The TARC 2025 proposals will be finalized by the end of the summer. | Photo via TARC
Last summer, TARC proposed several options for a rework of Louisville’s bus system. After a round of community feedback, the agency has released revised versions of these plans.
Louisville now has another two months to offer feedback on the proposals.
The Limited Plan
This is the most conservative of the proposals. It would drastically reduce service to a level TARC officials feel they can support in perpetuity with existing revenue.
The Enhanced Plan
This plan includes service to all JCPS magnet high schools + includes more 30 minute interval lines than the Limited Plan. TARC could afford to fund this plan through 2030 with its current revenue.
TARC is collecting feedback on all the proposed plans online, via email, and at community events. Check the calendar to find one in your neighborhood.
Louisville Singles Mini Golf | 7-9 p.m. | Puttshack | $25 | Mingle with other singles + bond over a game of mini golf and a drink.
Friday, March 7
Women’s Month Paint and Sip | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | A Purposeful Ponte Studio | $35+ | BYOB to paint a pre-sketched canvas and celebrate sisterhood.
Open Mic | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Old Louisville Coffee Co-op | Free | Share a song, joke, or poem with the crowd while you sip a cup of joe.
Saturday, March 8
HBCU Indoor Track and Field National Championships | 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center | $20 | See college athletes from around the world compete for a national title.
West Sixth NuLu Guided Tasting | 1 p.m. | West Sixth NuLu | $5+ | Sip four beer samples while learning about the brewing process — and take home a souvenir glass.
Sunday, March 9
“Women Who Say F*CK!” | 6-11 p.m. | Whirling Tiger | $5+ | See a series of short films followed by a comedy special — all by women artists.
A new affordable housing building is coming to the Meriwether neighborhood. Monarch Station will have 80 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, including 20 for residents who need permanent living support. The $20+ million project is expected to be complete by 2026. (Courier Journal)
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JCPS is looking for a new headquarters — and a group of local leaders wants them to head downtown. A letter sent to JCPS board members this week proposes the district move to a new Education District in the area near JCTC, Simmons College, KCAD, and the LFPL Main Branch. (Louisville Business First)
Plan Ahead
Early Bird VIP tickets for this year’s Kentuckiana Pride festival are on sale now. This year’s festival will be held at the Big Four Lawn on Saturday, June 21.
Louisvillian
Bae’s Bakery’s owner Abigail Mattingly will be a featured educator at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas this fall. The bakery will be closed for custom cakes Wednesday, Sept. 10 until Thursday, Sept. 25 — so get yours before then.
History
Local author + historian Jessica K. Whitehead has a new traveling exhibition in collaboration with the Filson Historical Society and Payne Hollow on the Ohio. The exhibit tells the story of Kentucky artist Harlan Hubbard, the subject of her new book “Driftwood.” The display is available for rent for any public facility.
Art
Applications are open for LFPL’s COLLIDER artist-in-residence program. Apply by Monday, March 31 for a chance at a month-long residency at the South Central Regional Library.
Sports
Pat Kelsey’s season is nearing its end, but Jeff Brohm’s is just beginning as spring football practice starts. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
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Finance
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Pets
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Number
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Travel
Study up for spring break
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) saw almost 300,000 passengers in January, 2025. | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority
We all love a staycation, but sometimes you need to get out of dodge to really appreciate your hometown.
If you’re planning a getaway this spring break, be sure to brush up on the basics at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).
Last year, SDF released a list of spring break travel tips that still hold up for this year. Here are some pro tips:
TSA | SDF normally recommends arriving 1.5 hours prior to a domestic flight, but bump that up to 2.5 during spring break — especially for flights before 8:30 a.m. Pro tip: Register for TSA pre-check, and make the security line a breeze.
Reminder | By May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US. Learn how to get one.
If Jessica Whitehead’s new book “Driftwood” piqued your interest, you’re in luck.
Carmichael’s is hosting Whitehead for an author talk at its Frankfort Avenue location on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. RSVP for the free event — and snag yourself a copy of the book.
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