🚀 State of the City

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Andrew Smith
September 13, 2024

Happy Friday!

I hope everyone had a great week! You’d better hunker down this weekend because it looks like it will be a wet one!

I’m also excited to announce our September giveaway, which is a big one and valued at $250!

School is back in session, and there are more germs in your house than ever. So, our friends at Rocket City Mobile IV offered to give away a free Missile Defense IV drip. It’s packed with Vitamin C, Glutathione, Zinc, and Vitamin D to help you stay healthy!

To enter, you’ll need to be one of our Premium Explorers!

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

THIS EMAIL IS PRESENTED BY HIDDEN RIVERS FARM

It’s Almost Time For Your Annual Visit To The Pumpkin Patch

Hidden Rivers Farm will open up for its fifth fall season on September 20!

For the first time ever, they’ll kick off the season by hosting a circus on September 21 and 22!

Not a circus fan? No worries. Hidden Rivers Farm has tons of other great activities for the whole family every weekend this fall.

Here are a few of my personal favorites:

  • Pumpkin patch

  • Kids Maze

  • Apple Cannon

  • Jump/Bounce Pad

  • Zip Line

And so much more!

Even better, you can purchase a day pass ticket for as low as $8. Go ahead and grab tickets for your family and get your annual visit to the pumpkin patch on the schedule!

Blast Off

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle Gives State of the City Address

Mayor Tommy Battle gave his 16th State of the City address earlier this week, comparing Huntsville’s progress to a basketball team advancing to the Sweet 16 in a major tournament.

Before he looked ahead to the future, Mayor Battle took a few moments to reflect on the last 16 years.

Since taking office in 2008, the city’s median household income has increased by 74%, and its gross domestic product has surged 79%, topping $38 billion.

Mayor Battle also highlighted improvements to the city’s infrastructure, with the construction of many new roads, parks, and recreation facilities.

Looking ahead, he shared his vision for further economic growth and desire to see Huntsville emerge as a global leader in innovation.

Mayor Battle also announced a partnership with Huntsville Utilities to build a 200-megawatt solar power plant on 800 acres near the Tennessee River.

If you’d like to read more of his comments, we’ve put together a more detailed recap on our website.

Taking Flight

🍕 Mozza Pizza Announces New Location in South Huntsville

Mozza Pizza is bringing its New York-style pizza to South Huntsville but with a twist. The new pizza shop will be inside their new Greek restaurant, Rella Gyro.

The new store will be located in the Kroger complex on the corner of South Parkway and Logan Drive and is expected to open up this year!

🛍️ MOMsMART’s Semi-Annual Consignment Sale Is This Weekend

MOMsMART is having its 2-day fall sale this weekend at Trinity United Methodist Church. Doors will be open from 8 AM-7 PM on Friday and from 8 AM-12 PM on Saturday.

If you’ve never been, it’s a kids-free shopping experience for moms, and there will be tons of quality children's clothing, furniture, toys, and accessories!

☕ Just Love Coffee’s Bailey Cove Store Is Now Open

Just Love Coffee’s second Huntsville location is now open on Bailey Cove, across the street from Sandra Moon. Stop by, say hello, and grab a delicious cup of coffee! They also serve food for brunch, lunch, and dinner!

💛 The Moon Bakeshop Partners With Smile-A-Mile to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer

Our friends at The Moon Bakeshop are partnering with Smile-A-Mile to help raise money for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

During the month of September, The Moon Bakeshop will make its popular Galaxy Rocket Cookies gold to help raise awareness for childhood cancer. One dollar from every cookie sold will go to Smile-A-Mile.

So, if you happen to be near The Moon Bakeshop this month, be sure to swing by and grab a cookie!

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Hidden Rivers Farm Is Back For Another Season

Hidden Rivers Farm’s opening weekend is almost here, and they’re celebrating by bringing a circus to the farm! Hidaway Circus will be at Hidden Rivers Farm from September 21-22 and will bring ten world-class performers with them!

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