Hardin Local Weekly

Hardin Local Weekly S2026E15 — Kevin Parrett has been to Cuba four times and joins us to separate facts from fiction on what life is really like on the island. Cold Stone Creamery is coming to the old Baskin Robin location across from Etown, Wasabi is expanding to Louisville, Bluegrass Meats is moving downtown, Jon O'Brien previews 16 Spring Break events, and we remember a Whistle Stop founder...

Hardin Local Weekly S2026E14 — Kroger Marketplace sets its official opening date, Zaxby's is confirmed for Central Hardin, Firehouse Subs is coming to two locations, Rachel Brantingham breaks down a spring housing market gaining efficiency, Jon O'Brien previews the biggest Easter week Hardin County has seen, and Britten recaps the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship as a blind ju...

This week's Hardin Local Weekly features the full crew bringing you everything happening in Hardin County, Kentucky. Nate Bryan breaks the news that Jersey Mike's AND Firehouse Subs are both coming to Radcliff — plus Wingstop and Dairy Queen. Rachel Brantingham delivers the housing market update: 87 days on market, 4.7 months of inventory, and a smart seller-leaning market heading into spr...

It's St. Patrick's Day in Hardin County, and we've got a packed episode of the Hardin Local Weekly. Chapter Timestamps 0:00 Welcome, Meet the Crew & Special Announcements 4:52 🍀 Icebreaker: What's Your Lucky Charm? 11:47 📅 Hardin County Events with Jon O'Brien 19:12 🚚 Event Spotlight: Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship 28:41 🏠 Housing Market Update — Rachel B...

This week on the Hardin Local Weekly Podcast: the Hardin County housing market is shifting fast, several local businesses are closing (including two beloved retailers after 30+ years), Heartland Mini Golf opens for 2026, and Britten McDowell gives a 9.6/10 — his highest Hardin County rating ever — to 2B Thai on Ring Road. Rachel Brantingham, Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, Nate Bryan, and...

Rachel Brantingham is back after two weeks, joined by Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Britten & Michele McDowell for one of the biggest weekends Hardin County has seen this spring. Boot Barn opens in Elizabethtown with FREE live music all three days — Kevin Jaggers performs Friday, March 6 at 4 PM and Sunday, March 8 at Noon; Layla Spring performs Saturday. Heartland Mini Golf ope...

Welcome back to the Hardin Local Weekly Podcast — your home for everything happening right here in Hardin County, Kentucky! This week Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Nate Bryan are back with a packed episode. Rachel Brantingham and Britten & Michele McDowell will be back next Tuesday — we miss ya'll! 🖋️ BIG EVENT THIS WEEKEND: The E-Town Tattoo & Food Festival takes over t...

Episode S2026E08 of Hardin Local Weekly — and the original crew is back together! ⏱️ Jump to any segment: 0:00 – Intro & Announcements 11:14 – Business News with Nate 17:53 – Sandie's Story (Blue Oval SK) 41:44 – Events with Jon O'Brien Special guest Sandie Yarborough joins Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Nate Bryan to share her firsthand account as one of the 1,600 Blue O...

CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 Welcome & Host Introductions 0:02:21 Sponsor Shoutout: TekTel 0:02:57 Election Interview Deadline Extended to Feb 28 0:04:39 Icebreaker: Favorite Super Bowl Ads 0:08:49 Valentine's Week Preview 0:09:42 Local Events: Valentine's Week in Hardin County 0:17:56 Red Brick Cottage Girlfriends Gala Announcement 0:20:20 Housing Market Update with Rachel Brantingham 0:28:24 Bu...

Hope Burke, Executive Director of Helping Hand of Hope, joins us to discuss how the organization is responding to Winter Storm Fern and the urgent needs facing our community. The nonprofit is currently out of funding for their Homeless/Transient Program and needs community support. Also in this episode: Jon O'Brien shares local events including Galentine's celebrations, Rachel Brantingham...

Judge Executive Keith Taul joins us LIVE to discuss Hardin County's response to Winter Storm Fern - road conditions, crew efforts, salt supplies, and what residents need to know. Plus: - Little Charlie's Pizza named #1 in Kentucky by viral reviewer Luke Foods - New businesses coming: Cranky's Automotive & The Sorting Spoon food truck - Hardin County housing market update with Rache...

Join us for Insights & Impacts 2026, a community panel discussion about where Hardin County has been, where we're headed, and how we can work together to build a stronger future. 🎤 PANELISTS: • Keith Taul – Hardin County Judge Executive • Phil Taul – Founder, Hardin Local • Scott Lucas – Community Organizer • Dustin Kiser – Young Professionals Representative 🎙️ HOST: Rachel Brantingham 📍...

Boot Barn and Nothing Bundt Cakes are officially coming to Elizabethtown! This week on Hardin Local Weekly, Nate Bryan breaks down all the latest business news, Rachel Brantingham shares her weekly housing market update, Jon O'Brien covers local events, and Britten & Michele return with their Experienced Eater review of Capri's Italian Restaurant. CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Introduction &amp...

Join Rachel Brantingham and co-hosts Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Nate Bryan for the latest from Hardin County! We dive into upcoming local events, a positive housing market update, and business news including new restaurant openings. Plus, special announcements on community networking and election interviews. Sponsored by TekTel. Subscribe and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,...

Hardin Local Weekly kicks off 2026 with your complete guide to what's happening in Hardin County, Kentucky! Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Shoutouts 9:19 Events With Jon O'Brien 18:57 Hardin County Housing Market Update 28:33 Business Buzz Update With Nate Bryan 40:48 Announcements & Closing Hosted by Rachel Brantingham with Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Nate Br...

Join host Rachel Brantingham and the Hardin Local team for our final episode of 2025! We're celebrating an incredible year with 32 episodes and nearly 5 million Facebook views since our May relaunch. In this episode: • Complete guide to New Year's Eve events across Hardin County - from family-friendly Noon Year's celebrations to upscale masquerade galas • 2025 Year in Review: Phil Taul...

This week’s Hardin Local Weekly Podcast is a special in-person live episode filmed together at the OG Bourbon Barrel Tavern in downtown Elizabethtown. We kick things off with a fun icebreaker about why places like Bourbon Barrel still matter in a community like Hardin County, then dive into a massive New Year’s Eve event guide covering family-friendly options, parties, galas, live music, and late-...

Hardin Local Weekly S2025E30 BlueOval/Ford Update with Judge Keith Taul, Holiday Events, Business News & Food Review This is one of the most important Hardin Local Weekly episodes to date. ​Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul joins us for a critical conversation about the BlueOval SK transition and Ford’s plans for the Glendale facility. ​We also bring you the complete Hardin County holid...

Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 28 | December 2, 2025 It’s the first snow day of the school year in Hardin County, and this episode is packed. We cover county-wide holiday events, local business news, a multi-dessert review of A Sweet Retreat Bakery, and a powerful long-form interview with Rachel Brantingham. At the end of the episode, we announce that Rachel is officially joining the Hardin Local t...

Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 29 | December 9, 2025 This week marks a major milestone for Hardin Local — Rachel Brantingham steps in as host for the very first time , and she absolutely nails it. The team covers everything happening across Hardin County, from holiday events to local restaurant reviews to the launch of our brand-new Business Update Video segment. ⏱ Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introd...