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City of Huntsville maintains its perfect credit ratings, plans new investments
March 17, 2026
The City of Huntsville recently received its credit ratings from two of the nation’s top rating agencies this week. Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Rating Services again assigned its highest ratings of Aaa and AAA, respectively, to the City. The credit rating agencies cited several factors that led to these ratings, including a strong local economy that is experiencing historic investments, such as the $6 billion investment announced in [more]
Read MoreGovernors Drive study, including Medical District, seeks to enhance transportation safety
March 12, 2026
Improving safety and accessibility in the city’s medical corridor and one of its busiest roadways is the focus of a new contract between the City of Huntsville and Alta Planning + Design for the Governors Drive Corridor Study & Medical District Safety Action Plan. The project is part of the federal “Safe Streets for All” (SS4A) Planning grant. The City has been awarded similar grants for the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment [more]
Read MoreHuntsville moves forward on new parking lot near Von Braun Center
March 12, 2026
The City of Huntsville will build a surface parking lot near the Von Braun Center (VBC) after approving a contract with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting. The parking lot will be at the southwest corner of Monroe Street and Holmes Avenue within the footprint of the Front Row mixed-use development that’s under construction. It is part of a 2023 development agreement with Front Row developers for the City to ground lease [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s music community invited to Tip Top Cafe for first Quarterly Meetup of 2026
March 12, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is hosting its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026 on Tuesday, March 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the recently reopened Tip Top Cafe, located at 125 Maple Avenue NW. The free community event will bring together artists, venue operators, creative professionals, industry stakeholders and music fans for networking, collaboration and updates on the Huntsville Music Office’s initiatives planned for 2026. “2025 was a record-breaking year for the Huntsville [more]
Read MoreDowntown road closures expected for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will turn green on Saturday, March 14, as the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the city with festive floats, music and plenty of Irish spirit. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will manage temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. Road closures will begin at 10 a.m., and the parade will step off at 11 a.m. [more]
Read MoreRocket City Rising: U.S. Space Command deputy commander to keynote GEOHuntsville Summit
March 10, 2026
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will be a keynote speaker at the GEOHuntsville Summit on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Summit’s theme, “Rocket City Rising,” will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence. Organizers noted the Summit will award scholarships to local students. “The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders in Montgomery: ‘Nobody represents Alabama better than Huntsville and Madison County’
March 6, 2026
More than 120 people from the Huntsville area traveled to Montgomery this week with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to visit with state leaders. The sessions and conversations were informative and enlightening, bridging the three-hour driving distance between Alabama’s largest city and the state’s capital. But it also represented the Huntsville community, its successes and its impact on the rest of the state. More than 120 business and community leaders participated [more]
Read MoreHolmes Avenue project to improving multimodal options moves forward
February 26, 2026
The City is another step closer to refurbishing a major downtown corridor that links to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Cummings Research Park (CRP), approving an engineering design and construction administration services contract with Volkert Inc. The project will cover about 3.25 miles of Holmes Avenue from Spragins Avenue to Sparkman Drive. It will create multimodal transportation options for Holmes Avenue that will further enhance the roadway. The Holmes [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools
February 26, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, AL – As a result of closing three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts last year, Mayor Tommy Battle presented a celebratory check for $5,552,689.85 to Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton at a recent City Council meeting. “The funds presented to Huntsville City Schools are the direct result of our highly successful TIF districts,” said Mayor Battle. “Best of all, this is not a one-time check. Additional revenues will continue to benefit [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contract to upgrade two fields at Merrimack Soccer Complex
February 26, 2026
Plans for renovations at Merrimack Soccer Complex, 3501 SW Triana Blvd., are moving forward following City Council approval of an engineering design contract. A $175,000 design services contract with Ivaldi Engineering will produce a feasibility plan to evaluate upgrading Fields 1 and 2 to synthetic turf. The project would mark a third phase of field improvements at the complex, following previous renovations to Fields 11–18. The Merrimack Soccer Complex currently operates 18 lighted fields, [more]
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