By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor
ALABASTER – Construction has begun on renovating the former O’Charley’s building in Alabaster into a new Big Whiskey’s restaurant.
The opening of a Big Whiskey’s restaurant location in Alabaster was first announced back in January. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the city of Alabaster shared that the developer had begun work on the building renovations for the restaurant in the South Promenade shopping center which is located at 285 South Colonial Drive.
“The family-friendly atmosphere of Big Whiskey’s goes hand-in-hand with the family-friendly atmosphere of the Alabaster community,” said Big Whiskey’s co-owner, Paul Sundy in an official release in January.
The city of Alabaster’s Downtown Redevelopment Authority previously approved a façade grant earlier this year to assist with the major renovations to the facility. According to the minutes of the authority’s meeting on April 10, the building will see various outside renovations with work done on the outdoor patio and seating area, the removal of hardboard and smart siding and the potential for a painted mural.