Ribbon cuttings in Tuscaloosa this month: Palmetto Infusion, Water Oak Villa, Crimson Fuel, Beef 'O' Brady's, Piggly Wiggly Five Points and more.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Rebuilt each month. This roundup comes from the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s ribbon cuttings and events calendar, and from the City of Tuscaloosa. A listing here is not an endorsement. Businesses can tell us about an opening through our contact page.

October brings a run of grand opening ribbon cuttings in Tuscaloosa, for Palmetto Infusion, Water Oak Villa of Tuscaloosa, Crimson Fuel, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and the Piggly Wiggly at Five Points. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama hosts each one, and its listings give the date, time and address.

Who to call

  • City of Tuscaloosa Revenue Division (business licenses): 205-248-5200, revenueoffice@tuscaloosa.com, Annex 3, 2230 Sixth St., third floor, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
  • Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama: 2222 Ninth St.
  • Building permits for a new storefront: 205-248-5110

Ribbon cuttings this month

Date Business Address Type
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. Palmetto Infusion 1651 McFarland Blvd. North Grand opening
Thursday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m. Water Oak Villa of Tuscaloosa 1801 Rice Mine Road North Grand opening
Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Crimson Fuel 1110 15th St., Suite B Grand opening
Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Tuscaloosa 3799 McFarland Blvd. East Grand opening
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Happy Moms, Safe Haven Counseling Foundation and Hope Grows Center for Counseling 2902 Seventh St. Ribbon cutting
Friday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m. Piggly Wiggly Five Points 4205 University Blvd. East Grand opening and customer appreciation
Monday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. Audibel Hearing Center 2000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Unit 1 Grand reopening

Each is listed for half an hour. The Chamber’s events calendar has each one’s details.

Earlier in October

  • Office Depot, Northport, 2300 McFarland Blvd., Suite 50: a 40th anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with a client appreciation day.
  • Majestic Girls: a ribbon cutting Friday, Oct. 16, at the Chamber, 2222 Ninth St.

Starting a business in Tuscaloosa

  1. Register the company. New corporations and LLCs file with the Alabama Secretary of State, not the county Probate Office, since Jan. 1, 2021.
  2. Get a city business license. One is required to operate within the City of Tuscaloosa or its police jurisdiction, roughly the three miles beyond the city limits that are not inside another city, the Revenue Division says. Alcohol sales and short-term rentals have their own license processes.
  3. Register for city taxes. The Revenue Division administers city sales and other taxes; see its taxes page.
  4. Check zoning and permits before you sign a lease or remodel. See building permits and zoning.
  5. Food businesses also need a permit from the Tuscaloosa County Health Department. See restaurant inspection scores.

What this means for you

  • Seven ribbon cuttings are on the Chamber’s calendar from Oct. 20 to Nov. 2.
  • Opening soon yourself? License with the city first, then let the Chamber and us know.

More guides: who to call at City Hall, public notices and things to do in Tuscaloosa this month.

Frequently asked questions

What new businesses are opening in Tuscaloosa in October 2026?

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama lists grand opening ribbon cuttings for Palmetto Infusion (Oct. 20), Water Oak Villa of Tuscaloosa (Oct. 22), Crimson Fuel (Oct. 23), Beef ‘O’ Brady’s (Oct. 26) and Piggly Wiggly Five Points (Oct. 30).

Do I need a business license in Tuscaloosa?

Yes, to operate a business within the City of Tuscaloosa or its police jurisdiction, roughly three miles beyond the city limits. Call the Revenue Division at 205-248-5200.

Where do I register a new LLC or corporation in Alabama?

With the Alabama Secretary of State. Since Jan. 1, 2021, corporate filings go to the Secretary of State, not the county Probate Office.

How do I get a ribbon cutting in Tuscaloosa?

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, 2222 Ninth St., lists upcoming ribbon cuttings on its ribbon cuttings page and events calendar.