Propst Arena $1.4 Million exterior facelift shines bright during first Concerts in the Park

Huntsville, AL – The Von Braun Center (VBC) showcased enhancements to the exterior of the Propst Arena totaling around $1.4 million during the season’s first Concerts in the Park on Monday, June 6, 2022. “This arena has been the focal point of large live events in Huntsville for over 47 years,” commented VBC Executive Director […]

Port Of Huntsville names replacement for retiring CEO Tucker

The Port of Huntsville is losing its Chief Executive Officer and decades-long employee Rick Tucker to retirement on the last day of 2022, but his replacement is likewise a familiar face at the company. The Port, which is managed by the Huntsville Madison County Airport Authority, announced that current Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director Luther “Butch” […]

Huntsville Panel Talks Space Technology at SXSW

The Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce recently took its Smart Place message to the South by Southwest (SXSW) technology, film, and music conference in Austin, Texas.  This year’s event featured a Space Rush Summit as part of the Technology Track that focused on the future of space. The Chamber panel was selected as part […]

Huntsville International Airport Adds Low-Fare Routes to Denver, Las Vegas

Travelers looking to set out west from Huntsville International Airport will soon have additional options for affordable routes.  In response to consumer demand, Frontier Airlines will add a nonstop route from Huntsville to Denver. Fare will start at $94 one-way, with flights offered twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will begin May 2.  […]

Huntsville Welcomes CO/OP Community Table + Bar to the Culinary Scene

Huntsville foodies rejoice! Award-winning Chef Marc Taft is teaming up with Atrium Hospitality and bringing in Chef Luke Hawke to create a new Southern bistro in downtown Huntsville. Connected to the Downtown Embassy Suites Hotel, CO/OP Community Table + Bar is slated to open in late spring.  The new restaurant will welcome diners with a […]

Huntsville Business Journal Welcomes Dr. John Kvach as Contributing Writer

We are beyond excited to welcome our new contributing writer Dr. John Kvach to the Huntsville Business Journal. Kvach moved to Huntsville in 2008 after receiving his PhD in Southern History at the University of Tennessee. He taught at the University of Alabama in Huntsville as an Associate Professor for ten years before leaving.  Kvach […]

Main Event Celebrates Grand Opening of First Alabama Location at Bridge Street

Bridge Street Town Centre welcomed an exciting new addition to its entertainment offerings today with the grand opening of Main Event in the former Toys R Us building. Located at 6884 Governors Drive West near Panera Bread, this is the company’s 46th location in 17 states and its first location in the state of Alabama. […]

Huntsville Championship Secures SkyDeck Sponsor

The second annual Huntsville Championship at The Ledges has secured a sponsorship for the SkyDeck hospitality venue at the 18th green. The upgrade ticket for the golf event, part of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour, will now be the Engel & Volkers SkyDeck. The sponsors are in real estate with local and area offices as […]

Trash Pandas Single Tickets Available Saturday at Have a Blast and Online

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will begin selling single-game tickets for the upcoming season on Saturday. Despite the current Major League Baseball owners’ lockout, Minor League Baseball is unaffected since players who are not on any MLB team’s 40-man roster are non-union. The 2022 Trash Pandas season begins Friday, April 8 at Birmingham […]

“Be a Little Wild” with NALZS: Seeking Nature Camp Counselors

Although the “Zoo for You” may be out on the horizon, still in the planning phase, the North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) continues to be quite active in the community. Starting May 31st, NALZS will host their “Be a Little Wild” Nature Camp sessions and they are seeking a few good volunteers to assist as […]