People across Madison County have expressed interest in an IKEA furniture store for well over a decade.

Rumors of the Swedish warehouse building its first full;-size Alabama store started swirling this week when a Facebook user posted a supposed chat with the IKEA help bot.

The chat wrote that while the furniture giant hasn’t “officially announced” a location in Huntsville, the “store format and opening date are still being finalized.”

This sparked excitement across social media about the possibility of an IKEA furniture store in the Rocket City. But…

IKEA responds

IKEA has since responded to AL.com’s request for comment.

“At IKEA, we are always looking at new opportunities for expansion and growth. As we continue to transform our business, we are considering new ways to meet our customers needs across the U.S. However, IKEA has not announced any plans for a new location in the Huntsville area.”

IKEA a sought-after store

It’s landed on Huntsville’s list of most-wanted retailers since 2011. Locals want access to its large showrooms, buildable furniture and Swedish meatballs.

It’s possible that the Rocket City could land a full-size IKEA or a “Plan & Order Point,” which allows customers to work with IKEA specialists to plan their spaces and order the pieces necessary to build their rooms.

IKEA already has Plan & Order Points in Nashville and Birmingham. The closest full-size store is in Atlanta.