306 Barbecue & McCorkle Lofts
The old is being made new again with the revitalization of
The McCorkle Building on Court Street in Florence, Alabama. Established in
1948, the historical building is seeing a new era of contemporary living,
restaurant innovation, and local shopping in the downtown area—and it will be joining
the ranks of the ever-growing popular spots with the addition of 306 Barbecue
& Back Alley Sports Bar and McCorkle Lofts. Just a short walk away from the
University of North Alabama, students, young professionals, and families alike
will enjoy the new additions to 322 N. Court Street.
While the restaurant is currently under construction, 306 Barbecue will be ready for business at the first of the new year and will serve
items such as pulled pork, ribs, chicken, homemade sides and fresh vegetables. The
eatery originally began in Athens, Alabama with a few guys cooking barbecue for
friends and has since grown into a favorite Southern BBQ hangout. When Darren
Rhodes, a Florence native and the owner of the new space first decided to help
bring 306 Barbecue to the Shoals, he knew that the Court Street location would
be the perfect way to share the delicious food and fun atmosphere with Florence
residents.
It’s going to be a laid-back venue with open, exposed
ceilings, stained concrete floors, and modern finishes. In the back of the
restaurant there will be a separate Back Alley Sports Bar, which will have a
front entrance, and it’s own separate alley entrance. The bar will feature a
small stage for live acoustic sets, a full bar, which will include an
abbreviated bar menu, and plenty of televisions to watch your favorite sporting
event. It’s the ultimate hangout spot to kick back, relax, and enjoy some
quality Southern cooking. The restaurant is set in an ideal location, only a
short distance from all of the downtown, historic neighborhoods and parks—and
whoever is lucky enough to snag the upstairs apartments will be in the middle
of it all.
The apartments above the restaurant are brand-new, sleek,
modern spaces overlooking the downtown area. It’s the perfect opportunity to
live in the popular downtown area, with easy access to local businesses,
campus, and even the lake! The 12 loft apartments take up the second and third
floor of the McCorkle building, with 6 apartments per floor. Each luxury
apartment has 2 large bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, granite, stainless steel
appliances, a washer and dryer, and beautiful modern finishes including unique
lighting. In addition, each apartment is incredibly safe with its own security
system, all key access, and security cameras. They are beautiful apartments
that won’t last long, so give McCorkle Lofts a call today to reserve your spot.
Once again, another exciting addition to lovely downtown
Florence, Alabama makes it clear that this is just the beginning of renovation
and growth. Many investors like Darren Rhodes see the beauty and potential of
our great town and are diving in head first to help ensure that others see it
as well. I’m looking forward to the next development—I’m sure it’s right
around the corner.
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