Some moments are symbolic. Others are structural. And in 2026, Homewood will see both. From a 100th birthday to long-awaited plans and projects finally taking shape, these five storylines offer a snapshot of a city trying to honor its roots while building with intention.
Homewood’s 100th anniversary: A century mark is more than a party. Expect a year of looking forward as much as back — how we celebrate, yes, but also what we codify in policy, preservation and public space. The symbolism will matter; the follow-through will matter more.
The new and improved Pigg: Council approved a revised $3 million incentive package in August; the plan shifts to an on-site rebuild with a safer pickup zone for Shades Cahaba students, more parking (from approximately 85 to 137 spaces) and a better front-door presence. Closing will sting, but the target is a bigger, better grocery open before school starts in 2026.
The facade of Brookwood Village will soon change to make room for a new movie theater.
Brookwood Village, phase one and beyond: Andrews Sports Medicine’s impending move into the former Belk (roughly 135,000 square feet) is the spark. The rest of the 57-acre puzzle — split across Homewood, Mountain Brook and Jefferson County — will play out over multiple bites. Both cities adopted an intergovernmental framework. Watch for site plan phasing, traffic and trail connections, and how much true mixed-use — not just office — makes the cut.
Homewood Police vehicle during a traffic stop in West Homewood on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021…