A Birmingham native has launched his second company out of Chattanooga, and he's bringing this one home.

Matt Patterson, a Vestavia Hills High School and University of Alabama graduate, cofounded The House with Matt Harb. It launched in Birmingham this week.

The House app shows events, happy hours and other specials from local restaurants and bars.

"What I wanted was to build something for the consumer that was needed, that I would use," said Patterson, 31. "I never know what's going on on a random Tuesday."

The House is free for the consumer, but it makes money by charging the restaurants. Birmingham restaurant partners so far include Innisfree Irish Pub, Taco Mama, Trim Tab Brewing, Chez Fon Fon and many others.

Patterson worked for BBVA Compass before starting his own company, a moving company called Bellhops. He's still an equity owner in that company, but he's no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of it.

The House launched in Chattanooga in March. So far, it has more than 8,000 downloads and about 50 restaurant partners.

The House is starting its launch in Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood and Mountain Brook, but Patterson eventually plans to expand to Hoover and other surrounding areas.

"(Birmingham) is a great culinary city. The food and entertainment scene is pretty strong, so I knew it was a great market," Patterson said. "I also just wanted to bring it to my hometown. There's some sentimental value there."