Erin Owen

June 25th, 2025

From Gardens to Greenways: Huntsville’s Investment in its Outdoor Gems

The City of Huntsville supports four great organizations — Huntsville Botanical Garden, Burritt on the Mountain, the Land Trust of [ Read More ]

June 13th, 2025

A Day in the Life of Huntsville Animal Services

The dedicated team at Huntsville Animal Services works together at its facility on Triana Boulevard to serve Huntsville’s people and [ Read More ]

May 23rd, 2025

The memory map: Huntsville’s digital revival of forgotten places

How do you preserve a place that is no longer standing or has undergone dramatic changes in appearance or even [ Read More ]

May 21st, 2025

How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers

Originally published by Fast Company Beyond books, cities like Huntsville that invest in library innovation are building economic resilience. In [ Read More ]

April 30th, 2025

Blades of glory: How a trimmed lawn helps your neighborhood shine

As spring turns to summer, the City of Huntsville’s Community Development team knows one thing for sure—grass season is in [ Read More ]

April 28th, 2025

From public history to public impact: Meet Burritt’s new CEO Melanie Thornton

“The past is not the property of historians; it is a public possession. It belongs to anyone who is aware [ Read More ]

March 4th, 2025

The Arts in Huntsville Part I: A Collaborative Tapestry of Culture, Creativity and Community

Huntsville’s thriving arts scene is a testament to the power of collaboration, vision and investment in cultural enrichment. The City [ Read More ]

January 17th, 2025

Protecting your historic home from winter weather

Winter’s freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be particularly harsh on historic homes. These structures, often built with materials and [ Read More ]

December 30th, 2024

Empowering Huntsville: Nonprofits have shared mission to enhance community health

Though their primary audiences differ, the Community Free Dental Clinic and HEALS (Health Establishments at Local Schools) share a common [ Read More ]

December 18th, 2024

Preservation passion and experience: Meet Skip Stinson

In October, Mayor Tommy Battle appointed Robert (“Skip”) E. Stinson, Jr., to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to step [ Read More ]