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MANAGEMENT Alan Brown President & Publisher EDITORIAL Alison James Editor
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Gregg Parker Staff Writer Jen Fouts-Detulleo Photographer MARKETING Kim Maracigan Marketing Consultant
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Welcome to the City of Madison
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All About Us
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Getting Connected
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Driver’s Licenses and Vehicle Registration
Customer Service Tammy Overman Customer Service
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Parks and Recreation
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Madison Fire and Rescue Department
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PRODUCTION www.design2pro.com Michael Kurov Art director Alena Demidova Design
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Storm Shelters Public Safety – Madison Police Department, 100 Hughes Road
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Empowered Education
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Madison Street Festival: A citywide party
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Healthcare in Madison
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Need surgery? Look no farther than Madison Hospital
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Madison Public Library
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Madison: Bright today, brighter tomorrow
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Zoning map
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Alabama Voter Registration
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Elected Leaders
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Voting district map
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Madison Chamber of Commerce
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Generations of volunteers give Madison its unique personality
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Churches
Madison FYI P.O. Box 859, Madison, AL 35758 Advertising Inquires 256.772.6677 Madison FYI is published annually by Madison Publications, LLC.
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Troy Trulock Mayor, City of Madison
Welcome to the City of Madison – As the mayor of the City of Madison, and on behalf of our City Council, we are very proud of our city and the amazing citizens who call Madison home. Our city is growing with new businesses and new homes under development, to support our increasing population. Our city is known for two things: 1.) Outstanding schools that continue to receive national rankings, successfully preparing our students to be college and career ready. 2.) An outstanding quality of life, providing a great place to raise a family as well as retire at the end of a successful career. Over the past few years, here are just a few of the accolades for our amazing city: among the 30 safest cities in Alabama; the digital capital of Alabama by Google; No. 3 best suburb in Alabama; No. 8 best small city in America for working parents; No. 2 city in America for veterans; No. 11 most business friendly city out of the top 50 cities in Alabama; one of America’s 10 best towns for families. We have an outstanding city with amazing citizens, and I am very proud to be one of many servant leaders helping our community grow. Troy Trulock Mayor, City of Madison
Tim Holcombe President, Madison City Council
Greetings! Welcome to Madison. We are proud of our community spirit, our schools, our veterans and our residents for their unyielding commitment to the betterment of our city. We have so many volunteers in many facets of our community, and we are grateful for all you do. As a city, we are striving to improve our infrastructure, parks and recreation and other services to provide the quality of life so many have come to expect. There is much to do in Madison, and more is being offered as we have become the fastest-growing city in the state in the most recent census. We welcome you and hope you join us for the future of our great city. Tim Holcombe President, Madison City Council
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Main Street in Madison has an interesting, eclectic mix of restaurants, furniture and antique stores, fudge shop, hair salons and private businesses.
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All About Us
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adison’s population is 42,938 with 16,111 total households and 11,770 total families. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census) In Madison, 56 percent of the population has a bachelor’s degree or higher, while 22 percent has graduate or professional degrees. People who are 20-44 years old compose 35 percent of the city’s population. (madisonidb.com) “U.S. News & World Report” placed Madison in the “Top 10 Best Places to Grow Up,” while “Money Magazine” included the city in its “Top 100 Best Places to Live.” The combination of a high quality of life and an outstanding location make Madison a desirable place for business. The City of Madison was recently ranked the second best city in Alabama by “Movoto.” In 2015 Madison rated the second best city in the United States for veterans by “Nerd Wallet.”
“From its initial development as a railroad stop in the mid-1800s to its present two miles distance from Huntsville International Airport, Madison is uniquely positioned to be a positive contributor to the regional economy and a smart place for business,” Mary Beth Broeren said. Broeren is director of planning and economic development for the City of Madison. “With proximity to interstates and Port Authority on the Tennessee River, as well as Norfolk Southern rail network, Madison can offer multi-modal options for employers.” The second largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park, and Redstone Arsenal, employing 35,000-plus people, are next door. “These employment centers create spin-off and supply chain opportunities for businesses in Madison,” Broeren said.
Madison Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road
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Getting Connected ABOVE: Madison Utilities supplies City of Madison residents with water and wastewater services.
Huntsville Utilities – Electricity (within Madison County ) Huntsville Utilities provides City of Madison residents living within Madison County with electricity purchased from Tennessee Valley Authority. Establishing service with Huntsville Utilities can be done in several different ways: • Submit the completed Residential Contract for Utilities online at www.hsvutil.org. • Print and complete the Residential Contract for Utilities and mail it to the office with deposit and copy of required IDs. Correspondence address is P.O. Box 2048, Huntsville, AL 35804. • Apply in person at 112 Spragins St., in Huntsville. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fax a completed Residential Contract for Utilities, along with two forms of required ID and a copy of a check made payable to Huntsville Utilities. This check copy will be used for a special one-time bank draft. The Residential Contract for Utilities can be downloaded from www.hsvutil.org. Fax is 256-535-1238 or 1-888-884-5320. Two forms of primary government-issued identification must be presented to establish service. Residents can use any two listed below: • Valid drver’s license. • Non-driver IDUS passport. • Gun permit with photo. • U.S. military ID card. • FAA-issued pilot’s license. • Matricula Consular ID card or similar forms of ID issued by other national governments. A list of secondary forms of identification can be found at www.hsvutil.org. Huntsville Utilities requires a $300 deposit.
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For more information on Huntsville Utilities, visit www.hsvutil.org. Huntsville Utilities is located at 112 Spragins St., Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone number is 256-535-1200. Athens Utilities – Electricity (within Limestone County ) Athens Utilities provides City of Madison residents living within Limestone County with electricity purchased from Tennessee Valley Authority. To establish service with Athens Utilities, apply in person at 508 S. Jefferson St. in Athens. Two forms of identification, a rental agreement if renting and a $200 deposit are needed. A signature is required to sign up for any service. For more information on Athens Utilities, visit www.athens-utilities.com. Athens Utilities is located at 508 S. Jefferson St., Athens, AL 35611. Phone number is 256-233-8750. Madison Utilities – Water and Wastewater Madison Utilities supplies City of Madison residents with water and wastewater services. To establish new service with Madison Utilities, apply in person at 101 Ray Sanderson Drive in Madison. The following items are necessary to establish new service: • Driver’s license. • Social Security card or an additional photo ID. • Rental or purchase agreement. • $150 deposit fee (per meter) and $50 new service fee. For more information on Madison Utilities, visit www.madisonutilities.org. Madison Utilities is located at 101 Ray Sanderson Drive, Madison, AL 35758. Phone number is 256-772-0253.
North Alabama Gas District – Natural Gas North Alabama Gas District services Colbert, Lawrence, Limestone and Madison counties in North Alabama. To establish new service with North Alabama Gas District, apply in person at 106 Church St., in Madison. Service Application, identification and deposit are required. Renters must have a copy of lease or have the Renter Verification form completed and signed by the owner. Homeowners must have proof of ownership. The deposit for residential customers is a minimum of $50. A deposit in an amount equal to an estimated two months’ bill may be required. For more information on North Alabama Gas District, visit www.nagd.com. North Alabama Gas District is located at 108 Church St., Madison, AL 35758. Phone number is 256-772-0227. Madison County Waste Control and Recycling – Garbage and Trash Collection and Recycling Madison County Waste Control and Recycling provides City of Madison residents with curbside garbage collection. They also coordinate the Mad-
ison County Recycling Program. They route all requests for trash collection for items such as appliances and furniture to the proper district. Questions or problems related to garbage collection, recycling, litter control or trash collection should be directed to this office. For more information on Madison County Waste Control and Recycling, visit www.madisoncountyal.gov/departments/waste-control-and-recycling. Madison County Waste Control and Recycling is located at the Madison County Sanitation Department at 1210 Hi-Lo Circle, Huntsville, AL 35811. Phone number is 256-532-1512. WOW! – Cable, Internet and Landline Telephone Services WOW! provides cable, internet and landline telephone services to City of Madison residents. To establish new service with WOW!, visit the office at 2401 Tenth Street in Huntsville or call 256-533-5353. For more information on WOW! visit www. wowway.net. WOW! is located at 2401 Tenth Street, Huntsville, AL 35805. Phone number is 256-533-5353.
Special moment. Special care. Featuring
– Golden Hour Skin-to-Skin for vaginal and c-section deliveries – Continued breastfeeding support after discharge – New Labor and Delivery suites – Hugs security system
Babies and their families are our passion. Before you even check into your room, we are preparing to make your birth experience the best it can be. Your nurses, obstetrician and pediatrician carefully plan for all of your needs and wishes. Your mother-baby team at Madison Hospital delivers special care for your special moment. Call for a tour (256) 265-7296. Visit madisonALhospital.org/services/maternity for more information on how we make birth days special.
Proud Partners with Madison OB Associates and Madison Clinic for Women
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ABOVE: With Madison County Service Center, residents can avoid a drive to Madison County Courthouse in downtown Huntsville for many services.
Property Taxes Madison County Tax Assessor Cliff Mann 100 North Side Square Huntsville, AL 35801 256-532-3350 The millage rate for the City of Madison breaks down as follows: state – 6.5 mills; county – 11.0 mills; city – 13.0 mills; and schools – 27.5 mills, totaling 58 mills, totaling $5.80 per $100 of assessed value. Limestone County Revenue Commissioner G. Brian Patterson Clinton Street Courthouse Annex First Floor, Suite A Athens, AL 34611 For millage rate information in Limestone County, visit www. limestonerevenue.net and www.limestonecounty-al.gov. 10 Madison FYI
Driver’s Licenses and Vehicle Registration Driver’s License Renewals and First-Time Issues An Alabama Driver’s License expires four years after it is issued. The expiration date is shown on the license. A resident can renew the license at any time within 60 days before expiration. Licenses may be renewed in any county in Alabama. Alabama no longer sends reminders when a license is about to expire. You must have your driver’s license with you for renewal. Out-of-State Licenses – Moving to Alabama With a valid out-of-state license, only an eye test is necessary to obtain an Alabama driver’s license. The cost is $5 cash for the eye exam and $36.25 for the four-year license. Lost or Stolen Licenses To replace lost, destroyed or illegible licenses, apply for a duplicate license at the License Department. No examination is necessary but proof of identity, such as a certified birth certificate, is required at time of application. Learner’s License/Graduated Driver License The minimum driving age in Alabama is 16. The Graduated Driver License program was started in 2010. For restrictions and detailed information on GDL, visit www.alea.gov. Click the driver’s license icon on the right, then click the GDL link on the left. Vehicle Registration and Tags In Alabama, all vehicles within 35 model years are required to be titled. For information on reg-
istration and car tags, visit the following websites: www.limestonelicense.com/index.htm www.madisoncountyal.gov Driver’s License First-Time Issue, Renewal. Vehicle Registration: Mark Craig, Madison County License Director Madison County License Department Madison County Courthouse 100 North Side Square, Room 108 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-532-3320 Madison Taxpayer Service Building (Madison County satellite office) 100 Plaza Blvd. Madison, AL 35758 Greg Tucker, Limestone County License Commissioner Office of License Commissioner Clinton Street Courthouse Annex 100 South Clinton, Suite B Athens, AL 35611 256-233-6430 Driver’s License Road Test Center (eye tests) Alabama State Troopers Office 1115-A Church St. Huntsville, AL 35801 256-539-0681 Costs: License renewal/first time issue $36.25 (cash or check) Replacement $31.25 (cash or check) Eye exam $5.00 (cash only)
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Clockwise, from left: Hogan Family YMCA pool. Dublin Park offers swimming pools, basketball courts and soccer fields. Madison Chamber of Commerce’s office is in Hogan Family YMCA. Madison has several swim leagues.
RIGHT: For family entertainment, Insanity Complex offers a world-class skate park, miniature golf, batting cages, roller skating rink and rock climbing.
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ublin Memorial Park was founded from the generosity of the Dublin family, in the memory of Clyde Harris Dublin and Mary Caldwell Dublin. Their donation of prime, wooded property in the center of Madison has evolved into a 60-acre sports haven. Dublin has a double-court gymnasium equipped for basketball and/or volleyball with an upstairs
walking track. The park is ADA-accessible. The indoor, heated 25-yard swimming pool has eight lanes. The center has meeting rooms and administrative offices with Wi-Fi coverage. Outdoors, the campus has nine soccer fields, nine-hole disc golf course, seven tennis courts, paved walking trail, outdoor pool with diving well and kiddie pool, volunteer-built Kids Kingdom playground and fishing.
Dublin Park, 8324 Madison Pike. www.madisonal.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/352 Palmer Park has 13 youth baseball fields, six softball fields, six soccer fields and two regulation football fields. Three concession buildings have restrooms and press boxes. Four pavilions are available. A special playground is designed with ADA-accessibility. Palmer Park, 574 Palmer Road. www.madisonal.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Palmer-Park-353 Madison has 34 neighborhood parks. https://www.madisonal.gov/Facilities?clear=False Mill Creek Dog Park sits along Mill Creek Greenway at 38 Balch Road. The fenced 1.43acre park is divided into two separate play areas for smaller and larger dogs. Madison currently has four open greenways and trails: Mill Creek Greenway, Rainbow Mountain Preserve, Indian Creek Greenway and Bradford Creek Greenway. (www.madisonal.gov/index.aspx?NID=681)
For recreation questions, call Kory Alfred, director of parks and recreation, at 256-7729300. Hogan Family YMCA is part of the Heart of the Valley YMCA nonprofit organization. The complex has double gymnasium, indoor walking track, aquatic center, teen center with snack bar, fitness center and outdoor facilities for baseball and soccer. (ymcahuntsville.org/hogan) Insanity Complex covers 38,000 square feet with a world-class extreme skate park for skateboarding and aggressive inline skating. The complex has an indoor skating rink, miniature golf, rock-climbing wall, batting cages, pro shop and facility rentals. (insanitycomplex.com) Currently under construction, Madison Recreation Facility and Natatorium on Celtic Drive is a joint project between the City of Madison and Madison City Schools. The recreational campus will offer a 25-yard competition pool. (www.madisonal.gov/documentcenter/view/9299)
Clockwise, from left: A three-pointer at Dublin Park’s gym. A swim meet at the Dublin indoor pool. Fitness equipment at Hogan Family YMCA. High school teams practice at Dublin’s pool.
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Madison Fire and Rescue Department ABOVE: Madison has three fire stations, which elementary students frequently visit on field trips.
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or many decades, volunteers doused fires in Madison. In 1948, the City of Madison bought the community’s first fire truck. In 1962, Madison Fire & Rescue Department was incorporated. Today, the department has seven administrative personnel and 63 shift employees, who respond to 3,000 – plus calls annually. Insurance Services Office (ISO) ranked Madison with Class 1 Public Protection Classification. Only one other department in Alabama has achieved this prestigious ranking. Nationally, Madison is one of 133 departments to achieve this classification from approximately 49,000 fire districts that ISO evaluates. ISO ratings involve periodic, detailed analysis of all fire department equipment and operations, the city’s water system and emergency 9-1-1 communications system. Madison firefighters regularly pursue professional training, including use of GPS technology for rescue operations, courses in International Trauma Life Support and hands-on work with Alabama Fire College.
Reaching out to the community, Madison firefighters participate in charitable fundraisers, like Shop with A Hero for Christmas gift cards for at-risk children and breast cancer awareness. Firefighters offer classes in CPR to residents and Madison teachers. Introducing themselves to community youth, fire personnel drive new and vintage firetrucks in parades for Madison Street Festival, Christmas and homecoming at James Clemens and Bob Jones high schools. • To report a fire in the City of Madison, call 9-1-1. Give the dispatcher all requested information. • For non-emergency calls – 256-772-3326 • Madison Fire Station 1 – 101 Mill Road • Madison Fire Station 2 – 1115 Hughes Road • Madison Fire Station 3 – 12266 County Line Road • www.madisonal.gov, Facebook/Madison Fire & Rescue Department
Storm Shelters • James Clemens High School 11306 County Line Road, Madison, AL 35756 A community shelter opens at James Clemens High School, 11306 County Line Road when the National Weather Service issues a tornado watch for Limestone or Madison County. Madison’s community shelter will open at James Clemens only when school is not in session. School operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. To notify residents when the shelter opens, city officials will post an announcement on the city website at www.madisonal.gov, and Madison Police Department will transmit a Nixle message. The storm shelter at James Clemens is handicap accessible; allows pets in crates; and is FEMA P-361 Compliant. Capacity is 500 people. GPS coordinates are Latitude 34.7052143 and Longitude 86.7865295. • Parker Chapel United Methodist Church 28670 Powell Road, Madison, AL 35756 Parker Chapel UMC allows pets in crates. Capacity is 50 people. GPS coordinates are Latitude 34.7145189 and Longitude 86.810816.
• Good Shepherd United Methodist Church 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road, Madison AL 35757 Good Shepherd UMC is handicap accessible. Capacity is 100 people. GPS coordinates are Latitude 34.7716011 and Longitude 86.78601719999999. Good Shepherd’s shelter will open within 30 minutes of a tornado watch or warning issued in Limestone or Madison County and remain open until the watch or warning has been cancelled. To access the shelter, go to the lower parking lot on the building’s west side. For more information, visit www.madisonal.gov/documentcenter/view/9235 or sheltermadison.com.
Fire Station 1 is located adjacent to Madison Municipal Complex.
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Madison Fire & Rescue Department achieved Class 1 Public Protection Classification with Insurance Services Office -- an honor attained by only one other Alabama department.
To ensure campus safety, School Resource Officers (SROs) in Madison City Schools bridge the gap between students and police.
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Public Safety – Madison Police Department, 100 Hughes Road
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adison ranks as one of the safest large cities in Alabama and 11th safest overall, according to Safe Choice Security’s comparison of 300-plus Alabama cities (safechoicesecurity.com/blog/ safest-cities-in-alabama). Madison Police Department was honored with Cisco Systems Community Policing Award in 2014. The International Association of Chiefs of Police presents the Cisco award to reward best practices in community policing. In community outreach, Madison Police Foundation has sponsored Kids Camp since 2001. Showing the program’s success, the summer camps have expanded from one to three weeks. Boys and girls in Madison who will enter sixth grade can attend. During Kids Camp, youngsters see officers as real people; conversely, officers gain a child’s perspective about law enforcement. Campers experience a mock crime scene, swimming at Dublin Park, “Mud Day” with Madison firefighters and character education sessions. To ensure campus safety, School Resource Officers bridge the gap between students and police in Madison City Schools. An SRO builds rapport with students and leads sessions, such as drug/alcohol abuse and bullying. SROs strive to resolve disruptive behavior before a problem develops. (“Madison Living,” February 2016).
• How do I file a police report? Any Madison resident or business owner can call about a specific incident within city limits. A police officer will respond to that location. Call 256-7227190 or visit in person at the police department, 100 Hughes Road. (www.madisonal.gov > Departments > Police) • How can I protect my home while I’m on vacation? About five days before leaving for vacation, residents can complete a form at the police department in City Hall, 100 Hughes Road. Staff will arrange for extra patrol in your neighborhood. An officer will accept a vacation check by phone. (www.madisonal.gov > Departments > Police) Telephone numbers - Madison Police Department • Emergency – 9-1-1 • Daytime calls, non-emergency – 256-772-5685, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • After-hours calls, non-emergency – 256-722-7190, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. • Police chief – 256-772-5675 • Administrative assistant – 256-772-5675 • Police staff – 256-772-5678
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Empowered education Written By Madison City Schools
Private Schools Madison Academy 375 Slaughter Road 256-469-6400 macademy.org President Barry Kirkland Grades Pre-K through 12 St. John the Baptist Catholic School 1057 Hughes Road 256-722-0772 stjohnb.com Grades K–8 Westminster Christian Academy 375 Mt. Zion Road 256-705-8300 wca-hsv.org Grades K-5 Central Office, Madison City Schools
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adison City Schools serves 10,000 students across 11 school campuses and a Pre-K Center. Enrollment has doubled in just 18 years as a school system. And it’s little wonder why. The district is one of the best performing in Alabama with traditionally-high test scores, award-winning arts and athletic programs and a broad offering of AP courses, internships, STEM and career tech opportunities. It is a diverse district, both ethnically and socioeconomically, with nearly 50 languages spoken in homes and approximately 20 percent of students qualifying for free and reduced meals. Madison City school leaders, under the governance of a visionary Board of Education, work to ensure that no matter the school zone, it is served by a top quality school. The Madison City Council appoints the five board members to staggered four-year terms. Dr. Terri Johnson is currently president, and Ranae Bartlett is vice president. The district’s focus for excellence is on all levels: secure buildings, a broad curriculum, reliable services, state-of-the-art technology, excellent teachers and ample professional development opportunities.
St. John’s Catholic School offers kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Almost any measure of academics puts Madison on par with other high performing districts in the state, region and nation. Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools routinely make the “Washington Post” list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools and produce more National Merit Finalists than any other school district in Alabama, regardless of size. Madison students exceed the state and global pass rate in Advanced Placement. The district’s average ACT score in 2015 was 23.2, compared to 19.1 for the state and 21 nationally. Fifty-nine percent of the 2016 graduating class accepted scholarships averaging $38,165. Middle schools are showing remarkable results with their innovative rotating block schedules and strong STEM programs. Madison’s elementary schools offer exciting opportunities for children to learn Spanish, join LEGO robotics or a chess club, take field trips or compete with a math team. Involved PTAs help provide enrichment programs. Whether through field trips or exciting hands-on learning lessons at school, these outside-the-classroom lessons enlighten students in ways no lecture can. Madison City School’s vision statement is “Empowering Students for Global Success.” Visit www. madisoncity.k12.al.us to learn more about this dynamic school district. Bob Jones High School is named in tribute to U.S. Rep. Robert “Bob” E. Jones Jr., who was instrumental in establishing the school.
Madison City Schools Bob Jones High School 650 Hughes Road 256-772-2547 bjhs.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Sylvia Lambert Grades 10-12 James Clemens High School 11306 County Line Road 256-216-5313 jchs.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Dr. Brian Clayton Grades 10-12 Discovery Middle School 1304 Hughes Road 256-837-3735 dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Eric Terrell Grades 7-8 Liberty Middle School 281 Dock Murphy Drive 256-430-0001 lms.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Nelson Brown Grades 7-8
Columbia Elementary School
James Clemens High School is named for the man who bought property to found the town of “Madison Station.“
667 Balch Road 256-430-2751 ces.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Jamie Hill Grades K-6 Heritage Elementary School 11775 County Line Road 256-772-2075 hrtg.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Dr. Georgina Nelson Grades K–6 Horizon Elementary School 7855 Madison Pike 256-464-3614 hrzn.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Rodney Richardson Grades K-6
Madison Elementary School
Rainbow Elementary School
17 College Street 256-772-9255 mes.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Melissa Mims Grades K–6
50 Nance Road 256-824-8106 res.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Dorinda White Grades K–6
Mill Creek Elementary School
West Madison Elementary School
847 Mill Road 256-774-4690 mces.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Carmen Buchanan Grades K-6
4976 Wall Triana Highway 256-837-1189 wmes.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Dr. Daphne Jah Grades K–6
The Academy 11306 County Line Road 256-216-5313, ext. 95073 paas.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Dr. Treva Stewart Grades 10-12 First Class Pre-K Center 74 Nance Road 256-824-8080 prek.madisoncity.k12.al.us Principal Angela Bush Pre-K
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Madison Street Festival: A citywide party
Tuba section in Jets Band from James Clemens High School.
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From top: Patriot Band from Bob Jones High School. A Madison Belle, city ambassador. Color Guard with Jets Band. New generation of Madison Belles. Jets Band from James Clemens High School.
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adison Street Festival, the community's signature event, combines a block party, shopping extravaganza, fine art and handmade merchandise “under one roof ” – with that “roof ” being picturesque streets of the downtown historic district. Madison Street Festival is held on the first Saturday in October. The festival "unites the community as they enjoy arts and culture, interactive exhibits, car show, a wonderful children's area and great food," festival president Sharon Holcombe said. "The family-oriented festival is admission free." A parade opens the festivities at 9 a.m. with bands from Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools, Scout troops, sports cars, pageant queens, politicians and floats. Local entertainers range from solo vocalists to rock bands, Madison Community Band, folk singers, Madison City Community Orchestra, dance ensembles and Madison City Youth Orchestra. "We'll have a larger professional stage on Church Street in 2016" and stages on Maple Street and at Madison Gazebo, Holcombe said. With mom and dad in tow, youngsters flock to the Children's Area with make-and-take crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides and fun-filled attractions. The Student Art Tent proves the remarkable talent of Madison's young artists. In Crafters Cove, handmade arts-and-crafts merchandise is as diverse as the artisans themselves, and nothing is mass-produced. Their wares include birdhouses, hand-knitted scarves and caps, baby and children's clothing, bath/body products, bows, jewelry, paintings, pottery, home decor, pens and wreaths. Featuring juried artwork, Artist Alley will assemble visual artists, sculptors and designers with works in acrylic, watercolor, oil and pastel; jewelry; mixed media, cartooning; photography; pottery; and statuary. Always a crowd-pleaser, concessions satisfy all tastes with funnel cakes, ice cream, shaved ice, Greek delicacies, pizza and barbecue. Food trucks serve pastries, sandwiches, lobster treats and Mexican fare. Two seating areas in patio and cafe settings let diners people-watch as they eat. Shuttle buses whisk visitors from off-site parking to two dropoff stops – one near the Children's Area and one adjacent to Crafters Cove, Artist Alley and Car Show. Vendor registration opens in mid-April and closes around the first of August for Crafters Cove, Artist Alley, Information and Food. For more information, visit madisonstreetfestival.org. Madison FYI 21
Healthcare Built in 2012, Madison Hospital has earned a reputation for highquality care with a personal touch. Madison Hospital is committed to optimal infant feeding and mother-baby bonding. It is on track to become just the fourth Baby Friendly USA hospital in Alabama.
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adison welcomed an influx of new residents circa 1990, and physicians soon moved or opened practices. Today, doctors in practically every specialty – from pediatrics to neurology – treat patients here. Open since early 2012, Madison Hospital is one of Alabama’s most modern community hospitals. Located at 8375 U.S. 72 W., Madison Hospital includes 60 acute-care patient beds, 24/7 Emergency Department, five state-of-the-art operating rooms, two endoscopy suites, Level II special care nursery and much more to serve the community's healthcare needs. Dozens of OB-GYNs, general surgeons, cardiologists, family doctors, gastroenterologists, orthopedic surgeons, ENTs and other specialists have offices on the hospital campus. More physicians are arriving all the time. The hospital has earned a reputation for providing quality care with a personal touch, as reflected in patient numbers. The Emergency De-
partment is on pace to treat more than 50,000 people in 2016. The Labor & Delivery Department will bring more than 800 babies into the world. “The growth has just been remarkable,” Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright said. “It’s kind of like that ‘Field of Dreams’ movie line: 'If you build it, they will come.' It’s a testament to our exceptional customer service and efficient, high-quality care.” One of the hospital's newest initiatives is Baby Friendly USA. It is on track to become just the fourth hospital in the state to earn the “Baby Friendly” status from the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The program recognizes birth centers and hospitals that offer optimal support for infant feeding and mother-baby bonding. Madison Hospital is part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, the nation’s third-largest publicly-owned hospital system with more than 1,800 patient beds and 12,000 employees across North Alabama.
Hospital leaders are keenly aware of demographic projections showing continued population growth in Madison and are determined to stay ahead of the curve. The hospital's growth has mirrored that of Madison itself. The latest census update pegged Madison's population at 46,450, making it the 11th largest city in Alabama. Hospital leaders are keenly aware of demographic projections, showing continued population growth in Madison, and they are determined to stay ahead of the curve. “Our community is getting larger,” Madison Hospital Board member Taron Thorpe said, “so we have to become a larger community hospital.” Plans in review include Emergency Department expansion, along with conversion of three triage rooms into new Labor & Delivery rooms. Also, the hospital has unfinished shell space on Floors 4 and 5 that can be developed as needed. Madison Hospital • 8375 U.S. 72 W., Madison, 256-265-2012, patient rooms 256-265-5 plus room number • madisonalhospital.org Crestwood Medical Center has a 180-bed fullservice acute care hospital offering the latest medi-
cal advancements and surgical and diagnostic procedures, while providing compassionate care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama named Crestwood as a Tier 1 Facility; the hospital's approximately 1,000 healthcare professionals are proud of the honor. Crestwood is Madison County's only hospital nationally-recognized by The Joint Commission for achieving superior Key Quality Measures four consecutive years (2011-2014). Among Crestwood's regional healthcare centers, the $7.5 million "Crestwood - Madison" at 20 Hughes Road covers 28,000 square foot with physician offices, Sleep Center and Diagnostic Center for X-ray, ultrasound and laboratory services. Crestwood Medical Center • One Hospital Drive, Huntsville, 256-429-4561, Fax 256-429-4615 • crestwoodmedcenter.com
Crestwood Medical Center’s address is One Hospital Drive in south Huntsville.
Crestwood - Madison • 20 Hughes Road, Madison, 256-429-4888 • crestwoodmedcenter.com/crestwood-medical-center/press1/crestwood-madison-is-now-open-349. aspx
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Need surgery? Look no farther than Madison Hospital Madison Hospital is committed to optimal infant feeding and mother-baby bonding. It is on track to become just the fourth “Baby Friendly USA” hospital in Alabama.
General surgeons Douglas Downey, MD, left, and Matthew Hunt, MD, are part of Madison Hospital’s large network of physicians. Marc Zelickson, MD, will join the practice in August 2016.
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ot too many years ago, Madison residents who needed surgery done had to drive to Huntsville Hospital. That’s no longer the case. The city’s growth has attracted an increasing number of surgeons to town, and many of them practice at Madison Hospital. The hospital, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary next year, has five operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technology plus 34 surgical inpatient beds. At North Alabama Surgical Associates, physicians Douglas Downey, MD, Matthew Hunt, MD, and Caroline Schreeder, MD, specialize in a wide range of general surgical procedures, including breast surgery, appendix removal, bowel obstruction surgery, splenectomy, colon and rectal cancer surgery and hernia repair. Marc Zelickson, MD, will join the practice in August of 2016. Call 256-265-5951 to schedule an appointment. North Alabama Surgical Associates is located in the Madison Medical I office building on the Madison Hospital campus. Area residents with varicose veins and other venous issues also have first-rate care close to home at Madison Hospital Vein Center. The center’s specialists – Andrew Knott, MD, Michael Ridner, MD, Warren Strickland, MD, Fred Stucky, MD, and Burress Welborn, MD, – use minimally-invasive techniques to treat varicose veins, restless legs, ankle swelling, leg ulcers, leg pain and more. Madison Hospital Vein Center is located on the ground floor of Physician’s Building I in front of Madison Hospital. Call 256-2658346 to schedule an appointment.
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ntering Madison Public Library, patrons find an environment that breaks the mold. Anything but boring, the library bustles with special events, small group meetings, lectures and a kaleidoscope of children’s programs. In one recent month, the library loaned/distributed 15,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other units. Madison teenagers brainstormed to renovate the Teen Room. This space has “modern minimalist” decor and teen’s choice in “mod” furniture, like leather egg chairs and low-slung sofas. Several book clubs, like Madison Murder, Ink., challenge readers to delve into mixed genres. Children’s Living Library at Madison Public Library is an outdoor venue for imagination without a ceiling. The space gives a unique approach
to nurturing a lifelong quest in reading. Children gather in the mini-amphitheater for story time, plant flowers and vegetables, build scarecrows and monitor the migration of butterflies and hummingbirds. Inclusive for toddlers to teenagers, the annual Fun Run kicks off the summer reading program. Summer’s schedule of special activities includes puppet shows, visits from a raptor sanctuary with tethered owls and falcons, movies usually connected with pre-viewing reading and make-andtake crafts. Planning is underway for construction of a new library. The new facility will offer community meeting space and small study rooms, large space dedicated to children’s sessions, comfortable seating for laptop users, a coffee shop and increased workspace for staff.
Madison Public Library • 130 Plaza Blvd. • 256-461-0046 • madison@hmcpl.org • Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Take a stand for healthier legs Using minimally-invasive techniques, our vein specialists treat: — Varicose veins — Restless legs — Ankle swelling — Leg pain, aching, cramping or fatigue — Leg ulcers, open wounds or sores — Burning or itching on the legs
We now offer sclerotherapy to treat spider veins. Call (256) 265-VEIN for more information or to schedule an evaluation. 8371 Hwy. 72 W., Suite 100 · Madison, AL 35758 madisonALhospital.org/veincenter Madison FYI 25
Madison: Bright today, brighter tomorrow
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Intergraph Corporation. Tyonek’s MPCV door panel for Orion spacecraft. A Norfolk Southern train. New storefronts on Madison’s Main Street.
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haven for young families and retirees, Madison raises quality-of-life standards while offering companies the benefits of award-winning schools and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches, mountain hiking and superior golf. Madison Industrial Development Board stimulates, promotes and assists in location and development of new industries and business enterprises, along with continued expansion of existing industries. In 2014 the city launched the Find More Madison website (findmoremadison.com) with facts about shopping, dining and events. In 2015 Madison formed a Redevelopment Authority to promote new opportunities for commercial business. The upscale Town Madison development will encompass a mixed-use community of housing, retail, restaurants and entertainment venues with 1.5 million square feet of commercial space. Estimates call for creation of 1,600 new jobs. The site’s location is southwest of I-565 and Zierdt Road. Breland Companies is engaged in master planning for the site. Work continues to provide for an I-565 interchange to serve that vicinity. “Current construction activity is providing an east-west con-
nector road,” Mary Beth Broeren said. Broeren is director of planning and economic development for the City of Madison. To expand the Town Madison property, Breland Companies purchased more than 200 acres of the Intergraph campus. Town Madison now encompasses 500 acres with 2.5 miles of I-565 frontage. For current retail, Madison’s major stores are Publix, Target and Lowe’s, Broeren said. Fresh Market and Marshall’s are under construction on U.S. Highway 72. Since 2010, western Madison has seen new development, with 4,000-plus residential lots – more than 1,900 lots west of County Line Road since 2014. In 2015, I-565 and County Line Road’s intersection was upgraded to a full interchange, further stimulating western growth. Madison’s top-notch schools and job creation continue to fuel development interest in the west side of Madison and Limestone County. Huntsville has secured the Polaris plant, which will employ 1,700 people minimum, and the Remington facility with up to 2,000 employees. “While the city is dedicated to growing its economy, it is paramount to maintain its high quality of life and work in partnership with Madison City
Schools to ensure continued excellence in education and engage with area utility providers in anticipation of expected infrastructure needs,” Broeren said. In August 2015 Madison launched preparation of the West Side Master Plan to evaluate the area’s development and infrastructure. “The city has held visioning workshops, established a steering committee and completed data analysis. The city’s consulting team is working on the master plan (expected draft available in late summer 2016). The city hopes this planning effort will provide a useful framework for land-use decisions and infrastructure phasing in support of the city’s goals,” Broeren said. Proximity to the Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center makes Madison an ideal location for businesses in the aerospace/defense fields, including Griffin Aerospace, Tyonek, Aerobotix Inc., Innovative Plastics and STI Electronics Inc. Major Industrial Employers Name Intergraph Corporation* Tyonek Manufacturing Group Inc. Excellance Inc. Griffon Aerospace Label-Aid Systems, Inc. Wilson Lumber STI Electronics, Inc. SEA Wire & Cable, Inc. Accurate Machine & Tool
This chart shows the breakdown of Madison’s industrial composition: Percentage 4% 6% 15% 3% 2% 8% 6% 17% 5% 1% 13% 1% 12% 6% 100%
Industry type Manufacturing Wholesale trade Retail trade Transportation Information Finance and ins. Real estate, rental and leasing Professional, scientific and tech service Administrative and support Educational services Health care and social Arts, entertainment and recreation Accommodation Other services except public
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Source: City of Madison Industrial Development Board, Madisonidb.com Contributor: Mary Beth Broeren, director of planning and economic development, City of Madison
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o register to vote in Alabama, an individual must meet the following qualifications: • Be a United States citizen.
• Reside in Alabama. • Be at least 18 years of age or older on the election day. • Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony (or have had rights restored). • Have not been declared “mentally incompetent” by a court Citizens may register to vote all year, except within the 14 days before an election and on an election day. Voter registration is closed during the 14 days before any election and on election day so the voter list can be compiled for the election. Voter registrations must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Registrars no later than the registration deadline for an election. A citizen does not have to declare a political party preference when registering to vote, because Alabama does not have a party registration law. To vote in Madison County, the citizen must reside in Madison County. At www.alabamavotes. gov, people can register to vote online or request that an application be mailed to them. For questions about voter registration, a voter can contact the Board of Registrars for the county in which he or she resides:
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Madison County Board of Registrars Charles Stone Agricultural Center, Suite 150 819 Cook Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 256-532-3510 Limestone County Board of Registrars 100 South Clinton Street Athens, AL 35611 256-233-6405 Madison Municipal Elections The City of Madison utilizes a mayor-council form of government. The mayor and seven city councilmen are directly elected to serve a four-year term. Regular municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Tuesday in August. The next municipal election is August 23, 2016. A run-off election (if necessary) will be held on October 4, 2016. The last day to register to vote for the municipal election is August 8, 2016. For information on absentee ballots, polling places, districts, required voter identification and more about voting within the city of Madison, visit www.madisonal.gov or call City Clerk Melanie Willard at 256-772-5610. The following websites have useful voting information: www.madisonal.gov www.madisoncountyvotes.com www.sos.alabama.gov www.alabamavotes.gov
Elected Leaders City of Madison Mayor Troy Trulock Madison City Council District 1 – Tim Holcombe, council president District 2 – Steve Smith District 3 – D.J. Klein District 4 – Mike Potter District 5 – Tommy Overcash District 6 – Gerald Clark District 7 – Ronica Ondocsin Madison County Madison County Commission serves as the governing body of the county. The commission is composed of seven individuals who are elected to four-year terms.
Madison County Commission
License Director Mark Craig
Commission Chairman Dale Strong
Probate Judge Tommy Ragland
Commissioner District 1 Roger Jones
Tax Accessor Cliff Mann
Commissioner District 2 Steve Haraway (represents City of Madison) Commissioner District 3 Eddie Sisk Commissioner District 4 Phil Vandiver Commissioner District 5 Phil Riddick Commissioner District 6 Bob Harrison Other elected Madison County officials Circuit Court Clerk Debra Kizer Coroner Bobby Berryhill District Attorney Robert Broussard
Sheriff Blake Dorning Tax Collector Lynda Hall Limestone County Limestone County Commission serves as the governing body of the county. The commissioners listed below represent residents of Limestone County residing in the city limits of Madison: Limestone County Commission (pertaining to Madison City residents) Commission Chairman Mark Yarbrough (represents all of Limestone County) Commissioner District 2
Steve Turner Commissioner District 3 Jason Black Alabama House of Representatives Rep. Mike Ball District 10 P.O. Box 6302 Huntsville, AL 35824 (334) 242-7683 Rep. Mac McCutcheon District 25 100 St. Clair Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801 256-655-3764 Alabama State Senate Sen. Arthur Orr District 3 P.O. Box 305 Decatur, AL 35602 256-260-2147 Sen. Bill Holtzclaw District 2 P.O. Box 1801
Madison, AL 35758 256-651-5921 United States Senate Sen. Richard Shelby 304 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 202-224-5744 256-772-0460 Sen. Jeff Sessions 326 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-4124 256-533-0979 United States House of Representatives Congressman Mo Brooks 1230 Longworth Hob Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-4801 256-551-0190
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adison Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate for the Madison business community and promotes economic and civic growth for the region. Furthermore, the chamber nurtures collaboration among business and professional individuals to improve quality of life for the community. Monthly luncheons feature guest speakers, ranging from state political leaders to educators, entrepreneurs, agency directors and aerospace engineers. Local businesses host Chamber After-Hours get-togethers for relaxed conversation and useful networking. In early summer, Taste the Spirit of Madison features area restaurateurs and caterers with samples of delicacies from barbecue to bleu cheese. Food trucks add a festive atmosphere, along with bazaar booths, lawn games and live performers. The annual Business Expo & Kids Day allows retail owners, entrepreneurs and mom-and-pop shops to showcase their mer-
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chandise and services. Most vendors and groups have handout materials and freebies for visitors. This free event also has entertainment and treats for the youngsters with face painting, balloon art and inspection of an ambulance and fire truck. At the chamber’s Small Business Awards gala, the top echelon of performers in retail, service and community life grab the spotlight. Awards go to Small Business of the Year, Startup Business of the Year, Excellence in Leadership & Service, Community Servant of the Year, “Health & Wellness Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year. Annually, the Connect galas serve as a venue for the mayor’s State of the City address. The evening includes a VIP reception, dinner and live entertainment. In May 2016 the chamber was instrumental in launching Trains on Main, a scavenger hunt in downtown that guides tourists and residents on an educational maze with clues about Madison’s history. Train-finders win prizes.
Madison Chamber of Commerce Address: 130 Park Square Lane, inside Hogan Family YMCA Phone: 256-325-8317 Email: director@madisonalchamber.com
Website: madisonalchamber.com Facebook: Madison Chamber of Commerce Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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From left: A design on SPACES Sculpture Trail. Madison Gazebo, site of summer concerts. Madison’s iconic Roundhouse.
Generations of volunteers give Madison its unique personality
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hroughout the years, Madison residents have contributed time, money and sweat equity to improve their community. Corporate and city leaders have supported their causes. In 1998 city residents voted to form their own separate school system, Madison City Schools. Groups of volunteers manned phone banks to encourage residents to vote. Now, 20 years later, this school system is the major reason that families with children flock to Madison. Among the city’s 12 public schools, ParentTeacher Associations thrive as a lively network. The Parent-Teacher Organization at St. John the Baptist Catholic School also provides many avenues of volunteerism. Fundraising and socializing collide, and lifetime friendships are built. Madison’s largest annual event with crowds estimated at 20,000, Madison Street Festival provides a free, fun-filled day for Madison residents. Each year, MSF awards grants to school and non-profit organizations. The MSF Committee, an all-volunteer group, devotes months in planning the event, always held on the first Saturday in October. Kids’ Kingdom at Dublin Park is a community-project playground that volunteers constructed during six days in October 1997. The playground is open to the public free of charge. American Legion Post 229 built the Wall of Heroes monument in Jessie Ollie Wikle Jr. Veterans Memorial Park on Front Street in 2008. Each Christmas and patriotic holidays, they place wreaths on veterans’ graves.
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For 13 years, Rotary Club of Madison has entertained large crowds at Parrots of the Caribbean, the club’s only fundraiser. Locally, Rotarians prepare Thanksgiving baskets for individuals in need, donate children’s backpacks and school supplies, work with Triana Boys and Girls Club and give scholarships to a senior at Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools. Celebrating its 55th year in 2016, Madison Garden Club uses proceeds from its annual plant sale to maintain potted plants on Main Street and decorate City Hall for Christmas. Their annual Every Light a Prayer for Peace program culminates with readings of “What Peace Means to Me,” an essay contest for Madison fifth-graders. Seventeen years ago, Madison Optimist Club organized Safety Optimist Style to introduce youngsters to first-responder organizations (police, fire and rescue) before an emergency occurs. S.O.S. promotes children’s safety while adding family fun in a pleasant springtime event. Inside-Out Ministries Inc., an all-volunteer service organization, offers the community the strength of volunteers ready for action. In 2003, volunteers and businessmen, known as Project PROUD, built a concession stand for Palmer Park’s Upper Quad. Madison Arts Council organizes free gazebo concerts on Thursday nights during summer. Promoting fine arts since 2002, MAC presents grants to Madison non-profits involved in the arts. For more information on volunteering in Madison, visit https://www.madisonal.gov/index.aspx?nid=181.
Churches: BAPTIST Big Shiloh Baptist 133 Maple St. Madison 256-772-3266 First Baptist Madison 4257 Sullivan St. Madison 256-772-9712 Fletcher’s Chapel Primitive Baptist 30592 Hardiman Road Madison 256-325-0327
Little Zion Baptist 1115 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-464-0841
Trinity Baptist 1088 Hughes Road Madison 256-837-9737
Madison Baptist 840 Balch Road Madison 256-830-6224
Wall Highway Baptist 6597 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-837-0971
Madison Free Will Baptist 5295 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-430-3087
Grace Baptist 122 Walnut St. Madison 256-837-8821 Greenbrier Baptist 7939 Greenbrier Road Madison 256-355-8032
Moses Chapel Primitive Baptist 372 Moses Chapel Road Madison 256-461-0082 Phillip Tabernacle Primitive Baptist 930 Balch Road Madison 256-830-5398
BIBLE First Bible Church 11306 County Line Road Madison 256-353-2711 Madison Bible Church 1520 Hughes Road Madison 256-430-0722 CATHOLIC St. John’s Catholic 1057 Hughes Road Madison 256-722-0130
Skyline ABA Baptist 586 Slaughter Road Madison 256-971-0420
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International Baptist 1025 Shelton Road Madison 256-464-7000
St. Andrew Primitive Baptist 1393 Swancott Road Madison 256-353-9708
Beacon Hill Worship Center 911 Miller Blvd. Madison 256-772-9922
Korean First Baptist 4257 Sullivan St. Madison 256-772-9489
The Brook 8573 Highway 72 West Madison 256-837-6633
Little Shiloh Primitive Baptist 229 Maple St. Madison 256-461-4275
The Grove Baptist 12300 County Line Road Madison 256-233-5080
Haven Baptist 1840 Slaughter Road Madison 256-830-4962
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The Church of Christ On The Highway 7494 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-716-1817 Monrovia Church of Christ 595 Nance Road Madison 256-837-5255 Swancott Church of Christ Swancott Road Madison 256-355-2217 Messiah Lutheran 7740 Highway 72 West Madison 256-721-0041
EPISCOPAL St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 786 Hughes Road Madison 256-864-0788 GOSPEL Bright Star Full Gospel 5167 Wall Triana Hwy Madison 256-864-8072
METHODIST Asbury United Methodist 980 Hughes Road Madison 256-837-0365
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Good Shepherd United Methodist 1418 Old Railroad Bed Road Madison 256-232-3331
Church of Christ 1550 Hughes Road Madison 256-830-1654
Faith Lutheran 660 Gillespie Road Madison 256-830-5600
Grady Madison AME 129 Gooch Lane Madison 256-864-2829
Church of Christ-Madison 556 Hughes Road Madison 256-772-3911
Lamb of God Lutheran 11716 County Line Road Madison 256-446-3900
Harvest Pointe Methodist 103 Gin Oaks Court Madison 256-479-7004
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Madison United Methodist 127 Church St. Madison 256-772-9761
Madison First Church 8234 Madison Pike Madison 256-772-3381
Master’s Way United Methodist 11775 County Line Road Madison 256-325-3494 Parker Chapel United Methodist 28670 Powell Road Madison 256-233-6143 Springhill United Methodist 1605 Zierdt Road Madison 256-461-7472 St. Paul United Methodist 620 6th St. Madison 256-772-0016
NONDEMOMINATIONAL Bridge a Gap Church 9076 Madison Blvd., Suite 1 Madison 256-774-5727 Calvary Chapel of Huntsville 200 Teresa Drive Madison 256-430-3400 Church Discipleship Ministry 142 Brownstone Drive Madison 256-895-0603 Cornerstone Word of Life 3783 Sullivan St. Madison 256-461-7055
Hope 1661 Balch Road Madison 256-830-5544
Restoration Foursquare 5810 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-837-0643
Providence Presbyterian 7745 Highway 72 West Madison 256-722-0227
Living Faith Tabernacle-Faith 149 Magnum Lane Madison 256-270-9365
Spirit Life Family Worship Center 1469 Browns Ferry Road Madison 256-772-8428
Redeemer Presbyterian 9580 Madison Blvd. Madison 256-461-6012
LifeSong Community Home Church 304 Harvestwood Court Madison 256-426-1339 Living Word Fellowship 1477 Slaughter Road Madison 256-895-9228 Madison Worship Center 5290 Wall Triana Highway 256-721-4595 New Creation Christian Center 8006 Madison Pike Madison 256-461-6070
St. Peter United Methodist 107 Stewart St. Madison 256-464-7472
Crosspointe 78 Hughes Road Madison 256-772-4463
The Masters Way United Methodist 29768 Brownsferry Road Madison 256-325-1700
Fellowship of Faith Church 132 Maple St. Madison 256-536-4673
Oasis Tabernacle – Faith & Love 8006 Madison Pike Madison 256-325-8009
Grace Fellowship 11900 Mooresville Road Madison 256-233-6200
Ray of Hope Ministries 9580 Putnam Plaza Madison 256-325-2889
The HARBOR Family Worship 1469 Browns Ferry Road Madison 256-668-7795
Real Ministries 8006 Madison Pike Madison 256-772-0090
MORMON The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1297 Slaughter Road Madison 256-722-8417
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PRESBYTERIAN Connections Presbyterian 897 Capshaw Road Madison 256-489-5476 Grace Presbyterian USA 5555 Wall Triana Highway Madison 256-722-0508 Hanmanmus Presbyterian 770 Nance Road Madison, AL 35757 Madison Monrovia Presbyterian Westminister Christian Academy Madison 256-722-9496 Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian 3726 Pryor Road Madison 256-353-9936 New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian 28520 S.W. Wall St. Madison 256-353-8929
St. Elizabeth Cumberland Presbyterian 104 Perry St. Madison 256-772-3994 Triana Cumberland Presbyterian 263 Stone St. SW Madison 256-461-0206 Valley Presbyterian 719 Hughes Road Madison 256-508-9020 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Grace Fellowship SDA 696 Nance Road Madison 256-658-4236 Madison Mission SDA 183 Shelton Road Madison 256-464-9488 Triana Seventh Day Adventist 251 Ervin Lane Madison 256-772-3099
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