NALZ Update: It Takes a Community to Build a Zoo

Build it and they will come. But first, funds need to be raised to buy the land to build it on. Bringing a world-class zoo and aquarium to north Alabama is no easy feat. Despite the excitement and enthusiasm that’s been generated, coupled with the many endorsements received from government leaders in North Alabama, generating […]

NALZS Announces Claim Your Spot Campaign to Help North Alabama Zoo Progress

Since hosting its press conference in early 2021, the North Alabama Zoological Society’s (NALZS) announcement of bringing a zoo and an aquarium to the Rocket City has been met with excitement and enthusiasm. It’s no secret that building a world-class zoo doesn’t happen overnight. Despite the consensus of the community wanting a zoo, there is […]

Venardos Circus Kicks Off Fall Entertainment at MidCity This Week

The Vernardos Circus kicks off a series of entertainment venues coming to MidCity this fall. Started as the Little Circus with Big Dreams at the Los Angeles County Fair in 2014, the Vernardos Circus debuted to a sold-out audience at Huntsville’s MidCity District this weekend.  Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Vernardos, the Broadway-style […]

Huntsville’s New Music Streaming Platform is a Blast!

You don’t need a library card to check out Blast, Huntsville’s new online platform for streaming music from local artists.  Launched August 31 by the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library as their contribution to Mayor Tommy Battle’s Music Initiative, Blast is Huntsville’s first streaming platform to feature local artists, build local music libraries and catalogs, and […]

And the Beat Goes On As the Huntsville Amphitheater Takes Shape

Like the first composition by an omnificent maestro, the Huntsville Amphitheater is rising from the firmament at MidCity with its own unique structure and harmonious arrangement – a masterpiece of design, acoustics, provision, and intimacy.  Going up so fast its benefactor Ryan Murphy of Huntsville’s Venue Group could barely contain his giddiness in the recent […]

Huntsville City Council Approves 2022 General Budget; Boost for Culture and Business Development

Yesterday, September 23, the Huntsville City Council unanimously voted to move forward with Mayor Tommy Battle’s $245 million 2022 fiscal year budget.  As a recap for last week’s council meeting on the specifics of the budget, the council focused on questions regarding public safety, road resurfacing, mental health care, parks and recreation, and an increased […]

Newest Renovations Add to the Long History of Lincoln Mill

Huntsville’s historic Lincoln Mill has been undergoing a complete renovation to “transform the development into the amenity-rich office complex it was meant to be,” according to Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate.  Located near downtown Huntsville’s bustling core, Lincoln Mill has always stood out for its accessibility, location, architecture, and historical influence. These features combined make it […]

Renovations, Updates Moving Along at Joe Davis Stadium

The big berm and scoreboard at Joe Davis Stadium that “Parkway Jose” Canseco smashed bombs over is gone. So, too, is the double-wall outfield fence where raccoons lived and occasionally appeared. The concourse, once teeming in late summer with chatter, music and occasional playoff cheering, is quiet. The 35-year-old stadium is undergoing renovations for a […]

Tasty Bytes: LawLer’s Barbecue and Tech Company Kiage Develop Video Game

“We’re a perfect, quirky place for a quirky culture that video games can be built around.”

An Interview with Lee Greenwood: His Life, Love of Military and Music

Country music legend Lee Greenwood is partnering with Breland Homes and Helping A Hero to build a home for a local wounded warrior. The announcement will be made in October at an “All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood,” at the Von Braun Center featuring 40 country music stars performing Greenwood’s music. At the opening of the […]