Bank Independent Stadium Takes Shape in Florence

Birmingham-based program management firm HPM announced the topping out of Bank Independent Stadium at the University of North Alabama (UNA), marking the placement of the final structural beam. HPM is serving as program manager for the $65 million multipurpose facility, which is under construction on UNA’s campus in Florence. The project, which began in June […]

Huntsville Architecture Firm Fuqua & Partners Joins McMillan Pazdan Smith

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (MPS) has announced that Fuqua & Partners Architects (FPA), a progressive community-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm operating in Huntsville, Alabama since 1983, has joined McMillan Pazdan Smith. The acquisition represents a strategic growth investment in Alabama and southern Tennessee with a tenth studio office for Southeast-focused MPS. “With its welcoming […]

Tangled String Festival returns this October

The Huntsville Music Office has announced a new partnership with the Tangled String Music & Arts Festival, which will relocate to John Hunt Park for its upcoming event on October 3–4, 2025. Previously held at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, the festival is shifting to the larger, more open festival field adjacent to the Sand […]

Mason Music is Bringing Their Beat to Huntsville-Madison

If you’ve ever wanted to learn an instrument, or just wanted your kid to have a fun, supportive place to grow their musical talents, Mason Music is about to make that easier than ever. The state’s biggest private music school is opening its very first North Alabama location in Madison, and they’re throwing a big […]

Depot planning underway as City reimagines historic grounds as community hub

The Huntsville Depot won’t see a wrecking ball. The nearby Roundhouse isn’t a sure thing. Other buildings sharing the seven-acre site downtown off Church St. might get the axe. The trio of Mayor Tommy Battle, Director of Urban and Long-Range Planning Dennis Madsen and City Historic Preservationist Katie Stamps have made assurances that while some […]

Huntsville’s Greenway Vision Expands with Community at the Center

On July 17, Huntsville residents gathered at City Hall to help shape the future of the city’s greenways. The open house—hosted by the City of Huntsville’s Planning and Landscape Management teams—invited the public to explore maps, learn about upcoming trail expansions, and contribute ideas that will directly influence the evolving Greenway Master Plan. Huntsville currently […]

In Rocket City, Baseball Is a Family Affair—Win or Lose

Season ticket holders wined and dined in a luxury box, some inside with the air conditioning and others outside on the patio. Fans also sat along the right field line enjoying the game with their pets during a Dog Days promotion. Kids played make-shift games on the berm and chased baseballs when the right fielder […]

Huntsville Natives Lighting Up Hometown with ‘Huntsville Glow’

If you’ve noticed the extra glow at events throughout Huntsville and surrounding areas, you’ve probably seen Huntsville Glow in action! When Huntsville-native Sharon Carter attended her nephew’s high school graduation in Brentwood, Tenn. in 2021, a business idea was born.  As she watched the ceremony unfold on the high school football field, she noticed a […]

What’s next for the Huntsville Depot? You decide by voting now!

The future of the Huntsville Depot and its surrounding area holds endless possibilities as the city explores redevelopment of the historic site. One option not on the table is razing the 165-year old landmark, or even giving it a major overhaul, as per the city’s agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission. However, changes will be […]

Happening Tomorrow: Huntsville Music Office hosts its Quarterly Music Meetup

The Huntsville Music Office will host its next Quarterly Music Meetup on Wednesday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at The Lumberyard Huntsville. Whether you’re a musician, industry pro or just passionate about Huntsville’s sound, this free event is your backstage pass to what’s next for the city’s music scene. Mingle with local music industry stakeholders, […]