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More than a gas station

$140+ million resort is coming to Bullitt County
Rendering of a gas station with a parking lot.
The Grand Reserve will serve as a luxury pit stop between Louisville and Nashville. | Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group
We know Bullitt County as home to the world’s longest go-kart track, Bernheim Forest, Jim Beam, and “the most awesome flea market in the world.” But within the next five years, it’s going to be known for the Grand Reserve.

The $100+ million resort will be located directly off of I-65 Exit 112, offering amenities to travelers and locals alike. While the county owns the 162-acre property the Grand Reserve will partially occupy, it’s being leased and headed by developer David Schuler.

Rendering of a hotel with a waterfall feature outside.

The hotel and conference center should be open in 2027.

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Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group

Here’s what will make up the Grand Reserve:
  • An upscale gas station with 30+ EV chargers
  • 200+ room name-brand hotel and conference center
  • Luxury townhomes
  • Pool and spa
  • Three restaurants — one will be a fine-dining establishment
  • 200,000-sqft welcome center
  • Picnic areas
  • A playground
Though the resort will have typical travel plaza amenities — we can taste the roller hot dogs now — it won’t look like one. Bullitt County Judge Executive Jerry Summers described it as a “turn-of-the-century-west” kind of design. “It’s not going to be hardcore commercial,” he said.

Everything but the hotel is on track to open in 2026, which will start checking in guests the following year.

Rendering of a restaurant at night with people outside.

Jerry said he can’t disclose which restaurants will be part of the Grand Reserve, but one is from Louisville.

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Rendering by Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group

“The most exciting part for me is the opportunity for us to go to a five-star restaurant or be able to hold conferences — to showcase our community,” Jerry said, “because we’re more than just the fast-food [restaurants] and commercial buildings you see from I-65.”

Bullitt County is currently relocating the Animal Control center + other facilities on the property, which should be done by May 1 of next year, when the development will break ground.
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Events
Friday, July 21
  • Cosmic Wilderness | Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23 | 12 p.m. | Hard Time Collective, 1008 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Shop for Wes Anderson-inspired threads at this vintage clothing pop-up.
  • Saint Agnes Carnival 2023 | Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | 5 p.m. | Saint Agnes Catholic Community, 1920 Newburg Rd., Louisville | Free | Carnival rides, beer, a BBQ dinner, gambling, and live music are part of this annual event.
  • Pickin’ in Paristown | Friday, July 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Hear bluegrass tunes from the Mama Said String Band at this all-ages show in Christy’s Garden.
  • Art in the Park | Friday, July 21 | 6 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | Bring the fam out for a night of arts and crafts + a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Kentucky Shakespeare.
  • It’s Britney B!tch: A 2000s Pop Diva Dance Party | Friday, July 21 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $12 | Bust out the chunky shoes and low-rise jeans for this dance party featuring music by Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
  • Drive In in the Park | Friday, July 21 | 9 p.m. | Skyview Park, 2700 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown | Free | Park your car or bring a blanket to watch the 2022 musical drama about Elvis’ life.
  • Racing vs. Chicago Red Stars | Friday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$153 | Watch Racing play before the USWNT watch party at the stadium.*
Saturday, July 22
  • Saint Joseph’s Clean Up | Saturday, July 22 | 10 a.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 South Preston St., Louisville | Free | Lend a helping hand at this neighborhood cleanup with pizza and drinks to follow.
  • NuLu Summer Fest | Saturday, July 22 | 12-7 p.m. | NuLu, East Market St., Louisville | Free | Soak up classic summer nostalgia, like sprinklers, sidewalk chalk, a watermelon eating contest, and BBQ.
  • Louisville Street Food Festival | Saturday, July 22-Sunday, July 23 | 2-8 p.m. | Fourth Street Live!, 411 S. 4th St., Louisville | $7.99 | Dig into food truck + restaurant menus with all food items priced at $5 or less.
Sunday, July 23
  • Garage Sale at the Speed | Sunday, July 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Posters, jewelry, puzzles, and more will be on sale inside the Grand Hall of this art museum.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Biz
  • After 14 years in NuLu, Wiltshire on Market has closed — but the restaurant won’t be vacant long. Its former chef will be leasing the space for his own elevated Palestinian food concept and retain the other five former employees, too. Wiltshire will continue to run its three other cafés. (WLKY)
Real Estate
  • A house for sale in Clifton has proven to be unconventional enough to make Zillow Gone Wild. The traditional, $495,000 two-bedroom home has a natatorium built on its side. The indoor swimming area has a two-lane, heated lap pool, a sauna, steam room, and a shower.
Concert
  • Candlelight Concerts is bringing its glow to Derby City. The classical music series invites audiences to listen to musicians amid hundreds of flickering LED candles. Three shows are slated — including a tribute to Taylor Swift — at the Kentucky Science Center from October to December. Tickets start at $39.
Community
  • Barret Avenue is fighting for its right to party. Originally scheduled for last weekend, the inaugural Barret Ave. Block Party has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 29, 12-8 p.m. Local vendors, food trucks, a dunk tank, and live music will take to the streets to celebrate this small business corridor.
Sports
  • New purple soccer balls decorated with LouCity and Racing logos + fleur-de-lis are for sale at the Lynn Family Stadium store. The specially designed balls are part of the Pass-a-ball project by PARK sportswear brand. For each soccer ball purchased, one will be donated to a local partner organization.
Health
  • The new $21 million Frazier Rehabilitation Hospital-Brownsboro is now accepting patients. The two-floor facility treats strokes, brain injuries, neurological disorders, and other specific conditions. It is expected to care for 1,200 people a year in the East End at 5000 Chamberlain Ln. (Louisville Business First)
Wellness
Announced
  • Congratulations to Kristen K. and Stan M., the winners of our referral program giveaway. Did you know you can be rewarded for spreading the word about the newsletter? You can look forward to special items such as hats, mugs, and more. Find the referral section above The Wrap each day.
 
History

A restored riverfront home

This riverfront Mannerist-style home is being restored
Historic brick house with wrought iron fence in front of a river.
See the Gaffney House at 4515 River Rd. | Photo via Historic Louisville
It’s easy to miss the Gaffney House when you drive down River Road. There’s nothing around it except the Ohio River and a fenced-in field. Despite its isolating locale, the house itself is an important example of 20th-century mannerist design — and it’s currently being restored.

The house was the residence of prominent Louisville architect, James J. Gaffney. He designed and built the three-level home, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, between 1910 and 1927. He’s also responsible for the design of Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium.

Here are few significant design features of the Gaffney House:
  • Gibbs Surround — see the blocks that frame of the doors and windows
  • A red clay roof that splits an arrangement of pendants decorated with terracotta tiles and brick, each displaying a Mayan-like sun design
  • Art glass windows with lily and lotus flower designs
The restoration of the home, which was sold in 2020 for $450,000, is being lead by WorK Architecture + Design and Wilkinson Builders Inc.
 
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Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
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Got a sweaty story? The Moth StorySLAM wants to hear it on Tuesday, July 25 at Headliners Music Hall.

The theme for this month’s live storytelling competition is perspiration. So think real hard about the last time your palms were clammy and come prepared to tell a five-minute tale about it onstage — we’re sweating already thinking about it.
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