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And the Beat Goes On: Huntsville Announces Plans for Nation’s First Full-Time Music Officer

Strike up the band! Huntsville continues the beat as a “city of firsts.” From being as the state’s first capital to its key role in putting the first human into space and on the moon to the first joint manufacturing plant for automakers Mazda and Toyota, the city has a long-playing record of being a […]

Turning Red Clay into Greenbacks; Huntsville’s Growth Continues

The Rocket City has been nicknamed “Crane City” because of a recent influx of cranes – the tall, steel machines, not the feathered creatures. Now, the red clay is taking center stage as projects are growing from the ground up for housing, retail and entertainment. Photographer Steve Babin recently took a quick trip with his […]

Huntsville Music Initiative: A Duet in Economy and Song

In 2019, the city of Huntsville played a duet in economy and song. The Huntsville Music Initiative was launched, accompanied by a citywide music audit to celebrate the music industry’s significant impact on the city, with the understanding that impact could be significantly more. One of the initial recommendations coming from the music audit was […]