Small Business

A softly lit room set up for a yoga class with green yoga mats.
Business
Shop around the block: LOUtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
February 23, 2026 01:08 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Bourbon & Blush Salon and Spa boasts luxury services with laid-back vibes
This downtown Louisville spa features award-winning, bourbon-infused treatments.
May 14, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
blue and pink-jeweled gold band in a velvet jewelry box
Small Business
Where to find one-of-a-kind, custom jewelry pieces
These local businesses offer unique, made-to-order jewelry, including rings, earrings, bracelets, and more.
May 10, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Person handing a white paper bag to another person in a car from a window.
Business
Haymarket Drive Through open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Swing by for a coffee and a quiche.
May 9, 2023
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Katie Molck
Plants at Pretty Decent Bar & Plant Shop
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Pick a plant from these fun flower alternatives for Mother’s Day
Break from tradition and swap your Mother’s Day flower bouquet for a succulent garden or plant-of-the-month subscription.
May 4, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Off the Rails Louisville
Small Business
Our followers have lots of love for small businesses
We received 500+ small business suggestions on Instagram — here are the top three.
May 4, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
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Events
Waterfront Park to host 2nd Annual International Food Truck Festival
Eat your way around the world one bite at a time.
May 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Louisville’s best-kept secret for affordable Derby hats
Pix Shoes has you covered from head to toe.
April 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Become a gelato expert at a Gelato Gilberto class
Learn the difference between the frozen Italian dessert and ice cream.
April 21, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
The opening of two gray stone caverns in a grass covered hill.
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Look inside the historic lager tunnels at Gravely Brewing Co.
Batman wished his cave was here.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Jack Harlow becomes the face of Phocus water
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April 3, 2023
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