Tag Archive for: Mayor Tommy Battle

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, […]

TARCOG breaks ground on new $8 million headquarters in MidCity

TARCOG, the five-county government agency that serves 48 municipalities in North Alabama, will again have a permanent home. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon and Alabama House member Laura Hall joined TARCOG workers, administrators, board members and others on a gray Friday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony on an $8 million […]

Local company expands aviation capabilities with new hangar at Huntsville International Airport

On Friday, February 7th, Science and Engineering Services LLC (SES) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 111,000-square-foot hangar and facility at the Huntsville International Airport (Port of Huntsville.) SES is headquartered in Huntsville and specializes in modifying and integrating manned and unmanned aviation platforms, providing support to ground systems, and providing aviation training. The […]

Huntsville City Council honors heroic officers, discusses Weeden House updates

The Huntsville City Council convened Thursday, January 9th for its first regular meeting of the year, where they recognized remarkable acts of bravery, received updates from the community, and handled various city-related matters. The meeting began with a special recognition of Huntsville Police Officer Jason Tony and Sergeant Lambert for their extraordinary courage in responding […]

Huntsville advances Mill Creek redevelopment with HUD grant acceptance and key agreements

The City of Huntsville is progressing with its Mill Creek redevelopment, highlighted by the formal acceptance of a $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Announced in July, this funding will help catalyze the $350 million investment aimed at transforming the area west of Memorial […]

Governor Ivey, Mayor Battle celebrate SpaceFactory’s relocation to Huntsville

SpaceFactory, an innovator in space and terrestrial construction technology, is moving its headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, with a new facility at 209 Bailes St., near the growing Campus 805 area. This relocation positions SpaceFactory at the heart of Huntsville’s advanced industrial landscape, where it will focus on expanding its lunar research and advanced manufacturing operations. […]

Von Braun Center unveils $2M Propst Arena upgrade

The Von Braun Center (VBC) took center stage on Monday, October 21, 2024, as it revealed a series of new enhancements to the Propst Arena during the Huntsville Havoc’s annual Meet the Team event. More than 3,000 fans, including Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, were present to experience the unveiling, marking a significant moment for both […]

Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

The Park at Hays Farm breaks ground, opening set for Fall 2025

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was joined by City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson and several other City officials on Tuesday as they broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The new nine-acre park will be located at 801 Haysland Road near the Hays Farm shopping complex. Construction will take about 14 months to complete and the […]

Huntsville Mayor Battle kicks off fifth term with overview of city goals and plans

Mayor Tommy Battle is celebrating his “Sweet Sixteen” as he enters his fifth term of service to the city of Huntsville. Mayor Battle was first elected to the position in 2008, and has served in the intervening 16 years.  The mayor spoke to Huntsville residents in a “State of the City Address,” held on September […]