Roads & Everyday Infrastructure
Doubling the paving budget and focusing on neighborhood streets.
Road paving is always a priority, and South Huntsville’s paving budget has doubled — resulting in more neighborhood streets being paved than ever before. Major thoroughfares are a priority and have resulted in Weatherly Road being repaved as well as the worst sections of Bailey Cove and Whitesburg. Plans are in place to pave remaining segments of major roads. South Huntsville’s aging neighborhoods are full of mature trees, which are an asset, but they also create maintenance needs. An expanded street sweeper program now includes residential streets, helping keep roads clear and drainage ditches flowing. Major thoroughfares are a priority and have resulted in Weatherly Road, Green Cove Road, South Shawdee, and Bailey Cove being repaved. Four Mile Post Road is next on the paving list.
South Huntsville Housing & Neighborhoods
Keeping South Huntsville one of the most desirable places to live.
South Huntsville's strong quality of life continues to draw families, and the housing market reflects that strength. New residential growth is underway in Hays Farm, Bell Mountain, Morningside, Green Mountain, and Hobbs Island Road. Established neighborhoods in Bailey Cove and Chaffee are seeing high numbers of permits for additions and renovations as families choose to reinvest and stay. The Challenger and Bailey Cove areas consistently record some of the shortest days-on-market for homes sold in Huntsville. People want to live in South Huntsville — and they want to stay here.
Hays Farm & South Parkway
Smart growth that adds homes, jobs, and preserved green spaces.
The new Haysland Road extension to Redstone Road and Gate 3 has opened the area for intentional development. The old Haysland Shopping Center has been replaced by a vibrant commercial center that serves surrounding neighborhoods. The Hays Farm residential project is nearing completion, and includes single-family homes, luxury multifamily units, an office tower, ball field, and an urban city park. Just as important, the Hays family has preserved 500 acres of natural environment with nearly 10 miles of greenway. This project is transforming South Parkway, increasing surrounding property values, and energizing new commercial growth.
Sandra Moon Complex
Transforming a former school into a regional destination.
South Huntsville has seen exciting change at the former Grissom High School site on Bailey Cove, now the Sandra Moon Complex. The campus is home to the popular 30,000 square foot South Huntsville Library, lighted ball fields, twelve pickleball courts, tennis courts, and a new playground created in partnership with County Commissioner Phil Riddick. The final phase of the Moon Complex opens this summer, featuring a performing arts center with a 600 seat proscenium theater, new dressing rooms, lobby, and event space. Performing arts groups are already using office and rehearsal space and have made the Moon their home. Two gymnasiums are being fully renovated to include a fitness center and walking track, as well as a new multimedia space that will support podcast and music recording, esports, and a gaming center.
Greenways & Safe Connections
Safe, connected paths for students, workers, runners, and cyclists.
South Huntsville now benefits from a 15 mile multiuse path loop that links the Aldridge Creek Greenway, Tennessee River trails, and Eligie's Walk trail at Hays Farm. This loop provides safe access for students walking or biking to school, employees traveling to jobs along the South Parkway, and runners and cyclists looking for a challenging but safe route. The multiuse path is being extended two more miles along Bailey Cove to connect the Sandra Moon Complex with commercial areas on Four Mile Post and Carl T. Jones. New traffic islands on Bailey Cove make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross from the east side to Aldridge Creek Trail and McGucken Park. Additional traffic signals on Haysland Road at Grissom High School, school zone flashers on Mountain Gap, and radar speed signs on Bailey Cove all work together to improve safety for students and families. Mobile radar speed signs will be deployed in high traffic areas to improve safety for students and families.
Staying Connected with Constituents
Regular town halls, neighborhood meetings, and direct communication.
Strong connections with business and civic groups are essential to improving quality of life. Jennie meets regularly with South Huntsville leaders who advocate for their neighborhoods and keeps an active calendar of meetings neighborhood groups and civic associations to report on city issues and address concerns. Quarterly town halls — open to the public — feature city department heads who provide updates on projects and policies. A monthly electronic newsletter keeps residents informed and shares city news and opportunities to be involved. Residents can sign up for the newsletter online here.
South Huntsville Main
Supporting local businesses and bringing new life to the Parkway.
Jennie helped start the South Huntsville Main Business Association and continues to support its mission of promoting South Huntsville businesses. The South Parkway, Bailey Cove, and Carl T. Jones corridors have seen several new businesses open, and some companies have closed their Madison locations to focus on profitable South Huntsville locations. Vacant spaces along the Parkway are getting new life, and business owners are working together through South Huntsville Main to increase economic vitality. Monthly meetings help business owners stay informed, share ideas, and stay connected.
Ditto Landing & the River
Investing in Ditto Landing and making the river a true community asset.
Partnerships at Ditto Landing are creating a destination-quality riverfront for South Huntsville. Working with County Commissioner Phil Riddick, the city is providing roads, parking, sewer, and infrastructure improvements to support a highly anticipated event center and restaurant space at Ditto Landing and Marina. The city has worked with the Ditto Landing board on a new master plan and projects to improve drainage, roads, and landscaping in the camping areas. Partnering with TVA helped create the River Greenway and connect it to the Hays Farm trails. The river is one of South Huntsvilleís greatest quality-of-life assets, and Jennie is committed to continuing to improve it.
Parks & Recreation
New parks that create memories and bring the community together.
Parks are central to South Huntsville's quality of life. The Park at Hays Farm opened this fall, offering an urban park much like Big Spring Park, surrounded by existing and new residential areas. The park sits across from Grissom High School and next to the Freedom Real Estate office tower and new multifamily spaces. A commercial area in the center of the park will include restaurants, offices, and living spaces that create a vibrant venue for park visitors. The park features a pavilion, large lagoons, a waterwall, and trails that connect the park to the Elgie’s Walk and the Hays trail networks. In coming years, it will be the site of family celebrations, prom pictures, and community events. A second park located on Haysland Road features multiuse ball fields and gazebo.