News & Updates
Huntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Music Meetup, highlight recent national recognition
June 24, 2025
The Huntsville Music Office will host its next Quarterly Music Meetup on Wednesday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at The Lumberyard Huntsville. Whether you’re a musician, industry pro or just passionate about Huntsville’s sound, this free event is your backstage pass to what’s next for our music scene. Mingle with local music industry stakeholders, network with fellow artists and connect with fans and professionals who are driving the city’s creative energy forward. “We’re [more]
Read More805 After Five rescheduled to June 26 with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa
June 23, 2025
805 After Five, featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26. The rescheduled event will include a special Juneteenth-themed celebration with Grammy-winning New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk and R&B. The soulful and always dynamic Karmessa will open the show, and Vertical House Records will start the evening with DJ sets beginning at 5 p.m. [more]
Read More805 After Five canceled due to inclement weather
June 19, 2025
805 After Five featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band scheduled for Thursday, June 19, has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Read MorePlanning Department seeks public input for University Drive Transit Oriented Development study
June 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Planning Department will host a kickoff to receive public input on a study analyzing how best to merge public transportation and development along University Drive. The University-Medical Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study kickoff event is Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Charger Union Theater, 4705 Holmes Ave. Following the formal presentation, a more casual gathering will be at [more]
Read MoreLet Huntsville Transit do the driving with free shuttles to 805 After Five
June 17, 2025
As you make plans to attend 805 After Five on Thursday, June 19, let Huntsville Transit make your evening more relaxing. Downtown Huntsville Inc. (DHI) and Huntsville Transit will again be providing free shuttles to Campus 805, alleviating concerns over parking or contending with traffic at the popular concert series. The shuttles will operate from 5-9 p.m. between Lot K, 620 Clinton Ave. W, and Campus 805 at 2620 Clinton Ave. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 17, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 20. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of June 16. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [more]
Read More805 After Five celebrates Juneteenth with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa
June 17, 2025
805 After Five returns Thursday, June 19, with a special Juneteenth celebration featuring Grammy-winning New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk and R&B, the band promises to bring the spirit of the Big Easy to Butler Green at Campus No. 805. Vertical House Records is kicking things off with a DJ set at 5 p.m. followed by soulful local favorite Karmessa, whose dynamic [more]
Read More10 child predators arrested in joint operation with Madison County District Attorney’s Office
June 16, 2025
Ten individuals are facing a combined 34 charges following a successful two-day joint operation carried out by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in partnership with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. The operation, held June 13–14, proactively focused on identifying and arresting individuals attempting to engage in unlawful sexual activity with minors. Undercover officers posed as minors in online forums and messaging platforms. Each suspect initiated contact, believing they were communicating [more]
Read MoreAnnual Juneteenth Festival postponed due to inclement weather
June 13, 2025
The Annual Juneteenth Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, has been postponed to Saturday, June 28, from 5-9 p.m., due to the forecast of inclement weather.
Read MoreCommunity Development Manager discusses housing grants, impact with members of Congress
June 13, 2025
Community Development Manager Scott Erwin recently accepted an invitation to speak with Congressional representatives on the House Financial Services Committee in Washington. The committee has oversight over many of the grant programs the City’s Community Development department administers, including the Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. Erwin met with Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood of Nebraska, Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver of [more]
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