Category: Mayor Tommy Battle

Icy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County

January 17, 2024

Slightly warmer temperatures will cause a partial thaw on Thursday, but another blast of arctic air will bring a potential refreeze of precipitation on roadways. To that end, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Paul Finley will close government operations through Thursday, Jan. 18. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate until further notice. Access paratransit [ more ]

City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17

January 16, 2024

Icy, hazardous road conditions and frigid cold temperatures will persist through Wednesday, prompting the City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations to remain closed on Jan. 17. This includes the Madison County Courthouse, City of Huntsville Municipal Court, and all government offices, services and facilities. Huntsville Transit will not run Orbit busses, but Access will continue to handle dialysis patients. Madison County TRAM will be closed. Residents may expect [ more ]

City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will close on Tuesday, Jan. 16

January 15, 2024

The City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations will be closed, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the winter weather event and hazardous road conditions. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the area through 6 a.m. Tuesday. Continued sleet and snow, along with below-freezing temperatures, are causing icy road conditions. For the City of Huntsville, the closure includes Municipal Court, and all municipal services and facilities. [ more ]

Huntsville and Madison County ramp up preparations for severe winter weather event

January 14, 2024

The National Weather Service (NWS) has revised its forecast for North Alabama to reflect a shifting timeline for winter weather that could begin as early as 8 p.m. in the Huntsville area. A fast-approaching system is bringing ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain and frigid temperatures that will have widespread impacts on the region. Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the event, which could last several days. The [ more ]

Climb, slide, swing and run at Huntsville’s newest, Santa-approved playground

December 19, 2023

The City of Huntsville’s newest playground opened with great fanfare at the Sandra Moon Community Complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with City leaders, led by caroling children and Santa Claus. “Just in time for the holidays, we are delighted to present this amazing playground to the children of Huntsville,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We hope it will bring joy and inspire imagination for many years to come.” The beautiful new 18,000-square-foot playground [ more ]

The sound of success: Celebrating 2 years of The Orion in Huntsville

December 8, 2023

After two years in operation, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville’s MidCity District has become a destination for top-tier musical acts as well as a hub for community events. Looking ahead, Mayor Tommy Battle anticipates an even brighter future, promising that the best is yet to come. From left, tvg hospitality CEO Ben Lovett, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Orion Amphitheater Managing Director Ryan Murphy and District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson pose [ more ]

Huntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway

December 6, 2023

Mayor Tommy Battle joined Huntsville City Schools representatives and members of Huntsville City Council to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art Central Office and Career Technical Facility. The City transferred 14 acres at the corner of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive to Huntsville City Schools for the new campus. The projected completion date is fall 2025. Referencing the new career tech center, Mayor Battle said the facility will empower [ more ]

Mayor Battle establishes Sustainability Commission to guide municipal goals on clean air, water and land

November 16, 2023

The City of Huntsville is elevating its focus on sustainability as part of an ongoing effort to keep a watchful eye on the community’s natural and built environment. To ensure intentionality and continuity in this effort, Mayor Tommy Battle established an eleven-member Huntsville Sustainability Commission. The group will work directly with municipal departments in an advisory capacity to help guide recommendations outlined in the City of Huntsville’s Sustainability Plan, released earlier [ more ]

Growing Huntsville’s Tree Canopy – Mayor Battle’s Tree Planting Day, Nov. 4

October 29, 2023

Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s annual Tree Planting Day in John Hunt Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is designed to bring community volunteers together to grow Huntsville’s tree canopy. Participation is easy! Green Team will prep the holes and provide all planting supplies. Mayor Battle, City Arborist Marc Byers and Green Team will have plenty of planting tips to share, [ more ]

National Park Service lists Historic Huntsville Museum to prestigious Reconstruction Era National Network

October 27, 2023

The Historic Huntsville Foundation’s newly debuted Historic Huntsville Museum has already garnered national attention for its exhibitions and programs recognizing the history of Huntsville’s Reconstruction leaders. In a news release dated Sept. 26, 2023, the National Park Service announced that the Historic Huntsville Museum and Harrison Brothers building are now listed to the highly prestigious Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. The Historic Huntsville Museum is dedicated space in Harrison Brothers Hardware that [ more ]