News & Updates
Mayor Battle introduces balanced budget for FY 2024
September 14, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget at the Sept. 14 regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council. The Mayor proposed a balanced $312,814,218 operating budget, which includes $33,053,691 million in special appropriations for 67 outside agencies. “As Huntsville continues its growth and expansion, so do the demands from our community on City services,” Mayor Battle said. “The FY 24 budget meets this demand by incorporating ideas and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville enters development agreement for Memorial Parkway project
September 14, 2023
An agreement to put a large mixed-use development along Memorial Parkway frontage near Joe Davis Stadium received City Council approval. The agreement between the City and Parkway Vesta, LLC, stipulates the construction of a 100-room hotel, 70,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, 20,000 square feet of office space and 200 loft-style multifamily housing units. Dubbed Stadium Commons, the project will also include a 408-space parking garage, 300 of which [ more ]
Read MorePivotal City of Huntsville road projects moving forward
September 14, 2023
Several road projects designed to improve traffic safety and movement through Huntsville are moving forward. City Council approved agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to fund construction on the Northern Bypass Phase 2, and planned improvements to Martin Road and to U.S. 72. “The projects are pivotal to our transportation infrastructure and, when complete, will help provide safer and quicker commutes for our citizens,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. Northern Bypass The Northern [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves over $355K in grants for local organizations
September 14, 2023
The City of Huntsville will soon administer grant funds to seven local organizations through a program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). City Council voted unanimously Sept. 14 to allow the City’s Community Development Office to distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds to the following organizations: Alabama Non-Violent Offenders Organization – $15,500 Funds will provide support for operating costs and administrative salaries of personnel [ more ]
Read MoreMusic Industry Career Fair & Community Expo coming Saturday to VBC
September 14, 2023
Huntsville music enthusiasts and those seeking work in the music field are invited to attend a Music Industry Career Fair & Community Expo on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will be from 12-2 p.m. in the Von Braun Center East Hall. The collaborative effort between the Huntsville Music Office and Arts Huntsville is one of several free Huntsville Music Month events. Music Officer Matt Mandrella said those who seek to help Huntsville’s [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council meeting to feature live musical performances
September 13, 2023
The Huntsville City Council will be hitting all the right notes as it will feature musical performances ahead of Thursday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Opera Huntsville’s Sierra Hammond performs the national anthem during a Huntsville City Council meeting on Sept. 8, 2022. The Huntsville High School Band will play on the lawn outside City Hall just prior to the meeting from 5-5:25 p.m. Local performer Dani Caines will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” in [ more ]
Read MoreHistory remade: Huntsville opens new Get-A-Way Skatepark and Kids Space Playground
September 13, 2023
One of the most extensive recreation projects undertaken in the City of Huntsville was unveiled at John Hunt Park on Wednesday when Get-A-Way Skatepark and Kids Space Playground opened to the public, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “These public projects have exceeded all our expectations,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “While they may dramatically differ in function, both were conceived, created and financially made possible by passionate people who believed in them and [ more ]
Read MoreWomen in Music Week to showcase talents of 50+ artists
September 12, 2023
Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their contributions is what led to the creation of Women in Music Weekend five years ago. This year, Women in Music Weekend is expanding to Sept. 15-24 and being renamed Women in Music Week. “A weekend really isn’t enough time to recognize and celebrate Huntsville’s [ more ]
Read MoreGet to know your School Resource Officers
September 8, 2023
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) will host a public forum on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. for the community to learn more about the role of School Resource Officers (SRO). In this session, “Get to Know Your School Resource Officers,” SROs will explain their daily responsibilities, which are different than many people think. These officers proudly serve in local schools as mentors, coaches and advocates for student health [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Month: Career and Artist Development Events
September 7, 2023
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