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Why these 2 doctors love their jobs at Huntsville's new pediatric heart center
Sponsored Recently, we got to meet up with two of the most fun doctors in Huntsville to learn why they love working with kids at the new pediatric heart center in town. Read on to get to know them more, plus learn about the incredible care they’re providing for the Rocket City. Both Dr. Caicedo and Dr. Singhapakdi recently moved to Huntsville for the opening of the new pediatric heart center after finishing up their cardiology fellowships.
Huntsville Animal Services celebrates 'Paws + Play' with free adoptions
Huntsville Music Month is in full swing — as it were — and Huntsville Animal Services is getting in on the celebration by offering free pet adoptions through Sept. 28.. So, if you are looking to add a four-legged friend to your family, here’s what to do: The “Paws and Play” promotion is the perfect opportunity to find a new four-legged companion while showing support for Huntsville’s creative spirit.
Huntsville airport traffic on pace to set new passenger record in 2024
Huntsville airport traffic in July showed another increase over this point in 2023, and the numbers are on pace to significantly outpace last year’s traffic stats.
Take a look at these 5 new businesses here in the Huntsville area
The Huntsville area’s business community continues to grow, as more new businesses have opened recently or plan to open soon in and around the Rocket City. Take a look at these five new businesses here in town: Your stop for pools, saunas and supplies just opened on Buford Street in Huntsville.
Home prices, new market trends + more Huntsville area real estate stats for July
In July, home prices in most of the communities in North Alabama remained relatively the same compared to this time last year, although in many communities we are seeing homes stay on the market a little longer than they did in 2023. Here’s a look at the housing market here in North Alabama for July 2024: Real estate stats for communities in North Alabama vary by location obviously, but the biggest changes in median home price compared to last year are in Florence this month.
Huntsville miracle story—how this nurse went from healthy to heart attack to healed - Hville Blast
Sponsored It’s not every day you get to hear a Huntsville miracle story. Read on to learn how Sandra’s life completely changed in April 2023 and why she finds her career even more meaningful than before. Ever since Sandra picked up a Mickey Mouse first aid book in her little town’s library in third grade, she knew she wanted to be a nurse. She launched her nursing career right after college in Southeast Texas—where she’s originally from—before moving to Huntsville with her husband in 2001.
New pickleball club coming soon to Huntsville
One of the fastest growing sports in the country is growing even faster here in the Rocket City, as Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its latest expansion into Huntsville. The Huntsville club will offer climate-controlled indoor courts, inviting lounge areas, and top-tier training programs designed to enhance the player experience.
Welcome these 5 new businesses to the Huntsville community
Some cool new businesses have opened here in the Huntsville area recently — or they are about to — and we want you to get to know who they are. Check out these five new businesses here in the Rocket City: Kyuramen and Tbaar are new businesses that are opening that share a joint-branding concert.
9 Huntsville-area homes to check out now — from Guntersville to Decatur - Hville Blast
Sponsored It’s almost my favorite season, and that means the weather is about to be perfect to get out and about to go house hunting. Check out these nine Huntsville-area homes you don’t want to miss.
New trail now open at Green Mountain Nature Preserve
One of Huntsville’s beautiful nature preserves has opened a new trail, as the Land Trust of North Alabama officially opened Green Mountain Trail North. This trail gives hikers access to a new part of the preserve. Here’s more: Located off of SE South Shawdee Road on top of the mountain, the new 3.2-mile trail features rocky terrain in a forest setting with primary access from Riverview Drive.
NEW: Additional park to be added to MidCity
MidCity is in the final stages of development, with multiple new projects starting construction later this year and early next. The newest announcement is the addition of a small park and pavilion which will be located between Stax and Sanderson Street. Read on to learn more: Within the next two weeks, construction will begin on a new park and pavilion area at MidCity. This project is one of the last to be announced for the area formerly home to Madison Square Mall.
Find out about these 4 new businesses here in the Rocket City
New businesses are popping up on a steady basis in and around Huntsville, and we have a few more to introduce as they have opened or are soon to open in the area. Get to know these new businesses here in the Huntsville area: Nautical Bowls offers mouthwatering superfood bowls, loaded with fresh fruits and toppings! This is the second Nautical Bowls location in the area, with one location already open in Huntsville.
More than 4k jobs now listed in the Huntsville area
Job seekers looking for a new job in the Huntsville area can browse more than 4,000 listings this week in a variety of industries. Healthcare jobs are the most in demand in the Rocket City, with Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center each posting hundreds of jobs this week.
Microwave Dave to kick off reopening of The Lumberyard
This year will be the 10th for Microwave Dave Day, a celebration of local musicians, educators and of course- Microwave Dave. This year’s event will take it back to where it all started, The Lumberyard. Microwave Dave & The Nukes have been performing and preserving the Blues since their formation in 1989. They’ve since become a staple of North Alabama and gained international recognition.
NEW: 'Skybridge' project contracts approved by City Council
The much-discussed Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor — or PARC — project took a major step forward this week when the Huntsville City Council approved engineering contracts for what is commonly deemed the “Skybridge” plan. Here’s what we know: The Huntsville City Council approved multiple engineering design contracts for the PARC project that meet state and federal grant requirements.
8 Huntsville-area homes you don't want to miss
Sponsored Have you been house hunting for a while but haven’t found something that checks all the boxes? One of these eight beautiful Huntsville-area homes could be just what you’re looking for.
Here are 15 cool events for you to check out this weekend in Huntsville
We are approaching the weekend, and the next few days are full of cool and exciting stuff to do in and around Huntsville. This weekend includes some cool live music, markets, outdoor activities and more. Check out these suggestions for this weekend: Get over to Athens to welcome this new antique shop to the North Alabama business community. This weekend-long event features live music, family fun and of course — tons of cool stuff to buy. When: Aug.
NEW: Shagnasty's Grubbery + Pour House to stay open
Shagnasty’s Grubbery & Pour House, a popular bar in Huntsville, has announced that they will be reopening soon. This comes after their previous announcement on Monday, Aug. 5 that they would be permanently closing, effective immediately. The original post claimed the bar would have a liquidation sale on Saturday, Aug. 10, but this sale has now been canceled. They have updated their original Facebook post and made a second, separate announcement, which is linked above.
New historic marker commemorates former high school as AAMU 'communiversity'
The campus that once was Paint Rock Valley High School in Jackson County has been donated to Alabama A&M University for use as a “communiversity” facility for AAMU, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the residents of north Alabama. A new historic marker was erected at the campus this week as AAMU prepares to transform the former high school. Paint Rock Valley High School – which closed its doors in 2018 — was a K-12 school in the Jackson County School District.
Fall armyworms β how to treat them + save your lawn
Fall armyworms are an invasive species native to eastern and central North America and throughout South America. The armyworm is the name given to the larval stage (the most destructive stage) of the insect, which later grows into a moth. They are attracted to wet conditions and long grasses, and are extremely damaging, leaving glass blades ragged or creating large bare spots in one’s lawn.
Saturdays for the boys—5 activities for guys to hang out - Hville Blast
For guys, it can be hard to get out there and be social. Are you itching for a catch up day with some of your friends? Here’s a list of activities to do in Huntsville that’ll be sure to get you off out of the house and into a fun and friendly spirit. It should go without saying that none of these activities are for men exclusively. But sometimes, we need a guide to push us into being active because of a lack of creativity. Here’s some ideas for a guy’s day in Huntsville.
Here's what Huntsville ranks best in the nation for
Huntsville ranks consistently at the top of numerous lists starting with “Best in…”, “Top places to…”, “Where you can find the best…”, etc. I wanted to look at these rankings to collect in one place, so we can see why organizations consistently rank Huntsville as one of the best cities in the country. “Best places to live in the US” – ranked 7th by US News. “Huntsville’s city center has undergone a renaissance in recent years.
Huntsville Animal Services launches new adoption campaign
Huntsville Animal Services is trying to make room in the shelter for more animals needing a home, and are asking the public to help clear the shelter through its “Elect to Adopt” campaign. The “Elect to Adopt” campaign is part of the larger nationwide “Clear the Shelters” initiative, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Mayor Tommy Battle will kick off the campaign Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Arab's Putnam Park among new high-dollar building permits
Of the nine new building permits issued in Alabama this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, two are for projects in North Alabama. One of those is for sidewalks to be built around Putnam Park — now under construction — in Arab. Here’s more: Thanks to a donation from the Putnam family in Arab, a new park is under construction, and one of the new building permits issued this past week is part of the first phase of the project.
New head coach announced for the HCFC
Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC) has just brought on a new head coach. Read more to find out who he is, where he came from and what he’ll bring to the table this season. Chris O’Neal served as Inter Miami U-17 (under 17 years old) coach, and was just announced by the HCFC as their new head coach. The HCFC has experienced a lot of changes this year, with their two previous head coaches leaving the team only three months apart.
New fire station opens in West Huntsville
Huntsville Fire + Rescue (HFR) recently opened a new station in the West side of the city in response to the area’s rapid and consistent growth. Read more about its location and features below. Fire Station 20 is the second station established in Limestone county, located at 13175 Burgreen Rd, Madison. This area is reportedly one of the fastest growing sections in Huntsville, which was the main incentive behind its construction.
Find your new job among thousands of listings in the Rocket City
Job seekers looking for a new job in the Huntsville area are in luck this week, as thousands of positions are posted currently by a bevy of local employers. Check out who’s hiring this week: According to Indeed.com, the local employers with the most positions open this week are: Huntsville Hospital System (426 jobs) Crestwood Medical Center (132 jobs) Domino’s (74 jobs) BBCH (66 jobs) Spry Methods, Inc.
WATCH: Huntsville life hacks you should know about according to Reddit
Check out these hacks to help “navigate” the Rocket City. (Christian Stanfield / Hville Blast) We scoured the Huntsville Alabama Subreddit for the best life hacks you should know about and found some great tips.
4 spectacular astronomical events to see this August
As we transition into a new month, it’s important to stay up to date on all the astronomical events to look out for in the coming weeks. Below, you’ll find a quick guide to what’s going on in the sky this August, some events you might recognize from last year. Stick around at the end of the guide for a bonus skywatching tips video from NASA, where you can learn the best ways to view these beautiful events. Astronomical events this month On Sunday, Aug.
Did you know Huntsville has 11 space-inspired schools?
Huntsville is known as the Rocket City for a reason. Our culture and history are more intermingled with the space industry than any other city in America. It should come as no surprise that many of our schools share the same name as the people and objects that left their mark on our understanding of the universe. Read on to learn about the origins of the names of Huntsville’s space-inspired schools: The largest section of space-inspired schools in Huntsville are the Shuttle schools.
New WorldAtlas list names Athens one of Alabama's best small towns to visit
Athens has been getting a good bit of attention lately, and an international publication has taken notice. WorldAtlas recently released its list of the Most Historic Small Towns in Alabama to Visit, and Athens made the list.
8 beautiful Huntsville-area homes—check them out now - Hville Blast
Sponsored Late summer is one of the best times to go house hunting, and we’ve rounded up eight Huntsville-area homes you don’t want to miss out on. Enjoy taking virtual tours of these homes—you might just find what you’re looking for.
What you need to know about #LitterFreeHSV
Local authorities have shed a lot of light on not only the unsightliness of city litter but also the danger of it. Here’s what you can do to be a more responsible citizen and do your part in keeping Huntsville beautiful. The Green Team is a division of the Huntsville Landscape Management Department which tends to matters relating to the local environment. Their director Brian Walker has been focusing more on the particular issue of trash on the roads.
UAH placed in top 10 for international rover challenge
A student-led team from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently competed in an international rover competition held in Utah. Keep reading for more details on the competition and where UAH was ranked. The University Rover Challenge (URC) is held annually in Hanksville, Utah, because of its similarity to Mars. The URC Invited 100 student-led teams to compete.
4 of the best places we ate this month in Huntsville [July 2024]
Another month has passed, so it’s time to share our team’s list of the best places we ate this month in the Rocket City. We tried out some great dishes around town that we can’t recommend enough. Check out the best places we ate this July in Huntsville: “I love going for brunch at The Poppy. I was in the mood for eggs, so I got the delicious English Breakfast with a creamy latte. My husband got Fish & Chips with a Guinness.
5 of the best spots to enjoy an IPA
India Pale Ales (IPAs) are a popular drink at taprooms, and to celebrate National IPA Day (which occurs during the first Thursday in August) I’m giving a guide to where you can find the best IPAs in Huntsville. IPAs are distinguished from other beers mostly for their extra hops and the fact that it’s a pale ale. The taste is characterized by a signature bitterness and strong flavor.
Check out these 15 exciting events this weekend in the Rocket City
August is here, and the weekend is upon us again. And the Huntsville area is full of cool and fun stuff to do over the next few days. Check out these suggestions: Not only will the Food Truck Rally include some of Huntsville’s best food trucks, but visitors can also cheer on their favorite Olympic athletes at the same time. When: Aug.
Check out these cool August events in the Huntsville area
August is upon us, and as the summer vacation for kids comes to a close, that does not mean the fun in Huntsville has to end. IN fact, we dare say it is in full force. Here are a few August events here in the Rocket City you may want to check out: Established in 2012, Huntsville Restaurant Week is actually a 10-day event that features a variety of special menu items, events and deals at dozens of Huntsville eateries.
JuVaughn Harrison
The Olympics are often seen as the pinnacle of athleticism and talent. Athletes work their entire lives to make it to the games for a chance to represent their country. This year among the 592 athletes representing Team USA is one Huntsville-born and raised native: JuVaughn Harrison. Next week, JuVaughn Harrison will take the stage and make his second Olympic appearance representing Team USA.
3 couples' getaway activities for an amazing weekend
A couples’ getaway is something that many want to do, but don’t feel like they can. In Huntsville, there are numerous opportunities for couples to have a little getaway without traveling out of the city. To many people, it’s been a long summer. Especially for parents of kids who’ve been on break, school starting back may feel like a breath of fresh air in some ways.
3 more volunteer opportunities in the Huntsville area
Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community and support those in need. Whether you’re helping animals, children or older adults, you’re making a great difference in someone’s life.
New community farm near AAMU campus has an official name
A new community farm near the Alabama A&M University campus has an official name now. The farm, now dubbed the People’s Patch Community Farm, is a joint project between AAMU and the Madison County Commission. The farm aims to address food insecurity and strengthen research and local food systems in Madison County.
NEW: The Flying Biscuit Cafe Coming to Huntsville
Huntsville is getting another high-profile breakfast joint, this time in the form of The Flying Biscuit Cafe! The new restaurant opens next year, here’s what you need to know: The Flying Biscuit Cafe has been baking biscuits since 1993 when they opened their first location in Atlanta.
What you should know about the Huntsville swing dance scene
If you’ve been searching for the swing dance scene in Huntsville, look no further. The Hville Blast team dives into the Huntsville Swing Dance Society (HSDS) and how this old-fashioned activity is seeing a resurgence. We interviewed HSDS president Adam Wilkerson on why he wants to keep the swing dance scene alive, as well as the benefits of being a part of this community. If you enjoyed this video, like comment and subscribe to encourage more informative Huntsville content.
New poll lists Huntsville as a top September travel destination Original
We all know about Huntsville’s growth and the accolades the Rocket City has received in recent years for being a great place to live, but a recent poll has Huntsville listed as a top travel destination. The Points Guy, a travel website, listed the Best Places to Travel in September, and the Rocket City made the list. Here’s more: Huntsville was not just listed among best places for September travel in the U.S. The Points Guy list includes cities all over the world.
How to make sure Aldridge Creek stays clean
The Aldridge Creek Greenway is one of my favorite areas in Huntsville. The greenery, running water and adjacent parks are always a must for me if I want to spend time outside. If you’ve spent time around there, you’ll notice it stays pretty clean, but it’s not only the city that makes sure of that. Read below who gives their time to making sure our Greenways stay clean and kept-up.
4 amazing August hikes in the Huntsville area you should try
August in North Alabama may be pretty warm for most folks’ liking, but it is also a great month to get outdoors and experience nature. And you can do just that during these guided hikes along some of the area’s best nature preserves. Check out these guided hikes happening in August here in the Huntsville area: The first of our guided August hikes in the area is happening Aug. 3 at Green Mountain Nature Preserve.
Spend the holidays in Oxford MS—light displays, local shops + more - Hville Blast
Sponsored Do Huntsville’s summer temps have you wishing you could be swept inside a wintry snow globe? Get into the Christmas in July spirit and start planning your winter wonderland escape to Oxford, Mississippi. From November to January, the city will be hosting its annual Holly Jolly Holidays event featuring a dazzling walking light installation, ice skating and more festive family-friendly fun. Ready to book your trip to Oxford?
7 of the best wing spots in Huntsville
In the South, wing spots are a dime a dozen. We took it upon ourselves to gather 7 of the best local wing spots in Huntsville. What’s more, July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day, so celebrate the end of July with some good old traditional wings (or boneless if you’re like that). They’re not ranked because they’re all just so good. If you’d like a proper ranking, visit all 7 and let us know what you think. Dive in below.
Check out these 4 new businesses here in the Huntsville area
This week, we welcome four new businesses to the Rocket City community, as these new members of the community have opened or plan to open soon in the Huntsville area. Pay these new businesses a visit if you can: Red Panda will offer STEM programs and lessons on the games you buy while strengthening the gaming community here in Huntsville.
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