According to the listing agency Cushman & Wakefield, the property owners are “looking for the right partner” to help build a new mixed-use development on the 11-acre property. No asking price has been made public yet. All of the mall’s tenants have been made aware of the sale plans and many are considering a move.
Ramen House has already solidified plans to relocate to a space on Spring Street.
Representatives of the Bardstown Road property have met with the Louisville Metro Government — including the Bardstown Road Overlay District — and both sides hope and expect that a new development would continue to include a space for the Highlands-Shelby Park Library, according to listing agent Austin G. English.
When the iconic Back Door bar closed earlier this year, Mid-City Mall’s owner Sandra Metts-Snowden said in an interview with WHAS11 that she’d received numerous offers for the mall for years.
Friday, Nov. 15 Maker Days | Friday, Nov. 15-Saturday, Nov. 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center | $22+ | Explore STEAM careers with local professionals and get hands on with activities in the Maker Space. After Hours at the Speed | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | $20+ | Visit the museum at night with special experiences including art-making, tours, a photo booth, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 16 Cave Hill Cemetery Dog Walk | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Cave Hill Cemetery | Free | Enjoy complimentary coffee and dog treats as you take a guided walk through the grounds of the cemetery + arboretum. Yoga & Brews by Wel at Humana | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Trellis Brewing | Free | Enjoy an all-levels relaxing yoga class at one of LOU’s newest breweries.
Cocktails Masterclass | 2-4 p.m. | Off the Rails Tasting Room & Wine Depot | $50 | Learn to make a margarita and a Blue Monday while you snack on charcuterie.
Sunday, Nov. 17 Jinglefest | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Jeffersonian | Free | Listen to carols and browse arts and crafts from around the region at this third annual event.
Cousins Maine Lobster | 12-7 p.m. | ShopBar | Price of purchase | Grab a lobster roll from this food truck + check out the vintage store next door to this Barret Avenue bar.
Good Stand Up Comedy | 7-9 p.m. | Kaiju | Free | Come out for a night of free comedy featuring seven local comedians.
Fun fact: Cornbread Hemp’s CBD and THC gummies are the first-ever USDA-certified organic gummies in America. | Photos courtesy of Cornbread Hemp; GIF by 6AM City
This year, the holidays are even more joyful with the help of Cornbread Hemp.
From soil to oil, the entire supply chain is owned by Cornbread Hemp, and only USDA-organic ingredients are used to produce their products, all within a 60-mile radius of Louisville.
Additionally, instead of using the whole plant (including roots, stems + leaves), only the flowers are used to create the highest quality hemp extract. Why is this so important? The resulting products are free of harmful chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals + other impurities.
Whether you’re looking for yourself or a gift for someone on your nice list, here are a few products we hope to unwrap this holiday season:
Blueberry Breeze THC Gummies: Experience a balanced, pleasant sense of happiness, comfort, and warmth with these accurately-dosed gummies.
CBD Sleep Gummies: Perfect for folks who want a natural sleep aid without melatonin. (Read: Wake up feeling well-rested without any grogginess.)
Bonus: Try Cornbread Hemp products risk-free for 30 days. Have an issue, or you just don’t like them? Return them for a full refund, no questions asked.†
†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. Cornbread Hemp advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LOUtoday.
News Notes
News Notes
Biz
South Seas Tiki Bar is under new ownership. The bar is celebrating its new chapter with $2 off beer on Tuesdays-Fridays, and half-off mini-golf every Tuesday. The new owner, Ruth Gao, says she has no plans to make any immediate changes, but will host a grand reopening later this month. (Louisville Business First)
Drink
The Schnitzelburg brewery Monnik is celebrating its birthday weekend starting today. Fan-favorite menu items from its last nine years in business will be on the menu all weekend, new beers will be released on Saturday + Monday, and there will be free cake on Monday.
Outdoors
Bernheim Forest is growing. The 16,000-acre forest just acquired another 182 acres in Nelson County. The Buffalo Creek Tract is home to multiple species of oak trees, plus two endangered bat species. The new addition creates a wildlife corridor connecting two major watersheds inside Bernheim. (Louisville Business First)
Quoted
The new chief of pediatric cancer at Norton Children’s Cancer Institute is hoping for a 100% cure rate for childhood cancer in the near future. “With research and driving more clinical trials, we can get there, " Dr. Michael Ferguson said. Ferguson came to Louisville from Indianapolis this summer. (WHAS11)
Seasonal
The Louisville Ballet is bringing free family-friendly readings of “The Nutcracker” to seven libraries Monday, Nov. 18 through Thursday, Dec. 5. Kids can see two dancers in costume reading the classic story, plus enjoy music, dancing, and crafts. See the full list of locations and dates.
Sports
Louisville is the favorite in the Cardinals vs. Cardinal — you read that right — game this weekend against Stanford. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Did you know? Any individual who parks at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) can join SDF Rewards for free. Read: The more you park at the airport, the more points you will earn toward free parking.*
Finance
High interest rates are a major concern, and paying down debt is a top priority for many Americans. If we told you there was a trending card that now has 0% intro APR on balance transfers into 2026, would you believe us? You should.*
Wellness
Say hello to KilgourMD, a hair growth solution that’s the ultimate fusion of cutting-edge science and gentle, plant-based ingredients. Grab the bundle for 15% off + free shipping.*
Real Estate
Real Estate
How to a-d-d an A-D-U
The Imagine This ADU is a pre-approved plan for a single-story, 1-bedroom, 760 sqft cottage. | Photo via Louisville Metro
If you’ve ever wanted to build an extra apartment in your basement or above your garage, you’re not alone. Louisville has some specific rules + regulations when it comes to putting up an Accessory Dwelling Unit, aka ADU.
What is an ADU?
Any smaller, secondary residential unit located on the same lot as a main residence qualifies as an ADU. They can be attached to the main dwelling, like a “mother-in-law” suite or a garden apartment, or detached, like a carriage house or a renovated garage. Either way, ADUs have to follow some rules:
ADUs can’t exceed the height of the main dwelling.
The maximum square footage is 800 sqft or 30% of the main dwelling, whichever is greater.
ADUs cannot be used as short term rentals — no AirBnB or VRBOs.
You can rent out your ADU, but the owner of the property must reside in the main dwelling.
The best early Black Friday deals added this week to Nordstrom. We’re seeing: athletic leggings, SKIMS bodysuits, ballet flats, cashmere gloves, and kitten heels.
Looking to score some new vinyl? Guestroom Records on Frankfort Avenue is hosting its 11th annual birthday sale this weekend, starting today. Stop by the shop for 15% off new and used records, plus a listening party for MF Doom’s album “Mm..Food” tonight at 5 p.m.
