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Early look at the Von Braun Center's $200M update 

Demand for events at the Von Braun Center is higher than ever, highlighted by the recent full-capacity Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

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The Von Braun Center is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moving ahead" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/18/huntsville-tif-tax-district-von-braun-center-alabama" data-vars-content-id="5dfddc65-0eb4-4e71-9962-252cf0f53eb3" data-vars-headline="Early look at the Von Braun Center&#x27;s $200M update " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/18/huntsville-tif-tax-district-von-braun-center-alabama" target="_self">moving ahead</a> with a $200 million expansion, and it offered the media an early look at what it&#x27;s got planned. Why it matters: Demand for events at Huntsville&#x27;s downtown civic center is higher than ever, highlighted by the recent full-capacity <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Space and Missile Defense Symposium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/14/rocket-fuel-drinking-from-the-smd-firehose" data-vars-content-id="5dfddc65-0eb4-4e71-9962-252cf0f53eb3" data-vars-headline="Early look at the Von Braun Center&#x27;s $200M update " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/14/rocket-fuel-drinking-from-the-smd-firehose" target="_self">Space and Missile Defense Symposium</a>.

223 applications, one successful landing in the Rocket City

Perseverance pays off in this job market, and Brock Morgan's methods show what it takes to land a position in a growing place like Huntsville.

Culture Brief

Brock Morgan applied to 223 jobs before landing a position with Fox 54 (WZDX-TV) in Huntsville. Why it matters: Perseverance pays off in this job market, and Morgan&#x27;s methods show what it takes to land a position in a growing place like Huntsville.

Auburn's new Huntsville research lab aims for speed and workforce impact

AUARI aims to fill a research niche in Huntsville's aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Aerospace

Auburn&#x27;s new Applied Research Institute in Huntsville is looking to be a catalyst for innovation and advanced manufacturing.Why it matters: Auburn&#x27;s lab space aims to fill a research niche in Huntsville&#x27;s aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

The space defense impact of Auburn's Huntsville research lab

Federal officials and Auburn leaders highlighted just how impactful the rare research opportunities offered at the new facility will be.

Auburn University&#x27;s Applied Research Institute in Cummings Research Park is officially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="up and running" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/18/auburn-university-huntsville-research-lab-aims-for-workforce-research-impact" data-vars-content-id="c23a7a26-3919-4a51-9445-a7ad8ef2d043" data-vars-headline="The space defense impact of Auburn&#x27;s Huntsville research lab" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/08/18/auburn-university-huntsville-research-lab-aims-for-workforce-research-impact" target="_self">up and running</a>. Why it matters: At a ribbon-cutting Tuesday, federal officials and Auburn leaders highlighted how impactful the rare research opportunities offered at the new facility will be.

TVA sets new data center rate

TVA says it will keep costs down for customers and ensure long-term reliability.

TVA will require power-hungry data centers to pay more for the electricity they use in the Valley. Why it matters: As data center demand — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="and anxiety" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/data-center-uproar-2026-midterms" data-vars-content-id="02c7b20c-b8b2-45ca-875b-9b412c2232fe" data-vars-headline="TVA sets new data center rate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/20/data-center-uproar-2026-midterms" target="_self">and anxiety</a> — ramps up across the country, TVA is setting a new data center rate it says will keep costs down for customers and ensure long-term reliability.

Huntsville voters head to polls Tuesday

There are five competitive races on the ballot: City Council Districts 2, 3 and 4, and Board of Education Districts 2 and 3.

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Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Huntsville&#x27;s municipal elections.Why it matters: The election results could reshape leadership at City Hall and in city schools.

Trash Pandas' throwback night honors Microwave Dave

Tonight offers a chance to not only honor a local legend and support music education, but also snag a top-tier Huntsville T-shirt.

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are throwing it back to the days of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Huntsville Stars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milb.com/rocket-city/history/huntsville-stars" data-vars-content-id="3dba59bb-0255-46f5-8bc0-2f2add8d341f" data-vars-headline="Trash Pandas&#x27; throwback night honors Microwave Dave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milb.com/rocket-city/history/huntsville-stars" target="_blank">Huntsville Stars</a> tonight, and honoring a longtime Stars fan, &quot;Microwave Dave&quot; Gallaher. Why it matters: With only a few Trash Pandas games left this season, tonight is a chance to honor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a local legend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/10/huntsville-remembers-microwave-dave-gallaher" data-vars-content-id="3dba59bb-0255-46f5-8bc0-2f2add8d341f" data-vars-headline="Trash Pandas&#x27; throwback night honors Microwave Dave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/10/huntsville-remembers-microwave-dave-gallaher" target="_self">a local legend</a>, support music education and snag a top-tier Huntsville T-shirt.

Chick-fil-A explores North Huntsville location

It's the latest company eyeing the area near the $240-million North Village Town Center, anchored by Target and Home Depot.

Chick-fil-A is exploring a location near the Northern Bypass intersection with Memorial Parkway. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest company eyeing the area near the $240-million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Village Town Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/11/07/north-huntsville-target-home-depot-alabama-retail" data-vars-content-id="844447bf-6a30-40d6-a78c-351ea4cacbf9" data-vars-headline="Chick-fil-A explores North Huntsville location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/11/07/north-huntsville-target-home-depot-alabama-retail" target="_self">North Village Town Center</a>, which is anchored by Target and Home Depot and part of a larger surge of growth around the nearly complete Northern Bypass.

Redwire charges ahead on Huntsville expansion

Defense and space tech manufacturer Redwire will add 150 jobs as part of the expansion.

Redwire officially broke ground on its new Huntsville headquarters Tuesday, as the building starts to take shape. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest surge of momentum for Huntsville&#x27;s booming aerospace and defense manufacturing ecosystem.

Huntsville-based PDW lands $820M loan to manufacture drone parts

The massive investment is set to bring new jobs and investment, and help America close the drone production gap.

News

Huntsville-based Performance Drone Works has secured up to $820 million to bolster U.S. production of drone components. Why it matters: The massive investment is set to bring new jobs and investment, and help America close the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drone production gap" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/07/air-defense-drones-missles-huntsville-alabama-army-golden-dome" data-vars-content-id="9a7c88a5-0b66-4d6c-9dbc-5c412f3ea103" data-vars-headline="Huntsville-based PDW lands $820M loan to manufacture drone parts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/07/air-defense-drones-missles-huntsville-alabama-army-golden-dome" target="_self">drone production gap</a>.

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TVA sets new data center rate

Huntsville voters head to polls Tuesday

Trash Pandas' throwback night honors Microwave Dave

Early look at the Von Braun Center's $200M update

Chick-fil-A explores North Huntsville location