City Stories

Yellow, orange, red and brown: Plant when the leaves change to grow trees year-round

When the summer heat and humidity finally give way to cooler temperatures, it typically heralds a few dependable fall traditions...

Success breeds success as South Huntsville revitalization takes shape

Torch Technologies CEO and cofounder Bill Roark vividly remembers the day Mayor Tommy Battle convinced his homegrown tech company to...

What’s happening at John Hunt Park in Huntsville

It seems every week there’s something new going on at John Hunt Park. This month brings the GSC Men’s and...

Expanded space means better quality of life for Huntsville’s homeless pets

On a bright, sunny morning at the end of August, a group of dogs, their adoptive families, shelter staff and...

Community weighs in on Huntsville’s environmental priorities

As Huntsville continues to grow, City officials are focused on long-term successful gains for those who call the Rocket City...

BIG Picture plan addresses historic growth, quality-of-life needs

Why is it important for citizens to engage in the City of Huntsville’s BIG Picture process? For Dennis Madsen, the...

From pedestal to platform: Celebrating the transformative life of Huntsville’s Alice Boarman Baldridge

Editor’s Note: This guest blog was written by Historic Huntsville Foundation Executive Director Donna Castellano. The Historic Huntsville Foundation’s FREE...

1-2-3-4: Music education and its role in Huntsville’s music ecosystem

Numbers don’t lie – children enrolled in music education programs generally have higher levels of academic success than those who...

A long-term ‘fix’: The many benefits of spaying and neutering pets

You’ve heard the pleas. You’ve scrolled past the pictures in your social media feeds. You’ve heard the sad music on...

Former CEO reflects on 9-year chapter as downtown Huntsville champion

While interviewing for the Chief Executive Officer position at Downtown Huntsville Inc., Chad Emerson recalls seeing the incredible potential of...