Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
City of Huntsville to open new off-ramp to Orion Amphitheater
May 6, 2022
Huntsville residents and visitors heading to the new Orion Amphitheater now have a direct way to get there and into the MidCity District. Beginning at noon Friday, May 6, the City will open the MidCity Way exit ramp from State Route 255, also known as Research Park Boulevard. The new 2,000-foot off-ramp required relocation of the Bradford Drive on-ramp. The Bradford Drive on-ramp is now elevated with a new bridge, leading [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle honors health care heroes during National Nurses, Hospital weeks
May 5, 2022
Despite unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19, the City of Huntsville’s health care professionals braved every storm to meet the public’s needs. That’s why Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is recognizing the selfless individuals who staff our hospitals and take care of our community during National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 8-14). Mayor Battle honored these unsung heroes Thursday, May 5, during a proclamation presentation with Huntsville Hospital CEO [ more ]
Read More#SavingPlacesHsv to spotlight downtown for Preservation Month
April 29, 2022
The evolution and history of downtown Huntsville’s commercial district will be on display this year as part of Historic Preservation Month, which begins May 1. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and City Preservation Planner Katie Stamps kicked off the monthlong observance Friday at 106 Jefferson, one of downtown Huntsville’s newest hotels. This year’s “Saving Places” campaign will include walking tours, videos and social media posts highlighting various downtown commercial gems. “Historic Preservation Month [ more ]
Read MoreCycling the City: Mayor Battle leads annual Bike Ride May 7
April 28, 2022
Tune-up your bicycles, pump up the tires, and make plans to attend the Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. in Downtown Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle invites young and old alike to join him for his annual family-friendly, four-mile bike spin around the downtown area’s historic neighborhoods. The ride begins and ends at Church Street in Big Spring Park, in front of the YMCA building. Part of the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Cemetery Department asks for community’s help keeping cemeteries beautiful
April 21, 2022
With spring now in full bloom, more people are visiting loved ones’ graves at City of Huntsville cemeteries. To that end, the City wants to remind people of its guidelines to keep cemeteries looking beautiful all year long. A cemetery maintenance employee cuts down weeds around a headstone at Maple Hill Cemetery. Interim Cemetery Director Tara Sloan said the Cemetery Department has a small staff of 13 full-time workers and a varying [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to celebrate Earth Day with free event at Hays Nature Preserve
April 19, 2022
Free, family-friendly fun is coming to Hays Nature Preserve at 7153 U.S. 431 South, this weekend in observance of Earth Day. The City of Huntsville’s Operation Green Team invites the public to come celebrate Mother Earth on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a day of nature-based entertainment and activities for the whole family. “Earth Day is one of our favorite days of the year because it gives [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit to solicit input from the public as part of plan update
April 14, 2022
Huntsville Transit plans to seek input from a consulting firm as well as the public as part of an update of its Transit Improvement Plan. The City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates Inc. to assist with the plan update. The City will cover only 20% of the cost of the $100,000 contract, with the remainder paid using federal transit planning [ more ]
Read MoreRestore Our Roads II: Critical infrastructure needs will receive state funding
April 14, 2022
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle expressed his appreciation today to Gov. Kay Ivey for approving three critical infrastructure projects. Gov. Ivey on Thursday pledged 60% in state funds for the projects, which are also in Round 2 of the Huntsville-area Restore Our Roads plan (ROR2). The cities of Huntsville and Madison and the Madison County Commission collaborated to provide the 40% local match. Gov. Ivey made the announcement at Thursday’s 2022 Alabama Update, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit providing free rides to college students, staff next week
April 13, 2022
College students and staff members who are passionate about the environment can give the planet a lift next week while getting a lift from Huntsville Transit. From April 18-22, anyone presenting a valid college ID can board a Huntsville Orbit bus for free. The offer applies to students, staff and faculty at all Huntsville-area colleges and universities. The promotion is Huntsville Transit’s way of celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Huntsville’s Operation [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
April 12, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 18. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit service Friday and Saturday. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will close Friday but operate on a normal [ more ]
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