Huntsville Living Fall 2020 | Page 7

A food truck staple Floyd’s on 14th brings hometown taste to the Huntsville food scene STORY & PHOTOS BY JOSH CRISWELL As national restaurant chains continue to become more commonplace in Huntsville, one establishment aims to bring a local flavor to its community. Rick Floyd partnered up with his brother John to launch Floyd’s on 14th in March 2018, and began serving up what he described as “Southern bar food” alongside his son Dallas. And when Rick returned to the automotive industry early this year, his son took the reins of the family business. Dallas, who grew up in Huntsville and attended Sam Houston State, takes pride in being a part of his hometown’s food scene. “I didn’t expect it or think I would be in this position growing up, but it’s really cool — especially to see people supporting the local businesses,” he said. “I just feel like Huntsville needed more restaurants that are locally owned with all the franchises we’ve been getting. “In my opinion, the mom-and-pop restaurants have more flavor and better food, and being able to bring that great-tasting food to the community is just really cool.” In a little over two years, Floyd’s has grown to become not only one of Huntsville’s most recognizable food trucks, but one of its top dining options as well. “I didn’t expect it or think I would be in this position growing up, but it’s really cool — especially to see people supporting the local businesses. I just feel like Huntsville needed more restaurants that are locally owned with all the franchises we’ve been getting.” HUNTSVILLE LIVING | FALL 2020 | 7