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Fifth Third Opens First of 15 Planned Alabama Branches in Huntsville

Fifth Third Bank cut the ribbon last week on its newest branch in Huntsville, marking the latest step in a sweeping expansion strategy aimed at the fast-growing Southeast. The opening at 5901-B University Drive drew bank executives, community leaders and curious residents, who were greeted by a spirited performance from the Columbia High School band, […]

Public Weighs In On Huntsville’s University Drive Transit Plans

Huntsville’s planning department continues to take input from the public regarding its project to expand roads and integrate modes of travel along a busy artery that cuts through the heart of the city. Last week, sessions were held Monday – Thursday to receive feedback about the University Drive Transit Oriented Development Planning Study. Members of […]

Gener8tor’s Summer 2025 Showcase Puts Local Startups in the Spotlight

Entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders gathered Wednesday evening at The Camp in MidCity for the gener8tor Huntsville Summer 2025 Showcase, celebrating a new cohort of local startups and highlighting the city’s growing innovation ecosystem. Sierra Peña, program director for Spark and gBETA in Huntsville, kicked off the event. “Our mission is to invest in communities’ […]

Huntsville Lands Alabama’s First IKEA, Opening 2026

IKEA plans to open its first Alabama store in Huntsville in early 2026, the company announced on Tuesday. The Swedish home furnishings giant will take over space at the University Place Shopping Center, at 6125 University Place Drive, in the city’s bustling retail corridor. The location, just off Research Park Boulevard and accessible via Interstate […]

Live Bald 2025 to Rally Huntsville in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is set to host its annual “Live Bald 2025” event on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Camp, located at 5909 University Drive. This gathering marks the 25th anniversary of St. Baldrick’s volunteers’ dedication to conquering childhood cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to […]

The Market at MidCity Opens for its Seventh Season

The Market at MidCity commenced its seventh season on Sunday, March 16, 2025, despite challenging weather conditions marked by mud and wind. The resilience of both vendors and patrons was evident, as a substantial turnout underscored the community’s commitment to supporting local enterprises. This weekly event, running from noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday until […]

TARCOG breaks ground on new $8 million headquarters in MidCity

TARCOG, the five-county government agency that serves 48 municipalities in North Alabama, will again have a permanent home. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon and Alabama House member Laura Hall joined TARCOG workers, administrators, board members and others on a gray Friday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony on an $8 million […]

Techs and the City: Unveiling a vision for the next decade in Huntsville

Photo: gener8tor Old and young techies alike gathered on a cold Tuesday night at The Camp in MidCity to socialize during happy hour before a panel of local business heavyweights talked shop. The occasion was the inaugural “Techs and the City’’—a play on the title of a popular cable television series—and was subtitled “Huntsville and […]

Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

Tupelo Honey sets date for grand opening at MidCity

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar has announced the grand opening of its first Alabama location in Huntsville, set for November 8, 2024. Located at 900 Mid City Drive in the Metronome at MidCity, the restaurant will bring its Southern food and Appalachian-inspired dishes to the heart of Huntsville’s rapidly growing MidCity District. This will […]