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Huntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project
October 24, 2024The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [ more ]
Read MoreNew John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community
October 23, 2024Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders broke ground on a recreation center in John Hunt Park that will include the City’s largest pickleball facility. It’s the latest in a string of quality-of-life project starts, including the recent groundbreakings on an expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center at John Hunt Park, west Huntsville recreation center, Stoner Park skating rink in North Huntsville and Hays Farm Urban Park in South Huntsville. “If it seems [ more ]
Read MoreGetting in the litter-free holiday spirit
October 22, 2024What’s better than celebrating the holidays and keeping Huntsville clean? These simple but effective ways to ensure less waste and litter this holiday season can add to your enjoyment and take care of your community: While trick-or-treating, carry a reusable bag for candy and an extra bag to collect any litter you may see. Along with keeping the neighborhood clean, it teaches a valuable lesson. Make costumes from materials already at home or [ more ]
Read MoreNot Just a Soccer Team: Huntsville City Football Club Joins Anti-Litter Effort Through Adopt-A-Spot Program
October 22, 2024As Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program continues to grow, the continuous effort to keep Huntsville litter free has added a professional sports team to its roster. Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC) teamed with Green Team earlier this year to adopt a portion of Leeman Ferry Road near Philip Dotts Drive in the heart of John Hunt Park. The park is also home to the soccer team’s headquarters at Wicks Family Field at [ more ]
Read MoreNet gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion
October 17, 2024Mayor Tommy Battle and City officials served up a unique celebration to begin a planned expansion of the Huntsville Tennis Center. Tennis rackets replaced the traditional groundbreaking shovels and officials instead marked the occasion by launching tennis balls into the air. The ceremony spotlighted the Tennis Center’s popularity, which is expanding to meet growing demand for court time. No shovels needed for the groundbreaking of the Huntsville Tennis Center expansion. Instead, the [ more ]
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