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Save on top-rated items like this cute athletic dress you’ll wear everywhere. | Graphic by 6AM City
The season’s biggest sales event is live: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with thousands of best-selling products discounted for a short time. Here’s what The Buy team is shopping:
32.5 acres. That’s how much land Blackacre Conservancy recently acquired in a $3.3 million deal, bringing the nature preserve’s total acreage to 330. Blackacre plans to expand trails and add new fishing opportunities. (Louisville Business First)
Traffic
Crews will begin working on the stretch of Bardstown Road between Eastern Parkway and Trevillian Way/Taylorsville Road in the coming weeks. Share your opinions on the future of the corridor in this survey, which is open until Tuesday, March 31.
Plan Ahead
The 2026 Iroquois Amphitheater lineup is here. Kentucky Shakespeare, Queensryche, Blues Traveler, and the Pixies are all headed to the venue this year.
Outdoors
Speaking of Iroquois Park, crews conducted a controlled burn at the Summit Field area of the park yesterday. Some areas may still remain closed to the public.
Mailbag
Recently, we had a reader reach out asking about where to donate used men’s business clothes. If you run or know of an organization with a clothes closet or other need, please reply to this email so we can help spread the word.
Derby
Tickets are on sale for the Kentucky Science Museum’s ThunderBlast event on Saturday, April 18. Watch Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of the museum — including indoor, air conditioned bathrooms.
Try This
Derby week starts here. Biscuits & Bourbon returnsbigger than ever, now across two days. Enjoy Southern-inspired brunch, specialty bourbon cocktails, live music, and reserved track seating. This fan-favorite tradition at the Kentucky Derby Museum is sponsored by Angel’s Envy, with events offered Tuesday, April 28 + Wednesday, April 29. Grab tickets.*
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Seasonal
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets. Tidy up your finances and consolidate debt with this leading card — now offering 0% interest on balance transfers and purchases into 2027 and $250 in bonuses. Apply instantly.*
Shop around the block
Six Sisters Boutique also has a men’s store called Paxton’s just down the street. | Photo courtesy Six Sisters Boutique.
In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.
Today we’re back with another batch. If we’ve missed your favorite, be sure to nominate them for inclusion in a future newsletter.
Six Sisters Boutique | 804 E. Market St. “Six Sisters believes in southern hospitality with city vibes. Where affordable fashion meets feeling great no matter your individual style. With primarily second hand styles, we keep you looking and feeling great, with room leftover to keep spending small in NuLu.”
This curated second hand shop features an always rotating selection of seasonal fashion. Stop by, try some things on, and find your new look.
Body & Soul Personal Training | 1914 Bardstown Rd. “Potential clients get that personal feel the moment they walk in the door for their initial consultation. They are greeted by name at the door, offered something to drink and a comfortable place to sit while discussing their fitness goals and needs.”
Develop a long lasting relationship with a personal trainer to recover after an injury or maintain an exercise routine that works for you. The gym has been a part of the Highlands neighborhood for 20 years.
Gentlemen’s Cut | Two locations “Gentlemen’s Cut is a locally-owned, men’s salon and spa. We pride ourselves in top-level service, building community and exceeding the expectations of our guests and team.”
Get the full treatment with a wash, scalp massage, and hot towel at the English Station or Springhurst locations of this barber.
Act fast. These lightning deals are live today only in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, featuring some of the lowest prices we’ve seen this year so far:
⚡ Get $40 off Stanley’s insulated cooler bag, rated 4.7 stars and perfect as a daily lunchbox or a cooler for hiking, beach, and camping trips.
⚡ Snag these dressy flat sandals for spring while they’re 20% off until early afternoon — we like metallic gold or summery clear.
⚡ Get 40% off a Tile two-pack today and locate your lost keys, bag, or wallet in minutes.
⚡ Hydrate this spring with the top-rated 40 oz. Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler, priced 54% off at $17.58 today.
⚡ Save 20% off a cute short-sleeve spring dress with a flattering waistline and soft, lightweight fabric.
I tried Penny and Pearl for the first time this weekend, and I’m hooked. The crème brûlée cookie is my top pick — it has a perfect crunchy shell that you’d expect over a perfectly chewy center. If you’ve been looking for a reason to treat yourself, consider this your sign.
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