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Lone Goose Saloon in Huntsville. (Eric Schultz | eschultz@al.com)

The rumors are true: Lone Goose Saloon will move from its current location in A.M. Booth's Lumberyard to the new development rising at Stone Middle School near downtown Huntsville.

Rendering of the new Campus No. 805 at the former Stone Middle School. (Courtesy)

The popular bar and music venue announced this afternoon in a news release it will join Straight to Ale, Yellowhammer Brewing and other tenants this winter at Campus No. 805, the name for the new project near the intersection of Triana Boulevard, Clinton Avenue and Governors Drive.

Owned by Margaret Van Dyke Poole and Danny George, Lone Goose Saloon and its dog-friendly patio are tucked between Cleveland Avenue and Meridian Street near Sandwich Farm. Poole said she has roots in downtown, while George's are in the west Huntsville.

"We believe Lone Goose really helped downtown's revitalization and we think it will help do the same thing now for west Huntsville," she said in a statement. "We're just really excited about being a part of the Campus No. 805 development."

The new facility will be more than 3,500 square feet, allowing the small business to double in size. It will be situated in the front west corner of the main facility with a large patio.

Red Brick Strategies founder Trent Willis, who handles communications for Campus No. 805, said the new Lone Goose will remain dog-friendly and smoking will be limited to the patio area.

"Margaret also told me they're going to try to recreate some of the more quirky features at the new location, like the stage, etc.," he said.

Designed by Huntsville-based Matheny Goldmon Architects, Campus No. 805 will be inspired by the art deco movement with a logo that pays homage to several architectural features throughout the campus. Construction at the site began last September, with parts of the project expected to open this fall.

Developer Randy Schrimsher said Lone Goose will be a perfect fit for Campus No. 805.

"Lone Goose has done a remarkable job becoming one of our area's premier venues for live, local music and entertainment," he said.

Campus No. 805 was home to Butler High School before it became Stone Middle, which closed in 2009. Schrimsher entered into an agreement with Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Casey Wardynski to acquire the property in 2014.

After some uncertainty regarding its expansion at Campus No. 805, Straight to Ale said this week it is moving full steam ahead on the project. The brewery expects to break ground soon.