New in Madison this October: Pet Paradise at Clift Farm, Barefield's on Main Street, HealthSource Chiropractic on County Line Road and FHG Rack on Sullivan Street.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Rebuilt each month. Sources: the Madison Chamber of Commerce events calendar and the City of Madison’s Economic Development News page. We list openings from the business’s own announcement, the Chamber’s ribbon cuttings and the city’s development list. To add yours, use our contact page.
October brings a pet resort on the west side, a family clothier downtown, a chiropractor on County Line Road and an overstock clothing store on Sullivan Street, all with Madison Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttings. The city’s development list also tracks what is coming to Town Madison.
Starting a business in Madison?
- Business licenses: City of Madison Revenue Department, business license page
- Zoning, signs and certificates of occupancy: Planning Department, 256-772-5630, StartMadBiz@madisonal.gov
- Building permits: 256-772-5644, option 1
- Madison Chamber of Commerce: madisonalchamber.com
October ribbon cuttings
All are free and open to the public, according to the Chamber calendar.
| Date | Business | What it is | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 1 | Pet Paradise, Clift Farm | Overnight pet boarding, day camp and grooming | 6260 Wall Triana Highway |
| Friday, Oct. 2 | Barefield’s of Madison | Family clothier for men and women, owned by John and Heather Seifert; a joint ribbon cutting with Main Street Madison | 110 Main St. |
| Thursday, Oct. 15 | HealthSource Chiropractic, County Line | Chiropractic care | 12100 County Line Road, Suite A2 |
| Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. | FHG Rack | Men’s and women’s overstock clothing store; part of each purchase supports a nonprofit that works with local churches | 4155 Sullivan St. |
Milestones: the Chamber also marked Pennington Design Studio’s first anniversary on Oct. 14 at the Bellehouse venue, 4097 Sullivan St., and is marking Mathnasium’s 10th anniversary at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at 51 Nance Road, Suite 101.
Recently opened, on the city’s list
The City of Madison’s Economic Development News page lists new development across the city. Among the businesses it names:
- Restaurants and coffee: Lola’s, 114 Moon Shot Drive; Scooter’s Coffee, 8439 Madison Blvd.; Zanotta’s Ristorante, 20 Main St.; Walk-On’s, 121 Outfield Drive; Chick-fil-A, 110 Tom Thrasher Lane; 7 Brew, 101 Uptown Drive; The Peach Cobbler Factory, 300 Hughes Road; Chicken Salad Chick, 101 Moon Shot Drive; Aloha Ramen, 1591 Hughes Road; Big Bad Breakfast, 8071 U.S. 72.
- Shops: Aldi, 8455 Madison Blvd.; BJ’s Wholesale Club at Town Madison; Bath and Body Works, 8201 U.S. 72 W.; Blue Apple Books, 14 Main St.; Lemon and Lavender, 108 Main St.; Favorite Things, 204 Main St.; America’s Thrift Store, 8760 Madison Blvd.; Collector’s Destiny, 3810 Sullivan St.
- Food and drink downtown: The Vine and Oak wine bar, 69 Martin St.; Lanier Tea House, 20 Martin St.; Beer Hog, 130 Plaza Blvd.; Big Whiskey’s, 7814 U.S. 72 W.
- Child care: Creekstone Academy, 749 Palmer Road; Big Blue Marble Academy, 106 Plaza Blvd.; O2B Kids, 11676 County Line Road.
- Services: Valvoline, 8467 Madison Blvd.; Regions Bank, 140 Outfield Drive; Nava Aesthetics, 207 Mission St.; Thrive Chiropractic, 375 Lime Quarry Road; VSL Nail Salon, 141 Outfield Drive; Bellehouse event venue, 4097 Sullivan St.
The city’s page does not give opening dates.
Coming soon to Town Madison
The same page lists these as coming to Town Madison, the development around Toyota Field off I-565: a Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard Suites, a chop house, Whataburger, a Starbucks and Ardent Day Care. We will add opening dates when the businesses announce them.
Downtown Madison
Barefield’s joins a cluster of independent shops on Main, Church and Martin streets in the Madison Station historic district. Main Street Madison, the downtown nonprofit, keeps a directory of downtown businesses and is holding the first Downtown Fall Festival at Home Place Park on Oct. 31; see things to do this month.
What this means for you
- Go to a ribbon cutting: the Chamber lists them as free and open to all.
- Opening a business? Get zoning approval and a business license before you open.
- Check a new restaurant’s inspection score on the state database; see our restaurant inspections guide.
More guides: building permits and zoning and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
What new businesses opened in Madison, Alabama, in October 2026?
The Madison Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cuttings for Pet Paradise at Clift Farm on Oct. 1, Barefield’s of Madison on Main Street on Oct. 2 and HealthSource Chiropractic on County Line Road on Oct. 15. FHG Rack on Sullivan Street is set for Oct. 27.
What is coming to Town Madison?
The City of Madison lists a Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard Suites, a chop house, Whataburger, a Starbucks and Ardent Day Care as coming soon to Town Madison.
How do I get a business license in Madison, Alabama?
Through the City of Madison Revenue Department’s business license office; new businesses and home businesses also need a zoning approval from the Planning Department, 256-772-5630.
Are Madison ribbon cuttings open to the public?
Yes. The Madison Chamber of Commerce lists its ribbon cuttings as free and open to the public.
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