The Downtown Explorer

Megan Carter, DHI Communications Coordinator, sits down with Chad Emerson, DHI President and CEO. They reflect on Chad’s tenure, some of his favorite things about being CEO, and what he’ll miss the most as he departs DHI for another incredible Huntsville opportunity. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with JC Darby (Development Manager), Danny Yancey (Stovehouse CEO), and Sam Yeager (Co-Founder Bristol Development). They discuss the growth of the Stovehouse District and what’s to come for the area including exciting details about the Foundry and The Range. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with JC Darby (Development Manager), Danny Yancey (Stovehouse CEO), and Sam Yeager (Co-Founder Bristol Development). They discuss the growth of the Stovehouse District and what’s to come for the area including exciting details about the Foundry and The Range. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with John Allen, CEO of Huntsville Committee of 100. They discuss how the Committee of 100 came to be, how to build a strong community, and how they help to do that. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Rex Reynolds, Alabama State Representative. They discuss Alabama Legislature and his political journey that led him to where he is today. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Scott Erwin, Community Development Manager. They discuss how the city works to invest in the community through assistance programs and local nonprofit partners to improve the lives of Huntsville’s low-to-moderate income residents. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Owen Emerson, Dawson Emerson, and Victoria Bolin, the 2022 Downtown Huntsville, Inc summer seasonal employees. They discuss what they’ve been up to this summer, what they’ve learned, and what is so appealing about downtown Huntsville. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Jessie Andrews, local Huntsville Artist. They discuss the downtown art scene, finding art in unexpected places, and past and potential projects! ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Marcia Freeland, Executive Director of Lowe Mill. They discuss the history of Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, what all you can experience there, and what makes it such a unique place to visit. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Angela Panzica, Owner of Stella’s Elixir Lounge. They discuss how she made the move from Tampa to Huntsville, how Stella’s came to be, and what makes it a unique spot to visit in Huntsville. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Mark Komara, Owner of several downtown establishments including Furniture Factory. They discuss how he got started in downtown Huntsville, everything the Furniture Factory has to offer, and more! ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Tim Miller, Promotions Director at Cumulus Media. They reflect on the first 50 episodes of the DHI Explorer Podcast! ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Richard Williams, CEO of Media Fusion. They discuss exciting projects they have gotten to work on in the Rocket City, partnering with NASA, and awesome experiences he’s had with Media Fusion. ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Toni Eberhart, former Executive Director of Urban Engine. They discuss They discuss networking nights with Urban Engine, how it helped her find her people in town, the Future of Huntsville panel, and more! ...

DHI President and CEO, Chad Emerson, sits down with Jenny Askins, founder of Touronimo. They discuss unique events she has been a part of, some incredible events around Huntsville, and how to discover North Alabama through tours and special experiences. ...