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🏠 Big Spring Park Expansion Moves Forward Downtown
$240 million new shopping hub update, public art installations approvals, and a major indoor pickleball venue opening. Also, fresh wings, tech help, and wellness tips.
Forrest Webber
January 12, 2026
Hey Neighbor, a lot of new developments were announced over the weekend in our city. Plenty is happening to keep an eye on this year!
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Big Spring Park expansion moves forward on former city hall site
The City of Huntsville has awarded a construction contract to transform the former City Hall property into an expanded Big Spring Park East with new amenities and green space. See what’s coming.
3 new public art installations approved for Downtown Huntsville
Huntsville will add three new public art pieces near the Von Braun Center, inspired by the city’s entertainment legacy and the historic Coca-Cola site now home to the Front Row development. Know more about the art pieces.
Historic railroad coxcar finds new home in Scottsboro Boys Museum
The City of Huntsville is set to donate a historic railroad boxcar to the Scottsboro Boys Museum soon. Full details.
Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on $70 million Chapman Middle School Campus
Huntsville City Schools has begun construction on a $70 million combined campus that will house Chapman Middle School, a new STEM Magnet Middle School, and Artemis Virtual Academy. Complete story.
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New North Huntsville Shopping District moves forward with construction plans
The $240 million North Village Town Center, anchored by Target and Home Depot, is moving closer to construction with city-approved infrastructure planning and roadway improvements. Learn more about new updates.
New indoor pickleball complex opens in city
The Picklr is now open with courts, leagues, tournaments, and coaching for players of all skill levels. Opening details.
Popular wings restaurant Jefferson’s opening in Downtown Hartselle
Jefferson’s, known for fresh wings, hand-breaded tenders, and signature sauces, will open its third Huntsville-area location at 200 Main Street West. Story.
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The Huntsville Times - January 12, 1972
Former Butler High School Principal John Homer Crim's 42-year education career ended last night when the city Board of Education accepted his resignation. Crim, who left Butler last year to to join the central office staff as curriculum consultant for the new J.O.Johnson High School, served as principal for the school since it was created by consolidating three local county high schools and named Butler in 1950. His career began in 1929 as a teacher and coach. Three years later he moved to Huntsville to become Principal of West Huntsville School, a 12-grade facility. He was presented the city's distinguished citizen award in 1970 by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. City Superintendent of Education V.M. Burkett said Crim made the decision to retire because teacher retirement benefits were recently hiked by the state legislature.
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