City of Muscle Shoals Announces New Athletic & Event Center Development

MUSCLE SHOALS – The City of Muscle Shoals has announced the development of a new 66-acre mixed-use development in the city that will include multi-sport athletic facilities and a complex with the ability to host indoor and outdoor events adjacent to major retailers.

Mayor Mike Lockhart stated the new city-owned development located at Sportsplex Dr., “has been in the works for over two years”. The space will include indoor and outdoor facilities capable of hosting large regional tournaments.

Major retail development is central to the concept of the site. Plans include for significant retail space to be built out as the site develops.

The project is expected to cost $65 million, and engineering and design work will begin immediately. The architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills and Cawood (GMC) will assist with development of the site. The City of Muscle Shoals also worked with GMC in 2023 to develop the city’s first comprehensive master plan.