Happy Friday!

I don’t know about you, but it feels like this week has flown by. Let’s hope things slow down for the weekend!

Grab a cup of coffee and relax for a few minutes, because we’ve got a lot to cover today!

Let’s get to it!

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Mark your calendars. Huntsville's municipal election is set for Tuesday, August 25, with three City Council seats on the ballot drawing challengers.

In District 2, incumbent David Little faces Thomas Casez. District 3 turns into a three-way race, with incumbent Council President Jennie Robinson up against Liliana Peinder and John Stuart. And in District 4, incumbent Bill Kling will square off with Nick Frevold and Will Pylant.

Three Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats are also on the ballot, with two of three drawing challengers. District 4 incumbent Ryan Renaud is running unopposed.

Mayor Battle and Districts 1 and 5 won't be up until 2028, but with every other seat on the ballot in play, this election will help shape Huntsville's next four years.

You can see a full list of candidates here.

TOGETHER WITH TRAILHEAD HUNTSVILLE

Looking for a home that feels connected to nature without being far from everything you need?

Trailhead Huntsville is a mountainside community designed around outdoor living, with easy access to hiking, biking, and greenway trails right outside your door.

The community is also home to the Land Trust’s new Nature Discover Center! Trailhead is a proud partner of the Land Trust, with 150 acres of lifetime preserved mountainside within the community.

The community offers both Townhomes and Villas that you can rent or own, giving you options whether you’re looking for low-maintenance living or a little more room to settle in.

Located off Highway 72 East near Food City, Trailhead keeps you close to everyday conveniences and just a short drive from Downtown Huntsville.

Click below to explore available homes, learn more about life at Trailhead, and receive a free decal!

Looking for something to do before the city’s big Independence Day celebration in Big Spring Park?

The Huntsville Museum of Art is offering free admission on Saturday, July 4, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The Betsy and Peter Lowe Community Free Day celebrates America's 250th and kicks off a brand new exhibition called Coming Home, alongside ongoing favorites like A Beautiful Despair, Extinct in the Wild, and the American Art Galleries.

The best part? The museum is connected to the park. So come take a stroll through the museum, then step outside and join the celebration!

Sweet news for Huntsville. Tasting Table just named Big Spoon Creamery the best ice cream shop in the state!

The Birmingham-born creamery is known for rotating, inventive flavors that blend the classic with the unexpected, and the Huntsville shop has become one of my families favorites!

You can find them in downtown Huntsville at 201 Jefferson Street North Suite J. Be sure to try the Salted Honey Blackberry and the Harvest Farm Strawberry!

You can find the full menu here.

The Orion Amphitheater just earned its highest-ever Pollstar midyear ranking, landing at #8 worldwide in gross ticket sales and #10 in total tickets sold.

That puts the 8,000-seat venue in the global top 10 on both lists, the strongest showing it's posted since opening in 2022.

The midyear Pollstar rankings cover concerts from mid-November 2025 through mid-May 2026, and with a full slate of concerts and festivals still to come this year, The Orion isn't slowing down.

See their upcoming shows here.

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!

Last year, we teamed up with local artist Yuri Ozaki to create these stunning 500 piece Big Spring Park puzzles!

It’s never to early to start thinking about Christmas gifts for the puzzle lover in your life, plus they ship for free! Why not go ahead and check a gift off your list?

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Have a great weekend!