Women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force in the community

Every March, we honor women’s achievements, resilience and innovation as we observe Women’s History Month.   As a crucial part of that, women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force driving economic growth and diversity in the community. Illustrating the diversity of Huntsville’s economy, women are the engine that drive many of our defense, medical, […]

Front Row launches residential pre-leasing, targets June 2026 move-ins

Essex Capital and Ascend Property Group announced the launch of pre-leasing for The Residences at Front Row on Feb. 24, marking a major milestone in the $220 million mixed-use development rising in downtown Huntsville.   With the official website now live, prospective tenants received their first opportunity to explore floor plans and secure units within the […]

Alabama’s First IKEA Opening Wednesday: What to Expect

Opening Day Details: Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Customers can start lining up at 7:00 a.m., with product giveaways (IKEA products and gift cards) starting at 8:00 a.m. The IKEA Swedish Bistro will offer the store’s famous meatballs, hot dogs, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and more! Other various Swedish snacks and treats (even frozen meatballs) will […]

Kate’s Creations to open downtown storefront, launching box with items made by Huntsville small businesses

Kate’s Creations is a Huntsville-based small business that offers custom-designed Huntsville and reader-specific merchandise. The company’s owner and founder, Kaitlin (Kate) McConnell is a local resident who enjoys creating stickers, tote bags, shirts, magnetic bookmarks, and other fun creations. McConnell is launching something new to the area, The Huntsville Creators Club Box. This box is […]

Bridge Street Town Centre Awards 2025 TangerKids Grants to Local Schools

As part of its ongoing dedication to education and community impact, Bridge Street Town Centre, A Tanger Property, recently announced and awarded its 2025 TangerKids Grants, an annual program that benefits schools in the Huntsville area. Local winners included: Morris Elementary School for its special education program; Mountain Gap School for its Bear Care Closet; […]

Huntsville continues Limestone County expansion; OKs agreements with Blue Origin, SPX with more than 450 jobs, $200M investments

It was a busy night for the Huntsville City Council. The Thursday night meeting saw the city continue its westward expansion and also approve development agreements that would create more than 450 jobs with nearly $200 million in capital investment. The council approved annexing nearly 650 acres into Huntsville on the south side of Interstate […]

UAH celebrates origins with new historical marker at Campus No. 805, site of first classes in 1950

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) traces its origins to the mid-20th century. A new historical marker at Campus No. 805, the site of the university’s first classes on Jan. 6, 1950, commemorates the original 137 students and recognizes UAH’s development as a research-focused institution. UAH President Dr. Charles Karr recalled those students on […]

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 […]

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 […]