Huntsville Transit surges with record ridership as additional upgrades near completion

In 2023, Huntsville Transit experienced a notable resurgence in ridership, marking a steady rebound following the initial downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fixed route ridership reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels, while paratransit routes saw an impressive 97% return. The Orbit fixed-route buses carried 630,569 passengers in 2023, the highest figure since the pre-pandemic peak […]

Sit Down With Success: A conversation with Alison Brown of Cabana Wax

Six years ago, Mobile-native Alison Brown was working in Huntsville as a lawyer, specializing in business litigation. She enjoyed working with small businesses at the law firm so much that she decided to open a business of her own and one that Huntsville didn’t have: a Brazilian wax studio. In 2018, Brown left law behind […]

Small Business Spotlight: Talking tastings and the wine trade with Huntsville’s Wine Cellar

Brandi Edmonds admits that she had limited knowledge about wine before she stepped in to assist her friend and former owner of The Wine Cellar, Annette Birchfield, at the shop. But over time, Edmonds fell in love with wine culture and the Huntsville wine community, so much so that she and her husband Jason became […]

Huntsville International Airport sets passenger traffic record

In 2023, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) achieved a historic milestone by surpassing all previous records for passenger traffic, making it the busiest year in its history. A total of 1.47 million (1,473,629) passengers journeyed through HSV, representing a remarkable 22.7% increase in traffic compared to the previous year. For context, the last record-breaking year was […]

People and pooches alike celebrate opening of Huntsville’s first dog bar

Huntsville citizens no longer have to decide between enjoying a night out with friends or staying at home with man’s best friend. Thanks to Rocket City Dog Bar (RCDB), humans and canines alike can enjoy a night of social interaction at the same place and time.  The owners of RCDB celebrated their grand opening on […]

Councilwoman Robinson reflects on a year of promises fulfilled ahead of 2024

Cover image provided by the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau.   In an exclusive interview with Councilwoman Jennie Robinson, the Huntsville Business Journal looks back on the year District 3, and the city as a whole, had in 2023 while delving into the multifaceted projects and initiatives that have shaped this year and set the […]

Five Points represents re-urbanization and revitalization of Downtown Huntsville districts

Five Points has seen an upsurge in events, reinvestment in older homes, and commercial growth as a result of a wave of intense re-urbanization to the area.  The area has changed dramatically over the years, but economic and real estate investment in the area has never been higher, prompting interesting questions as to the appeal […]

Tanger promises Huntsville leaders, shoppers that Bridge Street will maintain open-air shopping experience

Huntsville shoppers are still relishing the news of Tanger’s $193.5m acquisition of the Bridge Street Town Centre. Late last week, Tanger officially announced the acquisition of the 825,000‑square-foot open-air shopping center, one of the fastest growing markets currently in the nation. With over 80 retail locations, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the news was a definite […]

Huntsville International Airport releases updates and tips for Holiday travel

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Holiday travel season traffic is building, and the Transportation Safety Administration predicts 30 million passengers will fly to Thanksgiving celebrations in 2023. TSA counts the Thanksgiving travel period from Friday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 28, and the busiest travel day is expected to be Sunday, Nov. 26 with 2.9 million passengers […]

Strong announces $5M FAA investment in North Alabama airports

Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) announced that the the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $5 million in grant funding to five airports in North Alabama. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 grants were administered through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program and funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).  “The FAA’s […]