Best of Huntsville 2025: Food & Drink

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following restaurants, bars, and bakeries were selected by the community for excellence in the Food and Drink category. Best Bakery WINNER Sweet Bites Bake Shoppe www.sweetbiteshsv.com Runner-Up: Canadian Bakin Best Bar WINNER Stella’s Elixir Lounge www.stellashsv.com Runner-Up: The Providence Bar Best Brewer WINNER […]

One of the oldest shopping centers in Huntsville has new ownership

Westbury Square on Airport Road has been purchased by JLL Income Property Trust from Branch Properties for about $32 million, the firm announced Wednesday. JLL is a Chicago-based net asset value real estate investment trust. In a news release on the purchase, the firm cited the area’s booming economy, including its combination of affordable living, […]

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 […]

New Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Initiatives Aim to Extend Traveler Stays and Support Local Partners

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is continuing to invest back into the Rocket City with their latest marketing initiatives, a mobile visitors center and a new, improved website.  The mobile visitor center will travel to various community events, festivals, and gatherings across Huntsville and Madison County. Jennifer Moore, president and CEO of […]

Von Braun Center Unveils $15.3 Million Backstage Transformation to Boost Huntsville’s Growing Arts Economy

Last week, the Von Braun Center celebrated a milestone in Huntsville’s performing arts infrastructure with an open house unveiling its first major backstage renovation in nearly 50 years. The $15.3 million expansion of the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall modernizes behind-the-scenes spaces that support the city’s growing performing arts scene and world-class touring productions. Historic […]

VBC Veteran Mike Vojticek Honored as He Retires After More Than Three Decades of Leadership

After more than three decades of service, Mike Vojticek, Assistant Director of the Von Braun Center (VBC), has announced his retirement, effective October 31, 2025. To recognize his contributions to Huntsville’s entertainment and tourism industries, Mayor Tommy Battle proclaimed October 29, 2025, as Mike Vojticek Day in Huntsville. The proclamation was presented during a retirement […]

One Table Huntsville Invites the Community to Share a Meal and Connect

Village of Promise will host the seventh annual One Table Huntsville, presented by Bentley Buick GMC. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Big Spring Park. It will bring together community members to share a meal, connect, and highlight the spirit of togetherness in Huntsville. One […]

Robins & Morton Completes $14M Concourse Renovation at Huntsville International Airport

Construction firm Robins & Morton has finished a $14 million renovation of Huntsville International Airport’s main concourse. The upgrades improve accessibility for travelers with the addition of a second elevator and an extra set of escalators. The project also replaced the existing elevator and escalators and added two new stairways.  Earlier this summer, a $5.7 […]

Huntsville Town Halls Begin Tonight as City Marks Community Planning Month

To mark national Community Planning Month, Huntsville’s Planning Department will hold a series of town halls throughout October in four of the city’s five council districts, beginning tonight. The events are part of an ongoing effort to highlight the department’s role in shaping Huntsville’s growth and development. Mayor Tommy Battle issued a proclamation, and members […]

Madison Chamber Cuts Ribbon on a Bigger, Brighter Future

Tuesday morning thunderstorms gave way to clear skies as if on cue for a ceremony christening the new Madison Chamber of Commerce offices. And though the autumnal equinox moved the calendar into fall on Monday, summer had something left to say. A bright, hot sun cooked the parking lot for a ribbon-cutting in front of […]