LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Bluegrass and Brews is set to return to Westport Village. It’s happening from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the shopping center on Herr Lane. Live music kicks off with the Misty Mountain String Band at 5 p.m. followed by the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and The Trashgrass Troubadours. Attendees can […]

By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Rachel Seale TUSCALOOSA – Midtown Village will host its fourth annual Harvest Jam fall festival on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will take place outside on the village green, between Barnes and Noble and Panera Bread. Madison Grooms, the marketing associate for Midtown […]

September 11, 2024 by Staff reports Indulge your taste buds while supporting The Pat Summit Foundation at the annual Taste of Turkey Creek Festival. The much-anticipated event is just around the corner: from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, in The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek along Parkside Drive. “This year, the event proudly benefits […]

The Pink Tulip, a locally owned fashion boutique, is coming to The Grove in Hoover, according to Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors. The new location is at 5569 Grove Boulevard, Hoover, 35244, near  Pivot Fitness and pOpshelf. Founded in 1986 by Letty Algren, The Pink Tulip helps women find confidence in the way they look […]

Capella Pizzeria is coming to Uptown this fall. “We’re thrilled to bring Capella Pizzeria to the Uptown community,” said Will Reis, leasing associate at Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors. “Their new location will offer the same great flavors and welcoming atmosphere that customers have come to love, right in the heart of downtown Birmingham.” “Capella […]

Looking for that special outfit or gift for an infant or child? Check out the newly opened Dear Emmaline in the Vestavia City Center. Located at 628 Montgomery Highway near the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Dreamlab, Dear Emmaline is a children’s boutique specializing in newborn-tween apparel and accessories. “Not only do we have things that […]

Yet another chicken restaurant is coming to Vestavia Hills. Dave’s Hot Chicken, based in Pasadena, California, plans to open a new restaurant in the Vestavia City Center in October, according to the leasing company for the City Center. The restaurant plans to open in a 3,600-square-foot space formerly occupied by Ironstone Pizza, said Madison Grooms […]

SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) — Eastern Shore Centre is delighted to announce the launch of its very first Farmers Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM. This exciting new event is set to become a cherished community tradition, offering an abundance of fresh local produce, unique artisanal products, and an […]

An investment capital firm that acquires prime retail properties in secondary and tertiary markets has picked up a 540,000-sq.-ft. lifestyle center in Alabama, across the bay from Mobile. Savannah-based Wicker Park Capital Management (WPCM) has acquired the Eastern Shore Center, anchored by Belk and Dillards in Spanish Fort, an upscale suburb with a median household […]

According to recent signage at River Ridge Shopping Center on Highway 280, a new Academy Sports + Outdoors location is coming soon. Located in the former home of Best Buy, the store is now under construction. In 2019, Academy closed its 280 location in Lee Branch. The closure caused major disappointment for many area residents, […]

Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors, a Birmingham, Alabama-based leasing and management company, has been selected by Nuveen Real Estate to manage and lease The Creeks, a retail development in Glen Allen. Crawford Square manages more than 10 million square feet of institutional real estate assets. “We are proud to extend our partnership with Nuveen through […]

Buckle up for this one, Tuscaloosa! A new retailer has opened their doors in Midtown Village, and their grand opening celebration is just around the corner. Keep reading for all the details. Buckle is known for their incredible selection of jeans, but they have a lot more in stock, too. Over 200 brands fill the […]

Carhartt might be best known in Knoxville because former mayor and current congressman Rep. Tim Burchett frequently sports one of its iconic jackets. If you’re a fan of the Michigan-based retailer’s workwear, soon you’ll have a new place to shop its entire line, with Carhartt set to open a new store in Pinnacle at Turkey […]

In 2018, Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors (CSREA) took over management for The Shoppes at EastChase and redefined retail excellence in Montgomery. With more than 60 thoughtfully planned events each year, drawing over 20,000 attendees, it has become a premier shopping destination, known for unforgettable experiences. Under the visionary leadership of Suzanna Wasserman Edwards, VP […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)  — The Annual Taste of Turkey Creek event, benefiting the Pat Summitt Foundation is an incredible culinary experience that combines the love for food with a meaningful cause. October 25th from 6 tp 9 pm The event is held at Pinnacle Turkey Creek and tantalizes taste buds, raising funds and awareness to fight […]

Village Creek Development, a new development firm, has sealed $19.5 million of construction financing for a planned mixed-use development in suburban Birmingham, Ala., Commercial Observer can first report. River Bank & Trust provided the loan on Village Creek’s first project at 195 Oxmoor Road in Homewood, Ala., that will consist of 98,000 square feet of […]

A new steakhouse is coming to Mountain Brook! Earlier this year, the Birmingham Business Journal reported that an Atlanta-based restaurant group would be opening a then-unnamed steakhouse in Lane Parke later this year. Now, we finally know the name of the restaurant. Read on to learn more about Little Betty Steak Bar, the new steakhouse coming […]

KNOXVILLE – Pinnacle Turkey Creek has welcomed the arrival of Athleta, the iconic activewear brand. Athleta’s opening at Pinnacle Turkey Creek represents a significant milestone for both the shopping center and the local community. The store, located at 11325 Parkside Drive, offers a wide array of high-quality activewear and accessories, designed to empower an active […]

FARRAGUT, TN – Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest store at Pinnacle Turkey Creek, Mountain High Outfitters, a leading outdoor retail brand based out of Birmingham, AL. The highly anticipated addition to the shopping center will offer outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers a comprehensive selection of […]

What has been the most rewarding moment of your career? Converting 35,000 square feet of unleasable square footage in a shopping center to a leasable space with a strong credit tenant. It created a lot of value for the ownership group and enabled the retailer to land in a tight retail market. What is a […]

Area summer music kicks off in June when The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek hosts country music singer-songwriter Hayden Coffman for its Summer Night concert event Thursday, June 8. Hailing from Nashville, Coffman is known for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, according to a press release. His music has been praised for its authentic country […]

Too much space, not the lack of it, is prompting Eric Clay McClain to move his store, Barton-Clay Fine Jewelers, a few blocks away later this summer, from Cahaba Road in Mountain Brook Village to 330 Rele Street in Lane Parke. “We knew we wanted a smaller space so we can serve our customers better,” […]

Midtown Village in Tuscaloosa is going to the dogs Friday, as Puppy Palooza returns with life music, a pet photo booth, vendors and more. The event, happening April 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the grass between Barnes and Noble and Panera, benefits the Humane Society of West Alabama. More than 25 pet-friendly vendors […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dogs and dog lovers enjoyed the ultimate party this weekend in Westport Village. On Saturday, the Humane Society teamed with Westport Village to host Puppy Palooza. The event featured more than 40 dog-friendly vendors, giveaways and even pet portraits. This event is hosted in partnership with the Kentucky Humane Society and will […]

Condado opening in Turkey Creek March 8, 2023 by Tammy Cheek Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors recently announced the opening of Condado Tacos, 11383 Parkside Drive in Pinnacle at Turkey Creek, on Thursday, April 6. “As a part of Condado Tacos growth plan, Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of many new cities opening (a Condado) in […]

By: William Thornton | wthornton@al.com Ousler Sandwiches will relocate to Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke in late April. The specialty sandwich shop, currently on Cahaba Road, will be located directly next to B. Prince along Rele Street. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors announced the move today. Specializing in wholesale vending and catered party sandwiches, Ousler has […]

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com Atlanta’s Revival Restaurant Group will open a “high end steakhouse concept” in Mountain Brook’s Lane Parke later this year. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors, the leasing and managing company for Lane Parke, said a brand identity for the steakhouse is in its final conceptual stages and will be announced later. The […]

Women To Watch: Suzanna Wasserman Edwards Women to Watch For six years, Suzanna Wasserman Edwards led the marketing efforts for The Shoppes at EastChase. Her ideas for events and programming that engaged River Region residents and visitors elevated EastChase from a collection of stores to a retail destination. In 2018, when Crawford Square Real Estate […]

Crumbl Cookies first opened in Logan, Utah, in 2017. At first, the new business only served fresh milk chocolate chip cookies for takeout and delivery. As Crumbl gained popularity, they developed new and unique flavor offerings, including their chilled pink sugar cookie, which became a semi-permanent menu item soon after its introduction. In December 2018, […]