Entries by Dawn Suiter

McThornmor Acres Added to National Register of Historic Places

Residents of Huntsville’s McThornmor Acres have a new reason to be proud of their neighborhood with the addition of their community to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).  Constructed in the 1950s, the design of McThornmor Acres reflected the City’s goals to create a modern neighborhood for the workforce of the space and rocket […]

THREE15 Opens Its Doors at Lincoln Mill’s New Dye House

Lincoln Mill’s new Dye House is busy with construction as its confirmed tenants are readying their spaces for business. Dye House celebrated the grand opening of its first tenant last week, a concept fitness studio called THREE15.  THREE15 welcomed visitors with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, and more. The fitness-focused studio is a three-in-one facility that […]

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Showcasing Astro Restoration Project

Two pieces of space history will be reuniting this week as part of an ongoing restoration project at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Earlier this morning, the Space & Rocket Center held a news conference showcasing the volunteer-led Astro Restoration Project, which involved the restoration of hardware flown on the Space Shuttle as part […]

RadioBro Corporation Announces Merger With TEC

Born in Huntsville, aerospace electronics company RadioBro has announced that it has been acquired by Knoxville-based Technology for Energy Corporation (TEC). RadioBro president and co-founder Mark Becnel will be stepping into the role of Chief Technology Officer with TEC. “We’re excited to be a part of the growing TEC team,” said Mark Becnel, CEO of […]

Construction Contract for Sandra Moon Community Complex Phase 2 Awarded

The transformation of the former Grissom High School into the Sandra Moon Community Complex came one step closer to completion with the approval of a construction contract for the project’s second phase.  On Thursday, February 10, the Huntsville City Council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter a $4.37 million construction services contract […]

Rapid Growth Brings Expansion of HudsonAlpha Executive Leadership

Since its inception, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has enjoyed immense success with rapid economic growth and groundbreaking strides in genomic and life science research.  HudsonAlpha and its resident companies co-located on its biotech campus in Cummings Research Park have continued to expand their footprint in multiple sectors across the biosciences, including research, testing and medical […]

Constellation, Huntsville’s ‘Front Door,’ Now Well Underway

The Constellation Huntsville development, a project 22 years in the making, is coming closer to completion. Located on approximately 11 acres at the former site of the old Heart of Huntsville Mall between Memorial Parkway, Clinton Avenue, and the Von Braun Center, Constellation Huntsville’s prominent location has earned it the nickname of ‘Huntsville’s Front Door,’ […]

New Premier Collaboration Debuting at Bridge Street Town Centre

PBR Cowboy Bar and Lockhart Smokehouse has announced the selection of Bayer Properties’ Bridge Street Town Centre as its debut location of PBR x Lockhart Smokehouse. This collaboration brings together PBR Cowboy Bar’s “country cool” country western experience with Lockhart Smokehouse’s iconic Texas barbecue, creating a one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experience.  The 8,121-square-foot eatery will […]