If some Huntsville residents have their way, you’ll be able to go through a drive-thru at In-N-Out Burgers before going shopping at Macy’s or IKEA.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has heard some of the requests before but admits In-N-Out is a new one.

“I’ve heard people say some good things about them (In-N-Out), but I’ve haven’t heard any straight requests yet,” the mayor said. “That usually comes while I’m sitting eating dinner, and someone will come up and say, ‘I heard about In-N-Out coming here.’ Those are the conversations I get to have.”

He may not have had any formal requests about the West Coast burger chain, but there were plenty of requests on Facebook message boards for Huntsville and Decatur. The announced 2026 expansion of the chain into the nearby Nashville market has sparked interest in the restaurant coming here.

Others on the list? Briana Tidwell would like to see a Sweetgreen restaurant. Victoria Hewlett is one of the many wanting a Macy’s, along with an In-N-Out and a Jamba Juice.