Image courtesy of Ace Hardware
Press Release
Liberty Park Joint Venture, LLP
James Parsons, President
(205) 945-6459
Release Date
July 21, 2026
Ace Hardware Coming to The Bray Town Center at Liberty Park
Vestavia Hills, Alabama – A longtime local businessman has closed on a key parcel of the Bray Town Center to construct an Ace Hardware location in Liberty Park. Don Compton, whose family owns and operates the Ace Hardware in Crestline Park, along with three CC Food Mart convenience stores in the Birmingham metro area, expects to be under construction by the end of the year. The Ace Hardware will be located adjacent to the Publix-anchored Marketplace at the Bray.
“Few things are as American as the neighborhood hardware store,” Compton said. “We know nearly all our customers personally. Many of them have been with us since we opened our first convenience store in Crestline 47 years ago. Today, we have four generations of the Compton family working in our Ace Hardware on Montevallo Road. Our customers know they will receive personalized service and a true knowledge of our craft. That is what separates us from the experience at big-box hardware stores.”
“There could not be a more ideal addition to Liberty Park,” expressed James Parsons, president of Liberty Park Joint Venture. “The ACE Hardware brand is synonymous with local business ownership offering quality service and products. And the Compton’s longstanding commitment to the community perfectly aligned with our long-term vision for Liberty Park.”
“We never imagined we would find another neighborhood location so perfectly suited for an Ace Hardware,” Compton continued. “We have long admired the community of Liberty Park and we look forward to being part of the community.”
About Liberty Park
Liberty Park is a master-planned community in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, encompassing residential neighborhoods, parks and open space, schools, commercial development, and recreational amenities. Development continues through a long-term vision focused on creating connected neighborhoods, quality public spaces, and lasting community value. For more information about Liberty Park visit https://libertypark.com/
