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Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreement for Limestone County project
August 13, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved a project development agreement with WONDERLAND AL LLC for a mixed-use development at Graham Farms in Limestone County. The 300-acre development site is near Greenbrier Parkway and Mooresville Road and south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road. It is expected to be built out over 15 years with approximately 1,400 residential lots at multiple price points, 350 multi-family units and 250,000 square feet of retail space in a [more]
Read MoreSignalized intersection coming to Memorial Parkway access roads
August 13, 2026
Huntsville will soon move forward with changes to the access road intersection below the Memorial Parkway overpass between Drake Avenue and Airport Road. Colloquially known as “Useless Overpass,” the access road below the overpass will become a full signalized intersection. The changes will not affect Memorial Parkway traffic traveling on the mainline, however, there will be lane closures for those using the service road near this area. The City entered a construction [more]
Read MoreHuntsville takes step to replace bridge on Hobbs Island Road
August 13, 2026
The City advanced plans to replace a bridge on Hobbs Island Road, approving an engineering design services contract with AECOM Technical Services. Plans call for a new two-lane bridge to be constructed over Aldridge Creek near the Aldridge Creek Greenway about a half mile east of U.S. 231. The bridge and approaching roadway will cover about 3,000 feet of improvements. The design and permitting is anticipated to take one year with construction [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves construction contract for Orion Amphitheater parking deck
August 13, 2026
Construction will begin soon on the new parking deck at The Orion Amphitheater after the City approved a construction contract with Thrash Commercial Contractors Inc. The contract is for $32,950,000. The facility will have 924 parking spaces and be built across Amphitheater Drive from The Orion. The four-story parking deck will include three elevators and stair lobbies, decorative metal façade panels and surrounding landscaping. Construction is expected to be completed in April [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to prepare project plan for potential TIF district in Limestone County
August 13, 2026
The City of Huntsville took steps toward the creation of a potential tax increment financing (TIF) district within annexed portions of Limestone County. The City Council authorized the City to prepare a project plan for what would be TIF 8. Once the project plan is created, it will be presented to the City Council for its approval to create the TIF 8 district. Once a draft project plan is created, it [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves annexation of land in eastern Madison County
August 13, 2026
The City Council approved the annexation of 536.8 acres of land in eastern Madison County near Gurley. The land, known as Cleary Farm, is located on the south side of Little Cove Road and just east of U.S. Hwy 72. Private developers are planning to build 400-500 single-family homes on the newly annexed land. The area in the annexation is defined by the black shaded area.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, DHI reveal Jazz in the Park 2026 lineup
August 13, 2026
From soulful sax to vibrant stage‑ready ensembles, the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) announced this year’s Jazz in the Park lineup, showcasing the talent and diversity that have made the series a cornerstone of Huntsville’s musical identity. Held each Sunday in September from 5-9 p.m. in Big Spring Park, the free concert series continues its tradition of bringing world‑class jazz talent, vibrant community energy and diverse musical expression [more]
Read MoreFresh off Lollapalooza, The Bends set to ignite 805 After Five on Aug. 20
August 13, 2026
Just a couple weeks after electrifying crowds at Lollapalooza, The Bends are heading to Butler Green at Campus No. 805 on Thursday, Aug. 20, to give Huntsville fans a chance to catch one of the year’s hottest rising acts up close. The free outdoor concert from 5-9 p.m. will feature nationally rising indie‑rock band The Bends, fresh off their recent performance at Lollapalooza, with Huntsville favorite First Lady opening the evening. Known [more]
Read MoreHPD arrests 2 following Aug. 2 Jordan Lane shootings
August 12, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has arrested Terryon Ellis Dewayne Gatewood, 20, and Daquavion DeShawn Malone, 21, both of Huntsville, in connection with the first of two shootings that occurred Sunday, Aug. 2 near Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road. Gatewood and Malone are each charged with reckless murder in the death of Vontrelle Moore. Based on evidence collected during the investigation, HPD established two separate shootings occurred that morning. The first shooting [more]
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