Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville welcomes college football to Joe Davis Stadium
January 23, 2026
UNA to take on Samford in 2026 opening game at Wicks Family Field For the first time in its renewed configuration, Division I college football will be played at Joe Davis Stadium. The 2026 college football season will start on August 29 on Wicks Family Field with the renewal of an in-state rivalry as the University of North Alabama will take on Samford, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. “When we renovated Joe [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreements with Blue Origin and SPX to create more than 450 new jobs
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two development agreements that are expected to generate more than 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. Blue Origin will invest $71.4 million to expand operations in Cummings Research Park and Jetplex Industrial Park, establishing Alabama as home to its thruster production and creating 105 jobs. In turn, the City will [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle urges preparedness as Huntsville braces for possible winter weather
January 21, 2026
The City of Huntsville is preparing for a potential winter weather event that may impact roadways. As the City anticipates wintry weather, Mayor Tommy Battle also urges residents to make their own preparations. “Preparation is always the key to enduring winter weather events,” Mayor Battle said. “The City is organizing resources and planning for different weather scenarios. At the same time, residents need to have everything in order. Make sure you [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle issues statement on Madison County Chair Mac McCutcheon’s retirement announcement
December 30, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle issued a statement on Madison County Chair Mac McCutcheon’s announcement he will retire on March 1. “Today’s announcement marks the close of an extraordinary career of service by Mac McCutcheon, and I want to personally thank him for his many years of leadership, integrity, and friendship,” said Mayor Battle. “Mac has been an outstanding partner and a driving force behind our community’s success – from his early days [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville officials unwrap West Huntsville Recreation Center
December 22, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and City of Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation Center, a 27,350 square-foot facility that will meet a growing need in the fast-growing region. Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, Council Member John Meredith and Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett celebrate the ribbon cutting of the West Huntsville Recreation Center. “This center [more]
Read MoreWith growing missions from multiple tenants, Redstone Arsenal continues to flourish
December 12, 2025
Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a keynote speech at the annual Redstone Update. Gen. Whiting highlighted the accelerating pace in space, and the essential role Redstone Arsenal plays in meeting emerging threats. Whiting noted that Huntsville’s unique ecosystem – a blend of federal agencies, high-tech companies, academia and a [more]
Read MoreEli Lilly announces $6 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in Huntsville
December 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) to North Alabama! The global pharmaceutical leader announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a next-generation manufacturing facility in Huntsville – the largest industrial private investment ever made in the State of Alabama. The advanced facility will be constructed on a 260-acre site at the northeast corner of I-565 and Greenbrier Parkway in Huntsville-Limestone County. [more]
Read More‘Rocket to Tomorrow’: Mayor Tommy Battle delivers 17th State of the City address
November 14, 2025
In his 17th State of the City address, Mayor Tommy Battle heralded the well-rounded growth and educational progress in Huntsville while celebrating the City’s proud heritage in America’s space program. A capacity crowd of more than 1,200 people attended the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center. Mayor Tommy Battle addresses the sold out Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “Here in Huntsville, we don’t [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Tree Planting Day returns Nov. 1
October 21, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s Tree Planting Day at Brahan Spring Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. The annual planting event brings together community volunteers who want to help grow Huntsville’s tree canopy – one of the City’s most important natural resources. Green Team will prepare hundreds of tree planting sites and provide all the tools and supplies needed. Volunteers may drop [more]
Read MoreGlaukos breaks ground on new research and manufacturing campus
September 25, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle joined community and industry leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Glaukos Corporation’s research and manufacturing campus in Cummings Research Park. Glaukos is a global ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases. “For decades, Huntsville has worked to build an environment where science, technology and advanced manufacturing thrive together in a community that knows how to [more]
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