Transit or Development First? Huntsville Says Both

The age-old riddle about which came first, the chicken or the egg, was long ago solved. It was the egg. Eggs are prehistoric and predate the chicken, which is relatively new in the evolution of things. Sounds reasonable, but Dennis Madsen, manager of urban and long-range planning for the City of Huntsville, unveiled his own […]

Bank Independent Launches 12th Annual School Supply Drive with New Campaign

Bank Independent will launch its 12th annual School Share drive on June 30, aiming to provide essential school supplies to students in need. This year, the drive will support local school children through the “$5 Helps Carry the Cost” campaign, aiming to provide essential school supplies to those in need. “Our ‘$5 Helps Carry the […]

Big Spring Park East to Gain 2.4 Acres of Public Greenspace

Big Spring Park, a well-known civic and cultural space in downtown Huntsville, is set to expand with new amenities aimed at enhancing opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and community use. City leaders presented the final designs for the transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for approval on June 24. The […]

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 […]

New Home, Same Mission: FirstBank Opens Doors on Franklin Street

The physical relocation was barely over half a mile, but the move was major nonetheless for FirstBank. The Nashville-based financial institution, already a presence in the Rocket City since 2015, traded its original home in the five-story office tower that’s part of the Twickenham Square development for an empty building at 401 Franklin St.. A […]

Kasey Helms joins First Horizon Bank as Senior Vice President, Private Client Relationship Manager

First Horizon Bank has announced the appointment of Kasey Helms as Senior Vice President, Private Client Relationship Manager. With 11 years in the banking industry, Kasey brings a wealth of experience managing relationships with high-net-worth clients. She will focus on providing personalized service aimed at helping clients work toward their financial goals. “We are thrilled […]

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, […]

“Here for Good”: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville awards nearly $80k in grants

Words of inspiration can be found just about everywhere inside The Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama’s chapter on Fairbanks Street in Northwest Huntsville. Posters proclaiming educational-themed axioms like “Knowledge is Power,’’ intended to motivate and encourage students of varying ages taking advantage of programs offered by the club, cover many walls. It was […]

Mental Health Is a Bottom‑Line Issue: Lessons from Former Kaiser Executive Adam Nemer

Huntsville’s employers are feeling the same headwinds as companies nationwide: higher turnover, stubborn productivity gaps, and ballooning health‑care costs [1]. An overlooked culprit is mental illness, which affects one in five U.S. adults each year — nearly 58 million people [2]. A new macro‑economic study by economists at Yale and Columbia puts a sharper edge on that headline […]

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 […]