Press Release:
Contact: Amy Hilliard
Economic Development Director
o 334.595.0108
c 334.782.8051
October 2, 2025
Prattville, Alabama has been recently chosen as the next location of a Rural King store. Rural King, America’s Farm and Home Store,

is a family-owned general retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle. The Prattville store is planned in the Prattville Plaza Shopping Center with an 80,000 square foot facility in the core of midtown directly on Main Street. The planned RK Store will have various products and brands including Carhartt, Purina, Blackstone, Wrangler, Ariat, Mobil, Walnut Creek Foods, and Henry Rifles.
Rural King offers products for livestock, pets, birds, automotive needs, power equipment, power tools, grilling, food and snacks, and cleaning products. As the seasons change, customers can find heating and cooling items, outdoor patio décor, pools, toys, home décor, and sporting goods, farm equipment, agricultural parts, lawn mowers, workwear, fashion clothing, housewares, and toys.
“At Rural King, we believe in providing more than just great products—we are dedicated to offering exceptional customer service that makes every visit special. Whether you’re shopping for livestock supplies, pet care essentials, quality apparel, or tools, we’re here to support the rural lifestyle that so many of our customers cherish. From our everyday low prices to free popcorn and coffee while you shop, we want every trip to feel like a visit to family. Plus, with our Rural King Rewards, our customers can earn even more savings. We’re excited to serve this community and look forward to being your trusted partner for all your farming, home, and lifestyle needs, ” said Steve Barbarick, Rural King CEO.
The City of Prattville welcomes the opportunity to partner in opening the doors of the next large retailer in 2026. “I want to welcome Rural King, our newest third-generation, family-owned, and operated business, to the city of Prattville. This significant investment in the Prattmont area is greatly appreciated and will enhance the scenery with an updated building, parking lot, and improved curb appeal. As the newest Partner of Prattville, the additional tax revenue generated by this location will benefit the Autauga County Education System and the City of Prattville,” said Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr.
As a community-oriented retailer, Rural King is also committed to supporting local initiatives, including youth organizations like 4-H and FFA, and veterans and first responders.
Rural King, also known as RK Holdings, LLP, planted its roots as America’s Farm and Home Store in Mattoon, IL in 1960. Since that time, Rural King has grown to more than 140 stores in fourteen states, providing a broad range of essential goods, food, feed, seed, and other farm and home necessities to communities it serves throughout Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.






