Conference USA extends championship partnership with Huntsville through 2029

With the Conference USA men’s and women’s basketball championships set to tip off in Huntsville next week, the conference and City announced an extension of their partnership. Starting this fall, the Rocket City will not only continue as host of the CUSA basketball championship tournaments, it will host two more conference championship events in conjunction […]

Isenberg’s $1 Million Gift to Huntsville Museum of Art Establishes Isenberg Art Academy

The Huntsville Museum of Art Board of Trustees has announced a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Hank Isenberg. In recognition of the contribution, the Museum will name its educational center the Isenberg Art Academy. A dedication event for the academy took place Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the museum. Isenberg’s unrestricted gift will support […]

Holmes Avenue Corridor to ease connection between Cummings Research Park and downtown

Called a game-changer for West Huntsville, the city is another step closer to linking downtown with UAH and Cummings Research Park and some of Huntsville’s more established neighborhoods.  Huntsville took that step when the City Council approved an engineering design and construction administration services contract with Volkert for the “urban park.” “This will be a […]

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 […]

Monte Sano State Park cuts ribbons to renovations of historic CCC-built cabins

After nearly a century of hosting visitors at Monte Sano State Park, the rustic cabins have undergone a facelift. They’re not the “glamping” style of cabins that is gaining popularity around the country, but they provide modern comforts, offering visitors the perfect mix of heritage and hospitality. “Several of these cabins boast stunning views of […]

Tree City USA: Huntsville celebrates Arbor Day with 35-year commitment to urban forestry

Watercress Capital of the World. The Rocket City.  Hockey Capital of the South. Pentagon of the South. To its growing list of monikers, Huntsville has one that brings its own sense of pride to the community: Tree City USA. For 35 years, the city has had this designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. The honor […]

City Barbeque Opens First Alabama Location in South Huntsville, Has Plans to Expand Locally

Barbeque is a cornerstone of Alabama’s culinary identity, and a growing national chain, City Barbeque, is betting on Huntsville for its first location in the state. That was evident as the eatery’s parking lot remained full several days after its official soft opening on Monday, Feb. 9, in south Huntsville. David Steiger, City Barbeque’s regional […]

Tonight: UAH Constellation Concert Series Opens with Jazz Premiere

Local talent combines with guest artists to form exciting musical configurations for the spring 2026 Constellation Concert Series at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). This dazzling array begins Friday, Feb. 20, with a celebration of the Josh Couts Quintet’s new jazz album and keeps on shining with the 12th Annual UAH Keyboard Festival […]

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 […]