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Mayor Battle Marries Broadway Star | Birmingham News
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle tied the knot in a private ceremony with Jo Lynn Burks, a Broadway veteran and music instructor whose glittering career includes starring roles in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” and “Hairspray,” plus tours with legends like Gladys Knight. A graduate of the University of Alabama and Miami, she’s brought her artistic flair into education—and now, into the mayor’s life. This second marriage, following the loss of his first wife in 2020, marks a quiet but meaningful new chapter for Battle as he continues leading Huntsville since 2008. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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