You can let chickens roam on your property, but they can’t get loose. | Photo by WStoday
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking to the nostalgic crow of a rooster and breakfasting on fresh eggs, this article is for you. Residents of Louisville are allowed to keep chickens, with just a few stipulations.
If your property is less than half an acre, you’re limited to five non-crowing birds and one crowing bird — that’s a rooster. Properties over one acre have no limit to the number of birds.
Free range, but only so far. Birds need to be confined to a structure and/or fenced area to keep them on your property.
You can be fined if your animals cause a nuisance, which includes routinely wandering onto other people’s properties or making excessive noise. You must also keep your birds in clean, hygienic conditions — so be sure to do your research. Consider joining a local group of other chicken keepers.
Bonus: These rules apply to all poultry, not just chickens. Ducks, turkeys, and other domestic fowl are also permitted.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Soundcheck at Stitch | 5-7 p.m. | Stitch at Clayton & Crume | Free | Try complimentary tastings from Green River Distillery + sip Stitch’s new cocktail.
Hump Day Happy Hour - Panda-monium | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $40 | Kick back with a drink and apps while you enjoy animal experiences + keeper talks at this 21+ event.
Screech Owl Prowl | 7-10 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | $15+ | Spot, or at least hear, these elusive nocturnal birds on a guided hike with a naturalist.
Official Bourbon & Beyond After-Party | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Crowne Plaza Ballroom | $29 | Keep the party going with music, a cash bar, and food available for purchase.
The new Belvedere would add a new silhouette to the Louisville Skyline.
Photo via Louisville Metro Government
Development
Updated renderings for the Belvedere redesign are here. The new plans feature a slightly smaller footprint and no longer include a river overhang. (WHAS11)
Coming Soon
Craft House Pizza is opening its ninth location, this one in the former The Goat space in Middletown. The new space is set to open by Thanksgiving. (Louisville Business First)
Try This
In more Middletown news, comedian Jim Gaffigan will be at the Middletown Kroger this Sunday, Sept. 14 to sign bottles of his Fathertime Bourbon. Purchase a bottle between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for a meet and greet + photo op. (WAVE3)
Concert
This weekend’s weather may not be cold as ice, but a handful of Ballard High School alumni sure will be. A choir of former Ballard students will perform the song “I Want to Know What Love Is” with Foreigner at Bourbon & Beyond. (Courier Journal)
Transit
If you’re planning to attend Bourbon & Beyond or Louder Than Life, you can skip the parking lots with a little help from TARC — and trust us, you’ll want to. For $15, you and everyone in your car can park in the PARC garage on Jefferson Street and catch a bus to the festival grounds.
Community
Today’s the day, Louisville: Nominations for the 2025 Rose Awards close at midnight tonight. If you’re interested in spotlighting a shining star in the tourism and hospitality scene that brings energy, passion, and excellence to their work every day, now’s your (final) chance.*
Sports
Clev Lubin shines as Louisville’s defensive standout, racking up 10 tackles and forcing a crucial fumble against James Madison. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
DYK
A break-in happens every 30 seconds. Homes with security systems are three times less likely to be targeted. Protect your home, business, and peace of mind — before something goes wrong.*
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The corner of Camp and Shelby streets is home to a new mural of Louisville’s own Hunter S. Thompson, thanks to local artist Damon Thompson. Bonus: Check out this montage of how it was done.
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Last month, we quizzed you on which other cities around the globe have forest giant sculptures by Thomas Dambo like the ones at Bernheim Forest. Check out the full map of sculptures to see all the places around the globe that share something in common with the Louisville area.
There’s a new public art piece being installed in Clifton thanks to Louisville Visual Art and the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation. The tactile mural tells the history of the neighborhood both visually and texturally. Check it out across from the American Printing House.
Photo courtesy Kreich-Higdon Photography/Louisville Visual Art
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