Vinyl Record Trail draws hundreds of visitors
AVIQ, a high-fidelity audio store in Huntsville, specializes in stereo equipment, home theater systems, and vinyl record players. To celebrate the resurgence of vinyl, they organized a record sale and teamed up with local record shops to spread the word about classic music formats. Reviving Huntsville’s hi-fi experience Co-owner Chip Bowen recalled a time […]
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
Alabama students are making significant strides in academic recovery, according to newly released results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as America’s Report Card. The state has shown remarkable progress, particularly in 4th grade math, where Alabama jumped from 52nd place in 2019 to 32nd in 2024. This 6-point increase was […]
“Big Bob” Gibson BBQ celebrates 100 years
For a century—yes, 100 years—Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has been serving up everything from ribs and brisket to slaw and greens, satisfying hungry diners across the Tennessee Valley and beyond. A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition While their barbecue has built a loyal following, Big Bob Gibson is perhaps best known for its signature […]
Sports tourism brought over $50 million to Huntsville in 2024
The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau reports that 2024 was a record-breaking year for sports tourism. The city hosted 68 events, generating over $50 million in economic impact. Community collaboration drives success Over the years, Huntsville has made significant strides in sports tourism. “We have come a long way, and 2024 highlighted the […]
Huntsville ranks as the 27th largest U.S. city, surpassing Chicago
The Huntsville City Council approved a new land annexation on Thursday, an online report revealed. This decision makes Huntsville the 27th largest city in the nation by land area, surpassing Chicago. New land annexation details The city annexed nearly 400 acres of land south of Highway 20 and east of I-65, near Arrowhead Landing […]
Huntsville Toyota Engine Plant Celebrates 10-Millionth Engine Milestone
Toyota Engine Plant in Huntsville Reaches 10-Millionth Engine Milestone The Toyota engine plant in Huntsville, Alabama, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement: assembling its 10-millionth engine. Since its inception in 2001, the plant has become a critical hub in Toyota’s North American manufacturing network, producing about one-third of all Toyota engines used across the continent. […]