Happy Friday!

Another week is in the books and it’s time to enjoy a relaxing Father’s Day weekend!

Shoutout to all the dads in our community, including my own dad! I hope it’s a day full of family, fun, and corny jokes!

Let’s get to it!

P.S. Want are looking for some local businesses that want to sponsor the Huntsville Food Fest. If that’s you, drop your info here and I’ll be in touch!

Mayor Battle has cut the ribbon on the new John Hunt Park Recreation Center, and the doors are now open to the public!

The 60,850-square-foot facility packs in a lot. Inside, you'll find a gym that converts into four high school basketball courts or eight volleyball courts, along with a fitness room, multi-purpose rooms, and concessions.

Outside, there's a covered, lit structure housing 24 competitive pickleball courts plus one elite play court.

Programming kicks off with open play basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, with tournament hosting on the horizon.

You can find the new center at 3035 Leeman Ferry Rd., tucked into 8½ acres on the north end of John Hunt Park.

TOGETHER WITH DONNA BURNS, RE/MAX TODAY

If you’ve been looking for an updated, move-in ready home in South Huntsville, this one is worth a look.

This 3 bed, 2 bath home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and features granite countertops, new LVP flooring, and updated baths. The layout flows into a cozy living space with a fireplace, while upstairs offers a vaulted primary suite and two additional bedrooms.

The fenced backyard is perfect for grilling and playtime, all in an established neighborhood close to the Parkway, Redstone, and Ditto Landing.

Want to see it in person? Reach out to Donna Burns at (251) 243-1591 to schedule a tour!

P.S. Getting ready to list soon? Here’s a free copy of Donna’s book, Sell Your Home for More!

The Rocket City is rolling the dice on its own Monopoly board. Top Trumps USA announced this week that Monopoly: Huntsville Edition will hit shelves in March 2027!

The locally-themed board will swap Boardwalk and Park Place for spots like the Botanical Garden, The Orion Amphitheater, and U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Community Chest and Chance cards will come with local flavor too. One sample card: "You're stuck in I-565 traffic. Move back four spaces."

Here's the fun part: residents get to help shape the board. Send in your suggestions for must-include spots and inside jokes!

A new mixed-use development is proposed for the I-65 Huntsville-Decatur interchange, anchored by a southeast regional sports complex on Hwy. 20.

The sports complex would feature baseball and softball diamonds, flat fields for soccer, flag football, and lacrosse, plus a future indoor facility. Surrounding it would be retail, residential, hotel and hospitality, and family entertainment.

Officials are pitching it as a regional draw for tournaments and visitors. More details are expected in the coming months!

Good news for our feathered Madison neighbors: the geese at Lady Ann Lake are safe!

If you missed the drama, the Edgewater Owners Association Board voted last week to bring in the USDA to euthanize the neighborhood's geese, citing sanitation and lake health.

Residents (and locals) flooded the board with emails, phone calls, and conversations pushing back. This week, the board reversed course.

The board will form a new Wildlife and Environmental Impact Subcommittee, who will spend the next year researching humane management options. It looks like the flock lives to honk another day!

Thank you to our friends at the Huntsville Music Office for providing the live music calendar! See more upcoming live music with their free music calendar!

TOGETHER WITH THE BEER HOG

If you’ve never stopped by The Beer Hog, you need to add it to your list. From fresh smoked wings and a full pizza kitchen to 64 craft beers on tap, there’s something for everyone!

Located in the old Madison Public Library, The Beer Hog also features a full cocktail bar, large whiskey selection, wine, pool tables, arcade games, pinball, and private event space.

Their weekly lineup gives you plenty of reasons to come by, with trivia on Wednesdays, karaoke on Thursdays, and live music every Friday and Saturday night.

You can find The Beer Hog at 130 Plaza Blvd in Madison. Click below to check out their menu and plan your first visit!

Want to see more upcoming events or add an event to the calendar? Click here.

Thanks for making it to the end!

Have a great weekend!