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Huntsville Transit hosting operator recruitment job fair June 24
June 17, 2026
Huntsville Transit will host a Driver Recruitment Job Fair and Open House on Wednesday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Huntsville Transit Office, 500 B Church Street, First Floor Training Room. The event connects prospective candidates with opportunities to join the team as bus operators. Huntsville Transit provides safe, reliable transportation options for residents and visitors. The system includes two services: Orbit: Huntsville’s fixed-route bus system, operating along [more]
Read MoreCatch Lindsay Lou, The Burney Sisters at 805 After Five on June 18
June 16, 2026
One of Huntsville’s favorite free live‑music traditions returns as 805 After Five brings nationally-acclaimed Americana artist Lindsay Lou with The Burney Sisters to the outdoor stage at Butler Green on Thursday, June 18 from 6-9 p.m. With food trucks, local vendors, craft beverages and a vibrant community atmosphere, this month’s installment promises an unforgettable night at Campus No. 805. “This is exactly the kind of lineup 805 After Five was built for [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 16, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will not be affected. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as well as the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad and the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad will be open during their usual hours. Public Safety: [more]
Read MoreCity Council to consider ordinance clarifying requirements for privately operated paid parking lots
June 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council introduced an ordinance at its June 11 meeting aimed at reducing confusion surrounding privately owned parking lots that offer public parking for a fee. Many downtown businesses make their private parking lots available to the public, providing additional and convenient parking options. “Downtown Huntsville continues to grow as a destination for dining, shopping and entertainment, and accessible parking plays a major role in that success,” said Ron Poteat, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to build parking lot at new Ditto Landing Event Center
June 11, 2026
As construction nears completion on the Madison County Commission project to build an event center at Ditto Landing, the City of Huntsville approved a contract with Rogers Group to build a 450-space surface parking lot for the facility. The project also includes relocating approximately 450 feet of the existing greenway along with installing lighting, irrigation and landscaping along Hobbs Island Road within the area. The facility along the Tennessee River will have [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves contract for traffic study in Limestone County
June 11, 2026
To prepare for population growth in the west, the City approved a contract for a traffic study to be conducted with Skipper Consulting Inc. for engineering services. The contract’s scope includes analyzing current and future traffic volumes along the I-65 corridor between I-565 and Huntsville Brownsferry Road for improvements to traffic operations within the area that could include a new interchange. The Planning Commission last year approved a master plan developed by [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services ‘Boom Proof Your Pet’ event returns June 14 to Jaycee Building
June 5, 2026
Fireworks season is fast approaching, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will host “Boom Proof Your Pet” on Sunday, June 14 from 2–6 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park, 2180 Airport Rd. The free event helps families with pets take proactive steps to prepare and protect their pets to prevent the holiday surge of scared, lost animals. The annual community event equips dog and cat owners with the tools [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville shares key dates before Municipal Election on Aug. 25
June 4, 2026
Candidate qualifying for the City of Huntsville Municipal Election will begin on Tuesday, June 9. The election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, for representatives from City Council and Huntsville City Board of Education in Districts 2, 3 and 4. Qualifying forms are available in the City Clerk’s office, third floor, Huntsville City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle. Some key dates for the election cycle: June 23: Candidate qualifying closes at 5 p.m. Aug. 10: last day [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office, Huntsville Hospital invite community to Make Music Day 2026
June 3, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is excited to announce the return of Make Music Day Huntsville on Sunday, June 21, a community-driven celebration of music that invites everyone of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to participate. Make Music Day Huntsville is part of the global Make Music Day initiative, held annually in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. This free, all-ages, all-inclusive event is hosted by the Huntsville Music Office [more]
Read MoreCity highlights new Homeless Services Team, expanded outreach and housing successes
June 2, 2026
One year after the Derrick Street camp reset, the City of Huntsville is highlighting major strides in its coordinated approach to supporting unsheltered residents. Through new staffing, expanded partnerships and a more intentional outreach model, the City’s new Homeless Services Team is delivering deeper, more individualized assistance and improving pathways to housing and treatment. The City’s addition of its first Homeless Resource Specialist Charles Morris has helped coordinate and strengthen service delivery [more]
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