10/29/2026
A Great Morning for Hartselle!
What a wonderful morning celebrating the progress, leadership, and bright future of Hartselle! The Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our 2026 State of the City Address this morning at The Venue, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, city department leaders, and community partners for an informative look at the progress and future of our city.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Mayor Missy Evans for sharing her vision, highlighting the progress being made throughout Hartselle, and discussing the priorities and opportunities that will continue to shape our community for years to come. A special thank you to Madison Anders, Strategic Initiatives & External Affairs Manager, for serving as our moderator and leading an engaging panel discussion with our City of Hartselle department leaders.
We are especially grateful to our panelists, including:
Ben Wood – Engineering Director
Jeremy Griffith – Development Director
Alan McDearmond – Police Chief
Missy Evans - City of Hartselle Mayor
Their insight into city operations, infrastructure, public safety, development, and future initiatives provided a valuable perspective on the work taking place behind the scenes to keep Hartselle moving forward. We also want to recognize and thank our Hartselle City Council members, additional city department heads, and dedicated city employees for their leadership, service, and commitment to our community. The continued growth and success of Hartselle would not be possible without the collaboration, hard work, and dedication of those who serve our city each day.
A Special Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
Events like the State of the City Address are made possible through the incredible support of businesses and organizations that believe in the importance of community engagement, strong leadership, and continued economic growth.
Presenting Sponsor
Lathan McKee Architects | An L&M Group Company
Silver Sponsors
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Morgan County Commission
Bronze Sponsors
Regalo
Hartselle Internal Medicine
Table Sponsors
Cerrowire
Decatur Morgan Hospital
Hartselle Utilities
J.T. Ray Company
Pugh Wright McAnally
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Beverage Sponsor
Decatur Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Breakfast Sponsor
Warehouse Coffee
We are truly grateful for each of these sponsors and their continued investment in the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce and the community we are proud to serve. Your partnership allows us to create opportunities for meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and connect the people and organizations helping shape Hartselle's future. To everyone who attended, participated, sponsored, or helped make this event possible, THANK YOU!
The State of the City is more than an opportunity to hear about current projects and future plans. It is a reminder of what makes Hartselle special: dedicated leadership, strong community partnerships, and a shared commitment to making our city an even better place to live, work, raise a family, and do business.
Together, we are celebrating today's progress and building tomorrow's Hartselle!