Adam Smith

Brown a driving force behind City’s public transit, parking initiatives

If you’ve ever taken a ride on an Orbit or Access bus in Huntsville, you can thank Tommy Brown. If...

High notes: Amphitheater will have far-reaching economic, cultural impacts

For live music fans, the experience is everything. A performance by a favorite artist can sometimes be marred by bad...

National Canine Fitness Month offers health benefits for dogs, owners

If you’re anything like most Americans, you may have put on a few pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to...

Building for the future: Residential growth surges to match population demands

With more than 100 people moving to the Huntsville area each week, it’s no surprise the Rocket City is now...

Cove plan promotes smart growth, preservation of resources

As a city’s borders grow, planners must consider residents who live in outer-lying areas. Providing access to quality-of-life amenities is...

Restore Our Roads: City leaders say planning, partnerships key to strong infrastructure

Note: This article appears in the April 2021 issue of Initiatives magazine, a publication of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. If...

Ambitious projects continue to boost popularity of Downtown Huntsville

Downtown districts are often considered the heartbeat of a city. It’s where diverse people and businesses converge, day and night....

Boards and commissions an invaluable key to City’s success

Joy Parker isn’t from Huntsville, but it’s her home. A native of Boston, she and her late husband, U.S. Army...

Huntsville Animal Services hopes more dogs at play leads to more lives saved

On a warm, sunny day at Huntsville Animal Services (HAS), Franny stood patiently outside the gate as a handler held...

Volunteer board hopes to face the music in 2021

2020 left much to be desired by Huntsville’s music fans. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant there was nary a peep...