UA System Invites Input in Search for Next UAH President

The University of Alabama System has begun a national search for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed to guide the process, which includes gathering input from stakeholders, developing the position profile and criteria, and recruiting and evaluating candidates. “UAH is a premier research […]

Higher Education Powers Huntsville’s Economy, but May Face Headwinds

The city’s higher education leaders are bullish on the future. At the 2025 State of Higher Education event hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, presidents from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College, and Drake State Community & Technical College outlined how their institutions are fueling Huntsville’s economic engine […]

Toyota Adds 350 Jobs to Huntsville Plant, Invests $282 Million in New Production Line

This week, Toyota Alabama began production on three new part lines for differentials that are vital to the company’s Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia trucks.  These new differential production lines represent a $282 million investment from the manufacturer, along with the addition of 350 jobs at the Huntsville plant.  A differential enables the wheels on the […]

First Horizon Taps Four Local Experts for New Huntsville Advisory Board

First Horizon Bank has established the Huntsville Advisory Board, a new group aimed at guiding strategic planning, fostering business development, and strengthening community ties across Huntsville and the broader North Alabama region. The board brings together a roster of prominent local leaders who will advise the bank on opportunities to advance the city’s business climate […]

Bank Independent Returns to a Prestigious National List

Most Loved Workplace® has released the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®.  The rankings, published as a custom content feature in the Wall Street Journal, highlight 100 organizations across industries that are transforming employee experience and redefining retention strategies in today’s economy.  Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers […]

First Horizon Bank Invests $150K to Boost Huntsville Startups

First Horizon Bank is committing $150,000 to support Huntsville’s expanding startup ecosystem through programs run by gener8tor. The funding supports gBETA Huntsville and Spark at MidCity, delivered in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator and venture capital firm, and the Apollo Coalition. By leveraging the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit Program, First Horizon is […]

Robins & Morton Completes $14M Concourse Renovation at Huntsville International Airport

Construction firm Robins & Morton has finished a $14 million renovation of Huntsville International Airport’s main concourse. The upgrades improve accessibility for travelers with the addition of a second elevator and an extra set of escalators. The project also replaced the existing elevator and escalators and added two new stairways.  Earlier this summer, a $5.7 […]

City Council Accepts $20 Million Grant Toward Skybridge, Pinhook Creek Project

Despite a resident’s suggestion to redirect funds earmarked for the planned Skybridge over Memorial Parkway and Governors Drive, the Huntsville City Council voted to accept a $20 million grant to support construction. At its regular meeting last week, the council voted to accept $20 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2022 […]

Huntsville Town Halls Begin Tonight as City Marks Community Planning Month

To mark national Community Planning Month, Huntsville’s Planning Department will hold a series of town halls throughout October in four of the city’s five council districts, beginning tonight. The events are part of an ongoing effort to highlight the department’s role in shaping Huntsville’s growth and development. Mayor Tommy Battle issued a proclamation, and members […]

Huntsville Housing Market Forecast: Why the Next 10 Years Will Redefine Growth

Huntsville has already established itself as one of America’s fastest-growing cities, but the next decade could make today’s home prices look like a bargain. A unique combination of national housing trends and local economic drivers is setting the stage for continued appreciation and investment opportunities.  One of the biggest national factors is pent-up demand. The […]