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Greenville council approves transfer of 44 acres for possible National Guard armory
Summary
The Greenville City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-21 to transfer about 44 acres to the Armory Commission of Alabama; the state’s Deputy Commissioner said the site would be submitted through the federal MILCON process and could house roughly 159 personnel if selected.
The Greenville City Council on March 23 unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-21 to transfer approximately 44 acres at Manningham Loop and Interstate 65 to the Armory Commission of Alabama as the potential site for a National Guard armory.
Casey Rogers, Deputy Commissioner at the State Military Department, told the council the project would be submitted through the federal military construction (MILCON) process, which she described as occurring every seven to ten years. Rogers said the agreement includes a reversion clause that would return the land to the city if the armory project does not move forward.
"If picked that this project will be a 30-year federal investment in the City of Greenville," Rogers said, adding the proposed armory would house approximately 159 personnel.
Mayor Jae’Ques Brown asked for questions or concerns; none were offered. Councilmember Ed Sims moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Brandon Smith Sr. seconded. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of the council.
The transfer authorizes the city to convey about 44 acres located between exits 128 and 130 on Interstate 65 to the Armory Commission of Alabama. Council discussion and the Deputy Commissioner’s remarks made clear the land conveyance is a prerequisite to the federal selection process; the armory is not guaranteed until chosen and the reversion clause will restore title if the federal project does not proceed.
Next steps: with the transfer authorized, the site will be submitted through the MILCON process and the city awaits federal selection and funding decisions.
