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Huntsville Approves $6B Eli Lilly Expansion
City Council votes to finalize agreement with pharmaceutical giant for new campus and 450 high-paying jobs.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Huntsville City Council has voted to approve an agreement with pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly to build a new $6 billion campus in the city, creating 450 high-paying jobs. The deal includes the city providing a 260-acre site and $2 million in workforce development funding, while Eli Lilly will invest at least $4.2 billion in a 750,000 square foot facility.
Why it matters
This major investment by Eli Lilly is a significant economic win for Huntsville, attracting high-skilled jobs and boosting the region's reputation as a hub for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The project is expected to have a ripple effect across north Alabama, creating 3,000 construction jobs and positioning the city for potential future expansions.
The details
Under the terms of the development agreement, Eli Lilly will construct a 750,000 square foot facility with an investment of at least $4.2 billion. The company has committed to hiring no less than 449 full-time employees with an average salary of $112,700, excluding benefits. In return, the city is providing a 260-acre site to Eli Lilly under a 10-year performance obligation, as well as $2 million for workforce development, recruitment and training, and up to $250,000 in project costs. The city is also holding an adjacent 240-acre site for potential future expansion.
- The City Council plans to vote on the agreement this week.
- Construction is set to begin later this year, with completion slated in 2032.
The players
Eli Lilly
A pharmaceutical company that has announced plans to invest $6 billion in a new campus in Huntsville, Alabama, creating 450 high-paying jobs.
Huntsville City Council
The local government body that is set to vote on the agreement with Eli Lilly this week.
Tommy Battle
The mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, who has stated that the Eli Lilly project will have a significant ripple effect across the region.
What they’re saying
“The ripple effect of Eli Lilly selecting Huntsville over more than 300 other sites will resonate across north Alabama. This project will also create 3,000 constructions jobs and we are looking forward to site work beginning later this year.”
— Tommy Battle, Mayor
What’s next
The City Council plans to vote on the agreement with Eli Lilly this week.
The takeaway
Huntsville's successful bid to attract Eli Lilly's $6 billion investment and 450 high-paying jobs highlights the city's growing reputation as a hub for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, with the project expected to have a significant economic impact across the region.
