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Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact Huntsville traffic Saturday, Sept. 19
September 17, 2026
Thousands of motorcycles will travel through Huntsville on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the 33rd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride makes its way across the city, bringing temporary road closures and traffic delays along portions of U.S. 72 and I-565. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will assist with traffic control as riders travel through the area between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The ride is expected to reach [more]
Read MoreDistrict 3 City Council runoff election is Sept. 22; polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 17, 2026
The City of Huntsville will hold a runoff municipal election for the District 3 City Council seat on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election results will be updated online in real-time. The City Council will certify the runoff election results at a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at noon in City Hall Council Chamber. Sample ballots can be viewed on the City’s website. [more]
Read MoreRipe kicking off fall tour with headlining performance at 805 After Five on Sept. 17
September 15, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is excited to announce a special Huntsville Music Month edition of 805 After Five featuring Ripe with Pat Jamar on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5-9 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805. This marks the only 805 After Five event during Huntsville Music Month, making it a standout moment in the city’s September celebration of live music and community. “We’re thrilled to bring a band the caliber [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates opening of dynamic Sandra Moon Community Complex
September 15, 2026
Sandra Moon served on the Huntsville City Council from 1998-2010. The transformation of a former high school campus into an attractive asset for Huntsville residents came to fruition with the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Sandra Moon Community Complex, a destination for recreation, events and enjoyment of the arts. Mayor Tommy Battle, Council President Jennie Robinson, City of Huntsville leaders and members of the Moon family were among those participating in [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville agrees to purchase land near County Line Road
September 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved entering into an agreement to purchase approximately 30 acres of land near County Line Road and Old Highway 20 in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The purchase price is $1.5 million. The acquisition of the land is for the construction, establishment, use, operation and maintenance of various governmental functions for the City and other government agencies. The red rectangle outlines the area of the land purchase.
Read MoreDesign contract to expand roadways near planned school in Limestone County
September 11, 2026
The City of Huntsville took steps to accommodate residential growth and a new school in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County, approving a design contract with Mullins LLC for road expansions on Peoples Road and Pryor Road just south of Interstate 565. There are multiple aspects of the project: 4,700 linear feet of Peoples Road between Swancott Road and Old Highway 20 will be upgraded to five lanes, including a center turn lane, and five-foot [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle presents proposed balanced budget for 2027 fiscal year
September 10, 2026
With emphasis on continuing to enhance quality of life for Huntsville residents, Mayor Tommy Battle presented his balanced budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the City Council at Thursday’s meeting. From more than $22 million for road resurfacing and maintenance to park expansions to further investment in public safety, the budget reinforces Huntsville’s infrastructure while continuing to make the city a more attractive place to work, play and raise a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville introduces plans for annexation in Limestone County
September 10, 2026
The City of Huntsville introduced plans to annex 236.58 acres of land in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. LeCroix Farms is south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and west of Greenbrier Parkway. Construction of single-family homes is planned for the site. The Council is expected to consider the annexation at its Sept. 24 meeting. The area shaded in black represents the area introduced for annexation.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville outlines projects in potential TIF 8 district in Limestone County
September 10, 2026
With an emphasis on roads and a new school, the City of Huntsville outlined objectives in a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) district in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The proposed district, known as TIF 8, covers 9,091.82 acres both north and south of Interstate 565 and includes the site for the more than $6 billion Eli Lilly and Company campus. The project plan specifies 11 items for funding not to exceed $230 [more]
Read MoreWomen in Music Week returns to spotlight female artists throughout Huntsville
September 10, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is proud to announce the eighth year of Women in Music Week (WIMW), Sept. 11 – 20, during Huntsville Music Month, bringing over 50 women’s voices and talents to multiple venues across Huntsville. The festivities begin on Friday, Sept. 11, with Sippy and special guest MollyWater at Rocket City Honky Tonk. “Women in Music Week shines a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible talent, creativity and leadership of women [more]
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