Tag Archive for: Mayor Tommy Battle

Huntsville City Council Moves Forward on Sewer Hike, Ice Center Expansion

The Huntsville City Council made the first sewer rate hike to utilities customers in 20 years official at its regular meeting Thursday night. That approval was expected, as was passing a $44.6 million construction contract for a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC). First, however, Mayor Tommy Battle’s special recognitions included Huntsville […]

Huntsville Honors the Jurenkos with Road Dedication at HudsonAlpha

John Jurenko co-founded local fiber networking and telecommunications heavyweight Adtran in 1985, but it was his and wife Ruth’s philanthropic efforts that carved their lasting legacy within the Huntsville community. Jurenko Way, off Moquin Drive and leading into the campus of HudsonAlpha Institute of BioTechnology, was christened during a ceremony Thursday morning in Cummings Research […]

Big Spring Park East to Gain 2.4 Acres of Public Greenspace

Big Spring Park, a well-known civic and cultural space in downtown Huntsville, is set to expand with new amenities aimed at enhancing opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and community use. City leaders presented the final designs for the transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for approval on June 24. The […]

What’s next for the Huntsville Depot? You decide by voting now!

The future of the Huntsville Depot and its surrounding area holds endless possibilities as the city explores redevelopment of the historic site. One option not on the table is razing the 165-year old landmark, or even giving it a major overhaul, as per the city’s agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission. However, changes will be […]

New Home, Same Mission: FirstBank Opens Doors on Franklin Street

The physical relocation was barely over half a mile, but the move was major nonetheless for FirstBank. The Nashville-based financial institution, already a presence in the Rocket City since 2015, traded its original home in the five-story office tower that’s part of the Twickenham Square development for an empty building at 401 Franklin St.. A […]

Huntsville holds steady amid federal uncertainty

In an atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding federal jobs, Space Command, and Huntsville one thing seems sure: The city will carry on with business as usual if the status quo remains. Rumors have run rampant. The FBI is losing at least 50 employees, it was said when the White House announced significant reductions of federal employees. […]

AUSA Global Force 2025 Brings the U.S. Army and Defense Industry Together in Huntsville

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) held its yearly Global Force Symposium & Exposition at the Von Braun Center from March 25-27.  AUSA 2025 brought together top U.S. Army leaders, defense contractors, and industry innovators in Huntsville for a three-day event. During that time, attendees could attend keynote addresses and panel discussions and […]

Huntsville named among world’s most innovative cities by Fast Company

Huntsville, Alabama, has secured a spot on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025—a recognition that highlights the city’s forward-thinking approach to economic development. Huntsville stands alongside global powerhouses like Waymo, Nvidia, and Duolingo, making history as the first city to be included in this ranking. The accolade underscores Huntsville’s […]

Moon Tree’s historic journey ends at Monte Sano State Park

From the Marshall Space Flight Center to beyond the Moon, and finally to its final destination at Monte Sano State Park, the most traveled tree seed in history is home. On a cloudy, windy and cold first day of spring, a dedication was held Thursday to celebrate the planting of the “Moon Tree,’’ a pine […]

Demolition begins at old City Hall ahead of Big Spring expansion

Bulldozers moved in last week and began tearing down a City Hall building that had been part of Huntsville’s downtown skyline since 1965—a bustling time when the Rocket City played a starring role in the Space Race. But after nearly 60 years and with structural issues, the building had become obsolete. Huntsville built a larger, […]