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🏠 Southern Fried Film Fest
4 Weekend Events and Weather, Huntsville News, History, Sports, Music, Top 5 Appliance Repair Companies, and Chuckwagon BBQ.
Forrest Webber
June 07, 2024
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4 Weekend Events
Southern Fried Film Fest 🎬🎥
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Southern Fried Film Festival from June 6-9, 2024. The festival will feature a delightful mix of film screenings, live music, and engaging panel discussions. A must-see event on June 8 is "Luther: Never Too Much," a compelling documentary about Grammy-winning artist Luther Vandross. Directed by Dawn Porter, the film features rare archival footage and interviews with music legends like Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, and Roberta Flack.
Enjoy an inspiring evening of music and storytelling at Tangled Strings Studios at Lowe Mill. More details are available on the Southern Fried Film Festival website.
Bailey Cove Farmers Market 🌽🍅🥖🥩
The Bailey Cove Farmers Market at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 12200 Bailey Cove Road in Huntsville, Alabama, is the perfect Saturday morning destination. This Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, enjoy a vibrant array of fresh, locally-grown produce, delicious meats, artisanal baked goods, beautiful flowers, and unique handmade items. It's a wonderful opportunity to support local farmers and artisans while experiencing a lively community atmosphere. Discover the best of what local producers have to offer. For more details, visit the Bailey Cove Farmers Market page.
Foraging Hike at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve 🚶♂️🏞️
Join Forager Casey Lanier for an educational hike at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. On the event day, discover how foraging changes with the seasons on a chosen route. This two-hour hike includes frequent stops for in-depth discussions about foraging, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts. Note that the hike does not permit the collection or consumption of species and is approximately two miles with moderate difficulty.
Location: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Pulaski Pike Trailhead) – 6998 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Organizer: Land Trust of North Alabama | [email protected] | 256-534-5263
Registration is required, visit landtrustnal.org/guided-hikes
Daytime Food Tour 🍽️🍔🥤
Savor the rich flavors of southern culture on a guided walking food tour through Downtown Huntsville. Sample local foods and beverages at six different establishments while learning about the city's history and culinary traditions from an experienced guide. This two-hour tour offers minimal wait times and a chance to meet local owners near the historic Courthouse Square. Visit Scenethat Tours.
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $55 per person
Includes: Six different food/beverage locations
Scenethat Tours | [email protected] | 256-658-6900
Weekend Weather ☀
This weekend in Huntsville, expect partly cloudy skies on Saturday with a high of 89°F and light winds from the south-southwest. Humidity will be around 50%, and the UV index will be high at 10. The evening will bring a few clouds and a low of 68°F with increased humidity at 72%.
Sunday, we will see scattered thunderstorms with a high of 88°F and a 40% chance of rain. Winds will be from the west at 8 mph. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a few showers late, a low of 64°F, and 84% humidity. You can look at our detailed forecast here.
Sat 8 ⛅
Day: 89°| 5% | SSW5 mph
Night: 68°| 24% | SSW3 mph
Sun 9 🌦
Day: 88°| 41% | W8 mph
Night: 64°| 35% | N6 mph
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Huntsville News 📝
Read the top news stories this week in Huntsville:
New Food City Breaking Ground
Food City will break ground on its third of six Huntsville locations on Thursday, June 6, at 3 p.m. along Old Gurley Road NE. This groundbreaking marks the completion of the initial phase in a two-phase development plan approved by the Huntsville City Council in 2023. The $90 million investment aims to build six stores and create 1,350 jobs over five years. Phase one includes locations in Hampton Cove, North Memorial Parkway, and U.S. 72 East, while phase two will cover Downtown Huntsville, Alabama 53, and County Line Road. All locations will feature full-service grocery options, prime meat and seafood departments, Starbucks, a full-service deli and bakery, a pharmacy, floral services, and, in select locations, a fuel center.
Huntsville Native Named as Alabama State Games Athlete of the Year
Huntsville native Carlos Mathews, vice president on the Huntsville City School Board and president of CM Advanced Technologies, was honored by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as one of four Alabama State Games Athletes of the Year. At 51, Mathews excelled in the 2023 Games, winning gold in the long jump (5.36 meters) and triple jump (10.62 meters) and silver in the 100-meter sprint (12.37 seconds). This marked his tenth year in the Games, with continued success at the U.S. National Championship. An alumnus of Huntsville High and Alabama A&M, Mathews has a rich track and field history, coaching locally and contributing to the tech sector. The 2024 Alabama State Games are set for June 7-9.
Toyota's $282 Million Investment in Huntsville Plant
Toyota is expanding production lines at its Huntsville plant with a $282 million investment, pushing its total investment in Alabama to over $1.7 billion. This funding will create additional lines for drivetrain products and bring more than 350 high-quality jobs to the area.
Huntsville History 📔
The Huntsville Daily Times June 7, 1916:
“Huntsville's third annual Chautauqua opened most auspiciously at 3 o'clock this afternoon with a record breaking first day crowd in attendance. The attraction of the afternoon was a full concert by the Killarney Girls, six young ladies in a most pleasing and varied entertainment of songs, readings, piano and violin. They set a high standard for the week and if every number proves as popular and high class, Huntsville will not have a cause for complaint on the music.”
Huntsville Sports 🏈
Let's discuss the recent developments in Huntsville sports over the last week and what we can look forward to!
Trash Pandas 🦝
With an overall record of 28-26, the Trash Pandas are currently third in their division, seven games behind first place. The Trash Pandas capped off a series win, taking 4 out of 7 games against the first place, Birmingham Barons, to take their winning percentage above 500.
They have a good chance to sneak up on the second-place Tennessee Smokies against the struggling Chattanooga Lookouts this weekend, who are 15-38. You can purchase tickets here for the series against the Lookouts!
@ Birmingham Barons
5/31 Loss 0-5
6/1 Win 2-1
6/2 Win 5-4
vs. Birmingham Barons
6/4 Win 5-3
6/5 Loss 3-6
6/6 Win 10-6
Upcoming Games
@ Mississippi Braves 6/11 - 6/16
Huntsville City FC ⚽️
Huntsville City FC is 1-7-3 and last in the eastern conference standings heading into Saturday’s game vs. Crown Legacy FC. Huntsville FC took home their first season victory this past week and is looking to go on a winning streak to move up the standings.
You can purchase tickets here for the Saturday home game against Crown Legacy FC.
@ Carolina
Huntsville City Football Club took their first victory of the year 4-1 over Carolina Core FC, spoiling the host's inaugural match at Trust Point. Carolina Core FC initially led with an Angel Aguas header, but Huntsville's Jony Bolaños assisted Forster Ajago in the 56th minute for the equalizer.
Bolaños then set up Tyler Pasnik in the 64th minute to give Huntsville the lead. Adem Sipić, assisted by Ollie Wright and Forster Ajago, sealed the victory with two late goals.
Interim Head Coach Christophe Berra celebrated his first win, and notable performances included Jony Bolaños, who served as team captain and recorded two assists, and Forster Ajago, who scored his third goal of the season.
Upcoming Games
6/8 vs. Crown Legacy FC
6/16 vs. Chicago
6/23 @ Cincinnati
Huntsville Music 🎵
Wondering what music awaits you in Huntsville this weekend? See the featured options below, or explore more events on the Huntsville Music Calendar.
Jimmy Henderson Trio
Live music by the Jimmy Henderson Trio on June 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Redstone Harley-Davidson, located at 15100 Redstone Harley Hwy 20, just off the Greenbrier Exit 3 in Huntsville, Alabama. This event will feature vintage blues and rock tunes, offering a perfect day out for family and friends.
John Papa Gros
Catch John "Papa" Gros live on June 08, at 7:00 PM at The Camp, University Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Enjoy an evening of New Orleans-style funk, rock, jazz, and blues with one of the city's musical ambassadors. Don’t miss this chance to experience the infectious energy and unique sound that define his performances. For more information on John "Papa" Gros, you can visit his official website.
Huntsville Blogs 📝
Click on the links to read Homely Huntsville’s recent blogs:
Top 5 Appliance Repair Companies in Huntsville
You know how it goes. The fridge stops cooling, the oven won’t heat up, or the washing machine starts leaking. Appliance breakdowns always seem to happen at the worst possible time. But never fear – Huntsville’s full of great appliance repair companies that can come to the rescue. We’ve researched and ranked the top 5, so keep reading to find the best fit for your repair needs. We’ll walk through what makes each of these appliance heroes stand out, from rave customer reviews to reasonable rates. Get ready to take notes on the premier appliance repair services in Huntsville that you can rely on when disaster strikes your household appliances.
Visiting Chuckwagon BBQ
When looking for a place to feed the whole family, you may be concerned about ensuring all party members have enough food. But quality, too, is a must. Sadly, many eateries offer one but not the other.
When we dined at Chuckwagon BBQ in Madison, we found ourselves delighted by the blend of quantity and quality we found there. There wasn’t a bite of leftovers, though—despite the portion sizes, it was simply too good to leave behind.
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