Tag Archive for: Redstone Arsenal

Rocket City Rewind: Before Toyota — The Car That Almost Put Huntsville on the Map

Long before Toyota and Mazda established manufacturing plants in Huntsville, the state’s first automaker was producing cars at Redstone Arsenal. The Keller Motors Corporation (1947-1950), named after its president and former Studebaker executive George Keller, had designs on capturing an expanding market for station wagons as people began moving to the suburbs post-World War II […]

Robins & Morton Celebrates Completion of First High-Bay Facility at Redstone Gateway

Construction firm Robins & Morton and COPT Defense Properties marked the completion of 9700 Advanced Gateway, a 50,000-square-foot high-bay facility located at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9. The pre-engineered metal building is the first of its kind at Redstone Gateway and the closest available to Redstone Arsenal. […]

Alabama, Colorado continue to clash over final site for Space Command headquarters

As an ongoing political tug-of-war drags on between Alabama and Colorado to land the permanent Space Command headquarters, frustration grows among politicians from both states. The decision, with Dr. Troy E. Meink’s approval by the U.S. Senate three weeks ago as the new Secretary of the Air Force, is expected any day to either move […]

Navy Week Brings Maritime Legacy to Huntsville

For the first time since the program’s inception in 2005, Navy Week is underway in Huntsville, Alabama. Running from April 21 to 27, this event commemorates the Navy’s 250th anniversary and aims to strengthen connections between Sailors and inland communities without a strong naval presence. The week began at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, […]

Human trafficking, speeding among topics at HPCAC forum

The Huntsville Police Department reported last month that there has been a decline in city crime rates over the past five years despite extensive population growth.  The drop in violent offenses such as murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault grabbed the most attention. But the rate of other criminal activity is also dropping, at […]

UAH Huntsville Showcase prepares students for career success

For students preparing to enter the workforce, navigating the transition from academia to a professional career can feel daunting. But on Friday, March 21, participants in the UAH Huntsville Showcase walked away with more than just career advice—they gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt, build connections, and carve out their own paths in […]

Return to Office Order Strains Redstone Arsenal Traffic, City Responds

The return to office executive order implemented by the Trump administration went straight to the point. Soon after taking the helm from the former administration, Trump’s administration issued this directive: Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work […]

The stage is set: commercial real estate in Huntsville poised to see continued success in 2025

The Rocket City continues to capture attention as one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial real estate sectors.  As part of our continuing coverage of commercial real estate in the area, the Huntsville Business Journal talked with Brenda Conville, Vice President of Real Estate at Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, to explore the market’s trajectory […]

From AI to Economic Impact: Key Takeaways from the Redstone Update

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted a Redstone Update on December 11 at the Von Braun Center.  The day’s events began at 8 a.m. and included updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Space & Missile Defense Command, and Redstone Arsenal.  Jeff Gronberg, CEO of deciBel Research, moderated a panel discussion […]

Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]