Huntsville Botanical Garden launches first ‘canstruction’ competition
The Huntsville Botanical Garden is teaming up with the Food Bank of North Alabama to host its first-ever “Canstruction” competition. Teams Build Sculptures from Canned Food Canstruction is a creative, community-driven event where teams design and build large-scale sculptures entirely from full cans of food. Participants can include businesses, civic groups, nonprofits, schools, clubs, and […]
Housing growth stays strong in 2025 Development Review
Huntsville’s housing market continued its strong momentum in 2025, driven by high demand, new neighborhoods, and expanding businesses. Single- and Multi-Family Housing Trends Nearly 5,000 new housing units were added last year, building on 2024’s record pace. Multi-family developments continued to grow, reflecting a national surge in apartment construction. At the same time, single-family homebuilding […]
Huntsville approves deals with Blue Origin, SPX to bring $200M capital investments
Huntsville City Council has approved two major development agreements expected to generate over 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment. Blue Origin Expands Operations Blue Origin will invest $71.4 million to expand operations at Cummings Research Park and Jetplex Industrial Park. The project is projected to create 105 new jobs. Additionally, the […]
College football returns to Joe Davis Stadium, boosting local economy
College football is officially returning to Joe Davis Stadium, marking a new chapter for Huntsville as a growing sports destination. Season Opener Brings Division I Football Back The 2026 college football season will kick off August 29 at Joe Davis Stadium’s Wicks Family Field. The University of North Alabama will face Samford in a neutral-site […]
Good Company Café to open second Huntsville location
Good Company Café is opening a second Huntsville location after years of steady growth on the city’s south side. A Neighborhood Staple Finds Its Footing Since opening in 2018, Good Company Café has built a loyal following in South Huntsville. The restaurant serves all-day brunch and popular menu items like its signature orange-cranberry chicken salad. […]
$322K in grants to local nonprofits awarded
The City of Huntsville has approved more than $322,000 in grants to support local nonprofit organizations serving low- to moderate-income residents. Funding Supports Essential Services The City’s Community Development Department will distribute $322,800 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds will support organizations that provide housing assistance, homelessness […]
City greenlights new affordable homes on Kildare Street
The City of Huntsville has approved new funding to support affordable homeownership opportunities in District 2. Agreements Support New Home Construction City leaders authorized two agreements with Family Services Center, Inc. (FSC), a certified Community Housing Development Organization. These agreements allow FSC to use federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to build two three-bedroom homes […]
Huntsville approves new dog park on Cabela Drive
The City of Huntsville has approved plans for a new public dog park on Cabela Drive. Design Contract Moves Project Forward City officials approved an engineering design services contract with Mullins, LLC. The agreement covers planning for a two-acre dog park and a small parking area. The $16,700 contract includes site surveying, fencing, sidewalks, and […]
AHSAA’s New Classification System: Former Private School Athlete Perspective
I’m a former private school athlete at Randolph School, where I attended K–12 and played football and baseball. I was the quarterback in football and a pitcher and third baseman in baseball. I was recruited to Tulane University as a pitcher, tore my UCL, greyshirted, and ultimately never played. My perspective is shaped by competing […]
Dragon Alley Asian Street Food Concept to land in MidCity
Dragon Alley is opening soon in Huntsville’s MidCity District, offering a fresh take on Asian street food. A New Culinary Destination Dragon Alley will be located at 1030 Mid City Drive. The concept comes from local culinary innovators HX Brands, the team behind popular Huntsville favorites like Kamado Ramen, Kung Fu Tea, and Tous Les […]
