Brooks & Collier Feed & Seed opened on Brown Street in downtown Huntsville. Huntsville was a sleepy cotton town when T.E. Brooks and Ernest Collier decided to bring the Purina feed brand to the city.
With the success of the feed & seed store Brooks and Collier expanded to a larger location on Washington Street. T.E.'s son, Billy, had been working for his father when Earnest Collier decided to retire.
Billy Brooks purchased total interest in the business. Billy decided to keep the name Brooks & Collier as Ernest Collier was a much loved colorful character in Huntsville.
Brooks & Collier moved to their current location at 813 Meridian Street. Billy expanded the feed and seed store to become a garden center, now selling trees, plants, shrubs, flowers and decorative planters.
Billy's wife, Doris, opened a 2nd location. As Huntsville was growing and evolving so was Brooks & Collier. Doris introduced outdoor furniture with a mix of indoor accessories.
Billy & Doris' son Greg, along with his wife Kim purchased the Meridian Street location when Doris & Billy retired. They expanded the nursery and renovated the building to provide a large showroom. Greg would travel the world importing one of a kind pieces to bring into the store.
Foster Brooks joined the family business as the 4th generation family member to continue the Brooks & Collier legacy.
Foster Brooks purchased total interest in the business and becomes the 4th generation owner of the Meridian Street location.
Brooks & Collier sits on a city block of property featuring indoor and outdoor furniture, grills, home accessories and the garden center. We have grown to become North Alabama's indoor and outdoor living headquarters. We will continue to grow with our city and strive to provide the best customer service we can offer.