News & Updates
Mayor Tommy Battle presents proposed balanced budget for 2027 fiscal year
September 10, 2026
With emphasis on continuing to enhance quality of life for Huntsville residents, Mayor Tommy Battle presented his balanced budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the City Council at Thursday’s meeting. From more than $22 million for road resurfacing and maintenance to park expansions to further investment in public safety, the budget reinforces Huntsville’s infrastructure while continuing to make the city a more attractive place to work, play and raise a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville introduces plans for annexation in Limestone County
September 10, 2026
The City of Huntsville introduced plans to annex 236.58 acres of land in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. LeCroix Farms is south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and west of Greenbrier Parkway. Construction of single-family homes is planned for the site. The Council is expected to consider the annexation at its Sept. 24 meeting. The area shaded in black represents the area introduced for annexation.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville outlines projects in potential TIF 8 district in Limestone County
September 10, 2026
With an emphasis on roads and a new school, the City of Huntsville outlined objectives in a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The proposed district, known as TIF 8, covers 9,091.82 acres both north and south of Interstate 565 and includes the site for the more than $6 billion Eli Lilly and Company campus. The project plan specifies 11 items for funding not to exceed $230 [more]
Read MoreWomen in Music Week returns to spotlight female artists throughout Huntsville
September 10, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is proud to announce the eighth year of Women in Music Week (WIMW), Sept. 11 – 20, during Huntsville Music Month, bringing over 50 women’s voices and talents to multiple venues across Huntsville. The festivities begin on Friday, Sept. 11, with Sippy and special guest MollyWater at Rocket City Honky Tonk. “Women in Music Week shines a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible talent, creativity and leadership of women [more]
Read MoreHPD nearly doubles traffic stops during Zero in the Zone initiative
September 9, 2026
Drivers around Huntsville City Schools faced increased enforcement as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) wrapped up its 2026 Zero in the Zone initiative on Aug. 31, with officers making more than twice as many traffic stops as they did during last year’s effort. During the campaign, HPD officers conducted 593 traffic stops, issued 680 citations and gave 143 written warnings in and around school zones across Huntsville. One driver was also [more]
Read MoreMusic Industry Career Fair & Community Expo returns Sept. 14 as part of Huntsville Music Month
September 8, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office and Arts Huntsville are once again partnering to present the Music Industry Career Fair & Community Expo on Monday, Sept. 14, from 5–7:30 p.m. in the Von Braun Center East Hall. The free event is open to the public and connects the community to opportunities within Huntsville’s fast‑growing music ecosystem. Attendees will be able to explore job openings, internships, volunteer roles and educational pathways while engaging directly [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police arrest juvenile in Sept. 6 fatal shooting
September 7, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested a juvenile in connection with a shooting that left one juvenile dead and another injured Sunday morning. On Sunday, Sept. 6, around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Mount Vernon Road in reference to two shooting victims. When they arrived, they located two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided medical assistance until Huntsville Fire & Rescue and HEMSI arrived. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
September 3, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day. Municipal offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as well as the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad, Bicentennial Park Splash Pad and the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad will [more]
Read MoreSnake Run & Ride Challenge brings pro skaters, 100-skateboard giveaway and free skate clinic to John Hunt Park
September 3, 2026
Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with The Skatepark Project, invites skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all levels to showcase their best moves at the 2026 Snake Run & Ride Challenge. The free event, set for Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park, promises action-packed skateboarding from amateur to professional participants from around the nation. “We’re excited to see the annual skateboarding event [more]
Read MoreCelebrate autumn at Fall for All with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
September 2, 2026
Fall for All has been CANCELED due to weather. See you next year! Fall is calling and it’s bringing good old-fashioned fun to Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville for Parks & Recreation’s annual fall festival, Fall for All. The free, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Spring Park will feature interactive fall-themed activities and games with prize giveaways for kids while supplies last. From [more]
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