[262] The Huntsville DMA serves Madison, Limestone, and Morgan counties. Huntsville also borders the cities of Decatur, Athens, Owens Cross Roads, the town of Mooresville as well as the CDPs of Moores Mill, Meridianville, Laceys Spring, and Redstone Arsenal. Beginning in August 2021, all shootings that result in death that occur by Huntsville Police are to be investigated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency instead. Which Alabama metro areas are growing, shrinking? - al.com [289] The airport is a general aviation airport and does not have any regularly-scheduled commercial services. [153][154], The Von Braun Center, which originally opened in 1975 as the Von Braun Civic Center, includes 10,000-seat capacity arena, a 2,000-seat concert hall, a 500-seat playhouse (330 seats with proscenium staging), and 150,000 square feet (14,000m2) of convention space. EC-CC: Cullman Office. [215], The city has a five-member (1 per district) City Council. ( All populations are based on the 2006 Estimated Population ). It is the county seat of Madison County. [113][107] North Alabama Railroad Museum features locomotives, coach cars, and other train cars. They work to preserve open space, wildflower areas, wetlands, and working farms in North Alabama, including some of the Monte Sano Nature Preserve (Monte Sano Mountain). [249][250] Ross Medical Education Center in Research Park offer 36-week experience programs in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine fields. The HuntsvilleDecatur, AL Combined Statistical Area is the most populated sub-region of North Alabama, and is the second fastest growing region in the State of Alabama, with 659,486 living within the CSA. [4] Mooresville is the smallest town in the CSA with 47 people. The Decatur, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area is a moderately urban region of North-Central Alabama. The metro area's principal city is Huntsville, and consists of two counties: Limestone and Madison. & J. Harper, Printers, New-York, 1828. Situated next to Calhoun Community College, the airport serves the western portion of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area and most of the Decatur Metropolitan Area. [34], On the morning of April 11, 1862, Union troops led by General Ormsby M. Mitchel seized Huntsville in order to sever the Confederacy's rail communications and gain access to the Memphis & Charleston Railroad. Huntsville International Airport is the second busiest in Alabama, and still growing, trailing Birmingham International Airport in Birmingham. [168] Huntsville City FC, a reserve team for Nashville SC of Major League Soccer, began playing in 2023 in MLS Next Pro, the third level of soccer in the US. You see it, you feel it every day here, said Lee Lawson, president and CEO of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance. ESPON metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia In June 2022, they announced they would be expanding the facility to seven buildings across a 3.5 million square foot area, but paused construction in December. [94], More than 25 biotechnology firms have developed in Huntsville due to the Huntsville Biotech Initiative. The heart of the HuntsvilleDecatur Metro Area (Huntsville, Decatur, and Madison) is linked together by the 22 mile strip of Interstate 565. [clarification needed]. As Interstate 565 exits the northern portion of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Madison Boulevard (formerly State Route 20) branches off of the interstate leading into Madison. Eagle Consulting, Counseling Division | Contact Us [174] Toyota Field is a baseball park with a capacity of about 7,500, in nearby Madison. [20] Twickenham was carefully planned, with streets laid out in a northeast to southwest direction based on the flow of Big Spring. These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Huntsville, AL, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. News / Jul 28, 2023 / 07:06 AM CDT. Huntsville is the largest city in the area with a population of 215,006 people, and a metro population of 502,728. [129], Panoply Arts Festival occurs each spring, and includes demonstrations, performances, competitions, workshops, and fireworks. Decatur Metropolitan Area - Wikidata Recent population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the Huntsville Metropolitan Area crossed the 500,000 people threshold in July 2021. . The Birmingham-Hoover metro is still the most populous urban center in the state, more than twice the size of fast-growing Huntsville. Huntsville's first sports team was the Huntsville Rockets football team, launched in 1962 and folded in 1967 due to lack of funding. A spokesperson . This investigation into employment caused MSFC to open their engineering education programs to Black students at Alabama A&M and Oakwood College, as well as for local contractors to "work for progress in race relations". 7 Cool Cities in North Alabama (+ 20 Places To Visit - Just Go Places The HuntsvilleDecatur Metro Area is the second fastest growing region/metro area in the state of Alabama because of the ample job opportunities being instilled in the area. [294], Telephone service in Huntsville is provided by AT&T, EarthLink, WOW!, and Comcast. Our growth definitely outpaces the state and the country.. After Madison Boulevard converges with Interstate 565 nine miles down the road, Research Park Boulevard, an important north/south expressway serving Cummings Research Park, MidCity (a mixed used development at the location of the former Madison Square Mall[8]), and Redstone Arsenal, bypasses the northern section of Huntsville's busier Memorial Parkway. Huntsville-Decatur, AL Combined Statistical Area 0-9 1995 Anderson Hills tornado 2011 Hackleburg-Phil Campbell tornado A Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic Alabama State Route 20 Alabama's 4th congressional district I-565 / SR 20 / US 72 Alt. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [218], In July 2007, then Senator Barack Obama held the first fundraiser in Alabama for his presidential campaign in Huntsville. [296][297], The Huntsville Fire and Rescue provides fire protection for the city. Huntsville is the largest city in the area with a population of 215,006 people,[2] and a metro population of 502,728. The factory was known throughout Alabama for its high levels of production. The plant is located north of Huntsville International Airport. [163][164][165] Green Bus Brewing in downtown Huntsville opened in late 2015. [26], Like the rest of Alabama, Huntsville was involved in the slave trade. [69] Other significant tornado events include the Super Outbreak in April 1974, the November 1989 tornado that killed 21 and injured over 460, and the 1995 Anderson Hills tornado that killed one person and caused extensive damage. In the fall of 1863, they returned to Huntsville, using it as a base of operations for the war in the South until the last months of 1864. [299], Huntsville has two volunteer public safety organizations in their city. Huntsville is the largest city in the area with a population of 180,105 people, and a metro population of 417,593. Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville Area. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.4% of the population. The rail line originally connected Huntsville to NC&StL's Nashville-to-Chattanooga mainline in Decherd, Tennessee. Some tips from . [184] The Alabama Hawks were a football team founded in 1963 and were discontinued in 1969 due to lack of funding. 134 10. [264], A few feature films have been shot in Huntsville, including 20 Years After (2008, originally released as Like Moles, Like Rats)[265] and Constellation (2005). 774775. This rocket set the stage for the United States' space program, as well as major Army missile programs, to be centered in Huntsville. Huntsville-Decatur, AL CSA - Profile data - Census Reporter Huntsville Metropolitan Area Obituaries - Legacy.com 0 500 1,000 1,500 # Madison Huntsville Decatur Triana Gurley Athens Hazel Green Madison Crossroads Mooresville New Hope New Market Salem Redstone Arsenal. Straight to Ale Brewery opened in 2010 in North Huntsville,[157] later relocated to South Huntsville,[158] and then moved to Campus 805 in West Huntsville. TAKE THE FIRST STEP Contact our Intake Coordinator OR fill out our Client Interest Form . The population density was 985.7 inhabitants per square mile (380.6/km2). [162] Salty Nut Brewery opened in 2013 in North Huntsville and moved to West Huntsville on brewery row. [64] Thunderstorms are most frequent during the spring, and the most severe storms occur during the spring and late fall. Its major growth has taken place since World War II. [182][183], Huntsville has had many professional sports teams in its past, most of which were discontinued due to lack of funding or being transferred to a different city. Decatur is the second largest city with a population of 55,758 people, and a metro population of 149,549. [citation needed] The city's approach to this was to widen the road to six lanes, which was to be completed by 2010. [220] In the general election, John McCain carried Madison County with 57% of the vote. Hours Huntsville-Decatur Metropolitan Area - LiquiSearch In 1962, students from Alabama A&M University held the city's first lunch counter sit-in. Chaney F. - Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville Area - LinkedIn [92] The facility produces Toyota and Mazda SUVs and pickup trucks. Huntsville Office 256.716.0811. [54], Alabama's opposition to desegregation at this time caused concern from the NASA Administrator James E. Webb, who investigated equal employment opportunities for Black people in Huntsville. It features homes in the Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles introduced to the city by Virginia-born architect George Steele about 1818. [244][245] Faulkner University's Research Park location and Strayer University's Research Park offers in-person and online learning. 365 4. It is also currently the 57th largest CSA in the country.[1]. Huntsville has one enclosed mall, Parkway Place, built in 2002 on the site of the former Parkway City Mall. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Fourth Alabama Infantry, which contained two Huntsville companies, were the first Alabama troops to fight in the war. It is also currently the 65th largest CSA in the country. Eventually the extended Interstate Highway will cross the Tennessee River's Wheeler Lake connecting with the proposed Memphis to Atlanta Highway. The Decatur, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area is a moderately urban region of North-Central Alabama. In the initial occupation, the Union troops searched for both Confederate troops hiding in the town and weapons. [59] Huntsville has grown through recent annexations west into Limestone County, a total of 21.5 square miles (56km2) (13,885 acres (5,619ha)) in the early 2000s,[60] and south into Morgan County, a total of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) (659.1 acres (266.73 ha)) in 2018.[15]. [86][87] An additional lifestyle center, Bridge Street Town Centre, was completed in 2007, in Cummings Research Park. The Huntsville growth continues a trend of rapid gains in north Alabama over the past several years, as Florence and Decatur metros also saw modest growth from 2020 to 2021. The capital was moved to more central cities in the state; to Cahaba, then to Tuscaloosa, and finally to Montgomery. Spanning over 41 miles, Huntersville . A few alternative newspapers are available in Huntsville. Published by Ginn & Curtis, J. [49], In June 1963, the admission of two Black students to the University of Alabama in Huntsville was challenged by Governor George Wallace. [38] Councill Training School, which eventually became William Hooper Councill High School, was established as the first public school for African American students. 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Revolutionary War veteran John Hunt was a pioneer in 1805 on land around the Big Spring. The average yearly precipitation is more than 54 inches. They were combined with the designation Redstone Arsenal (RSA), and a considerable political and business effort was made in attempts to attract new tenants. The city developed across nearby hills north of the Tennessee River, adding textile mills in the late nineteenth century. There are commercial technology companies such as the network access company ADTRAN, computer graphics company Intergraph and designer and manufacturer of IT infrastructure Avocent. [235], Huntsville has four main higher education institutions. After failing to attract high-level staff to Huntsville, Webb said that "some research work would have to be switched from Huntsville to New Orleans". Decatur metropolitan area, Alabama - Wikiwand Huntsville Fire & Rescue also has Fire Investigations, emergency response dispatch, logistics, and training divisions. DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) Two people were shot at an event at All Creations Saturday night, according to the Decatur Police Department (DPD). The Rocket City Roller Derby is part of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and plays at the NSS Conference Center. Remnants of the track supporting piers still remain in the river just upstream from Hobbs Island. The 2021 population of Metro Huntsville is 492,000. .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}343452N 86590W / 34.58111N 86.98333W / 34.58111; -86.98333, For metropolitan areas with similar names, see. EarlyWorks Children's Museum is an interactive history museum. What are the 10 largest cities in Alabama? Their collection includes one of the oldest diesel locomotives in existence (1926). Triana is the fastest growing city in Alabama over the past 3 years, having grown 12.75% annually since 2020. [204][205] Other state parks nearby include Cathedral Caverns in Woodville, Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, and Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. The original depot for this rail line, the Huntsville Depot, still exists as a railroad museum, though it no longer offers passenger service. The Von Braun Center has a maximum seating capacity of 9,000. The Botanical Garden hosts a fun-run through the event. [243] Columbia College's Redstone Arsenal location and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Redstone Arsenal location offer higher education programs in-person and online to military individuals and their families. Calhoun Community College's Cummings Research Park location offers in-person technical and medical programs. [91] The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA was constructed in 2021 with a plan to hire 4,000 employees. [127] The Huntsville Art League started in 1957, adopting the name "The Huntsville Art League and Museum Association" (HALMA). The Huntsville real estate market: Stats & trends for 2022 - Roofstock Huntsville-Decatur, AL Combined Statistical Area, Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges, National Space Science and Technology Center, Tuscumbia, Courtland and Decatur Railroad, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Huntsville-Decatur,_AL_Combined_Statistical_Area&oldid=1083864347, Combined statistical areas of the United States, Wikipedia categories named after populated places in Alabama, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 101200 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, This page was last edited on 21 April 2022, at 05:50. [89] The Marshall Space Flight Center has been designated to develop NASA's Space Launch System (SLS),[89] and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) is responsible for developing a variety of rocket-based tactical weapons. Read more Alabama data stories here. Decatur sits on the southern shore of the Tennessee River, while Huntsville lies about 10 miles from the Tennessee River, and sits at the base of Monte Sano Mountain. Huntsville City is now the largest city in Alabama, and is the sprawling heart of the larger metro area, but the growth in the region extends beyond the city limits. The barge tows were taken upstream through the Guntersville Dam & Locks and discharged at Port Guntersville. [27], In 1819, Huntsville hosted a constitutional convention in Walker Allen's large cabinet-making shop. 6th Avenue, part of U.S. Route 31, begins as both State Route 20/Alternate US 72, and US 31 are carved out of the "Steamboat Bill" Hudson Memorial Bridge that crosses the Tennessee River at the north central part of town. The city has several private Christian schools, including Saint John Paul II Catholic High School,[230] Oakwood Adventist Academy,[231] Whitesburg Christian Academy,[232] Grace Lutheran School,[233] and Westminster Christian Academy. One significant start involved manufacturing the Keller automobile, but this closed after 18 vehicles were built. As of the 2020 United States census, the Huntsville Metropolitan Area's population was 491,723, making it the 2nd-largest metropolitan area in Alabama (behind only the Birmingham metropolitan area) and the 113th-largest in the United States. [58], The city has a total area of 226 square miles (585km2), of which 222.8 square miles (577.1km2) are land and 3.2 square miles (8.3km2), are water as of 2023. [173], Huntsville has numerous sports venues. CL. Collaboration helped make the Rocket City what it is today, and well continue to build on our successes moving forward.. 949 2. Huntsville metropolitan area - Wikipedia The European Union's ESPON project defined a harmonised series of metropolitan areas across Europe, made . [193][194] John Hunt Park is the city's largest park, with 428 acres (173ha) of open space, tennis courts, soccer fields, and walking trails, as well as facilities near the sports fields. Situated in the Tennessee River valley, Huntsville is partially surrounded by several plateaus and large hills. The city was founded around the Big Spring, which is a typical karst spring. The Huntsville metro area, the only large metro in Alabama to see rapid growth last year, passed the 500,000 mark in 2021. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our, Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. [217] In 2020, the city announced that they would build a new $80 million city hall, planned to centralize all boards and committees in one building. [298] On a daily basis the department staffs and coordinates twenty-one engine companies, five ladder trucks, four rescue trucks, along with a Special Operations Division that includes Hazardous Materials Units, Technical Rescue Units, and several specialized support units.

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