Quality of Life

Beyond firefighting: 5 things you didn’t know about working for Huntsville Fire & Rescue

To an outsider, the life of a firefighter can seem as simple as sitting in the station waiting around for...

5 free Huntsville resources for a stronger, healthier you

The weather is warming up. The days are getting longer. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors and invest in...

Huntsville Police Department recognizes National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department have been encouraging...

Vision Zero Huntsville: 3 reasons to support the roadway safety initiative

If you’ve noticed more people on our roads over the past two years, the reason is simple – Huntsville is...

African Americans with Huntsville ties have shaped music’s landscape

From gospel music to jazz, from blues to hip-hop, Huntsville’s African American community has fostered a creative space of musical...

Hays family’s commitment to Huntsville ensures smart, sustainable growth

In a progressive city, you’ll often find people working behind the scenes to ensure growth occurs in a smart, sustainable...

Groundbreakings and new developments mirrored Huntsville’s growth in 2022

“Here we grow again” could have easily been the City of Huntsville’s motto for 2022. Not only did the City...

All gas, no brake: Huntsville’s 2022 transportation infrastructure successes

Huntsville, now Alabama’s largest city by population, continues to grow by 464 new residents per month. With growth comes opportunities...

5 ways Huntsville doubled down on public safety in 2022

While some U.S. cities looked for ways to reduce or reallocate public safety resources in 2022, Huntsville took the opposite...

Year in Review: Huntsville breaks new ground in parks and recreation

About nine out of 10 U.S. adults surveyed in 2021 said it’s important for local government to invest in community...