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There are a lot of mattress companies in South Carolina that claim to have the perfect mattress for everyone. At Sleep King, we believe that every person is different and has different needs when it comes to their mattress. That's why our mattress store in Huntsville, AL, has a wide variety of beds and brands to choose from. That way, you can find the right mattress for your body and get the very best sleep quality possible.
As a family-owned and operated mattress store with more than 40 years of experience in the sleep industry, we know a thing or two about comfortable mattresses. Huntsville residents choose Sleep King because we provide our customers with a personalized shopping experience. When you walk through our showroom doors, we want you to feel comfortable - both on our mattresses and with our store associates. At Sleep King, you won't ever have to worry about pushy salespeople and limited selection. Instead, you will discover that we encourage you to take your time as you search for your next bed. Sleep is incredibly important, and by proxy, finding the right mattress for your body type is too.
When you visit our showroom in Huntsville, know that we are a full-service store with mattress experts ready to help. From questions about mattresses and their warranties to financing and mattress delivery, there's no question we haven't heard before.
We carry some of the most popular brands in America, and unlike other mattress stores in Huntsville, offer them at the lowest prices around, guaranteed. There's a reason why we were voted your #1 mattress store in the Lowcountry - because we truly care about our customers and their quality of sleep!
Looking for discounts? Need to buy your mattress on a strict budget? We've got you covered at our new mattress clearance center in Huntsville, where we have more than 50 models on display at 50-80% off retail value. Don't forget to ask us about our flexible financing options, where no credit is needed to make a purchase. Paying cash? We'll knock 5% off your bill!
As if that weren't enough reason to visit, remember that we provide free delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress for FREE when you make a purchase at Sleep king.
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Our business model is simple - give customers quality beds from national brands at amazing prices, coupled with unmatched customer service. We know that your sleep is essential but also understand that normal folks aren't made of money. You need a solution that isn't going to break the bank, which is why we offer up to 75% off our products.
When we say we have a bed for every budget, we're serious.
A few of our mix and match deals include:
| Sets | Prize |
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| Twin Mattress Sets Beginning | at $169.00 |
| Full Mattress Sets Beginning | at $199.00 |
| Queen Mattress Sets Beginning | at $229.00 |
| King Mattress Sets Beginning | at $449.00 |
Of course, a mattress would be incomplete without a headboard, footboard, and rails. For queen mattresses, those items combined are only $199. At our mattress store, we pledge to beat any competitor's price on similar product specs - guaranteed! Here are just a few of the benefits of shopping at Mattress King
- *FREE* Bed Frame for Your New Bed*
- *FREE* Same-Day Local Mattress Delivery to Your Home*
- *FREE* Set-Up & Removal of Old Mattress from Your Home*
- *FREE* Mattress Pad Included with New Mattress*
- Rest Easy with Our 60-Day Comfort Guarantee
- We Have the Best Selection of Mattresses in Huntsville with Five National Vendors
- On-Time Delivery
- Best Warranties in the Industry
- Sleep King Will Beat Anyone's Advertise Price by $50*(on purchases $299 and above)
- 0% Financing for 48 Months (APR, With Approved Credit)
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Our Selection of
National Mattress
Brands
At Sleep King, we carry the largest selection of high-quality national brand mattresses in Huntsville.
Sleep King MLILY Mattresses
Often considered the best mattress brand in the world, innovation sets MLILY mattresses apart from others. Our customers love MLILY mattresses because they are expertly built through decades of research and rigorous testing. The folks at MLILY are committed to precision, meaning every detail of product detail they push is geared towards the ultimate satisfaction and comfort.
Sleep Restonic Mattresses
Restonic Mattresses: Restonic line of mattresses are multi-layered beds with cooling foam technology that adds resilience, support, and temperature control. The result is a cool, comfy sleep that leaves you refreshed and ready to attack the day.
Sleep King Comfort Sleep Mattresses
Every mattress in the Comfort Sleep lineup has a great combo of support and comfort, making for a restful night's sleep. With heavy-gauge coils and high-performance materials, these mattresses are durable and built to last. Be sure to try one of these mattresses out in our showroom - our customers love the pocketed coils and minimal motion transfer.
Sleep King Golden Mattresses
The Golden brand is lesser known than some, like Tempurpedic. Still, it is a quality product with many foam and non-foam options that we think you'll love. Choose from standard memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring options while visiting our showroom in Huntsville.
Tips on Choosing the Best Bed
There's much more to choosing a good bed than how you think it will look in your bedroom. There's plenty to think about, from innerspring options to memory foam and even hybrid mattresses. At Sleep King, our priority is our customers. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service. We want to do right by you, which why we want to be sure you find the perfect bed when you visit our mattress store in Huntsville, AL. To help you get started, here are a few tips on choosing the best bed for your sleep needs.
Visit a Showroom
This tip might seem like a no-brainer to some, but it's important that you visit a showroom so that you can lay on different beds to get a feel for what you like. At Mattress King, you will have the chance to explore different styles, designs, and shapes, and mattress materials. Finding a bed online at a price you can afford is great, but you should lie on the bed first, not just look at it on a screen.
Determine Budget
Here's a surprising fact: just because a mattress costs more money, it doesn't mean it's going to be a better bed. Sure, more expensive beds might have newer technologies and materials, but not everyone has the budget to walk into a mattress store in Huntsville and spend $3,000. Figure out what price range you're comfortable paying and look at the best options for your bottom line.
Consider Bedroom Size
Before you swing by our showroom and start trying out beds, it might be a good idea to measure the space where your new mattress will go. If your bedroom is on the small side, a king-sized bed might be too big. Similarly, a small bed in a huge room might make for strange aesthetics. Aim for a reasonable amount of room around your bed - enough where you can walk around comfortably. As mentioned above, get specific measurements of the area you plan to use. That way, you have peace of mind knowing your new mattress will fit in your bedroom.
Choose a Mattress Material
This tip often comes down to personal preference. It will take a little bit of trial and error to figure out which material works best for your back - innerspring, memory foam, or latex. While your friend's and family's opinions matter, keep in mind that their mattress choice was subjective. What works for them won't necessarily work for you.
Need a quick refresher on different mattress materials? Here's a quick overview
Innerspring
Also called coil mattresses, innerspring beds are probably the most well-known on this short list. Innerspring mattresses are often more affordable than their latex and memory foam counterparts. These beds are ideal for people who want a lot of support and a cooler night's sleep.
Latex
This material is known for its great cooling properties and overall comfort. With latex, there are no strange off-gassing odors like you sometimes get with memory foam. Latex mattresses are ideal for people who want a responsive, bouncy feel and may have problems sleeping hot.
Memory Foam
First developed by NASA in the 70s, memory foam is probably the most popular material in the modern mattress market. Memory foam conforms to every inch of your body, giving you maximum comfort and support. Memory foam is also know for its anti-motion properties. Memory foam can be a great choice if you tend to toss and turn at night and sleep with a partner who wakes up when you do. Memory foam mattresses are ideal for people who need pressure relief, good support, and refreshing comfort.
Think About Your Back
If you have a bad back, it's crucial that you find a mattress with proper support. Slat and spring beds often offer plenty of support, but latex and memory foam options have come a long way. If you want memory foam or latex but find the support to be subpar, consider an adjustable base instead of a normal platform. That way, you can always sleep in a comfortable position that benefits your back.
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Huntsville, AL
You read that right! Sleep King is the first choice for quality beds in Huntsville, but we also have a huge selection of furniture for your home. If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for mattresses and furniture alike, you have come to the right place. If you're shopping for a new mattress at the best price possible, why not throw in a bedroom suite at an amazing price too?
A few common furniture items that our customers love to add
to their mattress purchase include:
Living Room Sets - from traditional-style suites with classic textures to modern sets with attractive upholstery, we will help you find the best living room set for your home.
Bedroom Suites - our bedroom suites range from contemporary to classic and come in a variety of colors and styles to compliment your new mattress purchase.
Daybeds - from English-style daybeds available in espresso and cherry colors to multi-purpose beds with pull-out trundles, our selection of daybeds is unbeatable.
Futons - if you have younger children, they will love our futons. Who are we kidding? Adults do too! Futons are incredibly useful in small spaces and convert into comfy-cozy beds perfect for kids of all ages.
Bunkbeds - bunkbeds are another great option to consider if you have kids. Whether you have a classic-style home or an apartment, we have a style that fits you.
At Sleep King, we are proud to have the lowest prices in the Lowcountry
If you like what you see but don't have time to visit our mattress store in Huntsville, don't worry. Our online store is bursting with new items and deals every day. From mattresses and bedding to furniture sets and special sale items, Mattress King has got it all. With the highest quality mattresses, the best prices in Huntsville, a giant showroom with all the options, and a full team of helpful sales associates, you won't ever need to find another mattress and furniture store again!
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Huntsville’s music scene catches eye of Fast Company business magazine
Scott Turnerhttps://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/04/huntsvilles-music-scene-catches-eye-of-fast-company-business-magazine.html
Huntsville’s effort to rebrand itself as a music tourism destination has not gone unnoticed.Because of the effort, business magazine Fast Company has named the city one of its 10 most innovative companies in economic development.“Huntsville, the Alabama town famous for its history with NASA’s rocketry program, has remarketed itself as a music, arts, and cultural destination,” the story by magazine author Patrick Sisson said.“Innovation is in Huntsville’s DNA, being the home to NASA,&rd...
Huntsville’s effort to rebrand itself as a music tourism destination has not gone unnoticed.
Because of the effort, business magazine Fast Company has named the city one of its 10 most innovative companies in economic development.
“Huntsville, the Alabama town famous for its history with NASA’s rocketry program, has remarketed itself as a music, arts, and cultural destination,” the story by magazine author Patrick Sisson said.
“Innovation is in Huntsville’s DNA, being the home to NASA,” Mayor Tommy Battle said on the city’s website. “We are honored to be recognized for harnessing music as a catalyst for economic growth. Our investment in music is not just about entertainment—it’s about job creation, tourism, and fostering a vibrant, creative economy that benefits our entire community.”
Sisson cited a 2018 music audit by the city that played a role in making music a key focus of economic growth.
“While this past year’s marquee event, the inaugural South Star Music Festival, was partially canceled due to bad weather, the changes wrought by this effort are visible—and vocal,” Sisson wrote. “Last year marked the conclusion of the city’s five-year plan, passed in 2019, to focus on music-related development, including hiring a music board and full-time music officer and investing in music programs and facilities in schools and libraries.”
Sisson cited the development of “a constellation of new, smaller venues, such as the-middle-school-turned-event-center Campus No. 805 and the multistage retail space Stovehouse—not to mention the Music Ambassador Program, which started in 2023 as a way to promote local musicians’ touring efforts and so far has provided support to more than 40 tours—have continued to attract more creative talent.”
“With a well-defined vision in place, the (Music Ambassador) program is set to expand and make an even greater impact on our community in the years ahead,” Battle said last month. “Our touring musicians are some of Huntsville’s best ambassadors, and they share stories about the exciting things happening in our music scene to audiences across the world.”
Sisson also mentioned the $2.2 million development of the Orion Amphitheater in MidCity becoming a strong music draw. The Orion has been recognized as one of the top venues in the country by Rolling Stone magazine.
See story: Is this Alabama outdoor music venue the best in North America? - al.com
“Huntsville has always seen this investment as not just a quality-of-life improvement but as an economically advantageous way to attract a young workforce,” Sisson writes. “As evidence of its appeal, the city points to its growing population, which has added 10,000 people a year since 2020; a 2.8% unemployment rate; and 2,500 new jobs added in the past year.”
“This recognition validates the work we’ve been doing to position Huntsville as a true music city,” said Matt Mandrella, Huntsville’s Music Officer. “By investing in music, we’re not only enriching our cultural landscape but also unlocking real economic opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.”
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“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”
The story can be found at: The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025 - Fast Company
Alabama Beavers expelled from IFA amid Fraud, unpaid debts and ethical violations
Javon Williamshttps://www.waff.com/2025/04/14/alabama-beavers-expelled-ifa-amid-fraud-unpaid-debts-ethical-violations/
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The International Football Alliance has announced that the Alabama Beavers have been removed from the league immediately due to misconduct, among other reasons.According to a press release provided by Jason Adams with IFA, the Beavers’ managing partner, Charles “CJ” Drinkard, is accused of the following:This decision was reached after a thorough internal review and factual findings made by the IFA staff and ...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The International Football Alliance has announced that the Alabama Beavers have been removed from the league immediately due to misconduct, among other reasons.
According to a press release provided by Jason Adams with IFA, the Beavers’ managing partner, Charles “CJ” Drinkard, is accused of the following:
This decision was reached after a thorough internal review and factual findings made by the IFA staff and compliance officer over the past week; and is based on multiple violations of league standards, policies, and the professional code of conduct expected of all IFA member organizations.
The International Football Alliance
Fraudulent Financial Activity
Drinkard allegedly accepted a $25,000 investment via cashier’s check from Anthony Richardson, who thought he was investing in the Alabama Beavers ownership.
In January 2024, Drinkard presented Richardson with a fraudulent PayPal statement showing he paid the league on a line item payout under the fictional name “International Alliance.”
IFA officials say the item and document are fake, and the league never received the payment. Richardson was made aware of this.
When questioned about the payment, Drinkard stated that the money had been returned to Richardson. They were not. Officials say Drinkard called the funds “dirty money.”
Drinkard had cashed the check and kept the money for personal use and gain.
Richardson and the league will now take legal action against Drinkard in Alabama.
Misrepresentation and Deceit
During the team’s mini-cam operations, hotel accommodations and food services were secured through Embassy Suites.
Officials say that while the initial deposit of $500 was received, no other payments were made toward the total owed.
Embassy Suites Huntsville officials said the remaining balance of $22,731.72 remains outstanding.
A payment schedule was arranged, but further lack of action proved there is no solution or follow-up with payments made.
Officials say the following payment dates have already passed, and no payment was made:
Due to the breach of contract with Embassy Suites, the International Football Alliance has been barred from using any of its properties for current and future team operations.
This action has had a material and reputational impact on the International Football Alliance, disrupting current team activities and limiting accommodation options for future events.
International Football Alliance
The following is a list of other facilities and companies that have unpaid invoices for the Beavers:
Drinkard is also accused of charging players $60-$75 for background checks that were never conducted.
Unfulfilled Financial Obligations
Drinkard is accused of failing to reimburse players who paid out of pocket for team-related hotel accommodations.
Players reported paying the Beavers directly for the hotels at Embassy Suites, only to be required to pay again upon check-in.
The Embassy Suites General Manager confirmed that no payments were ever received in advance.
Although Drinkard promised refunds/reimbursements, no refunds have been made.
Players and fans also made “purchases” in a “Jersey Flash Sale,” but the products were never delivered.
When confronted with complaints, Drinkard allegedly blamed third parties or lack of proper communication.
No refunds have been given, and players and families have notified the league of their attempts to get refunds. Instead, Drinkard stopped responding to emails, texts and calls.
Sponsorship Misconduct
Drinkard is accused of the following with sponsorship misconduct:
Failure to Meet and Uphold League Ethical Requirements
Due to these violations, the Beavers were given a cease and desist order.
The Beavers’ season was set to kick off on May 31, 2025.
The team had also just announced an 11v11 for players to have the opportunity to play a full game in front of scouts and other professional leagues.
The Alabama Beavers organization released the following statement regarding the IFA’s announcement to remove them from the league:
Officials with the Beavers said they decided to leave the IFA on April 10, 2025, due to “broken promises and leadership concerns.”
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Rogers expects Space Command headquarters assigned to Huntsville this month: podcast
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Alabama defense contractor targeted in new export ban from China
Hannah Denhamhttps://www.al.com/business/2025/04/alabama-defense-contractor-targeted-in-new-export-ban-from-china.html
An Alabama defense contractor has ended up on a new short list of export bans from China as the country strengthens its restrictions amid the United States’ burgeoning trade war.Huntsville’s Teledyne Brown Engineering is facing new restrictions on receiving dual-use items from China, or goods that can be used for both civil...
An Alabama defense contractor has ended up on a new short list of export bans from China as the country strengthens its restrictions amid the United States’ burgeoning trade war.
Huntsville’s Teledyne Brown Engineering is facing new restrictions on receiving dual-use items from China, or goods that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday. As the Trump administration’s trade war heats up, China is fighting back with bans on trade with U.S. companies, citing national security concerns.
A company spokesperson for Teledyne did not immediately respond to a request by AL.com for comment.
The tech firm, based in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park, helped develop the Redstone Rocket and has been involved in major U.S. space launch initiatives and ballistic missile defense programs. It was founded as Alabama Engineering and Tool in 1953, according to Teledyne’s website.
In December, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named Teledyne as a target for countermeasures for alleged involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, stating plans to freeze the company’s assets within China.
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is raising tariffs on Chinese imports up to 145% – up from 125% the day before. It’s expected to have ripple effects on the economy, including for U.S. businesses that have a Chinese market and hiking prices for consumers who buy goods made in China.
Earlier this week China also had announced it would impose an 84% tax on all U.S. imports.
And that means more Alabama workers and businesses feel the heat. More than 15,000 Alabama workers whose jobs rely on goods exported from the United States to China could be impacted by the Trump administration’s trade war, according to a recent report.
That figure makes up a 1.6% share of the more than 930,000 jobs that rely on exports to China in the United States, according to a 2024 report from the US-China Business Council which analyzed the most recent data from 2022. China ranks No. 3, behind Canada and Mexico, for countries with the most U.S. goods exports, accepting $145 billion in goods in 2023, per the report.
And in Alabama, China is also the third largest destination for U.S. exports, reaching $4.1 billion in 2024, according to a recent report from the Alabama Department of Commerce. That’s up 11% from the previous year. The country is also a top destination for motor vehicles, Alabama’s top export product.
Nationally, most of the country’s jobs that depend on U.S. exports are in the agriculture and livestock industry, per the report. Oilseeds and grains – which includes crops like corn, soybeans and wheat – are the United States’ top export to China, followed by oil and gas.
Bradley Byrne, the president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber has been in touch with a slew of local businesses in the region about their concerns over tariffs in the last week.
“While there’s a lot of concern, a lot of anxiety, everybody’s sort of waiting to see what exactly is going to happen,” he said. “But this time, the tariffs are so much bigger.”
He said that businesses that use international parts and components in their products are especially at risk.
“145% tariff, you can’t swallow that cost if you’re an importer,” he said. “It’s going to pose a real problem for anybody that’s got to use a part or component from China in the production of their goods.”
But George Munchus, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business who teaches international business courses, said he wasn’t too worried about long-standing impacts to the state.
“I think the current trade war will be very good for Alabama,” Munchus said in an email to AL.com. “There is no reason Alabama cannot double the $3.5 billion invested in 2025 if we are strategic with those countries and business[es] that have already invested in our state. What can we do to help them stay competitive and invest more and do more capital projects?”
China is no stranger to investing in Alabama’s economy. In 2024, Alabama credited China in its New and Expanding Industry Announcements report as a top country for economic investment in the state.
Chinese company Kaishan Group’s U.S.-based subsidiary, Kaishan Compressor (USA) LLC, expanded its project in Baldwin County last year, investing $16.4 million and creating 50 jobs. The six-year-old manufacturing facility in Loxley makes industrial air compressors.
Byrne added that the chamber recently reached out to Continental Aerospace Technologies, a general aviation and engine part manufacturer in Mobile that’s owned by a Chinese state-owned parent company, Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
“They said they source their stuff almost all from the United States, so they’re not as worried,” he said. “We wake up everyday and it’s a new day, so it’s really hard to make decisions and it’s caused a great deal of anxiety for businesses all over the country. But this won’t last forever.”
Huntsville homeless camp damaged by fire expected to reopen within weeks
Scott Turnerhttps://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/04/huntsville-homeless-camp-damaged-by-fire-expected-to-reopen-within-weeks.html
Members of Huntsville’s homeless population are expected to return to the camp on Derrick Street within the next few weeks.That’s when renovations will be complete, Community Development Director Scott Erwin told the Huntsville City Council last month. The camp has been shut down since it was damaged by a fire on Sept. 17.The residents were moved to an adjacent site about 50 yards north of the camp at Derrick Street and Hall Avenue across from Glenwood Cemetery following the fire.See story: ...
Members of Huntsville’s homeless population are expected to return to the camp on Derrick Street within the next few weeks.
That’s when renovations will be complete, Community Development Director Scott Erwin told the Huntsville City Council last month. The camp has been shut down since it was damaged by a fire on Sept. 17.
The residents were moved to an adjacent site about 50 yards north of the camp at Derrick Street and Hall Avenue across from Glenwood Cemetery following the fire.
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“The temporary camp occupants will be returned to the new camp or they may receive assistance to transition to an emergency shelter,” Erwin said.
Mayor Tommy Battle said Erwin’s department has done “yeoman’s work” trying to get the camp back into shape, “making it a safe place and a sanitary place.”
The mayor said the camp has been the subject of misinformation following the fire. Erwin said crews have been clearing the site of all of the hazardous debris, trees, brush and other materials. He said the fire left the camp very unsafe and unsanitary.
“The renovated site now contains a new, hard surface pad that will soon be equipped with a metal privacy fence as well as entry ways for emergency vehicle access,” Erwin said. “It will have 84 identified spaces with each space to be provided with a tent and a designated area for their belongings.”
Erwin said the city conducted listening sessions with the unsheltered population where the top concerns were safety and security around the camp.
“The renovated Derrick Street camp will provide a safe and secure location for the unsheltered to reside while they move toward a more permanent housing solution,” Erwin said. He said local organizations are providing resources to help the unsheltered find those solutions.
Huntsville is believed to have about 540 unhoused people, based on an estimate in January 2024 from the North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless. That number includes people in shelters and those not living in shelters.
First Stop, a non-profit working with the unsheltered, reported to AL.com as having seen 600 new clients from November to February,
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