News & Updates
Huntsville approves construction of greenway in south Huntsville
October 23, 2025
The City’s expansive greenway plan took another step with approval of a contract to build 1.5 miles of greenway between Green Cove Road/Buxton Road and Hobbs Road/Redstone Road that will be part of the Tennessee River Greenway in south Huntsville. This will complete the final link to create a 15-mile greenway loop between the Tennessee River Greenway and Aldridge Creek Greenway via the Weatherly Road multi-use path in south Huntsville. This [more]
Read MoreCity approves partnership to expand affordable housing in northwest Huntsville
October 23, 2025
Homeownership dreams are taking shape in northwest Huntsville with the City’s approval of an agreement with Family Services Center to turn an empty lot on Olson Street into a welcoming, affordable home for a local family. Family Services Center Inc. is a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The agreement allows the nonprofit to use $238,750 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [more]
Read MoreRetail opportunities expanding in downtown Huntsville
October 23, 2025
Commercial development is expanding in downtown Huntsville on Clinton Avenue, between Washington and Jefferson streets. The City updated a lease agreement with Clinton Row Partners LLC to create additional retail square footage for the ground-floor retail space within the Clinton Avenue Parking Garage. The new agreement will provide about 300 square feet of retail space alongside the existing 7,000 square feet established on the ground floor in 2016. The new retail space [more]
Read MoreTricks, treats and tails: Huntsville Animal Services to host fourth annual Howl-o-Ween Trunk ‘r Treat
October 23, 2025
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all ages are invited to the fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Trunk ’r Treat hosted by Huntsville Animal Services on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to this free, family-friendly event featuring festive games, candy-filled car trunks and waived adoption fees on most adorable adoptable pets (some exclusions apply). Each adopted pet comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to head [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Tree Planting Day returns Nov. 1
October 21, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day at Brahan Spring Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The annual planting event brings together community volunteers who want to help grow Huntsville’s tree canopy – one of the City’s most important natural resources. Green Team will prepare hundreds of tree planting sites and provide all the tools and supplies needed. Volunteers may drop [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit offers shuttle from downtown to Orion Amphitheater for Billy Strings weekend
October 21, 2025
Huntsville Transit is offering music fans a safe, convenient way to get to and from downtown to The Orion Amphitheater for three nights of Billy Strings concerts on Oct. 23-25. The Orion Express will run every 15 minutes from 4-7 p.m. and return riders to their destination from 9 p.m. until one hour after the event ends. Pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: Lumberyard Parking Lot (Cleveland Avenue/Meridian Street) Garage D (Lincoln Street) 106 [more]
Read MoreGreen Team Volunteer Spotlight: Caring for the planet starts at home
October 20, 2025
For Jenna Rosano and members of Citizens’ Climate Huntsville (CCH), their passion for caring for the planet starts right here at home. While the organization focuses much of its work on environmental policy at the federal level, Jenna said many members wanted a way to make a tangible difference in their own community. Jenna and CCH now maintain Executive Drive and Rick Cooper Memorial Park. Their efforts have drawn support from [more]
Read MoreSavor the Season: A Sustainable Guide to Thanksgiving
October 20, 2025
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, share a meal and reflect on what we’re grateful for. But it can also be a season of excess – long car trips, disposable plates and utensils and more food waste than almost any other holiday. This year, consider celebrating in a way that’s both festive and sustainable. With a few mindful choices, you can enjoy your favorite traditions while [more]
Read MoreHow to properly recycle lithium batteries
October 20, 2025
From smartphones and laptops to power tools and even toothbrushes, lithium batteries power many of the items we use every day. While these batteries are a convenience, they also come with risks if they’re mishandled or disposed of incorrectly. Lithium batteries don’t belong in household trash or curbside recycling carts. Throwing them away increases the risk of fires, threatens sanitation workers, and can lead to toxic materials leaching into the environment. Instead, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police locate missing man, Xavier Chambers, deceased
October 16, 2025
The search for 31-year-old Xavier Calvin Chambers ended tragically Thursday, Oct. 16, when the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) located him deceased. Chambers was last seen on Friday, Oct. 10, around 8:30 a.m. in the area of Madison Boulevard in Madison, Ala. after police were called to check on him while he was walking his dogs. When officers arrived, Chambers had already left the area and was not seen by police. Since his [more]
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