Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville’s Green Team pushes for cleaner roads with #LitterFreeHSV
July 30, 2024
The City of Huntsville is amplifying efforts to create a #LitterFreeHSV by enlisting the community’s help in driving away litter on the City’s roadways. With continued growth and increased traffic, the volume of litter on highly trafficked corridors, such as I-565 and Memorial Parkway, has increased. Huntsville Director of Landscape Management Brian Walker said a particular challenge is unsecured or overstuffed trucks and waste haulers transporting trash and materials. “It is shocking [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville on ‘international plane’ at Farnborough Air Show
July 25, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle is in London this week at the Farnborough International Airshow with other community leaders on a mission to attract more jobs and opportunities that will bolster the Huntsville economy. Mayor Battle has been joined at the air show by Chip Cherry, president and CEO of the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and University of Alabama in Huntsville President Chuck Karr, among others. The contingent had opportunities to talk [ more ]
Read MoreGround broken on new Stoner Park Skating Rink
July 24, 2024
Ground has been broken on a new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville, a project that promises to transform recreational opportunities in the community. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle described the project as another milestone in the City’s commitment to providing more places to play for all Huntsville residents. Over the past decade, we’ve worked hard to expand recreational opportunities across our city and the Stoner Park Skating Rink is a [ more ]
Read MoreSignificant Mill Creek redevelopment earns prestigious $50M HUD grant
July 17, 2024
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have been awarded a prestigious $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help revitalize and transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers. The grant sets the stage for a $350 million investment to redevelop the 27-acre site, now known as Mill Creek, into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville 101: Register now for Civic Engagement Academy’s fall session
July 15, 2024
Citizens who want to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community should apply now for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) fall 2024 session. Presented by the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), the CEA is a free, six-week program that aims to empower and educate individuals on community involvement. The program combines both classroom and interactive instruction, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville opens fast-charging EV station
June 28, 2024
The City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Seven States Power Corporation, and ChargePoint/Owl Services hosted a ribbon cutting to open a new electric vehicle DC fast charger facility (DCFC) in the Publix parking garage at Twickenham Square, 310 Pelham Avenue. This facility, which can accommodate up to four EVs, is part of TVA’s initiative to have fast chargers at least every 50 miles throughout the TVA service area. Funding [ more ]
Read MoreTommy Battle declared Mayoral winner for a 5th Term
June 27, 2024
The Huntsville City Council voted to declare Mayor Tommy Battle as the mayoral winner in the 2024 municipal election. Mayor Battle will continue serving in his post for a fifth term, beginning Nov. 4. When qualifications for municipal elections ended on June 25, Mayor Battle was the sole candidate for Mayor. According to state law, a City Council shall declare an unopposed municipal candidate as the winner, upon proper certification. The move [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreSeptember serenade: Annual Jazz in the Park-Huntsville lineup announced
May 31, 2024
Top jazz artists from around the country will perform in Huntsville this September as part of the 2024 Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series. Performances will be held every Sunday in September at Big Spring Park East, though this year’s series will feature back-to-back performances on Sunday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 2, which is also Labor Day. The festival is free to attend. “Jazz in the Park is crucial for fostering a [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville officials invite Hispanic and Latino communities to town hall event
May 23, 2024
Hispanic and Latino residents are invited to engage with leaders from the City of Huntsville and Huntsville City Schools as part of an upcoming town hall event. The event, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling, is Sunday, June 2, from 5-6:30 p.m. at McDonnell Elementary School cafeteria, 4010 Binderton Place SW, Huntsville. Several representatives from the City of Huntsville and Huntsville [ more ]
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