Trash Pandas to celebrate single-game sales with Have A Blast

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are ushering in their first day of single-game ticket sales with a variety of entertainment options for buyers at Toyota Field. Sales begin in-person at the Wicks Family Foundation Ticket office on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online beginning at 1 p.m. at […]

Local Business Breaks Ground for Helping a Hero Event

While deployed by the U.S. Army to Iraq 15 years ago, Staff Sergeant Michael Brown left a local police station and boarded a Humvee. Minutes later, a man appeared from a doorway and hurled an anti tank grenade at the vehicle. The result was not only a severely damaged Humvee, but Moore’s foot was removed […]

CVB Kicks Off 9th Annual #iHeartHsv Social Media Campaign

Now in its ninth year, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) #iHeartHsv social media campaign is offering visitors and locals alike the chance to show off what they love most about Huntsville and Madison County.  Describing the campaign as Huntsville’s biggest “digital lovefest,” the CVB is inviting the public to submit digital Valentines […]

Mayor Tommy Battle Announces Return of Paralympics Events to Huntsville

Mayor Tommy Battle announced the return of Paralympics cycling events to the Rocket City this April.  Battle thanked the AC Hotel for hosting the event, noting the backdrop of Big Spring Park behind him. “Huntsville is becoming quite a destination for large sporting events, from gymnastics to swimming, to volleyball, basketball, soccer, and even cycling, […]

And the Winner Is: The 25th Annual HMCHA Pineapple Awards

The pineapple took the world by storm at the beginning of the 16th century. They were exotic, unique, expensive, and represented wealth. Europe’s royal houses paid thousands in today’s money for just one pineapple to display as the centerpiece at their tables. Because of their scarcity and price, pineapples were originally served only to the […]

Huntsville Championship Adds Patio Experience

The Korn Ferry Tour’s Huntsville Championship has added an attraction for patrons at this year’s golf tournament – the Michelob Ultra Patio. Located near the 10th tee at the scenic The Ledges overlooking the city, the Patio will offer a variety of poolside amenities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase exclusive to the […]

Taste of Huntsville: Tickle Your Tastebuds for a Worthy Cause

Have a love for good food and fine beverages? Mark your calendars for January 25th! The Taste of Huntsville is coming to the Von Braun Center.  As a time-honored tastebud focused celebration, the Taste of Huntsville is an event that is not to be missed.  Organized and hosted by the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association (HMCHA), […]

Upcoming Sports Events Promise to Fill City’s Coffers

Nothing more than a curiosity for most Southerners while watching the Winter Olympics, the sport of curling is gaining traction in the city. Yes, curling. The Rocket City Curling Club, founded in 2018 with its home at the Huntsville Iceplex, offers weekly lessons, leagues for youth and adults, and competes in “bonspiels” across the region […]

Giving Tuesday: Over $1 Million in Grants for Local Nonprofits

Despite all the recent negative press and doomsaying, there are still good things happening in the world. Giving Tuesday just happens to be one of those things.  Kicking off the holiday season with a day of inspired charitable giving, Giving Tuesday falls on the last Tuesday in November, right after Thanksgiving and well enough before […]

Crikey, Blimey! The New Outback Steakhouse Now Open at Town Madison

A stormy Tuesday morning couldn’t dampen the long-awaited opening of the Australian-themed Outback Steakhouse at Town Madison this week. Located off Zierdt Road at 100 Stadium Way on the east side of Town Madison, blocks from Toyota Field, the new Outback brought something unique to the sprawling development, the first of the company’s new design […]