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Deadline extended: Apply for Huntsville’s first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

July 10, 2025 Click to view Deadline extended: Apply for Huntsville’s first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

There’s still time to be part of something big! The City of Huntsville is extending the deadline to apply for the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to Thursday, July 31, at 10 p.m. High school students who are passionate about leadership, civic engagement and making a difference in their community are encouraged to apply for this exciting new initiative. Led and administered by the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Mayor’s Youth [more]

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City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

June 26, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC), doubling the size of the existing facility to better serve the growing demand for ice sports and recreation. City Council approved a $44.6 million construction contract with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. to begin work on the project, which will add 118,822 square feet to the existing 83,934-square-foot facility. Construction is expected to be [more]

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City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion

June 24, 2025 Click to view City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion

Former City Hall site to become vibrant new addition to Huntsville’s signature park Big Spring Park, long considered a cultural and civic hub of Huntsville, will soon offer even more opportunities for recreation, relaxation and community gatherings. City leaders unveiled the final designs for a transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for its approval on June 24. The project reimagines the former City Hall site [more]

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City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

June 24, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]

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City of Huntsville launches first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

May 29, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville launches first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

The City of Huntsville is proud to announce the launch of its first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a dynamic leadership and civic engagement program designed to empower high school students to serve as youth ambassadors, policy advisors and community liaisons. The initiative is led by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and aims to provide Huntsville’s youth with meaningful opportunities to engage with local government, develop leadership skills and contribute to civic [more]

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Mayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather

May 2, 2025 Click to view Mayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather

The 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride with Mayor Tommy Battle, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.

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City of Huntsville welcomes first Chief Innovation Officer

April 24, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville welcomes first Chief Innovation Officer

The City of Huntsville approved an agreement to retain the services of Dr. Larry Lowe as its first Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), beginning May 1. Lowe will work under a two-year consulting agreement with the Industrial Development Board, supporting the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority. His job? Help these collaborative agencies embrace new technologies and find smarter, more efficient ways to better serve the community. A [more]

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Huntsville moves to protect established residential neighborhoods

April 24, 2025 Click to view Huntsville moves to protect established residential neighborhoods

The City of Huntsville has changed the zoning in certain neighborhoods from Resident 2A (R2A) to Residence 2 (R2) to help protect these long-established, single-family neighborhoods. This change means new multi-family housing (like apartments) can no longer be built in these designated areas that are already fully developed with single-family homes. “We’ve seen more attempts to turn traditional neighborhoods into multi-family housing,” said Thomas Nunez, Huntsville’s Manager of Planning Services. “That kind [more]

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Huntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride – Canceled

April 16, 2025 Click to view Huntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride – Canceled

The Mayors Bike Ride has been CANCELED due to weather. See you next year! Get your spokes spinning with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “It’s exciting to see this ride in its 16th year,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just out for a good time with [more]

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Mayor Battle joins Arts Huntsville to announce Panoply 2025 highlights

March 20, 2025 Click to view Mayor Battle joins Arts Huntsville to announce Panoply 2025 highlights

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined representatives from Arts Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to announce details for the upcoming Panoply Arts Festival April 25-27 in at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Over four decades, Panoply Arts Festival has evolved into a one-of-a-kind arts weekend showcasing Huntsville’s innovative spark through a three-day celebration of art, music and more. The 2025 Panoply celebration kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, [more]

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