City Stories
October 8th, 2026
Planning an event in Huntsville? Start with the City’s permit process
Planning a block party, 5K run, concert, reunion, parade or neighborhood festival in Huntsville? Chances are, you’ll need a special [Read More]
October 2nd, 2026
As he retires, Shane Davis shares how he ‘fell in love’ with Huntsville
The story is something of a legend around Huntsville City Hall. It’s a good story, Shane Davis loves to tell [Read More]
September 28th, 2026
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
How do animals know where to go when migrating? They certainly aren’t using their phones for navigation. Remarkably, it’s through [Read More]
September 15th, 2026
A dancer’s tears of joy, an inspirational leader, a fortuitous setback: The story of the Sandra Moon Community Complex
It’s just a light. Affixed to the back wall of the new Sandra Moon Community Complex auditorium, it’s a small [Read More]
July 15th, 2026
Huntsville shares its civic successes on the national stage, collaborates with other cities
Shining through a rigorous application process, Huntsville was recently selected as one of 20 finalists for the National Civic League’s [Read More]
June 11th, 2026
A year of voice and vision: Reflecting on the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
Huntsville’s first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) began as an idea: bring together students from across the city, give them [Read More]
June 3rd, 2026
Hidden gardens, historic homes & local art: Discover the stories growing in Old Town
On Sunday, June 7, the Old Town Historic District will once again open its gates for one of Huntsville’s most [Read More]
May 31st, 2026
Controlled Burns Are Essential for Healthy Forests
Fire is not always the enemy, and understanding the benefits of prescribed burns is essential. Take it from us, the [Read More]
May 27th, 2026
A living story: Indigenous roots and renewal in Huntsville
Walk anywhere in Huntsville long enough, and you’ll eventually sense it—that quiet feeling a place holds more history than meets [Read More]
May 25th, 2026
At first light, a quiet Memorial Day tradition
At 4 a.m. on Memorial Day, while most of Huntsville is still asleep, two City employees quietly begin one of [Read More]