07.31.2023

Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville

Today’s Forecast

89º | Partly cloudy | 8% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:53 a.m. | Sunset 8:41 p.m.

Our greatest hits

Be kind, rewind: our top five July stories

Row of historic buildings on a street with cars and a tree-lined sidewalk.

Get a quick update on what happened in Derby City in July. | Photo by Louisville Tourism

We figured, like Aerosmith, you don’t want to miss a thing. So we took a look back at the 35 stories we shared in July and crunched some page view numbers to bring you LOUtoday’s greatest hits.

The Grand Reserve
A $140+ million travel-stop-meets-resort is being developed directly off of Exit 112 along I-65 in Bullitt County. A hotel, townhomes, upscale gas station, and multiple restaurants are just a few of the amenities planned for the Grand Reserve, which is slated to be open in 2026.

Historic brick house with wrought iron fence in front of a river. — See the Gaffney House at 4515 River Rd.
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Photo via Historic Louisville

Gaffney House
An overlooked piece of history that has sat vacant on River Road for years is being restored. The mannerist-style house was designed by its owner + prominent Louisville architect, James J. Gaffney, between 1910 and 1927. It might have one of the coolest roofs we’ve ever seen.

Pink mansion on a sunny day. — The Pink Palace has purple and green trim, and sits at the top of St. James Court.
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Photo by LOUtoday

A 19th-century Barbie dreamhouse
The “Barbie” movie release was all the sparkling, pink rage in July — so we joined the party and brought you a story about a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse in Old Louisville.

Name this neighborhood
We asked you to put on your thinking caps and try to identify a Louisville neighborhood based on a map void of its landmarks. Turns out, you all know the Audubon Park area pretty well.

Iconic Derby City landmarks
Speaking of landmarks… We released a City Guide to some of Louisville’s most notable places, like the Louisville Water Tower and Belle of Louisville.

While those stories racked up the most views, a few other things happened in July that are worth mentioning — like when this unlikely Germantown house went up for sale, a new Mediterranean restaurant opened on Bardstown Road, and Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion was demolished.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Written in the Trees | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Main Library, 301 York St., Louisville | Free | Explore the past through tree-ring records.
America | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville | $35-$120 | Hear the classic 1970s band at this outdoor venue.

Thursday, Aug. 3

54th Annual Street Rods Nationals | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $6-$40 | See 10,000+ vintage cars on display at one of the world’s largest automotive events.

Friday, Aug. 4

2023 CatVideoFest at Speed Cinema | Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1-2 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Watch a collection of the best online feline videos with proceeds will go toward helping cats in need.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Tonight is the final opportunity to give feedback on the city’s government model recommendations. Topics include the duties of the mayor + Metro Council, tax powers, and distribution of governmental services. The public meeting will take place at City Hall at 6 p.m. Speakers must register in person 30 minutes prior.

Coming Soon

Shady Rays is opening its first Louisville storefront inside the Oxmoor Center on Saturday, Aug. 5 — and the first 100 customers will get a free mystery pair of sunglasses. The Derby City-founded company specializes in polarized shades and has four other stores across the US.

Today Is

The 53rd Annual World Championship Dainty Contest. The historic German street game — which involves hitting a wooden peg with a broom stick handle — is a Schnitzelburg neighborhood tradition. The games will commence at 5:30 p.m. Staple Dainty concessions, including cheap beer and bologna sandwiches, will also be available.

Edu

Simmons College of Kentucky purchased the former Better Business Bureau at 844 S. 4th St. for $1 million. The two-story facility will house the Historically Black College’s early childhood and teacher education program. It should be ready for students by the Fall semester. (Louisville Business First)

Sports

What makes the perfect mid-week happy hour? $2 beers and hot dogs in the Fan Zone from 6-7 p.m. before Louisville City FC takes on Charleston Battery on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Grab tickets.*

Home

Two days. 12 remodeled homes. Endless inspo for your next home project. Count us in. The 2023 Tour of Remodeled Homes, happening Saturday, Aug. 12 + Sunday, Aug. 13, allows Louisvillians to meet the BIA of Greater Louisville’s Registered Builders + Remodelers and see quality craftsmanship firsthand. Grab tickets.*

What it takes to be a Heine Brothers Coffee barista

Two people wearing brown aprons holding coffee.

Katie and Mandey are honorary Heine Brothers Coffee baristas for life. | Photo by LOUtoday

Drink Up Month has come to a close, but before the sips were over, we decided to get up close and personal with the Louisville drink industry.

Heine Brothers Coffee invited us to the training cafe at its headquarters + roastery in the Portland neighborhood. We spent the morning learning how to make classic espresso drinks, Heine Brothers originals — like the Chaiberg — and mixed up some of its new Boost energy drinks. We also tried our hand at latte art — but that’s a story for a different time.

At the end of the day, we might not have been barista material, but we do have a newfound respect for what it takes to be one. So cheers to all those coffee-making professionals out there, y’all keep us going.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

If you’re looking for your next rabbit hole to fall into, step no further.

The Appalshop, a Whitesburg, KY media and education center, digitized and released 34 historic videos created by independent Appalachian filmmakers in the 1970s. The collection shares insight into the effects of strip mining in small communities + represent the efforts of rural media groups experimenting with early handheld cameras.

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