Campus 805: Ten Years On

What was once an empty school campus with an unknown future, surrounded by a chain link fence topped with barbed wire, has come a long way in the past decade. “It looked like a prison,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said Friday, as Campus No. 805 — which now occupies the property — celebrated its 10th […]

Huntsville Lands Alabama’s First IKEA, Opening 2026

IKEA plans to open its first Alabama store in Huntsville in early 2026, the company announced on Tuesday. The Swedish home furnishings giant will take over space at the University Place Shopping Center, at 6125 University Place Drive, in the city’s bustling retail corridor. The location, just off Research Park Boulevard and accessible via Interstate […]

Why Food Manufacturers Are Looking to Huntsville

Huntsville has secured the No. 3 spot in the nation for food manufacturing in the newly released 2025 Best Places for Food Manufacturing Insights Report by Global Location Strategies (GLS), a top global site selection and location strategy firm. The report ranked 387 metro areas across the U.S., combining more than 100 factors related to […]

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 […]

A New Model for Local Commerce: Food & Farm Hub Grows Huntsville’s Green Economy

Despite scattered thunderstorms that briefly sent guests scrambling for shelter, the Huntsville Food & Farm Hub officially launched on June 24 at the historic Lumberyard, introducing a bold new chapter in local agriculture, sustainability, and community-driven enterprise. The event marked the opening of a year-round online marketplace connecting residents and restaurants to farms and producers […]

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, […]

New Downtown Restaurant Surprises with Unique Ambiance and Locally Inspired Cocktails

One Eleven, a new restaurant in downtown Huntsville, officially opened on June 9 to much excitement, quickly becoming a buzzworthy destination for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few blocks away from Big Spring Park and the downtown square, the eatery is well-placed in the heart of the city. It even has a storied […]

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 […]

Local Mother-Daughter Duo Brings Belgian Pancakes to Alabama and Beyond

In the midst of the global pandemic, many businesses faced unprecedented challenges. But for one mother-daughter team in Madison, the uncertainty was the catalyst for a new and successful venture. At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, Bailey Nichols and her teenage daughter Alexis found themselves looking for a meaningful way to stay […]

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 […]