News & Updates
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 MoreHuntsville’s Air Quality
June 17, 2026
AIR QUALITY INDEX, FORECASTS, & INFORMATION FOR HUNTSVILLE
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 MoreMayor Battle, City of Huntsville open new recreation center in John Hunt Park
June 15, 2026
The latest addition to Huntsville’s largest park elevates recreation to its highest level yet. Mayor Tommy Battle led a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the John Hunt Park Recreation Center, creating a northern anchor to the park and expanding fun and relaxing amenities for residents. Accommodating basketball, volleyball and pickleball, the 60,850 square-foot facility also includes a fitness room, multi-purpose rooms, office space and concessions. Located on 8½ acres within John Hunt [more]
Read MoreMartin Road bridge project nearing completion
June 12, 2026
Council Member John Meredith is happy to share with his District 5 residents that Phase II of the Martin Road widening project is nearing completion and that two lanes of the bridge over Betts Spring Branch are now open, allowing traffic to flow all the way to Wall Triana Highway. While the project is still not complete, drivers will no longer need to detour onto Trademark Drive in order to [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 MoreExperience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk
June 11, 2026
Start your day with a splash of color at Parks & Recreation’s Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park. The free, untimed event for all ages welcomes participants to enjoy a colorful experience as they run, walk and make memories with family and friends. Runners and walkers will travel the paved course near the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds and be playfully [more]
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