Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
The sound of success: Celebrating 2 years of The Orion in Huntsville
December 8, 2023
After two years in operation, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville’s MidCity District has become a destination for top-tier musical acts as well as a hub for community events. Looking ahead, Mayor Tommy Battle anticipates an even brighter future, promising that the best is yet to come. From left, tvg hospitality CEO Ben Lovett, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Orion Amphitheater Managing Director Ryan Murphy and District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson pose [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway
December 6, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle joined Huntsville City Schools representatives and members of Huntsville City Council to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art Central Office and Career Technical Facility. The City transferred 14 acres at the corner of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive to Huntsville City Schools for the new campus. The projected completion date is fall 2025. Referencing the new career tech center, Mayor Battle said the facility will empower [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle establishes Sustainability Commission to guide municipal goals on clean air, water and land
November 16, 2023
The City of Huntsville is elevating its focus on sustainability as part of an ongoing effort to keep a watchful eye on the community’s natural and built environment. To ensure intentionality and continuity in this effort, Mayor Tommy Battle established an eleven-member Huntsville Sustainability Commission. The group will work directly with municipal departments in an advisory capacity to help guide recommendations outlined in the City of Huntsville’s Sustainability Plan, released earlier [more]
Read MoreGrowing Huntsville’s Tree Canopy – Mayor Battle’s Tree Planting Day, Nov. 4
October 29, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s annual Tree Planting Day in John Hunt Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is designed to bring community volunteers together to grow Huntsville’s tree canopy. Participation is easy! Green Team will prep the holes and provide all planting supplies. Mayor Battle, City Arborist Marc Byers and Green Team will have plenty of planting tips to share, [more]
Read MoreNational Park Service lists Historic Huntsville Museum to prestigious Reconstruction Era National Network
October 27, 2023
The Historic Huntsville Foundation’s newly debuted Historic Huntsville Museum has already garnered national attention for its exhibitions and programs recognizing the history of Huntsville’s Reconstruction leaders. In a news release dated Sept. 26, 2023, the National Park Service announced that the Historic Huntsville Museum and Harrison Brothers building are now listed to the highly prestigious Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. The Historic Huntsville Museum is dedicated space in Harrison Brothers Hardware that [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves architectural agreement for demolition of old City Hall
October 26, 2023
With the new Huntsville City Hall set to open in April 2024, the City is moving ahead with plans to take down the current Administrative Building. City Council on Thursday approved a resolution allowing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an architectural agreement with Fuqua & Partners Architects related to the demolition. The contract does not include physical demolition, but instead the creation of a roadmap guiding the process, from utility [more]
Read MoreCouncill School Alumni Association dedicates new statues at William Hooper Councill Park
October 24, 2023
The William Hooper Councill School Alumni Association unveiled four new statues during a dedication ceremony at William Hooper Councill Park on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The unveiling represents the completion of the $1.65 million park, which opened on St. Clair Avenue in Downtown Huntsville in 2020. The park is located on the site of the former Councill School. The City’s first public school for African-American students served the Huntsville community from 1867 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves agreement to bring large-scale music festival to John Hunt Park
October 12, 2023
Music fans, rejoice! A large-scale festival featuring internationally acclaimed artists is coming to Huntsville. City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a three-year partnership agreement with C3 Presents LLC, to produce a two-day festival in John Hunt Park. Mayor Battle described the festival as a quality-of-life enhancement for residents and said he can’t wait for the first event. The festival’s name will be announced later. “This [more]
Read MorePublic invited to attend meetings on Mill Creek redevelopment project
October 12, 2023
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority are moving forward with plans to redevelop property along Governors Drive, and officials would like to hear from the public. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative focuses on the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Butler Terrace Addition, now known as Mill Creek. Three upcoming meetings are planned to discuss the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI), a project led by [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders talk growth and infrastructure at annual builders meeting
October 5, 2023
Huntsville’s growth is fueling demand for housing, and City leaders believe smart infrastructure investments will ultimately drive residential construction over the next decade. Mayor Tommy Battle and members of his urban development team offered their insights at the Huntsville Madison County Builder Association’s annual roundtable meeting. Growth and infrastructure dominated the discussion between leaders and builders. Mayor Battle sees the City’s annual growth rate of 3-4% continuing over the coming years, a [more]
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