Applications Open for 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank

The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition will mark its fifth year in 2026. Launch Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Singing River Trail, is accepting applications for the 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Established in 2022, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is a pitch-style competition for entrepreneurs in North Alabama. The event provides […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Services

Best Accounting Firm WINNER Accounting Solutions www.accountingsolutionshsv.com Runner-Up: Honeycomb CPA & Advisors Best Attorney WINNER Garnett Patterson Injury Lawyers, LLC. www.huntsvilleinjurylawyers.com Runner-Up: Miller Jackson Best Audio / Visual WINNER Verta Technologies www.verta.tech Runner-Up: Rocket City Momentum Best Auto Repair Shop WINNER Icon Autoworks www.iconautoworks.net Runner-Up: Hampton Cove Auto Service Best Bank WINNER Redstone Federal Credit Union www.redfcu.org Runner-Up: Merit Bank […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Retail

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following retail businesses were selected by the community for excellence in the Retail category. Best Antique / Vintage Store WINNER Firehouse Antiques www.firehouseantiquesmall.com Runner-Up: University Pickers Best Book Store WINNER Booklegger Used Books www.booklegger.net Runner-Up: Blushing Books of Huntsville Best Boutique WINNER Ana […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Home & Garden

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following businesses were selected by the community for excellence in the Home & Garden category. Best Architect WINNER IL Design www.irislockridgedesign.com Runner-Up: Matheny and Goldmon Best Cleaning Service WINNER Greener Southeast Upholstery & Flooring Care www.greenerse.com Runner-Up: Dempsey Cleaning, LLC. Best Concrete Contractor WINNER […]

Honoring a Leader Who Helped Shape Huntsville’s Growth: Reflections on David Nast’s Legacy

Written by Lynn Harton, CEO of United Community Communities are built by people who invest deeply in the places they call home.  These leaders work to build connections, imagine what could be, and are never satisfied with the status quo.   David Nast is one of those leaders. His influence on Huntsville’s business community, the state […]

Building on a Legacy: Butcher Drafting Service at 60 Years

Sixty years ago, Butcher Drafting Service began out of a house on Jack Coleman Drive in northwest Huntsville, where Joe and Betty Butcher raised their three children. Tom Austin purchased the business in 1998. At that time, it was a two-person operation. Joe had one small tabletop copier, hand-drew all of his plans, and used […]

Madison resident and former educator releases book, invests in North Alabama students through new literacy nonprofit

Dr. Yanique Rolingson is a Madison resident and an educator with nearly 20 years of experience. Originally from Jamaica, she began her teaching career in New Jersey and later worked as an educator and instructional coach in the Decatur and Madison County area. In August 2025, Rolingson left the school system to found her nonprofit […]

Huntsville Nightlife Businesses Launch Unified Safety Initiative While Navigating Privacy Questions

Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins joined local club and restaurant owners to announce a coordinated, business-led effort to improve safety across the city’s nightlife scene, following months of disturbances at some establishments.   Watkins acknowledged the business owners who participated in the initiative, highlighting their contributions to Huntsville’s economy and community. She said the announcement followed […]

Michelin Recognition Makes Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse Standout Holiday Gift Options

For Huntsville residents still searching for meaningful last-minute Christmas gifts, two of the city’s most celebrated dining destinations are offering a compelling option. Purveyor and Salt Smokehouse were recently named to the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South, giving gift givers a chance to wrap an experience rather than another item.   Both restaurants were […]

Stadium Commons Announces New Phase One Tenants

Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate has announced that five additional brands—Free People, Free People Movement, Ferren Boutique, VSL Nail Spa, and a forthcoming American restaurant from Power Brands Hospitality—will join Hattie B’s Hot Chicken at Stadium Commons as part of phase one of the development project. Located at 3312 S Memorial Parkway, the highly anticipated commercial […]