Kayak Bass Relocating, Seek to Turn Ditto into “Fishville”

Chad and Kristie Hoover fell for Huntsville hook, line and sinker. The married couple, owners of Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF), decided to move the operations headquarters from Hendersonville, Tenn., to the Rocket City at Ditto Landing Marina on the Tennessee River. The announcement of the move was made during a press conference conducted by the […]

City Korn Ferry Tour Event Now the HomeTown Lenders Championship

One of the city’s marquee events on the spring sports calendar, the Korn Ferry Tour’s Huntsville Championship, is getting a new title sponsor for its third edition. The golf tournament is also getting a new name and will now be called the – HomeTown Lenders Championship. The company signed a five-year partnership deal. The weeklong […]

HSV Airport holds successful live disaster drill

This past Thursday morning was no ordinary day at the Huntsville International Airport. Hordes of rescue vehicles including specialized fire trucks, HEMSI vehicles, and numerous other emergency response units converged in response to a disaster scene after a Boeing 737 lost control, skidded off the runway, and broke apart on Runway 18L with part of […]

MidCity District announces residential-meets-hospitality project

HUNTSVILLE, AL – RCP Companies is introducing a $110 million urban mixed-use development, Anthem House, to occupy Huntsville’s rapidly expanding MidCity District. Featuring collaborative working, living and social offerings targeted to the growing young workforce in North Alabama, the project will feature 330 apartment units, 35,000 square feet of creative office space and 32,000 square feet of […]

HSV Launches Breeze Airways Nonstop Flight to Las Vegas

Thursday was a very busy day for Huntsville International Airport (HSV), beginning with a successful four hour FAA disaster response drill and ending with a glitzy Vegas-themed party at The Shed at Stovehouse kicking off its newest offering, a direct flight to Las Vegas (LAS) aboard Breeze Airways beginning September 9.  A smiling Vegas showgirl […]

HSV Airport awarded $10 Million in BIL Funding

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has received a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will be used to improve amenities and access in the airport terminal. The allocation is part of the $1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program grants announced Thursday. “These funds will mean an improved experience for all our passengers at Huntsville International,” said Butch […]

Weekend sporting events expected to net half-a-million dollars for city

This past weekend marks the beginning of summer sports in Huntsville, a season that is expected to make an economic impact of $500,000. While the season doesn’t officially start until the Summer Solstice on June 21, the Rocket City got a jump start with the week-long International Model Power Boat 2022 Nationals that began with […]

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 […]