Council Member Frances Akridge
Frances Akridge was born in Washington, D.C. and settled in Huntsville in 2007. She graduated from Hayfield High School in Fairfax County, Virginia and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.
She started her first term as a Council Member in 2018.
Since the early 2000s, Frances has served her community in a number of organizations, with a particular focus on the arts and education. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy biking, gardening, hiking and camping with their fur baby foundlings – Okie, Toby and Ladybug.
Huntsville Finance Director paints positive picture of TIF performance
June 24, 2022
A key tool used to improve infrastructure and development of industrial sites continues to show positive dividends as City leaders look to the future. An aerial view of Huntsville’s western industrial corridor. Tax increment finance districts, or TIFs, have helped the City lure industry as well as improve public infrastructure. Finance Director Penny Smith said Huntsville tax increment finance districts, or TIFs, have contributed directly to continued growth and public improvements. TIFs [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Music Meetup, announce new initiative
June 17, 2022
North Alabama music lovers are invited to connect with fellow fans and musicians and get more involved with Huntsville’s music scene at the next HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Thursday, June 23. The event will run from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater at MidCity District. Musicians and curators from Blast Music, a free streaming platform from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) featuring local artists, and members of the Huntsville [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Monday for Juneteenth
June 15, 2022
Most City of Huntsville employees will enjoy a day off Monday, June 20, to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. All municipal offices will close Monday, including Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of June 20-24. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities [more]
Read MoreCelebrate National Best Friends Day with a new BFF from Huntsville Animal Services
June 3, 2022
As the old saying goes, “A good friend knows all your best stories, but a best friend has lived them with you.” Fortunately, finding a loyal and enthusiastic best friend is as easy as visiting Huntsville Animal Services (HAS). June 8 is National Best Friends Day and HAS is celebrating with $10 adoption fees for most dogs through June 12. The number of dogs at the shelter has swelled and HAS [more]
Read MoreGet ready for ‘reel’ fun, as Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo returns to Brahan Spring Park
June 3, 2022
For more than 35 years, the City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation Department has helped introduce children to the joy of fishing. This year is no exception. On Saturday, June 4, the Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo returns to Brahan Spring Park North Lagoon. Whether it’s your child’s first time to fish or they’re a practiced hand at casting a line, this free event, for ages 6-12, is fun for the whole family. With [more]
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