News & Updates
Martin Road bridge project nearing completion
June 12, 2026
Council Member John Meredith is happy to share that Phase II of the Martin Road widening project is nearing completion and that two lanes of the bridge over Betts Spring Branch are now open, allowing traffic to flow all the way to Wall Triana Highway. While the project is still not complete, drivers will no longer need to detour onto Trademark Drive in order to head south on Wall Triana [more]
Read MoreFood City breaks ground on County Line Road
June 12, 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 MoreCity Council to consider ordinance clarifying requirements for privately operated paid parking lots
June 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council introduced an ordinance at its June 11 meeting aimed at reducing confusion surrounding privately owned parking lots that offer public parking for a fee. Many downtown businesses make their private parking lots available to the public, providing additional and convenient parking options. “Downtown Huntsville continues to grow as a destination for dining, shopping and entertainment, and accessible parking plays a major role in that success,” said Ron Poteat, [more]
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June 12, 2026
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Read MoreHuntsville to build parking lot at new Ditto Landing Event Center
June 11, 2026
As construction nears completion on the Madison County Commission project to build an event center at Ditto Landing, the City of Huntsville approved a contract with Rogers Group to build a 450-space surface parking lot for the facility. The project also includes relocating approximately 450 feet of the existing greenway along with installing lighting, irrigation and landscaping along Hobbs Island Road within the area. The facility along the Tennessee River will have [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves contract for traffic study in Limestone County
June 11, 2026
To prepare for population growth in the west, the City approved a contract for a traffic study to be conducted with Skipper Consulting Inc. for engineering services. The contract’s scope includes analyzing current and future traffic volumes along the I-65 corridor between I-565 and Huntsville Brownsferry Road for improvements to traffic operations within the area that could include a new interchange. The Planning Commission last year approved a master plan developed by [more]
Read MoreExperience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk
June 11, 2026
Start your day with a splash of color at Parks & Recreation’s Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park. The free, untimed event for all ages welcomes participants to enjoy a colorful experience as they run, walk and make memories with family and friends. Runners and walkers will travel the paved course near the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds and be playfully [more]
Read MoreHPD DUI Task Force to hold June 12 sobriety checkpoint focused on roadway safety
June 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, June 12, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep Huntsville roadways safe. The operation is designed to identify impaired drivers and deter dangerous driving behavior before it leads to a crash. Officers will be looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other impairing substances. They will also [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services ‘Boom Proof Your Pet’ event returns June 14 to Jaycee Building
June 5, 2026
Fireworks season is fast approaching, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will host “Boom Proof Your Pet” on Sunday, June 14 from 2–6 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park, 2180 Airport Rd. The free event helps families with pets take proactive steps to prepare and protect their pets to prevent the holiday surge of scared, lost animals. The annual community event equips dog and cat owners with the tools [more]
Read MoreVincent Rutherford Parade to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville
June 5, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, June 7, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Parade. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 2 p.m. and are expected to remain in effect until around 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on Jefferson Street, west on Williams Avenue, north on [more]
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