to expand to a second location at 700 Valley Avenue in Homewood under the leadership of local resident Ellen Pugh. The clinic specializes in one-on-one physical therapy sessions. We also provide other wellness services, such as dry needling, stretching and sport-specific programming. No doctor's referral needed. 205-224-4146
Rousso Pediatric Dentistry is now open at 2716 18th Place S., Suite 100. Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Emily Rousso has created a kid-friendly environment to help children feel comfortable coming to the dentist. She offers comprehensive pediatric dental care, including hospital services for those children who need extra support for dental procedures. The practice is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 205-203-0584
Photo courtesy of Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb will feature a lobster corn dog on the menu, among other New Orleans-inspired meals.
Do Not Disturb, an elevated sports bar, recently opened at 350 State Farm Parkway, Unit 104. Watch the game, have a beer and enjoy a variety of NOLA-inspired dishes. The menu offers cocktails, beer, an oyster BLT, crawfish grilled cheese, crawfish nachos, lobster corndogs and the iconic “Trash Can Charcuterie.” The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday until 6 p.m.
205-238-5350, dnd-bhm.com
Dalton Health, 3125 Independence Drive #100, implements a direct primary care (DPC) model of healthcare. This approach fosters unhurried consultations, enabling doctors to spend more time understanding patients' needs and providing comprehensive care. Dalton Health is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until noon on Friday.
205-236-4022, daltonhealthdpc.com
Eighteen South, a premium men’s and women’s clothing store, is now open at The Edge on Green Springs Highway. They had a grand opening on Nov. 16. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
205-739-2473, eighteen-south.com
Personnel Moves
Photos courtesy of Business Wire
When he retires at the end of the year, Ronnie Smith, left, head of Regions’ corporate banking group, will be succeeded by Brian Willman, center, who currently serves as head of commercial banking for the company. Nikki Stephenson, right, head of credit products for Regions, will be elevated to serve as head of commercial banking.
Ronnie Smith, head of the corporate banking group for Regions Bank, plans to retire at the end of the year following more than four decades of service to Regions and its predecessor banks. Brian Willman, head of commercial banking for Regions, will succeed Smith in the corporate banking group, and Nikki Stephenson, head of credit products for Regions, will be elevated to serve as head of commercial banking. Smith began his career in 1981 at Deposit Guaranty National Bank in Mississippi, one of the banks that would ultimately combine to become Regions. Smith held numerous leadership roles before he was named head of the corporate banking group in 2018. Willman joined Regions in 2009 as community banking executive serving Georgia and South Carolina. He was later elevated to further leadership roles and became head of commercial banking in early 2020. Stephenson joined Regions’ capital markets division in 2008 from SunTrust Bank and has held a number of leadership roles throughout her tenure.
1-800-734-4667, regions.com
News and Accomplishments
Photo courtesy of Courtney Heath
Courtney Heath is the office and events manager for Homewood Chamber of Commerce.
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Courtney Heath as office and events manager and Mattie Kehl as marketing and community relations manager.
205-871-5631, homewoodchamber.org
Photo courtesy of Mattie Kehl
Mattie Kehl is Homewood Chamber of Commerce's Marketing and Community Relations Manager.
Anniversaries
The Taco Mama franchise is celebrating 13 years in business. The restaurant’s original location opened in November 2011 in Mountain Brooks’s Crestline Village. Since then, the restaurant has expanded to 10 locations including on Oxmoor Road in Homewood. Taco Mama is known for “build your own” tacos, quesadillas, burritos and bowls, plus an extensive margarita menu. The Homewood location is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 8 p.m. Sunday.
205-414-0441, tacomamaonline.com
Farrell-Calhoun Paint is celebrating one year of business at 2704 19th St. S. in Homewood. The franchise offers a large assortment of paints, supplies and other products. The store is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Other local stores include one in Greystone and one in Trussville.
205-245-8150, farrellcalhoun.com
Ace Hardware Homewood, 320 Oxmoor Road, is celebrating its second anniversary. The store carries a large selection of fasteners, grills, paint, plumbing, outdoor power equipment, gardening supplies and more. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
205-778-2100, acehardware.com
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Guest flock into Jack’s for the grand reopening in Homewood on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Photo by Erin Nelson
Jack’s Family Restaurants recently celebrated 64 years in business. The franchise began with the first location on 19th Street South in Homewood. The fast food chain is known for Southern-style breakfast daily, including scratch-made biscuits, eggs, bacon and sausage, pancakes and more. The lunch and dinner menu consists of fried chicken, burgers with signature sauce, crinkle fries and hand-mixed shakes.
205-879-9321, eatatjacks.com
Momma Goldberg’s Deli's first franchise location opened in Homewood in 2007. The restaurant is celebrating 17 years at its 18th Street South location and is still going strong, with dozens of locations across the Southeast. Momma G’s is known for signature sandwiches, but customers can also find wraps, salads, nachos and more on the menu. The deli is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
205-834-8871, mommagoldbergsdeli.com
Homewood Bagel Co., 2907 Central Ave., is celebrating five years of business. The shop serves handcrafted bagels made fresh daily in-store. Customers can stop by for breakfast and lunch to enjoy bagels with cream cheese, bagel sandwiches, wraps, other baked goods and gourmet coffee. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to noon and on the weekends until 1 p.m. The shop is closed on Tuesday.
205-769-6131, homewoodbagelco.com
D-BAT SW Birmingham is celebrating five years in Homewood. The franchise at 131 W. Oxmoor Road, Suite 131, offers customers a 16,000-square-foot indoor facility for baseball/softball training, developmental youth camps, private lessons with professional instructors, birthday parties and a full line of products. This includes wood bats, gloves, batting gloves and all the latest accessories. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
205-843-3228, dbatswbirmingham.com
Once Upon a Time, 2844 18th St. S., has been in its new location for one year in Homewood, after moving into the former location of the Little Professor bookstore. The boutique carries classic children’s clothing for babies and children, toys, books, gifts and much more. Shop online or visit the store Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
205-870-7776, onceuponatimechildrens.com
Photos by Erin Nelson Sweeney.
The new location of the Little Professor Bookshop at 2738 18th St. S. in downtown Homewood.
The Little Professor bookstore has been at its new Homewood location, 2738 18th St. S., for one year. The store’s location offers customers more than just books, with an outdoor space, children’s area and perfect spot to grab a cup of coffee. Customers can also find greeting cards, puzzles and crafts items for purchase. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
205-703-9010, littleprofessorbookshop.com
Webb Building Essentials has been open for one year at 1716 28th Ave. S. The building materials showroom offers a selection of windows, flooring, doors and more. The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
205-864-8226, webbconcrete.com
Cushman Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm, is celebrating one year at 2715 18th Place S. The firm delivers investment advice, transaction execution and market information to owners and investors engaged in buying, selling, financing and developing multifamily real estate.
205-518-9280, multifamily.cushwake.com
