When national chains and big-box stores move into a growing market like Huntsville, independent retailers often find themselves competing for the same customers with a fraction of the marketing budget. But several local business owners say the answer was never to compete on price or scale. Instead, they leaned into what a national brand cannot […]
What’s Huntsville’s “secret sauce?” According to Mayor Tommy Battle, it’s building relationships across all levels of government and industry. And that is what helped the Rocket City earn recognition as a Secret Sauce Community, according to Heartland Forward. The Bentonville, Ark.-based think-and-do tank honored three cities — Huntsville; Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Oklahoma City — […]
The University of North Alabama celebrated a historic milestone with the opening of Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium, bringing to life a vision for an on-campus stadium nearly 50 years in the making. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday evening, the North Alabama Lions took the field Saturday for the first football game ever […]
Huntsville’s growth is undeniable, and its thriving retail market clearly reflects this progress. As demographics across the metro area continue to evolve, retail businesses engage with an increasingly diverse array of customer needs and desires. Among the top 100 largest cities in the country, and among the top 20 most rapidly-growing cities nationwide, Huntsville has […]
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and regional leaders gathered today to ceremonially launch Phase I of the West Aviation development, marking the start of a project aimed at expanding the airport’s aerospace and economic infrastructure. “North Alabama is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and we need the infrastructure to match that growth.” said […]
John Cooper, the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, was to the point in stressing the importance of good roads and highways in a way that anyone can relate. “I think it is important for the quality of life in Alabama,” he said. “Miss Maude needs to be able to drive to church and […]
The city held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday for a performing arts center. And a playground. And a gymnasium. And tennis courts. And a community meeting center. And a multimedia center. And a public library. And pickleball courts. All at the same time and same place. The Sandra Moon Community Complex was officially opened with Mayor Tommy […]
For Aaron Hase and his family, downtown Huntsville is more than a popular retail and dining destination; it is a third-generation family affair. Formerly known as Clinton Row Shops, Clinton Row Market is a mixed-use space that holds retail, office, and storage space. Hase said his grandfather had owned the Clinton Row building since the […]
Huntsville is sending local musicians overseas for the first time as part of a record setting Music Month lineup for September, city officials announced Wednesday at Campus No. 805. Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella unveiled the 2026 Huntsville Music Month calendar, which includes a new international artist exchange, a reimagined citywide […]
In recognition of the city’s difference makers in landscaping, Huntsville officials recognized 376 properties at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council members, the city’s Green Team and the Huntsville Beautification Board made the presentations last week at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It’s a critical responsibility to protect Huntsville’s natural beauty,” […]
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