After what felt like an eternity to Alexander City residents and tourists alike, Carlisle’s re-opened its doors following a four-month hiatus. It now once again offers its traditional limeades, chicken and egg and olive sandwiches and milkshakes, along with a more extensive menu, additional seating and an updated look.

The soda fountain has been a mainstay in town since Hoyt Carlisle opened it in 1914. When Daniel and Lisa Champion announced it would be closing this March after their 21-1/2 year ownership, community members worried this favored store would become a distant memory.