News & Updates
Council Member Kling Seeks Community Feedback
March 20, 2024
Are you a District 4 resident with a question or concern? If so, Council Member Bill Kling would like to hear from you. Each March, Kling distributes comment cards to various locations in hopes residents will complete them and mail them in. Save a stamp and return them in person to the City Council office on the seventh floor of City Hall, 308 Fountain Circle, Huntsville. “This helps me to do a [more]
Read MoreAll systems go: Huntsville’s first major music festival to launch in September
March 19, 2024
Get ready, Huntsville! The newest music festival to sweep the Southeast is coming to Huntsville this September. C3 Presents Festival Director Ted Heinig addresses an enthusiastic crowd at the March 19 HSV Quarterly Music Meetup at Mars Music Hall. C3 Presents will produce a large-scale, two-day music festival in John Hunt Park in September. Representatives from C3 Presents confirmed they are planning a two-day, multi-genre festival for John Hunt Park. The name [more]
Read MoreWhy Where Matters: Huntsville to host GeoResilience Summit on April 3
March 19, 2024
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville will co-host the GeoResilience Summit, “Why Where Matters,” on Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Jackson Center. The summit is an opportunity for participants to engage in discussions with experts from government, industry and academia about the impact of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) on national security and the explosion of technological innovations in Huntsville’s growing geospatial ecosystem. “In Huntsville, where the aerospace, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves design contract for Big Spring Park expansion
March 14, 2024
As work nears completion on the new City Hall, leaders are making plans for the expansion of Big Spring Park. The current Administration Building on Fountain Circle will be demolished following the transition to the new City Hall and the building site will be added to the park. The City approved a contract with Bostick Landscape Architects to design the implementation of the site into the park. Mayor Tommy Battle said the [more]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14, 2024
Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, March 16, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 10 a.m. The parade starts at Lot K on the corner of Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue and proceeds through downtown Huntsville. Other streets impacted include Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to South Side Square, Washington Street from Southside Square to Monroe Street and Meridian [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Meetup March 19
March 13, 2024
Curious about what’s happening with Huntsville’s bustling music scene? Learn more about ongoing initiatives and upcoming events at the HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, March 19. Hosted at Mars Music Hall at the Von Braun Center from 6-8 p.m., this free event offers an opportunity for musicians and stakeholders to connect and collaborate. Concessions will be available for purchase. In addition to networking with peers and fellow music enthusiasts, attendees will [more]
Read MoreThird annual Eggstravaganza returns to John Hunt Park on March 23
March 11, 2024
Get your Easter baskets ready and hone your hunting skills as the third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events, the free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under is Saturday, March 23, from 9-11 a.m. Plenty of free parking is available at the Jaycee Community Building (2180 Airport Road SW) and the nearby Joe Davis Stadium site. In case of [more]
Read MoreYour Lucky Charm may be waiting at Huntsville Animal Services
March 7, 2024
If you’re searching for your lucky charm this March, look no further than the four-legged friends available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services. During the month of March, Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for most adult dogs to encourage adoptions. “We believe the luckiest a dog can get is to find a good home,” said Animal Services Interim Director Virgie Graham. “We have dogs eager to be companions and more than [more]
Read MoreSign up for Huntsville roadwork alerts
March 7, 2024
As temperatures rise, so does the peak season for infrastructure projects crucial for our community. That means the City’s Engineering and Public Works departments may implement temporary road closures or lane reductions during ongoing work. Stay informed by signing up for roadwork alerts to learn about affected areas and potential impacts. Choose to receive alerts via text, email, or both for your convenience. While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe [more]
Read MoreImprovements coming to busy District 5 intersection
March 7, 2024
Once again, your voices have been heard. Motorists traveling on Balch and Capshaw Roads asked for turn lanes to alleviate traffic concerns where the roads intersect. Collaboration between Council Member John Meredith and Madison County Commissioner Phil Vandiver resulted in a major road improvement that will add left turn lanes on both roads. Construction is underway and construction is expected to take about three months.
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