"Home to corporate behemoth Walmart, a rising state university, and awash in philanthropy money, this Texas neighbor is home to…
aronsheltonNovember 30, 2021
Low-cost carriers serving XNA have added flights like crazy this year. Allegiant Air now has competition for Las Vegas travelers,…
aronsheltonNovember 19, 2021
"Far from any coasts and hours from the nearest big city, Ozark Beer has diligently grown its business in Northwest…
aronsheltonNovember 19, 2021
Canoo is moving its HQ to Bentonville and building a research and development center in Fayetteville.
aronsheltonNovember 15, 2021
Cross-sector effort will bring 345 affordable rental units to the region.
aronsheltonNovember 9, 2021
The investment signals confidence in a technology company conceived and built in Northwest Arkansas.
aronsheltonNovember 9, 2021
The country's first driverless trucks are operating on roads in Bentonville. They are shuttling merchandise for Walmart from a warehouse…
aronsheltonNovember 8, 2021
"Seemingly overnight, Bentonville, Arkansas, has become a bustling culinary hotspot, with dedicated chefs and bakers serving traditional and modern takes…
aronsheltonNovember 1, 2021
Walmart Foundation and Walton Family Foundation are providing more than $4.1 million to support the different initiative elements.
aronsheltonOctober 21, 2021
This list is a great bucket list of places to ride in Northwest Arkansas, but also across the state.
aronsheltonOctober 10, 2021
With Crystal Bridges, the world-class museum she founded in Bentonville, Arkansas, the arts patron is transforming the nation’s cultural landscape.
aronsheltonOctober 8, 2021
The incentives launched in November and will award 100 recipients for a total investment of roughly $1.075 million, and could be…
apsupportSeptember 28, 2021
Natural State Beer Company was recognized in the Bock beer-style category for its Miabock, “a pale, strong, malty German lager.”
apsupportSeptember 15, 2021
In addition to the Rave feature, Thrillist named the Ozark Beer Company the best brewery in Arkansas, and Food &…
Will CollinsSeptember 14, 2021
Every resident of Northwest Arkansas deserves to feel that they belong here, and our public spaces and the events they…
Will CollinsSeptember 14, 2021
The listicle is entitled "40 American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP"
Will CollinsSeptember 13, 2021
The interview details Alice's plans to make the museum—and the town—a world-class destination.
Will CollinsSeptember 9, 2021
The new Bentonville Way Entertainment already has a slate of films in the pipeline featuring alumni from past Bentonville fests.
Will CollinsSeptember 4, 2021
The space is at once modern and minimal, unpretentious, and animated with a backdrop of the best bourbon selection in…
Will CollinsSeptember 2, 2021
The Trail Builders explores the story behind the creation of three iconic mountain bike trail systems in Bella Vista: the…
Will CollinsAugust 31, 2021
LatinX Theatre Project (LXTP) is a socially engaged theatre group of professionals and young artists-in-training that is committed to continuing…
Will CollinsAugust 30, 2021
At an annual growth rate of 3.04%, the region is one of the fastest growing urban areas in the U.S.…
Will CollinsAugust 24, 2021
Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area passed Austin to claim the No. 4 spot in the U.S. News & World Report's 2021…
aronsheltonJuly 13, 2021
To find the cities where your dollar goes the furthest, Assemble analyzed the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s 2019 Regional Price…
aronsheltonJuly 12, 2021
The Pale Ale from Ozark Beer Co. in Rogers, Arkansas is my go-to. They produce a variety of year-round and…
aronsheltonJuly 7, 2021
Payson McElveen sets out to ride all 140+ miles of singletrack in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World in…
aronsheltonJuly 6, 2021
There's a saying among the LGBTQ+ community in Eureka Springs, Arkansas: “Not even the streets are straight.” It’s barely hyperbole:…
aronsheltonJuly 1, 2021
Ross Barney Architects’ five-acre project is part of a surprising public space boom in the region.
aronsheltonJune 20, 2021
Northwest Arkansas is the home of many DJs and MCs known for governing the vibe from local radio stations to…
aronsheltonJune 12, 2021
If you want to know what makes Eureka Springs, Arkansas such a special place to visit, ask a local—and that’s…
aronsheltonJune 12, 2021
For those looking to combine their newfound hobby with their next getaway, PeopleforBikes just named Fayetteville one of five vacation…
aronsheltonJune 11, 2021
Bentonville alone is home to more than 150 miles of bike trails, including dirt single-track trails tucked behind curtains of…
aronsheltonApril 21, 2021
The study ranked metropolitan areas on the categories of median income for recent graduates, unemployment rate for recent graduates, number…
aronsheltonApril 21, 2021
Chelsea Jennings, assistant principal of Springdale's Lakeside Junior High School, is this year's national assistant principal of the year, the…
aronsheltonApril 9, 2021
Southern Living recently recognized Fayetteville as an up-and-coming city stepping into the limelight, earning stripes as a destination in their…
aronsheltonApril 8, 2021
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art revealed plans for an expansion that will increase the size of the current facilities…
aronsheltonApril 7, 2021
Hold on tight to your handlebar grips for the following exciting bit of cycling news: Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is positioning…
aronsheltonApril 6, 2021
Lauren Blanco and Preston Stewart came to chocolate from two very different backgrounds, cultural anthropology, and chemistry, but however they…
aronsheltonApril 6, 2021
The goal is to strengthen the bonds in local communities by creating a variety of well-designed housing options and mixed-income…
aronsheltonMarch 18, 2021
A new grant to Venture Noire will support the nonprofit's In the Black program aimed at advancing Black-owned businesses across…
aronsheltonMarch 18, 2021
The Axios NW Arkansas newsletter will launch in late May 2021, as the first major expansion of Axios Local’s initial…
aronsheltonMarch 15, 2021
From the iconic Whitaker Point to Sam’s Throne on Mount Judea, here are some of the favorite hikes with stunning…
aronsheltonMarch 11, 2021
With numerous companies now permitting permanent remote work, regional outposts are competing fiercely to attract new arrivals.
aronsheltonMarch 5, 2021
The Whole Health School of Medicine will help medical students rise to the health challenges of the 21st century through…
aronsheltonMarch 4, 2021
f you’re a cyclist, few cities anywhere have the resources that Bentonville does. With 150+ miles of greenway and bike…
aronsheltonFebruary 9, 2021
Allegiant Air announced that it would begin providing nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to the Texas capital city.
aronsheltonFebruary 9, 2021
The first city in the United States to be given a Bike City label by UCI, Fayetteville joins cities and…
aronsheltonFebruary 4, 2021
This spring, Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host a new event, the OZ TrailsTM US Pro Cup, as part of the 2021…
aronsheltonJanuary 29, 2021
Co-living startup Common has chosen Bentonville as one of five U.S. cities to design and build a unique live-work development.
aronsheltonJanuary 27, 2021
Geena Davis’s BFFoundation (BFF) has set dates for the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival and have officially opened submissions. The 7th…
aronsheltonJanuary 27, 2021
The case studies are designed to help local ecosystems develop programs that continue to support their own startup communities.
aronsheltonJanuary 26, 2021
MarketWatch's “Where Should I Retire” series recently highlighted Bentonville for its hiking and biking, great restaurants and culture.
aronsheltonJanuary 24, 2021
US-based bike festival with a loaded schedule set in the world-famous trails of Oz – over 300 miles of MTB…
aronsheltonJanuary 22, 2021
The piece featured on 52 of the more than 2,000 suggestions the New York Times received.
aronsheltonJanuary 16, 2021
"Want a utopian experience? Head to Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in Bentonville." - Arkansas Tourism
aronsheltonJanuary 5, 2021
Over the past five years, the region has become a more vibrant place. Now, there’s more work to do.
aronsheltonDecember 20, 2020
Walmart heiress Alice Walton’s newly formed nonprofit will be built on the museum grounds of Crystal Bridges. The institute will…
apsupportDecember 19, 2020
"In Northwest Arkansas, the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a $131.2 million industry—one that supports 4,647 full-time equivalent jobs…
aronsheltonDecember 19, 2020
The park is part of the city’s larger plan to create vibrant public spaces and plazas, with the flexibility to…
apsupportDecember 16, 2020
Springdale, which hosted the first Red Bull Pump Track World Championship Final in 2018, was listed alongside locations in China,…
apsupportDecember 15, 2020
Northwest Arkansas ranks third among its medium-sized metro peers and No. 21 out of 375 metros overall on Heartland Forward's…
aronsheltonDecember 15, 2020
Ted King, a pioneer in the world of competitive gravel racing, recently set the record for the Arkansas High Country…
apsupportDecember 11, 2020
This piece was written by Dr. Richard Florida who co-authored the strategy for a more inclusive, equitable and resilient recovery…
aronsheltonDecember 11, 2020
The Fifty Best, a guide featuring ratings/reviews from monthly judged blind tastings, held a “blind” tasting of hard ciders with…
apsupportDecember 11, 2020
Keenan Beasley, the founder of Venture Noire, told Black Enterprise via email the non-profit is seeking to raise the money…
apsupportDecember 8, 2020
In January, before the coronavirus hit the United States, The New York Times began checking in with the people and…
aronsheltonNovember 11, 2020
The story of Abwe Abedi who came to the United States from the Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania was recently…
aronsheltonNovember 10, 2020
Bike World News made a visit to Northwest Arkansas (NWA) to look at this destination from a family perspective and…
aronsheltonNovember 7, 2020
According to Forbes, "‘Nick Cave: Until’ At The Momentary Delivers Everything You Could Ask Of An Art Exhibition In 2020"
aronsheltonNovember 6, 2020
You don’t have to be a college student at the University of Arkansas to appreciate just how incredible Fayetteville is.…
Macy BurrOctober 23, 2020
A few months ago and in our Fall 2020 Quarterly edition, we previewed what was to be a showstopper for…
Macy BurrOctober 16, 2020
Bhel puri was my gateway to the regional cooking of India. Back in the early nineties, I fell for this…
Macy BurrOctober 13, 2020
This fast-growing metro area in Arkansas has long been a strong contender in the Best Places to Live ranking –…
Macy BurrOctober 13, 2020
For our 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, more than three decades—registered voters weighed in on their favorite hotels around…
Macy BurrOctober 13, 2020
Fayetteville offers visiting trail runners and residents a multitude of experiences. Here, culture and nature meet and free spirits thrive.…
Macy BurrOctober 12, 2020
If you've ooh'ed and ahh'ed at the TheatreSquared building on the corner of West Avenue and Spring Street in Fayetteville,…
Macy BurrOctober 8, 2020
As the fog lifts in Boxley Valley and the morning sun warms the dew on the grass, elk move from…
Macy BurrOctober 7, 2020
As journalist Eric Adams notes, "The rolling hills of Northwest Arkansas—representing a generous chunk of Ozark mountains—counts as one of…
Courtney LasharSeptember 25, 2020
The article entitled "From NW Arkansas To Ann Arbor, How Smaller Tech Ecosystems Are Faring Differently In The Pandemic," highlights…
Courtney LasharSeptember 23, 2020
NW Arkansas was named the #7 best destination around the U.S. to see fall foliage!
Courtney LasharSeptember 22, 2020
Coming in at #41, Bentonville made the list thanks to its arts and culture, housing costs, and job prospects.
Lauren TumblesonSeptember 21, 2020
These new rankings were part of the annual release of “Best Colleges” from U.S. News & World Report.
Courtney LasharSeptember 14, 2020
Condé Nast went beyond the classics—the food everyone tells you to try when you visit—and highlighted local chefs and restaurants…
Lauren TumblesonSeptember 14, 2020
Wendy Booher with Bike Rumor hit the trails in Bentonville to see how the buzz stacked up to the reality.
Courtney LasharSeptember 2, 2020
The Scott Family Amazeum recently announced it had been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Family Destination by…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 25, 2020
Beaver Lake was recently named one of "23 Spectacular Lakes in America You Never Knew" About by Best Life!
Lauren TumblesonAugust 21, 2020
The Social Connecting Campaign is an example of how museums can connect with their local communities in the era of…
Courtney LasharAugust 17, 2020
This photo story is part of Fifty, a collection of images from each of the United States.
Courtney LasharAugust 13, 2020
Narcissus Garden, a 1966 work which comprises mirrored orbs arranged on the ground, has gone on view at the Momentary,…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 13, 2020
She co-founded the non-profit festival in 2015 to promote women and minorities in the film business and in this summer’s…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 13, 2020
Northwest Arkansas now has one of the most extensive – and extensively used – trail networks in the country. There…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 8, 2020
In addition to being the first of its kind at the University of Arkansas, the program is unique among data…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 7, 2020
Jay Petervary headed down to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for an individual time trial of the 1,000-plus-mile route back in July.
Lauren TumblesonAugust 7, 2020
Garden & Health named the downtown Bentonville farmers' market one of the top 10 Best Unexpected Farmers Markets In The…
Lauren TumblesonAugust 7, 2020
Entrepreneur magazine identified and featured women founders who have raised the most funding in their respective states.
Lauren TumblesonJuly 29, 2020
Data from the Federal Aviation Administration published this month shows XNA in 2019 ranked No. 99 with 891,237 paying passengers.
Courtney LasharJuly 28, 2020
Geena Davis' BFF has unveiled plans for a hybrid online-physical model for its sixth edition, with 80 percent of its…
Lauren TumblesonJuly 27, 2020
Fayetteville, Arkansas was recently named a "Great Mountain Town for Retirement" by Southern Living magazine.
Lauren TumblesonJuly 27, 2020
Fayetteville is #6 in the country for having the most bike-friendly businesses in their city! Fayetteville added 12 new businesses…
apsupportJuly 10, 2020
The University of Arkansas Walton College Department of Supply Chain Management's undergraduate program is ranked No. 1 in North America…
apsupportJune 30, 2020
The CODAawards jury has voted, selecting the Top 100 most successful design projects that integrate commissioned art into an interior,…
apsupportJune 27, 2020
The Network score evaluates the quality of a city’s bike network and how completely it links people to each other…
apsupportJune 9, 2020
The Buffalo National River was named one of the Best places in the Southern US to beat the summer heat!
apsupportMay 28, 2020
In less than a decade, Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a cycling haven, with a 36-mile bike-friendly greenway connecting…
apsupportMay 22, 2020
Bentonville zoomed past 50,000 residents in 2018, and its growth has accelerated since that time, new information from the U.S.…
apsupportMay 21, 2020
Fayetteville-based, LIVSN Designs recently found their Flex Canvas Pants featured in Outside Magazine's 2020 Summer Buyer’s Guide.
apsupportMay 19, 2020
From world-class trails and pristine rivers to vibrant arts and food scenes, there’s something for everyone in Arkansas’s northwest corner
apsupportMay 18, 2020
Fayetteville-based, Sarah Loethen and Bentonville-based, House of Songs were both mentioned.
apsupportMay 15, 2020
On February 24, 2020, Andrea Allen, who is 36-years-old, was named Best Barista in the country.
apsupportMay 4, 2020
For the paranormally minded, there’s nothing better than a haunted hotel. And if you are in NW Arkansas, it doesn't…
apsupportMay 1, 2020
The AcreTrader platform connects buyers, like individual investors, family offices, or investment funds, to farmland that is available for purchase.
apsupportApril 10, 2020
A powerful combination of natural resources and local initiative is pushing the region to the forefront of architectural innovation in…
apsupportApril 8, 2020
The Walton Foundation has turned Northwest Arkansas into a living lab for advocacy
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
A member of the Walmart family put Bentonville on the map for travelers with a world-class museum.
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
The network has been called one of the most elaborate and accessible community-driven trails systems in the world, and Arkansas…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
How a couple of heirs to an American retail dynasty are putting Bentonville, Arkansas, on the fat-tire map
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
This may be the most “woke” room in any mainstream American museum today, with works by Native American, African American…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
Once derided as an avoidable backwater, northwest Arkansas is now rife with travel-worthy art and design, first-rate dining, and sublime…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
Walmart put it on the map, but there's a lot more to the city in Northwest Arkansas. Here are the…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
One of the fastest-growing areas of the country is also a hotbed of burgeoning cultural activity
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
Walmart heirs Steuart and Tom Walton want to make Arkansas one of the world’s greatest cycling destinations. That’s just part…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
Chicago’s Wheeler Kearns Architects transformed this former Kraft cheese factory into a multi-functional venue that caters to the visual, performing,…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
The Momentary ignites the downtown Bentonville area with an event-heavy program of temporary exhibitions, festivals, and performances.
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
Can a New Offshoot Make It a Destination for Contemporary Work, Too? Nimble and ambitious, the Momentary aims to bring…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
A digital entertainment and learning hub is designed to showcase ways you can keep your social distance, but still interact…
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
The Momentary—a Walton family project in Bentonville, Arkansas—opens in a 63,000-square-foot former Kraft plant
apsupportMarch 27, 2020
The New York Times notes that our region is one of a few metros that have gotten both much richer…
apsupportFebruary 19, 2020
Eight female filmmakers have been selected to take part in an inaugural development program as part of Geena Davis' Bentonville…
apsupportFebruary 5, 2020
Opening on February 22, 2020, the contemporary art museum was named one of the top 19 new museums to look…
apsupportFebruary 4, 2020
Bentonville’s Sofia Overton, 14, is the founder of Wise Pocket Products, a unique line of clothing designed to make life…
apsupportJanuary 2, 2020
Built in 1886, the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, bills itself as America’s Most Haunted Hotel.
apsupportJanuary 1, 2020
The Old Spanish Treasure Cave in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas was featured on the most recent episode of "Unexplained and Unexplored."
apsupportDecember 30, 2019
The per capita personal income of Northwest Arkansas residents is among the highest in the nation, according to new data…
apsupportNovember 6, 2019
According to BestLife, this company produces one of the best craft beers in Arkansas—which is saying a lot considering this…
apsupportAugust 21, 2019
Kate Gerwin, a widely celebrated restaurateur and mixologist, recently included Maxine's Tap Room in her list of favorite cocktail bars…
apsupportAugust 17, 2019
On the edge of the Ozark Mountains sits this town that once attracted settlers for the aforementioned springs’ therapeutic qualities.
apsupportJuly 21, 2019
