Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville 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 MoreLand Trust of North Alabama and City of Huntsville celebrate Year of Alabama Trails at Blevins Gap
May 13, 2026
The Land Trust of North Alabama is partnering with the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Trails Foundation to celebrate the Year of Alabama Trails to highlight one of Huntsville’s favorite hiking experiences: the Bill and Marion Certain Trail at Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. The trail is a 1.97-mile hike known for its scenic overlooks and rewarding panoramic views. Beginning at the Blevins Gap Trailhead, the route climbs steadily uphill for [more]
Read MoreDeadline extended for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2026-2027 applications
April 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is giving students a little extra time to apply for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). The application deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. MYAC is a yearlong leadership and civic engagement program open to rising high school freshmen through seniors who live and attend school within Huntsville city limits. Participants gain hands‑on experience with City operations, collaborate with civic leaders and [more]
Read MoreApplication deadline nears for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2026–2027
April 16, 2026
The City of Huntsville is issuing a final reminder to students and families that the application window for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is closing soon. All applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10 p.m. MYAC is a yearlong leadership and civic engagement program designed for rising high school freshmen through seniors. Participants gain hands-on experience with City operations, collaborate with civic leaders, and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates National Community Development Week with expanded home rehabilitation efforts
April 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Community Development Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the impact of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and recognize how these investments strengthen neighborhoods, support vulnerable residents and expand access to safe, stable housing. Each year, Huntsville uses CDBG funds to deliver essential home rehabilitation services to low‑income seniors, helping longtime residents remain safely in the homes and [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Good Friday
March 31, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. Garbage collection will not be affected by the holiday and Huntsville Transit will operate on its normal schedule. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 6. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space will be open during their usual hours. All other facilities will be closed. Public Safety: Essential [more]
Read MoreRocket City Rising: U.S. Space Command deputy commander to keynote GEOHuntsville Summit
March 10, 2026
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will be a keynote speaker at the GEOHuntsville Summit on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Summit’s theme, “Rocket City Rising,” will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence. Organizers noted the Summit will award scholarships to local students. “The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders in Montgomery: ‘Nobody represents Alabama better than Huntsville and Madison County’
March 6, 2026
More than 120 people from the Huntsville area traveled to Montgomery this week with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to visit with state leaders. The sessions and conversations were informative and enlightening, bridging the three-hour driving distance between Alabama’s largest city and the state’s capital. But it also represented the Huntsville community, its successes and its impact on the rest of the state. More than 120 business and community leaders participated [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools
February 26, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, AL – As a result of closing three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts last year, Mayor Tommy Battle presented a celebratory check for $5,552,689.85 to Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton at a recent City Council meeting. “The funds presented to Huntsville City Schools are the direct result of our highly successful TIF districts,” said Mayor Battle. “Best of all, this is not a one-time check. Additional revenues will continue to benefit [more]
Read MoreWork to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
February 12, 2026
Work will begin soon on the first phase of the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project after the City awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for channel improvements on Pinhook Creek consisting of channel widening and stream restoration features. The scope of the contract includes improvements to approximately 3,200 linear feet of Pinhook Creek for flood mitigation from Holmes Avenue to Memorial Parkway. The project includes about 100,000 cubic yards [more]
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