The Sweet Sounds of Progress: The Singing River Trail Is On Its Way!

There has been nothing but beautiful music coming from the Singing River Trail project since Dr. John Kvach took over as its first executive director in July. Unveiled last year by the Land Use Committee of Huntsville’s Launch 2035, the Singing River Trail is the committee’s most ambitious legacy project. It connects the North Alabama […]

We Have Liftoff! Space & Rocket Center’s Iconic Space Shuttle Detached from Tank

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Pathfinder Restoration Project moved another step forward with the lifting of the Pathfinder shuttle orbiter off the external tank, where it has been on display for more than 30 years. After weeks of preparation, two cranes lifted the 127,000-pound shuttle test article to the ground in Shuttle Park.  The […]

It’s All Fun and Games for Kids (of All Ages): Main Event Coming to Bridge Street Town Centre

“Our brand promise is to provide guests an opportunity to make memories together”

Last Days to Vote! Boost HSV From No. 2 to No. 1 as USA Today’s Best Small Airport

According to the most recent leaderboard, Huntsville International Airport is in second place in USA Today’s Best Small Airport competition. But, guess what.  That is exactly where HSV stood last year in the last few days of the competition, and the community pulled together to vote and win.  According to Public Relations Manager Jana Kuner, […]

Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Annual #iHeartHsv ‘Digital Lovefest’

With February, comes Valentine’s Day, along with the candy, hearts, and flowers associated with it. What a perfect time to show the love for Huntsville and the hospitality industry!  Despite the pandemic, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is rolling out its eighth annual #iHeartHsv social media campaign. It runs Feb. 1-14. Folks are […]

Fow Wow Designs Owner Just Wants to Have Pun

When it comes to “Made in Alabama” retail merchandise with a twist, nobody does it better than Jonathan Fowler, owner of Fow Wow Designs. Demonstrating a big love for the Huntsville community matched with an imagination just as large, Fowler has come up with a quirky, yet memorable assortment of coffee mugs, t-shirts, ballcaps, and […]

Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Dendy

Lori Dendy has been promoted to executive assistant for the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Dendy, who formerly served as administrative assistant, oversees accounting, record-keeping, human resources and reporting responsibilities for the organization, in addition to her role assisting Bureau President & CEO Judy Ryals. A Huntsville native, Dendy began working at the bureau […]

Limited Edition Huntsville Valentine’s Day Cards are Back!

It is said “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Now, after a two-year absence, limited edition Huntsville Valentine’s Day cards are back. In 2019, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau  released a set of five, limited edition Huntsville Valentine’s Day cards. The response from visitors and locals alike was so great, the bureau is […]

Space & Rocket Center Launches Shuttle Restoration Project

Some three decades of Huntsville weather have taken its toll on a Rocket City landmark. The Pathfinder space shuttle is facing a multi-year, multi-million dollar restoration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Work is underway on the $1.5 million first phase of the project, which begins with removing the Pathfinder orbiter from atop the […]

Built for Business and Baseball: New Avid Hotel at Town Madison Open

MADISON — It is sure to be a home run for business travelers and baseball fans – the new Avid Hotel at Town Madison has the perfect setup for both, at the Madison/Wall-Triana Highway exit of I-565. It is a just a throw across the infield from Huntsville International Airport, Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research […]