City Council Meeting Recap: Financial Success, Neighborhood Development, and Holiday Highlights

The City Council meeting on December 5 discussed a variety of topics including the successful refinancing of city debt, which saved $1.5 million in taxpayer funds, and the city’s triple A bond rating. Rod Kanter, a partner at Bradley Law Firm, highlighted Huntsville’s strong financial management in relation to refinancing its debt and funding projects. […]

Christmas fun in District 1!

Mark your calendar for an inaugural Christmas celebration happening this weekend in North Huntsville.  District 1 City Council member Michelle Watkins will host “A Claus for Celebration” on Sunday, December 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Legacy Center and Legacy Park.  The event, which is free to attend, will include complimentary hot chocolate, […]

HSV hosts National Travel Conference, highlights global tourism trends and local economic growth

The National Tour Association (NTA) hosted Travel Exchange, a travel and tourism conference for packaged travel professionals, from November 17 – 20 at the Von Braun Center.  The four-day conference featured panel discussions, exhibitors from around the globe, and excursions out into the community — including a meet and greet at the Botanical Gardens, dinner […]

Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

Von Braun Center unveils $2M Propst Arena upgrade

The Von Braun Center (VBC) took center stage on Monday, October 21, 2024, as it revealed a series of new enhancements to the Propst Arena during the Huntsville Havoc’s annual Meet the Team event. More than 3,000 fans, including Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, were present to experience the unveiling, marking a significant moment for both […]

Billy Reid celebrates 20 Years, showcasing growth of North Alabama’s fashion industry

Iconic fashion designer Billy Reid marked 20 years in business with a three-day celebration of food, fashion, art, and music.  The Shindig festival, held from October 11 to 13 in Florence, Alabama returned after a five-year hiatus brought on by the pandemic. Reid began hosting his Shindigs in 2009 as a way to bring fashion […]

The Park at Hays Farm breaks ground, opening set for Fall 2025

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was joined by City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson and several other City officials on Tuesday as they broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The new nine-acre park will be located at 801 Haysland Road near the Hays Farm shopping complex. Construction will take about 14 months to complete and the […]

Tupelo Honey sets date for grand opening at MidCity

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar has announced the grand opening of its first Alabama location in Huntsville, set for November 8, 2024. Located at 900 Mid City Drive in the Metronome at MidCity, the restaurant will bring its Southern food and Appalachian-inspired dishes to the heart of Huntsville’s rapidly growing MidCity District. This will […]

Construction begins on new West Huntsville Recreation Center

Ground has officially been broken on the future West Huntsville Recreation Center, marking the start of a year-long construction project in the city’s fifth district. The new facility, set to be located at 150 Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road, will cover 27,350 square feet and will closely resemble the popular Mark Russell Recreation […]

Community leaders tour planned expansion space for community music technology center

On Thursday August 15, Mayor Tommy Battle and several other city officials toured the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center in anticipation for its upcoming makeover set to happen within the next two years.  The announcement comes just in time for Music Month here in HSV. Huntsville city leaders are officially in the planning stage of […]