Noise waiver approved for Lyons Park Sept. 11–13
Event at Lyons Park will operate with extended hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) over three days, exempt from city noise rules. Check if your District 2 home or business is near the park.
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Noise waiver approved for May 9 event at Magnolia Grove Parkway
Andre Reynolds gets permission to host an event from 6–10 p.m. on May 9 without noise-ordinance restrictions in District 7. Neighbors in the area may experience louder activity than the ordinance normally permits during that 4-hour window.
Noise waiver granted: Magnolia Grove Parkway event May 9, 4-10 p.m.
A six-hour noise exemption allows an event at Magnolia Grove Parkway (District 7) on May 9, letting organizers exceed normal sound limits during evening hours.
City hires Matthew Brooks as tennis pro for Parks; $80K/year
Extends tennis instruction at Mobile parks through a sole-source agreement. Residents can access professional coaching for the sport through city recreation programs.
City contracts tennis instructor Peyton Hickman for $80K/year
Parks and Recreation will offer new tennis lessons and clinics to residents through this sole-source agreement with instructor Peyton Hickman.
Sole-source: City contracts Frank Trice for racquet stringing, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation gets dedicated racquet stringing services. Contract is non-competitive (sole-source), so citizens can track this spending decision.
Maritime Museum awards $61K videography contract to Hunter Nichols
Council approves sole-source contract for videography and photography at the National Maritime Museum. The museum will use Hunter Nichols' services for $61,079 annually from the general fund.
Noise waiver approved for Trinity Gardens Park event, May 2
Yodianne Sanchez gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park Amphitheater (2–6 p.m. May 2) without noise ordinance restrictions. Neighbors near the park should expect louder-than-usual activity that afternoon.
Waiver approved for outdoor event noise at Trinity Gardens Park, June 21
Jarvius Coleman gets permission to hold an event at Trinity Gardens Park (District 1) from 2–6 p.m. on June 21 without noise-ordinance restrictions. Check the park schedule if you live nearby.
Noise waiver granted for Cathedral Square Park event May 1
Shelby Brashaw gets permission to hold a 4-hour event (4–8 p.m.) at Cathedral Square Park with sound levels above normal city limits. Neighbors nearby should expect louder activity that evening.
Noise waiver granted for British Park event, May 17
Kacey Chappelear gets permission to hold a sound-amplified event at British Park (District 2) from 2–5 p.m. on May 17, temporarily suspending noise ordinance rules for that time.
Noise waiver approved for Cooper Riverside Park event July 24-25
Event organizer Creola Ruffin gets permission to hold a music or entertainment event at Cooper Riverside Park in District 2 without noise-ordinance penalties, 4:30–10 p.m. both evenings.
Noise waiver approved for May 3 event at Medal of Honor Park
Anthony LunaBankhead's event at Medal of Honor Park in District 6 will be allowed to exceed noise limits from 1–3 p.m. on May 3, 2026.
City hires tennis pro Matthew Brooks for Parks, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation adds a dedicated tennis instructor to its offerings. Contract is sole-source (no competitive bidding), using general fund money.
Tennis lessons contract: City pays Peyton Hickman $80K/year
Parks Department adds structured tennis instruction through sole-source agreement. Residents get access to clinics and lessons at city facilities.
Sole-source contract: Frank Trice racquet stringing, $80K/year
Parks and Recreation commits $80,000 annually to contract racquet stringing services with Frank Trice. This sole-source deal (no competitive bidding) funds equipment maintenance for city tennis and racquetball facilities.
Noise waiver approved for Jayson Evans event at Mardi Gras Park, Aug. 1
Event at Mardi Gras Park on August 1 will be allowed to operate from 3–7 p.m. without Noise Ordinance restrictions. Neighbors in District 2 may experience elevated sound levels during that window.
Noise waiver granted for Mardi Gras Park event Nov 7
Karrie Nelson gets permission to exceed noise limits at Mardi Gras Park on November 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Neighbors near District 2 should expect louder activity during that window.
Clotilda Descendants Association gets noise waiver for July 10 event at Hope Par
Clotilda Descendants Association can host an all-day cultural event at Hope Park without noise ordinance restrictions on July 10, 2026.
Noise waiver granted for History Museum event at Hope Park
History Museum of Mobile can hold a special event at Hope Park on July 25 without noise restrictions. The 4-hour event runs 1–5 p.m. in District 2.