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Huntsville reaffirms commitment to Space Command with $45 million investment in Redstone Arsenal
May 13, 2026
The Huntsville City Council will consider a resolution at its May 14 meeting authorizing Mayor Tommy Battle to proceed with a $45 million donation to support Redstone Arsenal’s continued growth and the future permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command. The investment includes approximately $15 million provided by the State of Alabama for senior leader housing built to military specifications. The remaining $30 million will support critical site improvements, utilities and infrastructure [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office & Downtown Huntsville, Inc. announce full 2026 lineup for 805 After Five series
May 12, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. are excited to announce the full 2026 artist lineup for the 805 After Five concert series. The free outdoor music series returns to Butler Green at Campus No. 805 every third Thursday from May through October, offering a dynamic mix of national touring acts and standout local talent. This year’s season kicks off Thursday, May 21, with Motherfolk, a Cincinnati-based band compared to My [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash returns to support Huntsville teachers
May 11, 2026
A summer tradition with a purpose returns June 6 as the After School Bash brings the community together to celebrate local educators while helping equip their classrooms with much-needed supplies. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, will take place from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park and feature bounce houses, interactive public safety demonstrations, local food trucks and vendors and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office helps launch national Association of Music Offices, strengthening music ecosystems across the country
May 11, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is proud to join cities, states and industry partners from across the U.S. in announcing the launch of the Association of Music Offices (AMO), a first-of-its-kind national network uniting government music offices, community-based organizations and industry affiliates, including the Recording Academy. As a founding member, the Huntsville Music Office joins a collaborative effort to champion shared resources, amplify best practices and strengthen the cultural and economic impact [more]
Read MoreTangled String Syndicate launches with John Paul White and Common Man show, June 4
May 6, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is proud to announce the first official show presented by the newly formed Tangled String Syndicate, featuring an intimate headlining performance from Grammy Award‑winning artist John Paul White on Thursday, June 4. The concert will take place inside the newly enhanced Straight to Ale Speakeasy, offering a high‑fidelity listening environment befitting the Tangled String brand’s legacy and vision, and will also feature Huntsville’s own Common Man as [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit offering free Orbit rides for cyclists, May 11–17
May 6, 2026
To celebrate Bus & Bike Week May 11–17, Huntsville Transit will offer free Orbit fixed‑route rides for passengers traveling with a bicycle. The annual promotion is part of Healthy Huntsville’s Bike Month, which encourages residents to explore eco‑friendly transportation options by pairing the convenience of public transit with the freedom of cycling. “Bus & Bike Week is our no‑cost invitation to the community to try Orbit and see just how easy [more]
Read MoreCity awards over $400,000 in grants to support vulnerable residents
May 5, 2026
The City of Huntsville has approved more than $400,000 in FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding to support local nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The funding, provided through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will help ensure critical services and housing stability for Huntsville’s most vulnerable residents. “These grants [more]
Read MorePorchFest to bring road closures and increased traffic to Five Points May 2
April 30, 2026
Residents and visitors heading to Five Points this weekend should plan ahead as the annual PorchFest celebration returns on Saturday, May 2, bringing temporary road closures and increased pedestrian traffic to the area. To support the event, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will close Pratt Avenue from Russell Street to Maysville Road beginning at noon. All streets intersecting Pratt Avenue within that stretch will also be closed and will not have access to Pratt [more]
Read More17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride to bring temporary traffic delays to downtown Huntsville
April 30, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Saturday, May 2, should expect temporary traffic delays as the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride rolls through the city. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control for the event, which begins at 11 a.m. Church Street between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will line up on Church Street near Big Spring Park prior to [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates Historic Preservation Month with focus on Indigenous history
April 30, 2026
The City of Huntsville will celebrate Historic Preservation Month throughout May with events, programs and storytelling that highlight the region’s Indigenous history and honor the culturally significant landscapes that shaped Huntsville long before the City’s founding. This year’s campaign aligns with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s theme, “Telling the Full Story of America,” and invites residents to explore histories that have not always been fully recognized. As part of Huntsville’s ongoing [more]
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