Parkway East

Parkway East is a major thoroughfare through the Roebuck and Huffman neighborhoods in northeast Birmingham. Parkway East begins as U.S. Highway 11, where that road ceases to be 1st Avenue North around 87th Street North and West Boulevard, at the southwest corner of Roebuck-Hawkins Park.

Parkway East continues northeastward for approximately one and one-half miles through Roebuck. From the point where 4th Avenue South merges into it, it was formerly signed as part of that avenue as it proceeded east to Roebuck Parkway. From that point, Parkway East continues northward as Alabama State Highway 75, while U. S. Highway 11 becomes known as Gadsden Highway and continues northeastward. Parkway East continues northward until the northernmost Huffman Road intersection near the Center Point city limits, where Highway 75 continues northward as Center Point Parkway.

Parkway East was constructed in the 1960s and supplanted portions of Huffman Road between Center Point and Gadsden Highway. As late as

Notable addresses

For an alphabetical list of locations, see the Parkway East category.

North East Lake/South East Lake

• Parkway begins by splitting from 1st Avenue North east of 86th Street North.
• 86th Street North (north) / 87th Street North (south) intersect
  • north side:
    • 8706 (8707 1st Avenue North): former location of Southern Products Co. machine supplies (1960)
    • 8730: Chevron gas station, former location of Redrock Service Station (1960)
  • south side:
  • 8701: Magic City Car Rental, former location of Quality Oil Co. gas station (1960)
  • 8707: former location of A & K Floors & Walls (2000)

• Division Avenue (south) / West Boulevard (north) intersect
  • north side:
    • Roebuck-Hawkins Park
  • south side:
  • 8713: Dialysis Clinic (2000–)
  • 8715: former location of Chateau Drive-In restaurant (Roy McLaughlin 1960)

Roebuck/Roebuck Springs-South Roebuck

• Red Oak Road intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • Roebuck-Hawkins Park
  • south side:
    • 8801: residence
    • 8807: residence
    • 8809: residence
    • 8811: residence

• 87th Place South intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • Roebuck-Hawkins Park

• 88th Street North intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • Roebuck-Hawkins Park
  • south side:
    • 8821: former location of Parker & Associates real estate appraisers (2000)
    • 8825: residence
    • 8827: residence
    • 8829: residence
    • 8831: residence

• 89th Street South intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • Roebuck-Hawkins Park
  • south side:
    • 8901: former location of Birmingham Metrotaxi Cab (James Hayden 2000)
    • 8905: residence
    • 8907: Roebuck Villa apartments

• Roebuck Boulevard intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 8912: Mane Attractions hair salon, former location of Tim Adams Hair Designers / Debt Management Services / Future Vision Foundation & Ministries / Louis Hodges insurance agent (2000)
    • 8920: former location of Kelley Properties car washes (2000)
    • 9000: Club View Apartments, former location of Jacque's restaurant (1970s), Catfish Cabin (1980–2000)
    • 9002: former location of Alabama Army National Guard (2000)
      • 9002A: Parkway East Chiropractic (2000–)
      • 9002B: former location of Eastern Development apartments (2000)
      • 9002C: former location of Cecil Copeland Jr real estate agent
    • 9004: former location of McDonald's (1960s–1980s)
    • 9008: Holmes Motors, former location of Roebuck Mazda, Roebuck Cars (2000), Roebuck Volkswagen, Birmingham Suzuki, Classic Suzuki
  • south side:
    • 8909–8921: Roebuck Seventh-Day Adventist Church
      • 8909: former location of All Out Carpet Cleaning (2000)
      • 8921: Roebuck Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2000–)
    • 8949: Big Bob's Flooring, former location of Roebuck Chrysler-Plymouth / Roebuck Jeep-Eagle (2000)
    • 8953: Stone Concepts
    • 9005: Autos Premier of Birmingham, former location of Arby's restaurant (2000), U.S. Title Loans
    • 9009: former location of Wallpaper Factory Outlet (2000)

• 4th Avenue South intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • 9012: Faith Memorial Chapel, formerly Ridout's-Brown Service Roebuck Chapel, Roebucks Chapel (2000)
    • 9016: Cars for Less, former location of Buckner Auto Sales (2000)
  • south side:
    • 9015: Metro Auto Sales / Pippen Motor Company, former location of High Point Auto Sales (2000)
    • 9019: All Starz Auto Group, former location of Jim Deerman's Bar-B-Que (1981), Kentucky Fried Chicken, D & J Motors (2000), Super Sauna Spa
    • 9021: True Vine Ministries, former location of B & B Service Co. / Concord Foods / Gregory's of Birmingham / Mister Burch Formal Wear / The Pageant Place / Southern Bride (2000)
    • 9025: former location of Raymond Weeks residence (1959)

• Roebuck Boulevard intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 9060–9098: Roebuck Center shopping center (built 1960)

• 4th Avenue South (old) intersects (south only)
  • north side:
    • 9110: former location of Premier Salons International (2000)
    • 9116: former location of Wholesale Wallpaper (2000)
    • 9118–9176: Roebuck Marketplace (built 1957 as Roebuck Plaza, later Roebuck Shopping City
      • 9144: former location of Herald Square Lunch (1945)
      • 9162: former location of Jennings' Service Station (1947)
  • south side:
    • 9105: former location of Joseph Smith dentist / Patrick Smith physician (1970), Debt Relief Counseling Services / Express Tax (2000)
    • 9107: MetroPCS, former location of Indurall Paint Center (1970), Alabama Cycle & Equipment Co. (1983–2000)
    • 9109: Papa John's Pizza /PJ United Alabama operations office (2000–), former location of Nelson Brantley Glass Co. (1970), A-Way Travel Agency / S & R Travels (2000)
    • 9115: former site of Bowen Chiropractic Clinic (1959), Jordan Nee Roebuck Service Station (1970), El Gringo's-East restaurant (2000), Cabana Cafe, C J's Sports Bar and Grill
    • 9119: former site of Salt and Pepper fish & chips and burgers
    • 9121: former location of Lee Optical (1970), Photo Finish 1-hour film developing (2000)
    • 9125: former location of Shoney's Big Boy (1970), Good Taste Chinese Buffet (2000)

• Shopping Center Drive (north) / Eubank Drive (south) intersect
  • north side:
    • 9178: Regions Bank Roebuck branch, former location of Jefferson Federal Savings & Loan (1970), AmSouth Bank Roebuck branch (2000)
    • 9180: former location of Standard Oil Co. service station (1959), Household Finance Corp. (1970), Jireh Hair Care beauty shop (2000)
    • 9182: former location of Glidden Paint Co. (1970), Women of Excellence boutique (2000)
    • 9184: former location of Alabama Power Co. Huffman District (1970), A. R. Akin coins, medals & trophies / Antiques & Dreams / The Gallery (Charlene Myers 2000)
    • 9190: Sprint, former location of Harbison Standard Service (1970–2000), Starbucks Coffee
  • south side:
    • 9127–9129: Cash Monster, former location of Adams Vision Center (2000), Pearle Vision Center
    • 9131–9133: 9131–9133 Parkway East office building
    • 9135: former location of Sid Harris Cities Service Station (1959)
    • 9137: former location of Johnny Ray's barbecue / Uncle Sam's Bar-B-Cue (2000)
    • 9145: former location of Roebuck Drug Store (1947)
    • 9147: Alabama Title Loans

• Roebuck Plaza Drive intersects (north only)
  • north side:
    • 9200–9202: 786 Auto Sales, former location of Smothers Gulf Service Station (1959), Ralph's Gulf Service (1970), BP gas station (2000)
    • 9208: BBVA Bank, former location of Braswell Furniture Co. (1959), Compass Bank
    • 9212: former location of Pryor Optical Dispensary (1970) All-American Hobby Store (F. Ernest Bergin 1975), Branding Iron tattoos (2000)
    • 9216: former location of World Transmission Specialist (1970), Metro Transmission Service (1983), Marty's Transmission (2000)
    • 9220: former location of Jack's Steak House (1959), Ace Cashier Express / Southpage Communications / Staffing America (2000)
    • 9228: former location of Roebuck Medical Building (1970), C H T Computer Installation (2000) / Parkway Medical Center (2000)
    • 9232: American Family Care (2014-), former location of Paul Fisher / Attis Watker physicians (1959), Ben Hooker chiropractor (1970), Robeuck Chiropractic Center (2000), Ruby Tuesday (closed 2012)
    • 9234: former location of AAA Service Co. television repair (1959), Beauteria beauty salon (1970)
    • 9236: former location of Chism's Barber Shop (1959), Taylor's Barber Shop (1970)
    • 9238: former location of [Jerry Gregory]] florist (1959), State Farm Insurance Roebuck office (1970), Susan's School of Dance & Baton (1981-1983), Brand It Designs (2000)
  • south side:
    • 9201: Wing Out Express, former location of Krystal (1970–2008), Mr Sharks Fish and Chicken
    • 9213: RimTyme custom wheels & tires, former location of Crenshaw Shell service station (1959), Huffman Shell (1970), Pioneer Cafeteria (2000–2008), Rooms for Less Furniture
    • 9221: Bubba's Express Car Wash (2015–), former location of Alabama Power Company Huffman office (1959), Southern Construction & Investments / C. Harca commercial printing (2000)
      • 9221B: former location of Belltron Computer Systems (1990)
    • 9223: former location of Roebuck Drug Store (1959)
    • 9225: Parkway Inn Birmingham (2018–), former location of Mitchell Bake Shop (1959), Pioneer Restaurant (1970), Roebuck Parkway Inn (2000), America's Best Inn & Suites (2015), Econo Lodge (2016), Rodeway Inn (Roebuck) (2018–2022)
    • 9227: Waffle House (2000–)
    • 9229–9233: Crown Communication, former location of Roebuck Motel Court No. 1 (1959), Family Christian Store (2000)
      • 9233: former location of Ester's Floral & Gift Mart (1970)
    • 9237: former location of Charlie's Place restaurant (1959)

Roebuck / Huffman

• Gadsden Highway / U.S. Highway 11 splits away to east
  • north side:
  • 9240: former location of Braswell Furniture Co. storage (1959), Roebuck Typewriter Co. (1970–1981), Changes by Sue beauty shop (2000)
  • 9242: former location of Spotless Cleaners & Laundry (1959–1970)
  • 9244: former location of Magic City Audio (1981-1983), Kathy Hawkins-Harris interior design (2000)
  • 9246: former location of Central Bank & Trust (1970), Compass Bank (2000)
  • 9248: Wal-Mart, former location of Cozy Corner Sandwich Shop (Frank Smeraglia 1959), S. S. Kresge, K-Mart (1970–2000)
  • 9250: former location of Old America Store craft supplies (2000)
  • 9252: former location of Roebuck Drive-In Theatre (1959)
  • 9300: Wells Fargo Bank
  • south side:
  • 9249: former location of Kelly Tire Co. (1959)
  • 9265 (206 Gadsden Highway): Roebuck Shell, former location of Massey Drive-In restaurant (1959), Bel Aire Sunshine Center laundromat (1970)

• Roebuck Parkway / Alabama State Highway 75 merges into parkway from south
  • west side:
    • 9324: Domino's Pizza, former location of Huffman Presbyterian Church (-1970), 9324 Parkway East (built 1970, demolished 2017), Birmingham Federal Savings & Loan (1970–1993), First Commercial Bank (1993–2009), Easy Money (2012–2018)
    • 9332: Arby's
  • east side:
    • 9323: former location of Showbiz Pizza (1985)
    • 9325: Walgreen's, former location of California Waterbeds (1985)
    • 9345: Chick-Fil-A

• Red Lane Road (west) / Medford Road (east) intersect
  • west side:
    • 9400: Hardee's
    • 9416: Cash America Pawn (2013–)
    • 9420: Easy Money, former location of BancorpSouth Bank
  • east side:
    • 9401: Kangaroo Express
    • 9417: The Crab Barrack, former location of O'Charley's restaurant (2008), Los Arcos Mexican restaurant (2015–2018)
    • 9433: I Do Wedding Chapel (April & Derrick Curry December 2023–), former location of Yoshiko Spa (2008), Dove's Upholstery Tech / Brinique's Hair Studio (2008–2013), New Paradise Spa (2013–2016), Light of Hope preschool (2015), Y.O.U. Salon
      • 9433A: former location of Set-N-Stone Cuts barber shop

• Camp Court intersects (west only)
  • west side:
    • 9430: 9430 Building, Colston Barber Shop / Infinite Tax Service / Real Estate Practitioners / Danny Wakefield State Farm insurance
    • 9440: Sam's Auto Sales
  • east side:
    • 9441: Tax Associates, Inc. (2013–)

• Huffman Road intersects (east only)
  • west side:
    • 9448: Speedy Tire & Service
    • 9480: former location of Alabama State College of Barber Styling
    • 9500: Yummy's Garage (Tabian Cooper 2024–), former location of Mouse Trap Sports Bar, Sports Page Bar, Mr Steak (1975), Costa's Mediterranean Cafe, Aces Bar & Lounge
    • 9512–9532: 9512-9532 Parkway East shopping center
      • 9512: former location of Miller's department store, Big Saver Thrift (–2021)
      • 9520 (outparcel): Shoe Show
      • 9528 (outparcel): Burger King
      • 9530: Conn's HomePlus, former location of Food Giant
      • 9532: L & O Greek Specialty Coins
    • 9540: 1-story commercial building (built 1979), former location of Barnhill's Buffet, Fresenius Medical Care
  • east side:
    • 9509: Taco Bell
    • 9525: Wings Plus, former location of Rally's hamburgers (2008)
    • 9533: Ocean Spa (2015–2017), former location of Roy Smith Pharmacy (1975–1981), Bali Spa (2012–2014)
    • 9539: Audrey Salon
    • 9541: Metro by T-Mobile
    • 9553: New Life Birmingham (formerly Worship Center Christian Church, Huffman Assembly of God and Word of Life Christian Center)

• Gene Reed Road intersects
  • west side:
    • 9620: Kassia African Hair Braiding
    • 9628: Chesterfield Loans
    • 9632: Title Loan Express
  • east side:
    • 9601: Vo Tires
    • 9609: 9609 Parkway East office building, former location of Roebuck Beauty School, The Root of You "Spa-Lon"
    • 9617: Razor's Edge Barber & Style, former location of Garner & Grabowski real estate (1981) / Charles Cauthen physician (1981-1983), Masterquote Insurance / A & M Quality Tax Service

• Matthew Avenue intersects
  • west side:
    • 9640: Latino's Car Wash
    • 9648: former location of National Bank of Commerce, First American Bank, RBC Bank, PNC Bank (closed July 2023)
  • east side:
    • Huffman Baptist Church

• Roebuck Drive intersects
  • west side:
    • 9700: Regions Bank Huffman branch (2006–)
    • 9710: DriveTime used cars
    • 9772: former location of American Family Care (2008–2014)
    • 9776: former location of Dulux Paints
    • 9784: Advance America
    • 9790: TitleMax
    • 9800: Alabama CarLand
    • 9810: Free Land Automotive
    • 9820: Alabama Power Appliance Center, former location of Greater Birmingham Dodge Chrysler Jeep
    • 9842: American Car Center
    • 9856: Public Storage
    • 9862: former location of Starnes Wholesale
    • 9870: Wendy's restaurant (1978–)
  • east side:
    • 9709: ParKway Plaza shopping center
      • 9709A: Enterprise Rent-A-Car
      • 9709B: Mills Pharmacy
      • 9709C: Heritage Auto Finance
      • 9709D: Schaeffer Eye Center
    • 9711: Jim's Super Pawn / meeting room
    • 9721: Quin Hampton State Farm Insurance
    • 9729: iHangTVs.com
    • 9753: Parkway Christian Fellowship / Parkway Christian Academy
    • 9771 (980 Huffman Road): Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
    • 9825: Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
    • 9829: Sonic Drive-In
    • 9833: Parkway Tire Shop
    • 9835: former location of Yerby Bauer Auto Sales
    • 9849: Goldstar Auto Brokers, former location of Auto Title Loans
    • 9861: Durrell Tire & Auto
    • 9871: Parkway Citgo, former location of BP gas station

Spring Lake/Killough Springs

• Springville Road intersects (east only)
  • west side:
    • 9900: Alabama Title Loans
    • 9924: Iron City Ford, former location of Jim Skinner Ford
    • 9952: former location of Southland Furniture
    • 9964: Guster Law Firm, former location of RimTyme
  • east side:
    • 9901: Center Point Shell
    • 9917: Taqueria Tafoya
    • 9921: Check Into Cash
    • 9929: Church's Chicken
    • 9933: Exxon gas station

• Huffman Road intersects
  • road crosses Five Mile Creek and continues north as Center Point Parkway