Neighborhood Guide

South Huntsville

South Huntsville

About South Huntsville

South Huntsville is where the city's energy meets some genuinely nice nature. It runs along Memorial Parkway and Whitesburg Drive down toward the Tennessee River, and it has more trail and water access than most people expect from a suburb.

Outdoors

The Aldridge Creek Greenway is a paved place to bike and run, and Green Mountain has hiking, including the Madison County Nature Trail, a short lake-and-woods loop with a covered bridge. At the river, Ditto Landing has a marina, boat launch, and campground, and it is a home base for rowing on the Tennessee River.

Eating

South Huntsville has a strong run of neighborhood restaurants. Nick's Ristorante serves Italian on Bailey Cove Road. Rosie's Mexican Cantina is out on Memorial Parkway. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe has a Hays Farm location if you want a lighter lunch.

Beer

The Back Forty Beer Company taproom is on Leeman Ferry Road, and it is known for its murals. See our brewery guide.

Practical Notes

You will drive here. It is a suburban, car-oriented part of town, but it is close to Research Park, downtown, and Hampton Cove. If you want a full day outdoors, pair Green Mountain with Ditto Landing.

Local Businesses

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Food Trucks

Salt + Light

4.9(47)
Nail Salons

Lavish Nail Lounge - Huntsville

4.8(424)

Lavish Nail Lounge in Huntsville is a nail salon serving the 35802 area. Its website lists acrylic full sets and fills, gel manicures, regular manicures, dipping powder, Gel-X and builder gel, along with several pedicure levels from a spa pedicure to a lavish pedicure with steaming, hot stones and paraffin wax. The menu also includes kids services, waxing, cluster eyelash extensions and brow tinting, waxing and lamination. The site says walk-ins are welcome and appointments are appreciated.

Barbershops

Roosters Men's Grooming Center

4.6(706)

This Roosters Men's Grooming Center sits in The Shoppes at Valley Bend and handles men's and boys' haircuts, shaves and beard work. Roosters is a men's grooming chain that is part of Regis Corporation, so the menu follows the Roosters lineup, done by the barbers at this shop. The local menu includes the Roosters Club Cut (consultation, shampoo, hot towel and a finished style), skin fades, specialized cuts, teen and young man's cuts, and head shaves. For beards there are regular and straight razor trims plus a beard refresh. You can also get a facial shave, an exfoliating facial, facial waxing, highlights or Lose That Grey color blending. Active duty military, police, fire and EMS can ask about the Professional Hero Cut, and there's a Hero skin fade too. You can book online through the Roosters website or app. Ask your barber about pricing.

Auto Dealers

Freedom Powersports Huntsville

4.6(3313)
Nail Salons

La Belle Nail Spa

4.8(598)

La Belle Nail Spa is a nail salon on Cecil Ashburn Drive SE in south Huntsville. Its website describes a clean, relaxed space and says the team follows sanitization protocols. The service menu covers nail enhancements, including acrylic, pink and white, ombre, Gel X, builder gel and dipping powder sets, plus fills. It also lists manicures, gel polish, and several pedicure levels, from a classic pedicure to deluxe spa and paraffin versions. Add-ons such as paraffin, hot stone and extra massage time are listed too. Online booking is linked from the site.

Pet Grooming

The Dapper Dog Spaw

4.9(66)

The Dapper Dog Spaw is a dog grooming salon in Huntsville. According to its website, it works by one-on-one appointments in a kennel-free setting and is a locally owned, woman-owned business with more than 15 years of combined grooming experience. The site lists dog grooming services and spa services, and has pages to meet the groomers. It says its groomers hold Fear Free, NDGAA and NACPG certifications and that the salon is insured. You can book through its website, and there is an intake form to fill out for your dog. The site says it replies to inquiries within 48 hours.

Restaurants

Nick's Ristorante

4.6(628)

Nick's Ristorante is an Italian restaurant on Bailey Cove Road in Huntsville. Its website describes a menu built around Northern Italian recipes handed down through the owner's family, along with Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood and homemade desserts. The menu is organized into appetizers, soups and salads, Italian specialties, seafood, steaks and chops, and desserts. The restaurant also posts weekend specials and a separate lounge menu. Beyond the dining room, Nick's has a bar and bistro area and a cigar lounge. Its website describes the wine and cocktail list as eclectic.

Breweries & Taprooms

Das Stahl Bierhaus & Kaffeehaus

4.7(476)

Das Stahl Bierhaus & Kaffeehaus is a craft beer bar, bottle shop and coffee house in South Huntsville. According to its website, it opened as a bottleshop and taproom and grew into a family-friendly gathering spot with board games, built around the German idea of gemütlichkeit, or coziness. The taproom runs 32 rotating taps, including a nitro tap, cider and mead, and German imports. The bottle shop side lists more than 450 beers, ciders, wines, meads, sake, seltzers and kombuchas, plus a large non-alcoholic selection, and you can build your own six-pack or buy a single bottle. Mornings start in the Kaffeehaus with coffee and breakfast, and lunch, dinner and pizza are served later in the day. The website also promotes seasonal events, including an Oktoberfest celebration.

Hair Salons

TerraBacio SalonSpa

4.6(147)

TerraBacio Salon Spa is a salon and spa on Whitesburg Drive in Huntsville. It also has a second location in Madison, which its website lists separately. According to its website, the services menu covers hair, bridal, hair extensions, facials, nails, body treatments, spa packages, and waxing and makeup. The site also has a Shop Aveda section and a gift card page. Its website describes the mission as combining a modern, comfortable atmosphere with a high level of service. Appointments can be requested through the website.

Day Spas

Encore Medical Aesthetics

5.0(33)

Encore Aesthetics, MD is a medical aesthetics practice in a suite on Memorial Parkway in southwest Huntsville. Its website groups the services into three areas: facials and medical grade peels, laser treatments, and body treatments. According to the website, the team includes a registered nurse who works with injectables, laser and body contouring, and a medical aesthetician who works with laser, medical-grade treatments and acne management. Visitors can request an appointment through the website. For the full treatment list and what each one involves, check the practice's site or ask the team directly.

Barbershops

Allstar Barbers

4.6(111)
Auto Dealers

Mike Thomas Auto Sales

4.7(99)
Nail Salons

Legacy Nails

4.6(553)
Coffee & Tea

Angel's Island Coffee

4.8(802)

Angel's Island Coffee Company is a coffee shop on Memorial Parkway in Huntsville. Its website says the founder opened it in 2007 as a neighborhood spot, and the shop offers both dine-in seating and a drive-thru. The menu lists espresso drinks, cold brew, signature drinks and house-made syrups, plus ice cream drinks, smoothies, teas and seasonal specials. Food includes breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches and wraps, a house salad, snacks and pastries. The shop also sells bagged coffee. Angel's Island offers a mobile espresso bar and full-service catering for weddings, showers, corporate events and community celebrations. The site says the shop also hosts coffee-crafting events and shows work by local artists.

Financial Advisors

Retirement Income Source Huntsville

5.0(29)

Retirement Income Source Huntsville is a financial and retirement planning firm with an office on Boulevard South SW in Huntsville. Its website says the firm focuses on retirement income and estate planning, and that it helps clients build a structured plan for short and long-term goals. The services listed on the site are retirement planning, Social Security maximization, tax planning, estate planning, rollover IRA guidance and an income investing strategy. The firm also posts videos, reports, calculators and a blog, and it mentions a radio show and events. The site offers a free financial analysis and a free retirement risk report. According to its website, fee-based planning and advisory services are offered through a separate registered investment advisory firm.

Restaurants

Pappo's Pizzeria and Pub

4.5(710)
Bakeries

Crumbl Cookies

4.8(3196)
Day Spas

Terramé Day Spa and Salon

4.9(1819)

Terramé Salon & Spa at Jones Valley is a location of a Huntsville salon and spa brand and sits on Cecil Ashburn Dr. According to its website, it is the original location, the brand was founded in 2000, this location opened in 2003, and it offers the complete salon and spa experience. Services on the menu include hair color, cuts and styling, hair extensions, massage, facials, nails, makeup, waxing and spray tans. The website says services are for both women and men, and it also lists a head spa treatment inspired by Japanese and Korean scalp techniques. The brand has two more locations, Midtown in Huntsville and one in Madison. Gift cards are available through the website.

South Huntsville FAQ

Common questions about South Huntsville in Huntsville.

The Aldridge Creek Greenway for biking and running, Green Mountain hiking including the Madison County Nature Trail, and rowing and boating at Ditto Landing.

Nick's Ristorante for Italian and Rosie's Mexican Cantina for Mexican.

It is a drive rather than a walk. Downtown Huntsville and Research Park are both reachable in a short drive along Memorial Parkway or Whitesburg Drive.

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