RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised about what you can find in Derby City? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 1,071 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
Want to dream bigger? Scroll down to see our pick for this week’s Mansion Monday.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Solopreneuer Roundtable | 9-10 a.m. | Chamber of St. Matthews Office | Free | Network with other business owners who run one-person operations.
Horticulture Wagon Tour | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum | $25 | Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the cemetery’s landscape with 600+ species of plants and trees.
2025 Michter’s Speakeasy at the Frazier | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum | $49 | Take it back to the 1920s with this Great Gatsby–themed speakeasy featuring music from the era, dancing, cocktails, and exclusive tastings.
Friday, Sept. 5
Ben Folds | 7:30-9 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $46+ | The singer and songwriter known for his time in the band “Ben Folds Five” + songs like “Rockin’ the Suburbs” is teaming up with the Louisville Orchestra.
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have one of Sean Matthew’s Shelby Park designs made official — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Mansion Monday
This 5-bed, 5-bath single family home in Louisville’s East End boasts 4,500 sqft with an open floor plan. Bonus: The seller is offering cash on closing for a new pool liner.
Trending
Have you heard of chair yoga? The mind-body practice, which swaps a mat for a chair, has risen in popularity thanks to its easily accessible and inclusive nature. Try a few poses at home, or roll out your mat at one of Louisville’s yoga studios.
Community
Psst… Nominations are open for the 2025 ROSE Awards, celebrating the people who bring Louisville’s hospitality and tourism scene to life. From hotel teams to tour guides, these nominees go above and beyond to make our community special. Sound like someone you know? Submit a nomination before Wednesday, Sept. 10.*
Eat
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Graeter’s Ice Cream, aka the most popular ice cream brand in Kentucky. While we’d never pass up a pint of Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Louisville has seen a streak of new ice cream shops open this year.
Sports
Jeff Brohm’s offense looks primed to dominate this season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love LOUtoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Pets
Handsome Dan and Jack the Bulldog. No, those aren’t frat boy nicknames. College football is back, and it’s time to meet the 12 beloved dogs who rep their schools across the US. Tune into the action for a chance to glimpse the four-legged cuties. (US News & World Report)
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle’s lush patio. | Photo by @whatwedoinlou
The weather this week is looking up. It’s the perfect time to catch some rays while you eat on one of Louisville’s outdoor patios.
Restaurants
Coal’s Artisan Pizza | Partially shaded | Pizzas here are baked on a coal-burning, brick oven — and they’re all named after local neighborhoods. Dogs are welcome on the patio.
Osteria Seafood | Partially shaded | This new and sleek Italian seafood spot features private event spaces + an outdoor bar.
Bars
Garage Bar | Partially shaded | This NuLu staple defines patio vibes with vibrant artificial grass, outdoor ping-pong, bright murals + signature cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and small plates, including oysters.
Merryweather | Partially shaded | A neighborhood bar if ever there was one, The Merryweather features frequent pop-ups and food trucks + a fire pit out back.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I hope you’re having a good holiday weekend, Louisville. Now that we’re officially in September, be sure to bookmark our monthly plan ahead page to keep your schedule filled.
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