Joe William Davis (October 22, 1918 – November 14, 1992) was an American politician who served as mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, for five consecutive terms from 1968 to 1988.[2] He unsuccessfully sought a sixth term. Davis is the second-longest-serving mayor of Huntsville, behind only Alex W. McAllister.
The Joe W. Davis Stadium in Huntsville, home of the Huntsville Stars baseball team from 1985 through 2014, is named in his honor.[5] The stadium is under development to be the home of MLS Next Pro team Huntsville City Football Club whose inaugural season began in March 2023.
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^Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Davis was the 8th to hold the title of "Mayor."
^"New Market Celebrates its History"(PDF). The Huntsville Historical Review. Vol. 17, no. 1. Huntsville, AL: The Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society. Winter–Spring 1990. p. 29. Retrieved May 8, 2013.