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At the top of a lot of lists. For example, U.S. News & World Report ranks Madison as the second best place to grow up while CNN/Money lists Madison as the 49th best place to live. The city’s exceptional school system ranks highly, too, with a high school ranked in the nation’s top 2%. According to the latest Census, Madison has 43,000 residents, making it the 10th largest city in Alabama. Not only that, it’s the fastest growing community in Alabama. Nearby Huntsville International Airport is served by five commercial airlines: American, Continental, Delta, US Airways, and United. The growing season lasts about 180 days, from last-frost around April 15th to first-frost around October 15th. Visit one of the local nurseries to learn more about what grows in Madison. The only legal fireworks permitted within city limits are Madison’s July 4th show at Dublin Park.

Drive Times

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Drive times are calculated from the Municipal Complex at 100 Hughes Rd. Commutes are non-rush-hour times.

COMMUTES	TIME
Redstone Gate 7 at Martin Rd	0:07
Cummings Research Park	0:08
Huntsville International Airport	0:09
Bridge Street Town Center Shopping	0:12
Redstone Gate 9 at Research Park Blvd	0:12
University of Alabama-Huntsville (UAH)	0:14
Madison Co. Courthouse / Downtown Huntsville	0:20
South Huntsville (Airport Rd & Whitesburg)	0:25

QUICK TRIPS	TIME
Space & Rocket Center	0:15
Decatur	0:30
Athens	0:30
Joe Wheeler State Park	0:45
Florence / Muscle Shoals	1:15
Bankhead National Forest	1:30

DAY TRIPS	TIME
Birmingham	1:30
Chattanooga	2:15
Nashville	2:15
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa	2:15
Auburn University-Auburn	3:45

GETAWAYS	TIME
Atlanta	4:00
Memphis	4:00
Carolina Mountains	6:00
The Gulf Beaches	7:00
New Orleans	7:00

Services

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To get service, determine whether you live in Madison County or Limestone County.

SERVICE	MADISON COUNTY	LIMESTONE COUNTY
Electric	Huntsville Utilities: 256-535-1200	Athens Utilities: 256-233-8750
Water	Madison Utilities: 256-772-0253	Limestone Co. Water & Sewer Authority: 256-233-6445 and/or Madison Utilities: 256-772-0253
Garbage	Madison County Sanitation: 256-532-3718	CCS Disposal: 256-232-3594
Large Debris / Yard Refuse	City of Madison Public Works: 256-772-8490
Residential Recycling	Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Huntsville: 256-880-6054
Natural Gas	North Alabama Gas District: 256-772-0227
Phone / Cable / Internet	Knology: 256-533-5353 or AT&T: 1-888-757-6500
Driver’s License	Alabama Dept. of Public Safety in Huntville: 256-539-0681	Alabama Dept. of Public Safety in Athens: 256-233-4152
Auto Registration	Madison Co. Licensing: 256-532-3310	Limestone Co. Licensing: 256-233-6430
Voter Registration	Madison County Board of Registrars: 256-532-3510	Limestone County Board of Registrars: 256-233-6405

Colleges

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University of Alabama–Huntsville

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an autonomous campus of the University of Alabama. This coeducational four-year university is located 20 minutes east of Madison. You can earn baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degress at UAH.
http://www.uah.edu

Alabama A&M

The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a land-grant University. The picturesque campus is situated on what many alumni and friends fondly refer to as “The Hill,” only a few miles north of downtown Huntsville. The institution offers numerous degree programs, including four Ph.D. degrees in Food Science, Physics, Plant and Soil Science, and Reading/Literacy.
http://www.aamu.edu

Athens State University

Located 30 minutes west of Madison, this two-year, upper-level university comprises Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. The Education program provides training and certification at all levels of education and in various specialties (such as Special Education, Health, and Early Childhood).
http://www.athens.edu

Calhoun Community College

With campuses in Decatur and Huntsville, Calhoun is an open-admission, coeducational two-year college offering 49 associate degree programs and 52 career/certificate programs. Programs range from nursing, fine arts, and business administration to engineering and adult education.
http://calhoun.edu

J.F. Drake State Technical College

Located 20 minutes away in Huntsville, Drake’s variety of programs include computer certification, automotive technology, HVAC, cosmetology, GIS, medical assistant training, and nursing, among others. Adult education and General Equivalency Diploma (GED) are also available from Drake.
http://drakestate.edu

Oakwood College

Oakwood University, which began as an industrial school, was founded by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1896 to educate African-Americans in the South. Oakwood University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. It is also accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association of the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
http://www.oakwood.edu

Public Schools

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City of Madison School District

You can determine which school serves your house address by visiting the school system’s website at http://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us and clicking on the School Zones link.

To register your child for school or determine eligibility for special education programs, go to the Central Office. 211 Celtic Dr

256-464-8370

School	Grades	Address	Phone
HIGH SCHOOL*
Bob Jones	10-12	650 Hughes Rd	256-772-2547
James Clemens (opening Aug. 2012)	10-12	11306 County Line Rd

MIDDLE SCHOOLS*
Discovery	7-9	1304 Hughes Rd	256-837-3735
Liberty	7-9	281 Dock Murphy Dr	256-430-0001

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Columbia	K-6	667 Balch Rd	256-430-2751
Heritage	K-6	11775 County Line Rd	256-772-2075
Horizon	K-6	7855 Madison Pike	256-464-3614
Madison	K-6	17 College St	256-772-9255
Mill Creek	K-6	847 Mill Rd	256-774-4690
Rainbow	K-6	50 Nance Rd	256-824-8106
West Madison	K-6	4976 Wall Triana Hwy	256-837-1189

* Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, the public high schools will house grades 9-12 while the middle schools will house grades 7-8.

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Private Schools in Madison

Madison’s private schools present many unique opportunities for students and parents. You’ll find strong academic and religious curricula, and competitive programs for the major sports (baseball, basketball, football, etc.).

School	Grades	Address	Phone
Madison Academy	K-12	325 Slaughter Rd	256-971-1620
St. John’s Catholic School	K-8	1057 Hughes Rd	256-722-0772
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School	9-12	7301 Old Madison Pike	256-430-1760

Healthcare

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Hospitals

Madison Hospital

Opening in early 2012, the Madison Hospital, an affiliate of Huntsville Hospital, will begin service with 60 beds. Plans are to expand the hospital to accommodate 200 beds. Surrounding the hospital are doctor offices and a physical fitness facility with an outdoor walking track.
256-265-2012
http://www.madisonalhospital.org

Huntsville Hospital

Located in the Hospital District in Huntsville, about 20 minutes from Madison, the Huntsville Hospital and the Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children are locally-owned, not-for-profit hospitals that offer first-class medical services. 101 Sivley Road in Huntsville, AL
256-265-1000
http://www.huntsvillehospital.org

Crestwood Medical Center

Serving the greater Huntsville and Madison area, Crestwood is a private, 150-bed full-service hospital with over 300 active physicians performing in 41 specialty areas. 1 Hospital Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL
256-883-7140
http://www.crestwoodmedcenter.com

Urgent Care

Madison Urgent Care
8375 Hwy 72 West
256-265-5050

Horizons Medical Care
8045 Hwy 72 West
256-837-2271

American Family Care
6559 Hwy 72 West
256-562-0850

Nursing Homes

Madison Manor Nursing Home
3891 Sullivan St
256-772-9243

Valley View Health & Rehabilitation
5968 Wall Triana Hwy
256-830-2316

Outpatient Services

Madison Surgery Center
An accredited, multi-specialty outpatient surgery facility.
460 Lanier Rd
256-319-9000

Recreation

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Public Facilities

Madison City Recreation Department

The city’s Recreation Department is your first stop for the city’s many recreational opportunities for adults and kids.
http://madisonrecreation.org

Dublin Memorial Park

In addition to Kid’s Kingdom, Dublin offers a facility with basketball courts, meeting rooms, walking track, indoor swimming pool, soccer fields, tennis courts, and an outdoor walking trail. 8324 Madison Pike
256-772-9300

Palmer Park

Baseball, softball, batting cages, and soccer and football fields mark this sprawling park. 574 Palmer Rd
256-772-9300

Commercial Facilities

Craig & Steven Hogan YMCA

You’ll find a new, well-equipped facility at the Y. Featuring a wellness center with exercise equipment, TV and computer screens, come experience an aquatic center, walking track, pingpong and foosball area, multi-purpose rooms for martial arts and dance lessons, and basketball courts and indoor soccer facility. 130 Park Square Ln
256-428-9622

YMCA building

Insanity Skate Park

Enjoy a 38,000 sq. foot skate park with miniature golf and party facilities. 100 Skate Park Dr
256-319-0000

Jetport Municipal Golf Course

Relax on an 18-hole, par 71 golf course. James Record Rd
256-772-9872

Madison Aquatic & Recreation Park

Dive a rock quarry filled with an eight-acre lake that features scuba diving. 500 Lime Quarry Rd
256-464-9445

Parks &Trails

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Urban Trails

Bradford Creek Greenway

Opening in 2012, this trail will start at Palmer Park and run northward, parallel to County Line Rd, with connectors to several local neighborhoods.

Dublin Memorial Park

The 1.2-mile path at Dublin is a walkway that circles around ponds and soccer fields, climbs a low hill, then follows the road and parking lots back to Old Madison Pike’s sidewalk.

Hughes Rd Sidewalk

Follow Hughes Road and enjoy walking, jogging, or biking 4.5 miles from the Post Office to Hwy 72.

Indian Creek Greenway

Enjoy three miles of walking, jogging, biking, and roller skating through woods along Indian Creek on a wide, paved trail. A disc golf course and dog walk are located at the north lot in the Creekwood subdivision (follow the brown signs to parking).

Mill Creek Greenway

Follow a quiet brook along a half-mile paved path. A dog walk with separate spaces for small and large dogs is near the north end of the trail.

Mountain Trails

Rainbow Mtn. Preserve

With 130 acres of rock ledges, indigenous wildflowers, native wildlife, fossils, caves, a waterfall, and panoramic views, experience this island of nature from its 1.5-mile long loop trail accessed from the parking lot at the base of the water tower on Rainbow Mountain.

Weather

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What's Normal?

Madison enjoys a moderate climate. In January, the average daily high is 49° and the low is 30°. In July, those temperatures heat up to 90° and 69°, respectively. Average annual rainfall is 56".

Weather Events

Snow, ice, tornados, and severe thunderstorms are the main threats. Accumulating snow is rare, but when it accumulates, travel becomes a challenge. Beware the bread and milk shortage about two days before the weatherman predict the arrival of snow. Schools--your kids will learn about the weather and how much severe weather is tolerated before school is cancelled (tolerance level is low).

Tornados frequently occur in the spring and fall, at the transition between the warm and cool seasons. However, tornados have occurred in every month in northern Alabama.

To prepare for severe weather, tune into to one of the local TV stations or locate their weather webpages online. Purchasing and programming a weather radio is also advised. Note the sirens you hear for tornaodos--they mean a warning has been issued for Madison County.

Detailed TV Weather Coverage

WAAY-31 (ABC): http://www.waaytv.com/weather

WAFF-48 (NBC): http://www.waff.com/weather

WHNT-19 (CBS): http://whnt.com/weather

Volunteer

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Asbury Community Thrift Store

Sort clothes and help with other store activities. 8006 Old Madison Pike through summer 2011. During summer 2011, the thrift store will open at its new location at Portal Ln and Hughes Rd
256-464-0460
http://www.asburythriftstore.com

CASA of Madison County

Assist seniors by building wheelchair ramps, driving to doctor appointments, working the community garden, doing yardwork, and performing handy-man tasks.
256-533-7775
http://www.casamadisoncounty.com

Habitat for Humanity of Madison County

Volunteers with all skill levels are welcome to help build houses for those who otherwise cannot afford a home.
256-533-2282
http://www.hfhmc.org

Inside-Out Ministries

Partnering with local churches, Inside-Out welcomes volunteers to help with handling phone contacts, greeting guests, conducting interviews, among other opportunities.
256-325-5193
http://inside-outministries.org

Meals on Wheels

Deliver hot meals to the homebound. Madison Senior Center at 1282 Hughes Rd
256-837-8750

St. Vincent de Paul

Visit people who need food or assistance with their rent, utility, or other bill. St. John the Baptist Church at 1055 Hughes Rd
256-726-0100

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Kid’s Kingdom

Appealing to parents and kids, this oak-shaded playground at Dublin Park has slides, swings, outdoor toys as well as benches and picnic tables.

Madison Senior Center

Located on the south side of Discovery Middle School, the Madison Senior Center presents activities and friendship for seniors over age 60. Activities include card games, art, dancing, computer and language instruction, and field trips.
1282 Hughes Rd
256-772-6242

16 Main Gallery

This historic house in downtown Madison serves a community of artists whose workshops fill the rooms. You can visit the artists as they work or shop the gallery where you’ll find original paintings, sculptures, and other fine-art gifts.

Earlyworks Museum Complex

Three museums comprise this complex in downtown Huntsville. The museums are Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children’s History Museum.
http://www.earlyworks.com

SCI-Quest

Offering over 100 interactive in seven subject areas, Sci-Quest motivates children and adults by weaving mathematics, science, and engineering with fun and engaging actities and displays. Sci-Quest is located 20 minutes away from Madison in Cumming Research Park, next to the Huntsville campus of Calhoun College.
http://www.sci-quest.org

Space & Rocket Center

Launch into space in just 15 minutes! The U.S. Space & Rocket Center hosts artifacts from the space program, interactive exhibits, space travel simulators, and a unique gift store. The museum includes an IMAX theater, climbing wall, and the outdoor Space Shot ride. The Aviation Challenge will immerse your kids in today’s high-tech programs, simulators, and fun.
http://www.spacecamp.com/museum
http://www.aviationchallenge.com

Space Camp

Looking to get away from it all? Check out Space Camp at the Space & Rocket Center. Some schools and other organizations offer a free week at the camp for kids.
http://www.spacecamp.com

Events

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Run Through the Roses: May

This annual 5K and 10K marathon, sanctioned by the USATF, is held the first Saturday in May, starting and ending at Bob Jones High School. An evening celebration features live music and prizes. http://www.runthroughtheroses.com

Madison City Farmers Market: Summer

On Hughes Rd, south of Discovery Middle School, the Farmer’s Market is open from 8:00 to Noon, every Saturday from April to October. You’ll find fresh local produce, cheese, herbs, home-baked goods, and the work of local artisans.

Trail of Tears: September

The sound of thunder on the third Saturday in September will likely come from motorcycles riding the Trail of Tears. The ride commemorates the forced removal of the Cherokee from their tribal lands in Tennessee and North Carolina and resettlement in Oklahoma in 1838.
http://www.nationaltota.org

Madison Street Festival: October

Downtown Madison’s Main and Front streets are transformed the first Saturday in October with festival booths, food, live performances, and kids activities. The day begins with a parade at 8:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM with the Miss Madison Street Festival Pageant.
http://www.madisonstreetfestival.org

Annual Christmas Parade: December

Held the second Saturday in December, the parade starts at 5:30 PM on Plaza Dr. It proceeds to Hughes Rd, then heads into Historic Downtown Madison.

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University of Alabama–Huntsville

Alabama A&M

Athens State University

Calhoun Community College

J.F. Drake State Technical College

Oakwood College

City of Madison School District

Private Schools in Madison

Hospitals

Madison Hospital

Huntsville Hospital

Crestwood Medical Center

Urgent Care

Nursing Homes

Outpatient Services

Public Facilities

Madison City Recreation Department

Dublin Memorial Park

Palmer Park

Commercial Facilities

Craig & Steven Hogan YMCA

Insanity Skate Park

Jetport Municipal Golf Course

Madison Aquatic & Recreation Park

Urban Trails

Bradford Creek Greenway

Dublin Memorial Park

Hughes Rd Sidewalk

Indian Creek Greenway

Mill Creek Greenway

Mountain Trails

Rainbow Mtn. Preserve

Cub Scouts / Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts

The Living Library

Print

Madison Weekly

The Huntsville Times

TV

WAAY-31 (ABC)

WAFF-48 (NBC)

WHIQ-24 (PBS)

WHNT-19 (CBS)

WZDX-54 (FOX)

Online

Twitter

AL.com

What's Normal?

Weather Events

Detailed TV Weather Coverage

City of Madison

Madison City School System

Madison City Recreation

Madison Greenways & Trails, Inc.

Madison Chamber of Commerce

Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Madison County

Limestone County

State of Alabama

Asbury Community Thrift Store

CASA of Madison County

Habitat for Humanity of Madison County

Inside-Out Ministries

Meals on Wheels

St. Vincent de Paul

Kid’s Kingdom

Madison Senior Center

16 Main Gallery

Earlyworks Museum Complex

SCI-Quest