Johnny Ray's reopens and more in 280 business
Now Open
Tracy Jacobs, MD, has opened a medical practice at 201 Doug Baker Blvd., in the location formerly occupied by MedSouth Urgent Care. Dr. Jacobs most recently practiced at Trinity Medical Center’s clinic in Chelsea.
Johnny Ray’s BBQ has reopened in the Colonnade, 3431 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 500, under the ownership of Tony Hall. Hall is the owner of the Johnny Ray’s in Pelham on Pelham Parkway.
968-8002, johnnyraysbbq.com
MVP Training, 5406 U.S. 280 East, Suite D-106, is now open at the Crossroads at Greystone shopping center at the intersection of Highways 119 and 280. The facility offers strength training and conditioning for a variety of ages.
538-2687, mvptraining.net
WealthSpan Financial Group is now open at 2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 405E. This is the Atlanta-based firm’s first office in Birmingham. WealthSpan is an independent insurance, investment and financial services firm. Andy Allen is the managing director for the office.
582-7440, wealthspanfinancial.com
Coming Soon
A thai and sushi restaurant has signed a lease for 16712 Highway 280, Suite B.
Five Below, a national discount retail chain, has signed a lease to open a new store at 5291 Highway 280, Suite 110, in the Brook Highland Plaza.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be opening in the former TGI Friday’s location at 4 Perimeter Park South. No timeline has been announced for its opening. The high-end chain has more than 10 locations over several states, including Texas, Colorado and Illinois.
Relocations and Renovations
Greystone Golf & Country Club has opened their new Golf Operations Center at 4100 Greystone Drive. The 9,500-square-foot facility was constructed as the club prepares to host the Champions Tour’s Regions Tradition tournament in 2016-18.
980-5200, greystonecc.com
Greystone Golf & Country Club has opened their new state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center at 330 Legacy Way. The center is the home of Blackburn Golf; Mark Blackburn is one of the top 100 Teachers in America. The building will have HD live streaming video, 3D motion capture and a golf gym.
980-5200, greystonecc.com
New Ownership
Groomingdales has changed its name to Knotty Dog Pet Salon and S’paw, 10699 Old Highway 280, Building 5, Suite 7, Chelsea. The business is owned by Sarah and Jonathan Cordes.
678-8779, knottydog-alabama.com
News and Accomplishments
Scott Weygand’s Farmers Insurance agency, 398 Chesser Drive, Suite 1, Chelsea, was named one of Farmers Insurance’s top specialty agencies, finishing #1 in their district, #2 in Alabama, #2 in their territory (including Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia and Ohio) and #16 in the United States. Specialty products include boats, RVs, vacant homes, rental homes, ATVs and more.
678-4711, farmersagent.com/sweygand
Hirings and Promotions
Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic has hired Dr. Jennifer W. Ham. Ham has joined the clinic after 12 years as a small animal veterinarian. The clinic is located at 5196 Caldwell Mill Road.
991-7986, cmacvet.com
Bridgeworth, LLC, 3800 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 300, has hired Samuel Fitch as a financial adviser. Fitch comes to Bridgeworth with more than 25 years of experience in the local financial industry.
208-8700, bridgeworthfinancial.com
Bruno Event Team, 100 Grandview Place, Suite 110, has promoted Sean Sovacool to the position of president of its golf division and Doug Habgood to the position of executive vice president of its golf division. The organization manages several golfing events on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Web.com Tour and Champions Tour, including the Regions Tradition in Birmingham.
967-4745, brunoeventteam.com