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Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation announce 2026 Concerts in the Park Lineup
May 19, 2026
Summer evenings in downtown Huntsville will once again come alive with music as Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation present the 2026 Concerts in the Park series beginning Monday, June 1. Celebrating its longstanding tradition as one of Huntsville’s favorite summer events, the free weekly concert series will feature 10 weeks of live performances in Big Spring Park every Monday evening through August 3. Showcasing an exciting lineup of local musical [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Green Team Honors Students, Educators at 2026 Green Ambassador Awards
May 19, 2026
The City of Huntsville Green Team hosted its annual Green Ambassador Awards Ceremony in May 2026, recognizing outstanding students, educators and schools for their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability education across the community. More than 35 schools participated in the 2025-2026 Green Ambassador Program, engaging thousands of students in hands-on environmental projects, conservation initiatives and sustainability-focused learning experiences throughout the school year. The Green Ambassador Program, coordinated by the City’s Green [more]
Read MoreNADTF seizes large fentanyl shipment; Huntsville man arrested
May 19, 2026
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF), working alongside Region F of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, arrested a man after seizing more than one kilogram of fentanyl destined for north Alabama communities. On Friday, May 8, agents arrested Michael Fitts, 45, of Huntsville, on charges of trafficking fentanyl following a month-long investigation into large-scale narcotics distribution in the region. During the investigation, agents stopped Fitts while he was transporting approximately [more]
Read MoreFind summer fun with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
May 19, 2026
With summer settling in, now is the perfect time to explore Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2026 Summer Program Guide. The seasonal guide features more than 100 free activities and special events designed to help residents make the most of the summer months. Offerings include strength and wellness programs, athletics, arts activities, outdoor recreation and family-friendly community events. The guide also includes annual favorites like the Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo, Color Jam [more]
Read MoreHUBS Coop Donates Public Bike Repair Station to City of Huntsville
May 18, 2026
May is National Bike Month, a time to celebrate the joy of cycling, healthy living and community connection. In that spirit, the City of Huntsville has gratefully accepted a donation from the Huntsville Urban Bike Share Coop (HUBS Coop) for a bicycle maintenance station valued at $1,950 for public use. The donation is another step toward making Huntsville more bike-friendly and accessible for riders of all skill levels. The station will [more]
Read More‘Microwave’ Dave Gallaher to be honored with street and dog park renaming
May 15, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two resolutions honoring legendary blues musician “Microwave” Dave Gallaher with the renaming of both a downtown street and dog park. As part of this tribute, Cleveland Avenue between Meridian Street and Church Street will now bear the name Microwave Dave Way, while the Downtown Dog Spot has been formally renamed the Microwave Dave Dog Spot. These changes recognize Gallaher’s profound influence as a musician, educator and advocate [more]
Read MoreFood City breaks ground on County Line Road
May 15, 2026
Food City is on the way to District 5. We’ve known it was coming but I was honored to participate in the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new full-service grocery store at County Line Road and Old Highway 20. Food City has been a tremendous community partner in Huntsville and the location in District 5 will finally address the previously expanding food desert in this particular part of the city. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves first step in rehabilitation of Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center
May 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville advanced plans for an extensive renovation of the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center and its campus, entering into an architectural design services contract with Nola | VanPeursem Architects. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins held a town hall on April 2 to discuss the project, which included a presentation from Nola | VanPeursem Architects. “This is a much-needed rehabilitation of a popular and busy recreation center and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville advances 5 roadway and greenway projects
May 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with multiple roadway and improvement projects to enhance connectivity, ease congestion and improve multimodal transportation options for residents. The approved projects include: A $134,984 design contract with 2 The Point for a Jackson Bend connector with Haysland Road. A $3,064,650 construction contract awarded to Rogers Group for 1.5 miles of a new three-lane curb-and-gutter roadway near County Line Road and Old Highway 20. A $3,951,000 construction contract [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville outlines proposed TIF district for downtown economic development and infrastructure projects
May 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville presented plans for a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district, known as TIF 9, that would fund major downtown infrastructure projects. The proposed $220 million TIF 9 would support expansion of the Von Braun Center (VBC), improvements tied to Huntsville City Schools and other public improvement projects across downtown and north Huntsville. It will provide approximately $200 million for expansion of the Von Braun Center and $20 million [more]
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