Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion
June 24, 2025
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]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site
June 24, 2025
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]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville launches first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
May 29, 2025
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]
Read MoreMayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather
May 2, 2025
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.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville welcomes first Chief Innovation Officer
April 24, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville moves to protect established residential neighborhoods
April 24, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride – Canceled
April 16, 2025
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]
Read MoreMayor Battle joins Arts Huntsville to announce Panoply 2025 highlights
March 20, 2025
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]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host fourth annual Eggstravaganza
March 19, 2025
Hop over to John Hunt Park to enjoy a fun-filled free Easter event with egg hunts, food trucks, visits with the Easter Bunny and more at the fourth annual Eggstravaganza. Hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation, the event will be Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park, 2151 Jaycee Way. The celebration begins with a grand entrance from the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
March 18, 2025
The City of Huntsville, Alabama has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, earning a spot in the Economic Development category. The City is named alongside the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. [more]
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