As much as I would love an IKEA we don't meet the community size for them to consider us. I know it doesn't hurt to ask.

Whole Foods requires:
If you have a retail location you think would make a good site for Whole Foods Market, Inc., please review the following guidelines carefully for consideration:

* 200,000 people or more in a 20-minute drive time
* 25,000-50,000 Square Feet
* Large number of college-educated residents
* Abundant parking available for our exclusive use
* Stand alone preferred, would consider complementary
* Easy access from roadways, lighted intersection
* Excellent visibility, directly off of the street
* Must be located in a high traffic area (foot and/or vehicle)

This area doesn't have the traffic levels requested like the 35806 option. Nothing against 35802 as I live in the area but they want what is closer to the University Dr/Research Blvd traffic levels.
I agree with getting a whole foods for Huntsville!

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company/realestate.php