Mayor’s Office
Mayor Tommy Battle issues statement on Madison County Chair Mac McCutcheon’s retirement announcement
December 30, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle issued a statement on Madison County Chair Mac McCutcheon’s announcement he will retire on March 1. “Today’s announcement marks the close of an extraordinary career of service by Mac McCutcheon, and I want to personally thank him for his many years of leadership, integrity, and friendship,” said Mayor Battle. “Mac has been an outstanding partner and a driving force behind our community’s success – from his early days [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville officials unwrap West Huntsville Recreation Center
December 22, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and City of Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation Center, a 27,350 square-foot facility that will meet a growing need in the fast-growing region. Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, Council Member John Meredith and Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett celebrate the ribbon cutting of the West Huntsville Recreation Center. “This center [more]
Read MoreWith growing missions from multiple tenants, Redstone Arsenal continues to flourish
December 12, 2025
Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a keynote speech at the annual Redstone Update. Gen. Whiting highlighted the accelerating pace in space, and the essential role Redstone Arsenal plays in meeting emerging threats. Whiting noted that Huntsville’s unique ecosystem – a blend of federal agencies, high-tech companies, academia and a [more]
Read MoreEli Lilly announces $6 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in Huntsville
December 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) to North Alabama! The global pharmaceutical leader announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a next-generation manufacturing facility in Huntsville – the largest industrial private investment ever made in the State of Alabama. The advanced facility will be constructed on a 260-acre site at the northeast corner of I-565 and Greenbrier Parkway in Huntsville-Limestone County. [more]
Read More‘Rocket to Tomorrow’: Mayor Tommy Battle delivers 17th State of the City address
November 14, 2025
In his 17th State of the City address, Mayor Tommy Battle heralded the well-rounded growth and educational progress in Huntsville while celebrating the City’s proud heritage in America’s space program. A capacity crowd of more than 1,200 people attended the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center. Mayor Tommy Battle addresses the sold out Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. “Here in Huntsville, we don’t [more]
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