Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Mayor announces Rocket City Classic collegiate basketball
August 9, 2023
Auburn returns to Huntsville in the 2023 Rocket City Classic presented by Akima College basketball returns to The Rocket City and in a big way for the 2023-24 season at the Von Braun Center. The Rocket City Classic presented by Akima will take place on Dec. 13 when Auburn takes on NCAA Tournament participant UNC-Asheville. It will be the Tigers first game in Huntsville in 20 years. Women’s basketball will come to [more]
Read MoreGrab your gear! Huntsville lands 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championship
August 7, 2023
The Huntsville/Madison County community is thrilled to announce, in partnership with Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and U.S. Paralympics Cycling, that the Rocket City has been awarded the prestigious 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. This premier event will bring approximately 600 of the world’s top athletes, along with their support staff and families, to Huntsville over Labor Day weekend, September 4-7, 2026. The UCI holds the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships just once [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville mourns loss of former Council Member Jimmy Wall
August 2, 2023
The City of Huntsville mourns the loss of Dr. James “Jimmy” Wall, a 24-year member of the City Council and well-known community leader. Dr. Wall served for 24 years on the Huntsville Utilities Gas & Water boards, and he co-founded the Community Free Dental Clinic, an office that provides dental services to financially vulnerable people throughout Madison County. Mayor Tommy Battle said he considers himself fortunate to have served on the [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on USSPACECOM announcement
July 31, 2023
Please see the following statement from Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle following today’s White House announcement stating that USSPACECOM will remain in Colorado: “We are deeply disappointed in the reversal of a meticulous decision-making process that selected Huntsville, Alabama for the permanent home of USSPACECOM. This community went through a lengthy selection process – twice. To have that process invalidated, and to have our selection taken away is demoralizing. It is even more disturbing that [more]
Read MoreFinal phase of Apollo Park set for construction at MidCity District
July 27, 2023
Huntsville City Council approved plans to proceed with a $7.9 million construction contract with Lambert Contracting to complete the final phase of Apollo Park at MidCity District. When finished in late 2024, the 20-acre park will feel similar to downtown’s Big Spring Park. It will feature two lagoons suitable for canoeing and kayaking, walking paths, swaths of open green space, trees and landscaping. A partnership with Arts Huntsville and the National [more]
Read MoreDonation accepted for new skate park at John Hunt Park
July 27, 2023
As the new skate park at John Hunt Park nears completion, excitement is building and support for the project only continues to grow. During Thursday’s meeting, the Huntsville City Council authorized the acceptance of the approximately $2.7 million skate park, through funds allocated by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. Team Pain, one of the world’s most popular skate park design firms, has wrapped up its portion of the 52,000-square-foot build. [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle statement on retirement of Marshall Space Flight Director Jody Singer
July 17, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement in response to Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer’s retirement at the end of July: “After 38 years of dedication to Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Jody Singer’s vision for one of NASA’s largest field installations will be seen and felt for many years to come. Ms. Singer’s service to not only the MSFC but also the City of Huntsville has been unmatched. [more]
Read MoreCity to add parking deck at The Orion Amphitheater
July 14, 2023
The City of Huntsville is working toward its final infrastructure piece for The Orion Amphitheater, a much-needed parking deck to accommodate the venue’s growing number of patrons. City Council approved plans for a land swap to accommodate the garage, and in turn, help an important community partner – TARCOG. The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) will relocate its offices at MidCity District as part of a land swap [more]
Read MoreThe Legacy Continues: Legacy Park creates environment of community fun, fitness in North Huntsville
June 28, 2023
The City of Huntsville opened Legacy Park today with a ribbon-cutting and community celebration. The $4.6 million park, located near 6000 Cecil Fain Drive, completes the reimagining of the former J.O. Johnson High School which closed in 2016. “From the start, our goal has been to honor the legacy of the J.O. Johnson Jaguars, while creating a neighborhood where people want to live, play, and raise their families,” said Mayor Tommy [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for July Fourth holiday
June 28, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of July 3-7. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open from 10 a.m. [more]
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