A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for Westmoore Landing, a planned $2.2 billion mixed-use community near historic Mooresville. Developers Donald F. “Trey” Rochford of Rochford Realty & Construction Co., Inc. and David Horwath, president of Land Innovations, were among those marking the start of the project. The ceremony was held August 31 at the Westmoore […]
Huntsville is sending local musicians overseas for the first time as part of a record setting Music Month lineup for September, city officials announced Wednesday at Campus No. 805. Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella unveiled the 2026 Huntsville Music Month calendar, which includes a new international artist exchange, a reimagined citywide […]
In recognition of the city’s difference makers in landscaping, Huntsville officials recognized 376 properties at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. Mayor Tommy Battle, City Council members, the city’s Green Team and the Huntsville Beautification Board made the presentations last week at the annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It’s a critical responsibility to protect Huntsville’s natural beauty,” […]
Huntsville sits at the crossroads of space, defense and technology. And nowhere was that more apparent than at Monday’s “groundbreaking” ceremony for integrated aerospace and defense company Redwire. Actually, it was more of a “dirt throwing” as the shell of the new facility loomed in the background of the ceremony. In fact, for Mayor Tommy […]
Eight years after Huntsville bet that live music could become an economic development tool, a new report says the gamble is paying off. According to the 2026 Huntsville Music Audit, unveiled Tuesday at Mars Music Hall, the city’s music economy generated an estimated $278.2 million in economic output last year, supported 3,047 jobs, and contributed […]
“…5-4-3-2-1.” And with that traditional Huntsville ribbon-cutting countdown from Mayor Tommy Battle, a 1½-mile extension of the Tennessee River Greenway was launched. Battle led Wednesday’s ceremony celebrating the latest addition to Huntsville’s network of greenways that completes a continuous 17-mile loop in South Huntsville. “This loop began 20 years ago with the Aldridge Creek Greenway,” […]
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is accepting applications for the fall 2026 Civic Engagement Academy, a free program designed to educate residents about local government and opportunities for civic participation. Established in 2022 by community leaders Rhonda and Frank Broyles, the Civic Engagement Academy has grown to more than 350 alumni since […]
Fresh off the heels of Huntsville being named among the nation’s top cities for aerospace and defense investment, it was announced that Redwire, an integrated aerospace and defense company, will expand its presence in the Rocket City. The announcement was made this morning by Redwire officials with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and state economic officials […]
“All roads have led through Huntsville since the beginning of America’s space flight program. That’s not changing.” – NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. We aren’t called the Rocket City for nothing. And Huntsville will celebrate its singular place in space history with the inaugural Rocket City Space Fest. The nine-day community festival launches Thursday – the […]
This year, North Alabama residents and visitors will have several unique local opportunities to celebrate Independence Day as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. On July 4th, beginning at 4 p.m., residents can participate in a variety of family-friendly events at Big Spring Park. Sally Warden, Chair of Huntsville Salutes America’s 250 Committee, said the […]
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