Huntsville invests $30M in local agencies
Huntsville’s Fiscal 2026 budget dedicates more than $30 million to 60 outside agencies, supporting services that range from essential community programs to cultural and economic initiatives. Library, Museums, and Arts Support The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library leads the funding list, receiving over $5.6 million from the General Fund. This allocation covers 67% of […]
The Boot Pizzeria named National “Hidden Gem”
Huntsville’s The Boot Pizzeria has been named one of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Hidden Gems, coming in at #19 out of 25 nationwide. Out of more than 8 million listings, fewer than 1% earn the Best of the Best designation, making The Boot the only Alabama restaurant on this year’s list. Authentic Italian Dining and […]
Serene Nails + Spa opens on Memorial Parkway
Huntsville has a new destination for relaxation and self-care with the opening of Serene Nails + Spa, a Japanese-inspired salon now open at 7914 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite B-7. Services with a Unique Touch Serene offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, and its signature head spa treatments, one of the first of their kind in […]
Global flavors coming to city with The Indie at Indigo
A new dining experience is on the way to MidCity as Hotel Indigo prepares to welcome The Indie, a restaurant featuring American, Asian, and Latin-inspired cuisine paired with craft cocktails. The restaurant is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026 at 940 Nunnuhsae Parkway NW in Huntsville. A Fusion of Flavors The […]
CiCi’s Pizza Buffet returning to Huntsville
CiCi’s Pizza is making its return to Huntsville, bringing back its famous all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta buffet. The new restaurant will open in late October at 4925 University Drive. A Buffet Tradition Known for its unlimited pizza, pasta, salads, sides, and desserts, CiCi’s has been a family favorite since opening its first location […]
The Bottle closes 12 years in Downtown Huntsville
The Bottle, a downtown Huntsville restaurant known for its wine dinners and Chef Andy Howery’s cuisine, closed after 12 years of operation. Farewell to Guests The restaurant thanked its patrons in a Facebook post for supporting the business over more than a decade. “What made The Bottle special wasn’t just the food and […]
Huntsville expands digital highway message boards
The City of Huntsville and the Alabama Department of Transportation have approved a funding agreement to install digital highway message signs along U.S. 72 East, U.S. 431, and U.S. 231. Funding Agreement Details The total cost of the project is $3.1 million. The Federal Carbon Reduction Program will cover 80% ($2.48 million), while […]
Student-run credit union branch opens at Mae Jemison High
A new credit union has opened inside Mae Jemison High School as part of a program to prepare students for the real world. Workforce Development Through Banking The student-run branch is operated by Redstone Federal Credit Union and marks the first branch in a Huntsville City School. It is also the 10th student-run […]
Huntsville expands with 24 acres near key job centers
Huntsville expanded its city limits again this week, though the latest annexation was modest compared to earlier growth this year. Recent Annexations The City Council approved annexing 14.62 acres east of Greenbrier Road, north of Interstate 565, and 9.93 acres east of U.S. 431 South, south of Wade Road. The Greenbrier property is […]
Glaukos breaks ground on $82M biotech campus in Huntsville
Mayor Tommy Battle joined community and industry leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Glaukos Corporation’s new research and manufacturing campus in Cummings Research Park. The global ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company specializes in therapies for glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases. Huntsville’s Innovation Ecosystem Mayor Battle highlighted Huntsville’s longstanding investment in science […]
