Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
How sweet the sound! Lineup announced for Jazz in the Park
May 31, 2022
It’s been two years since jazz lovers gathered for the popular Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series, but organizers hope a return of live audiences and a slate of all-star performers will make this year’s event bigger and better than ever. Kenny Anderson, Director of the City’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ODEI), talks to the media about Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. Jazz in the Park events in 2020 and 2021 [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves second phase of John Hunt Park Championship Fields
May 26, 2022
The City of Huntsville could soon land more soccer and lacrosse tournaments after a decision to move forward with plans to expand John Hunt Park Championship Fields. The City Council voted Thursday to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with low bidder Gregory Construction Services, Inc., on the $15.7 million project. Per the contract, work will begin within 10 calendar days of the issuance of notice to proceed [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville opens tap for new small businesses
May 26, 2022
An ordinance change approved by City Council will expand the footprint for brewpubs to operate in the Lincoln Mill area. The amendment updates the boundary to allow brewpubs to locate in areas north of downtown bounded by Meridian Street, Oakwood Avenue, Burbank Street, Hurst Avenue, Webster Drive and Abingdon Avenue. Additional tweaks will further allow brewpubs, which produce 10,000 bottles or less annually, to go through the same zoning approval process as [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Finance provides midyear budget update
May 26, 2022
Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council received a midyear budget presentation during the Council’s regular meeting Thursday night. Director of Finance Penny Smith delivered a brief report on proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, which the City improves upon throughout the year to meet current challenges and opportunities. “This is a short-range view or a ‘spring cleaning,’ if you will, to ensure that we have taken care of [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 25, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 30-June 3. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, Alabama, ‘Best Place to Live’ in U.S. News & World Report survey
May 17, 2022
Great news! The City of Huntsville, Alabama, is the 2022-2023 best place to live in the United States, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News recently analyzed 150 large metropolitan areas in the U.S. to find the best places to live based on job market, housing affordability, quality of life, desirability and net migration. Huntsville, which topped the list with an overall score of 7, quality [ more ]
Read MoreHSV International Airport approved to land commercial space vehicles
May 13, 2022
Huntsville International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville. Huntsville International Airport, located in North Alabama, is the first commercial airport in the U.S. approved as a reentry site to receive a space vehicle landing. “Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first for our state with the award of the commercial space vehicle reentry license for Huntsville International [ more ]
Read MoreCity praises new Orion amphitheater ahead of highly anticipated opening weekend
May 13, 2022
A groundbreaking Huntsville venue years in the making will debut to the public this weekend with the kickoff of The First Waltz at MidCity District. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined U.K.-based music venue developer and operator tvg hospitality, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, MidCity District and other leaders on Friday, May 13, for a grand opening of The Orion Amphitheater. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, tvg hospitality CEO and Mumford & Sons member [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle statement on Department of Defense report about U.S. Space Command
May 10, 2022
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has issued the following statement regarding the recently released report from the Department of Defense Inspector General about the United States Space Command: “The City of Huntsville is pleased with the findings of the recently released report from the Department of Defense Inspector General. The results show what we have long maintained: the process for selecting Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal as the home for United States Space Command [ more ]
Read MoreNeed a vacation buddy? Snag one from Huntsville Animal Services for only $10
May 10, 2022
With the official start of summer approaching next month, Huntsville families are making vacation and staycation plans. Whether hitting the beach or hanging out by a backyard pool, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has dozens of potential vacation buddies available for adoption or foster. The shelter has also slashed adoption fees to $10 on most adult dogs, though some exclusions apply. “People like getting out on a warm, sunny day and dogs do, [ more ]
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