Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads’ Day at the Park

Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host Dads’ Day at the Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park. The event is open to the public and will feature live music, food trucks, sports-themed games, and a home run derby. Designed to […]

Two Weeks of Tribute: Armed Forces Celebration Expands for U.S. Army’s 250th

Military families looking to save money over the next two weeks can find numerous deals and discounts in one place. In honor of the annual Armed Forces Celebration that has been extended this year, shops in Parkway Place are offering bargains throughout the mall. At least 15 stores are participating. The annual celebration is traditionally […]

Steel, Safety, and the Stakes of Progress: RNGD Celebrates Milestone Amid Rising OSHA Concerns

In a ceremony both celebratory and symbolic, RNGD contractors placed the final steel beam atop the Lewter District development on Tuesday, marking a key milestone in one of Huntsville’s most anticipated mixed-use projects. But as the beam was raised into the spring sky, the moment also underscored the broader conversation unfolding at the national level—about […]

Jefferson Alley Grand Opening Highlights the Power—and Profit—of Public Art

Downtown Huntsville welcomed its newest cultural gem on May 9 with the grand opening of Jefferson Alley, a permanent public art installation and pedestrian walkway beside Del Chuco and across the street from 106 Jefferson. From 5 to 7 p.m., the vibrant space came alive with live music and the buzz of foot traffic heading […]

Always Above: Space Force Takes Center Stage in Huntsville

While residents, business folks, politicians and assorted local authorities and civic leaders await anxiously for the federal government to declare the future home of the United States Space Command, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center is moving SPACECOM’S cousin, Space Force, into the spotlight. On a night where talk of SPACECOM took a back seat, […]

Burritt on the Mountain: 70 Years of Cultural and Economic Impact in Huntsville

Burritt on the Mountain: 70 Years of Cultural and Economic Impact in Huntsville In 1955, Dr. William Henry Burritt gifted his unique mountaintop estate to the city of Huntsville, creating what is now known as Burritt on the Mountain. Seventy years later, Burritt stands not only as a cherished cultural landmark but also as a […]

New retail development announced in Jones Valley

A new retail development is planned for the Jones Valley area, with completion expected in spring 2026. Lendon Corner, a shopping center that will feature up to four retail spaces, will be developed by Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate. The new development will be anchored by Sweet Pineapple, a locally-owned gift boutique established in 2013 by […]

The Catalyst Center Hosts Founder Lady Vowell Smith to Inspire Young Entrepreneurs

On April 17, The Catalyst Center’s “Strong Coffee Strong Women” series featured Lady Vowell Smith, co-owner of The Snail on the Wall, Huntsville’s independent bookstore. The morning buzzed with entrepreneurial energy as Smith shared how she turned a “bookstore without a store” into a thriving brick-and-mortar business. A Community-Driven Model Smith, a former English professor […]

Altitude trampoline park celebrated grand reopening with several new attractions

The energy was electric in Huntsville this past weekend as Altitude Trampoline Park reopened its doors with a spectacular three-day celebration from April 4–6. Located at 6275 University Dr. NW, Suite 14, the park has undergone a major transformation, offering an entirely reimagined experience for jumpers of all ages. The grand reopening was packed with […]

Toyota Field Upgrade: Madison Council Faces Decision on $30M or $7M Option

Two options are on the table for the Madison City Council to choose from as it looks to upgrade Toyota Field, home to the Double-A Southern League Rocket City Trash Pandas, to be in compliance with Major League Baseball’s standards for minor league facilities. One option would cost $30 million, the other $7 million. The […]