Archive
🏠 IKEA Grand Opening Date Set + Major U.S. 72 Update
Huntsville’s first-ever IKEA opens with giveaways and Swedish favorites. Meanwhile, commuters on U.S. 72 will face congestion for years as ALDOT phases in a $92M widening plan. Plus, Fanfare Quilt Show, Alabama Clay Market, and dozens of creative workshops and live music events!
🏠 Huntsville Greenway Expansion Moves Forward
New Bailey Cove multi-use paths and Miller Branch Phase II are officially approved. John Hunt Park’s new arboretum is officially named in honor of a longtime landscape director. Plus new events, business openings, community updates, and more!
🏠 Mardi Gras Parade Rolls In + New Restaurants Open Across HSV
Huntsville’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration hits downtown this week with floats, music, and family fun. A rundown of new restaurant openings and Valentine's events across the city. Plus, a growing call to rename Mars Music Hall honors local blues icon Microwave Dave.
🏠 Barracuda Taco Stand Coming Soon + Repticon Returns to Huntsville
Downtown seafood favorite Catch 25 is shutting down, Repticon brings exotic animals to Jaycee’s, and nearly 5,000 new homes were built in 2025. Also: Kyuramen, City Barbeque openings, and a creative canned-food contest at the Garden.
