Plus, Jeff Donut's opened a sixth location.
 
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🧻 The best loos in LOU

Vote for the best loos in LOU
Inside of a bathroom with a white toilet. Walls are covered with framed pictures.
The Mitch Jarobe Memorial Restroom & Home for Karaoke Research at The Merryweather. | Photo by The Merryweather
If you have to go, you might as well do it in style. Cintas’ annual America’s Best Restroom contest is back. While none of LOU’s loos made the contender list, we won’t let our city’s best decorated bathrooms go to waste — because Derby City is flush with great restrooms.

Who will take the porcelain throne is up to you. So pull the lid up and have a seat. Here are the contenders for the best bathrooms in Derby City.

Bathroom covered in decorative gold mirrors.

You might have to wait in a wee bit of line to use one of Hauck’s two bathrooms as people are often checking themselves out in the mirror-covered walls.

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Photo by LOUtoday

Hauck’s Corner, 1000 Goss Ave.
The two private restrooms inside this bar + grill are covered in gold mirrors from floor to ceiling, making these potties an optimal place to snap a selfie.

Hell or High Water Bar, 112 W. Washington St.
If you can figure out how to get into this downtown speakeasy, you’re one step closer to checking out the wallpaper in the bathroom. The Rorschach-eque pattern isn’t exactly what it appears to be...

Inside a black lit bathroom with a counter with two stereos and a sink.

Inside the Vicki Dortch Memorial Restroom & Center for News Research at The Merryweather.

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Photo by The Merryweather

The Merryweather, 110 Lydia St.
Once you go in, you might not come back out. The restrooms at this Schnitzelburg dive — which are each dedicated to different Louisvillans — are filled with little nuggets of bar culture, movie + music memorabilia, and a handwritten note or two. One even has a chalkboard.

Awry Brewing, 1025 Barret Ave.
This new Louisville brewery took things up a notch by having local artists paint each of its stalls with a different design.

Guacamole Modern Mexican, 900 E. Market St.
This NuLu restaurant put an ornate, red velvet chair in its latrine so guests can have a fancy seat while waiting in line. The walls are also covered in pink flowers.
Asked

Now that you’ve had a look around, cast your vote for the best seat in the house.
A. Hauck’s Corner
B. Hell or High Water Bar
C. The Merryweather
D. Awry Brewing
E. Guacamole Modern Mexican
Flush it
Louisville Water Co.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 15
  • Greek Wine Dinner | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | La Chasse, 1359 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | Price of purchase | Enjoy a five-course Mediterranean dinner paired with Peloponnesian and Aegean wines.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
  • Whiskey Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | Free | Hear live music in the gardens + sip cocktails and craft beer from 3rd Turn Brewing.
Thursday, Aug. 17
  • Kentucky State Fair | Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $10 | Celebrate Kentucky culture with 520 acres of exhibits, fair food + rides, and free concerts.
Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Custom Hat Bar | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Butchertown Brewing, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Ste. 187, Louisville | Price of purchase | Create your own wearable masterpiece while sipping craft beers from the brewery.
Events calendar here
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Bullitt County Health Dept
 
News Notes
Traffic
  • The federally funded Hikes Lane rehabilitation project is on track to be completed by October. As construction enters Phase 5, the work zone will shift west between Ross Boulevard and Goldsmith Lane. The $7 million project includes repairing and replacing concrete pavement + improving curb ramps and sidewalks.
Louisvillian
  • Louisville MSD employee Joe Eades was the winner of the 4th Annual Equipment Show & ROADeo. More than 50 public works employees competed in multiple mini-excavator events — but Joe took home the gold. He’ll go on to represent Kentucky at the National Equipment Roadeo on Monday, Aug. 28 in San Diego, CA.
Eat
  • Jeff’s Donuts opened a sixth location at 10513 Fischer Park Dr. near the Springhurst Towne Center. Known for being open 24/7, Jeff’s specializes in hand-crafted donuts + coffee. Pro tip: If you ever find yourself needing a Texas-size piece of fried dough, you can order one with 12 hours notice.
Arts
  • The Speed Art Museum is teaming up with the Asia Institute Crane House for its August After Hours event. Attendees can make accordion dragons, learn Chinese calligraphy and origami + watch lion dancers during the themed night on Friday, Aug. 18, 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Job
  • Passionate about storytelling, news, and Louisville? We’re hiring a City Editor to plan, write, edit, and publish the most relevant and engaging daily content about our city. See details + apply.
Cause
  • The YMCA Safe Place Services Y-NOW program is currently seeking mentors for the fall class. Y-NOW is a 10-month, one-on-one mentoring program that provides support and guidance for youth ages 11-15 with one or both parents involved in the justice system. Apply to become a mentor.*
Shop
  • Last chance: MANSCAPED’s annual Summer Sale ends in just two days. Now’s your chance to take advantage of 20% off + free shipping site-wide to save big on their best-selling electric trimmers, premium grooming kits, and UltraPremium formulations. Activate your discount.*
Transit
Development
  • Kroger just got a fresh look. Check out the grocery stores at 9440 Brownsboro Rd. + 9501 Westport Rd., which recently held grand re-openings to celebrate $1.6+ million in renovations. Look forward to experiencing customer-centered improvements like new checkout lanes, revamped produce section, remodeled interiors, and thoughtful efficiencies.*
Louisville Airport
 
Civic

🧹 Don’t sweep this under the rug

Louisville street sweeping 101
Street sweeper on a road in front of a green lawn.
Subscribe to street sweeping alerts so you’ll never miss a reminder. | Photo by Louisville Metro Government
Louisville Metro Public Works keeps our residential + Central Business District roads clear of debris every year from March through November.

During this nine-month period, street sweepers roll out — weather permitting — to remove debris from gutters and roadsides that would otherwise end up in the storm drains, potentially causing water pollution.

The service tends to the roadways within the Urban Services District. So if that’s you, here’s what you need to know:
  • Sign up for street sweeping reminders to get alerts ahead of time, so you can make alternate parking plans.
  • “No Parking” signs are hung before 12 p.m. the day before street sweeping will occur — which is between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Vehicles parked in no parking zones are subject to a citation or towing.
  • Residents are prohibited from blowing leaves onto a public street, so remember to bag those bad boys up.
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The Wrap
 
Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
I spent my weekend in Madison, WI — where our sister market 608today resides — for Great Taste of the Midwest.

If you ever find yourself in Madtown, I recommend checking out the Saturday farmers market on Capitol Square + visiting the National Mustard Museum.
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