Thursday, September 15 to Sunday, September 18- Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival

10 a.m. - 1 a.m.

• Interstate 264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane / KY Expo Center Gate 1
• Interstate 264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane / KY Expo Center Gate 1
• Interstate 65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane / KY Expo Center Gate 1
• Interstate 65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane / KY Expo Center Gate 1

10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

• Interstate 65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive

No Parking

All Day - both sides of the street

• Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
• Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to Interstate 65
• Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
• Manning Road from Preston Highway to Gate 7
• KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to Interstate 65 overpass
• Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to end
• James Road from Phillips Lane to end

All Day - south side of the street

• Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Union Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
• Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
• Short Street from Henderson to end
• Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
• Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to end
• Farmsdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to end
• Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
• Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road

All Day - west side of the street

• Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
• Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
• Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
• Franklin Avenue from Laure Avenue to end (south of Morgan Avenue)
• Henderson Avenue from Belmar Avenue to Morgan Avenue
• Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
• Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to end (south of Lucas Avenue)
• Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
• Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to end

All Day - north side of the street

• Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to end

September 15 is Give for Good Day

The area’s most generous day of giving hosted annually by the Community Foundation of Louisville is set to return on Thursday, September 15.  Give for Good Louisville is more than just an online giving day. It is a moment that inspires generosity across generations and brings together communities for the common good. Since Give for Good Louisville’s inception in 2014, our community has raised more than $42.5 million for local organizations in Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Bullitt Counties in Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties in Indiana. The organizations supported by Give for Good Louisville represent our community’s priorities – they see essential needs that aren’t otherwise being met, develop forward-thinking solutions, and take the initiative to make positive change. Leading up to the giving day, we encourage you to support your favorite organizations and discover new ones doing important work across Kentuckiana during this community-wide day of giving. Get ready to #GiveForGoodLou on September 15, between midnight and 11:59 p.m. at www.giveforgoodlouisville.org.

Training schedule for election officers released

The Jefferson County Clerk's Office has released a training schedule for anyone who would like to serve this year as an election officer. They must attend one session to serve at vote centers or election day.

The JCCO highly recommends signing up ahead of time. 

The Jefferson County Board of Elections passed a vote July 19 raising pay for election officers. Starting this November, each election officer will be paid $40 for training and $300 on election day. Read more and apply.

LMPD is increasing enforcement of street racing

Street racing is dangerous, and LMPD is cracking down. Increased enforcement from marked and unmarked vehicles and helicopters will be used to apprehend speeders and aggressive drivers. Cars may be impounded.  A new PSA addresses these efforts by LMPD.

September 9 and 10 - Hildegard House Compassionate Companion volunteer training

From Hildegard House: Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly five-hour shift. The next volunteer training is September 9 and 10. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at 581-8267.

Alley Action cleanup work to continue work in Area I next week

The Alley Action Crew will continue work in Area I next week. Area I includes some alleys in District 10.

CDC's COVID data shows Louisville has moved from red to yellow-alert level

Louisville’s COVID-19 status has been upgraded to yellow. Here are the recommended actions you can take to protect yourself and others: Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness

Monkeypox cases in Louisville remain low, but be informed

Have questions? Call the Kentucky Monkeypox Hotline at 844-520-6670.

Report a Tick program continues

Earlier this year, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) launched its ‘Spot a Tick and Share’ program. The goal is for Jefferson County residents to bring in ticks we will identify as well as test for diseases. LMPHW will use the results to create a map of where ticks are reported and educate the public on potential diseases they may carry.

Free Louisville Bats tickets while supplies last!

The Louisville Bats are again providing tickets to each council office for residents of those respective districts. This year, the Bats have decided to have individuals/groups from each district sign up directly with the team.  After filling out a form you will be prompted shortly after to create a Louisville Bats account so that you can digitally download your requested tickets.  Each ticket includes a free hot dog and soda. Tickets are first come, first served.

Buechel Bypass railroad overpass project lane closure

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): As many of you are aware, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) closed the right lane on U.S. 31E over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) after KYTC bridge engineers observed deterioration on one of the pier caps of the bridge during a routine inspection in 2021. This bridge carries an average of 29,000 vehicles per day. 

A contract has been awarded for the bridge repair, and the contractor is negotiating with the railroad before work begins. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour. Construction workers were spotted at the location this week. We are optimistic. 

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Due to Covid-19, guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

Audubon Parkway area water main replacement continues 

Louisville Water is working in the Audubon Parkway area on a water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. Areas affected are shown in green on the map. LW is also working on Newburg Road between Larkmoor Lane and Produce Road. Get updates at www.louisvillewater.com/where-were-working.

Louisville Water Company water meter replacement continues 

From LWC: Louisville Water is in a three-year project to upgrade our water meters. In the coming weeks, our contractors and employees will do work in a portion of District 10 to replace older meters with new ones.  The map at left shows where LWC will be working and includes Barret Avenue, Bates Court, Baxter Avenue, Castlewood Avenue, Castlewood Dell, Dahlia Drive, Eastern Parkway, Ellison Avenue, Hawthorn Hill, Royal Avenue, and Summit Avenue.  As part of our ongoing mission to provide the highest quality water and service, Louisville Water will upgrade the water meter at no cost to you. Meter upgrades will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Read more information on the project.

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Cat of the Week: Mr. Piglett Senior Mr. Piglett is in need of a second chance forever home. The 10-year-old black cat is very friendly and greets every visitor to his cat condo. Mr. Piglett is FIV positive so we recommend he only live with other FIV positive cats or be the only cat in his future home. His adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter. Mr. Piglett is already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Mr. Piglett, call 473-PETS. To meet or adopt Mr. Piglett, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily. View more adoptable cats at LMAS here.

Dog of the week: Pearl Jam Rock out with Pearl Jam! This young Cane Corso mix is all smiles in his photo but despite it and his size, he's easily spooked. When it comes to humans and other dogs at the shelter, Pearl Jam could take or leave them. His attention has to be earned and then, he'll be a loyal companion to the person who adopts and gives him a pawmenant home. Pearl Jam's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The one-year-old weighs 87 pounds. He's already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Dog and cat testing are offered by request. To meet or adopt Pearl Jam, visit Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily. View more adoptable dogs at LMAS here.

District 10 events

September 9 and 10 - Oktoberfest at the German-American Club

The biggest event of the year at the German-American Club is Oktoberfest and it's this weekend! Bring your friends and family out for German dinner, pretzels, imported beers, vendors, live music and plenty of Gemütlichkeit! Friday night Oktoberfest will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Live music will be playing from 6 p.m. to midnight by the River City Polkatz! Enjoy grilled bratwurst and frankfurters with sauerkraut from 4 to 6 p.m. and an Oktoberfest dinner starting at 5 p.m. featuring Schnitzel, bratwurst, Kassler Rippchen (pork chop), pig knuckle (limited amount), Frankfurters, green beans, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad & Kraut Balls! On Saturday Oktoberfest will kick off at 2 p.m. with live music by Rheingold (2 to 6 p.m.) and the River City Polkatz ( 6 p.m. to midnight). Enjoy the same great menu as Friday with the patio grill going from 2 to 6 p.m. and German dinner beginning at 4 p.m.! Entry is $5, kids are free. Prost!

September 14 & October 12 - Louisville Zoo hosting Happy Hour Events

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce Happy Hour experiences on September 14 and October 12. Tickets are $35 for these after-hours 21+ events. Happy Hour guests will enjoy exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in their favorite Zoo exhibit spaces. The $35 ticket includes entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Happy Hour for September 14 is themed “Butterflies and Brews.” Guests can enjoy a special limited release of the Mile Wide Beer Co. brew “Reign” supporting monarch butterfly conservation. In addition to the Zoo animal interactions, special guests from Idlewild Butterfly Farm will be joining Zoo staff to discuss Monarch conservation. The Happy Hour for October 12 is titled “BOOOOOOOOZE” to celebrate autumn and Halloween. The animal encounters at the October Happy Hour are sponsored by Independence Bank. Guests will be able to enjoy a bourbon cocktail in the Zoo’s popular Glacier Run exhibit space. Costumes are not required for this Halloween event. There are no refunds, rainchecks, or discounts offered for this special experience. The Zoo had scheduled Happy Hours to begin in July, but the first event was canceled due to a severe weather forecast. Participants who held tickets for the summer Happy Hour event were invited to attend September Happy Hour instead.

September 15 - Louisville Community Grocery Initiative at Highlands/Shelby Park Library

September 17 - George Rogers Clark Park Movie Night in the Park

September 25 - Annual Community Health & Safety Fair returns to Holy Family Saffin Center

The 16^th Annual Community Health and Safety Fair is Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Family Saffin Center, 3938 Poplar Level Road. Offerings include medication disposal, gun locks, mental and spiritual health, kids zone, and flu & COVID-19 vaccines from Walgreens.

More than 60 exhibitors will offer free giveaways, healthy refreshments and door prizes. They will be collecting canned goods and non-perishables for a food pantry, gently used or new shoes for WaterStep for areas in need, including flooded areas in Eastern Kentucky .

Norton Healthcare’s mobile unit will be visiting the: Community Health & Safety Fair at Holy Family Catholic Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road on Sunday, September 25^th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with:

• Mammograms for women age 40 and over
• Wellness exams (pap smear) for women age 40-65

Contact 502-899-6842 for an appointment. Funding may be available for those who are uninsured. If you have Insurance, it will be billed for the exams.

Louisville Nature Center programs

Young Naturalists Monday, September 12, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, September 19, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, September 26, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, October 10, 10 a.m. to noon Monday, October 17, 10 a.m. to noon Children, ages 6-9 years old, will explore Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve through hikes, activities and/or crafts! Each week we will investigate a new wonder about the natural world.  This is a drop off program, registration is required. Upon registration, the Education Programs Manager will confirm your registration and provide additional details about drop off and pick up.

Wild Edibles  Sunday, September 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fall is harvest season! From the bright orange Chicken of the Woods, to the subtle green Paw Paw fruit, there is always something delicious to be foraged. Join Jacob as he guides you on the White Oak trail to spot some common wild edibles. Collecting is not permitted in Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Check availability and register here.

Save the date! Louisville Nature Center's Annual Fundraiser, Birds, Brews, and Bluegrass, will be held on Saturday, October 8 at Ten20 Brewery. Come say hi to some of our live-in native critters, enjoy live music, grab a brew and bite to eat, and meet nature lovers, all while supporting a great cause. Participants must be 21+.  Stay tuned for ticket information! We cannot wait to see you there.

“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”

The Louisville Zoo celebrates 41 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets are on sale now for the beloved annual event that takes place October 1 – 2; 6 – 9; 13 – 16; 20 – 23; 27 – 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1 – 30).  Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags. Tickets are $13 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6.50 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets are all-inclusive, covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction. Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org, with their chosen date and arrival time. Tickets are limited each night and some nights may sell out quickly. This is a rain or shine event.  A limited number of Meijer anytime tickets can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11 beginning September 25.  Thursday, October 20 is Allergy-Friendly Night and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can receive a teal token redeemable for an allergy-friendly option at our Switch Witch booth. The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults. While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules. Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great with additional support from Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529, Norton Children’s and UPS. Special thanks to USA Image, Kosair Charities, Nu-Yale, Delta Dental and Philpot Hay Company.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro news

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers off season free tax assistance by appointment

VITA offers off-season free tax assistance by appointment only (574-5687):  

• Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, through November 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway, Thursdays only, through October 13 from noon to 7 p.m. 

Visit Louisville farmers' markets

Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon

Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon

Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Road, Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Road, Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Lane Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.

J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trail, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main Street, Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed Street, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson Street, Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Road, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Road, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Street Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Road, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson Street, select Saturdays

Westport Road Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

988 mental health hotline In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors. You can also access a listing of community mental health services.

Healthy at Home Eviction Relief 

Assistance

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area. Funds can be applied to the purchase of an existing or newly constructed home and are NOT limited to first-time homebuyers. Applications are now available.

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting appointments for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program intended to help low income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 991-8391 or schedule online.

Drops of Kindness Program - For customers who may still have an outstanding balance, Louisville Water has the Drops of Kindness Program, which offers flexible, no-interest payment plans and additional help from community agencies through the Louisville Water Foundation. Read more about the program or call 583-6610.

Louisville Metro LG&E Assistance is available for eligible residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you're behind on your Louisville Water Company or Louisville MSD bill due to the pandemic, apply for assistance or visit your local community ministry. Read more.

Eviction Prevention Assistance - call 308-3344 or get information on appointments. This rental assistance is for those financially impacted by COVID-19,  Call Metro United Way's 2-1-1 to locate the ministry nearest you.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $35,000 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under the Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD, through July 31. For more information, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

The Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle event returns for the second time in 2022 on Labor Day, Monday, September 5. 

This is the 18th year and 36th edition of Hike, Bike & Paddle presented by Norton Sports Health. The event kicks off at the Louisville Community Boathouse, 1325 River Road, at 8 a.m. 

See routes and more information. 

Louisville Metro events

September 10 - Louisville Grows Fall Seeds & Starts Sale

The Louisville Grows Fall Seeds & Starts Sale is Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will be in-person, one day only, at the greenhouse at 1639 Portland Avenue. Seeds & Starts is your one-stop-shop for locally grown plants! We offer a wide variety of heirloom and organic vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, berry bushes, soil, compost, and more. Most plant starts are grown from seed with love by our greenhouse volunteers! Each of our 100+ varieties of plants are chosen for adaptability, biodiversity, beauty, and taste. The Seeds & Starts Sale offers low-cost plants that help increase the number of backyard and community gardeners throughout Louisville Metro. We have unique plants for any space! Support local gardeners and organizations at our biggest annual fundraiser! Proceeds from the Seeds & Starts Sale directly support a sustainable food system in Louisville by benefiting community gardens through Louisville Grows’ Community Garden Grants program.

September 10 - AT&T hiring event 

September 10 - Sickle Cell Walk/Run returns! 

From Jo Ann Orr:

Welcome Back! It has been over two years since we have had the opportunity to celebrate our annual Sickle Cell Walk. The sickle cell community is doing well, but our support systems are still at a minimal. Our loses during COVID have not rebounded, and it is our hope that you will come out and continue your support for those in this community suffering from this debilitating disease.

Please SHARE with your family members, friends, social groups and church families. Scan to register and order your t-shirt. The Association is looking forward to seeing old friends, and getting to know new ones. We have missed you all.  If you have any questions, please contact Jo Ann Orr.

September 17 - Dino Day at the Kentucky Science Center

Join us on September 17 as we celebrate the return of our World’s Fair dinosaur and all things prehistoric! Break it down with costumed dinosaur characters at our Dino Dance Party, meet modern reptiles courtesy of the Herpetological Society, try your hand at paleontology-themed maker activities in our MakerPlace, or get up close and personal with Dinosaurs of Antarctica on our four-story screen! Be there at noon for the official reveal of the winning name for our triceratops. Dino Days runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and most activities are included free of charge with your general admission.

September 24 - Pop-Up Drop-Off event at Sun Valley Ball Field

September 27 - Historic Library groundbreaking in west Louisville

You are invited to an historic library groundbreaking in west Louisville!

Tuesday, September 27 at 10 a.m., the Parkland Library renovation and expansion project will restore services to the historic library. The Carnegie-built facility was closed as a library in the late 1980s following budget cuts. Once reopened, Parkland Library will be fully accessible and will return a full array of services to the nearly 5,000 residents of the Parkland neighborhood. Amenities will include library books and materials, computers and printing services, a makerspace, and more. The Parkland Library is at 2743 Virginia Avenue. 

October 8 - Southwest Community Festival returns

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

September 12 - Public Hearing regarding 1633 Taylor Avenue

September 26 - Public Hearing regarding 1697 Cheak Street

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

2703 Preston Highway: 

22-CAT2-0034, 2703 Preston Highway, a Category 2B plan for a proposed 6,525 sq ft retail and residential addition on .33 acres in C-1 zoning. 

22-VARIANCE-0097 2703 Preston Highway, a variance from Section 5.7.1 to allow an existing building and proposed additions to encroach into the front, street side, rear and side yards.

22-CAT3-0009, 3910 Produce Road, a Category 3 Plan Application for a storage/distribution warehouse. Exeter Warehouse. 

22-CAT2-0037, 4601 East Indian Trail, Building 2, a category 2B application for a 67,500 square foot warehouse/office building on 8.8 acres in the M-2 zoning district.

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2b Development Plan for the construction of a new 2,998-square-foot Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

21-CFR-0023, 1100 Trevilian Way, a Community Facility Review for a proposed 1800-square-foot building on 95.46 acres in the R5 zoning district. MetaZoo Office Bungalow. 

22-CUPPA-0192, 1960 Meadowcreek Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term ental in a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

21-DDP-0049, 2355 Poplar Level Road, a District Development Plan for oxygen tanks and accessory structures as well as enclosure of 2,350-square-foot learning center for Norton Audubon Hospital.

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

21-DDP-0017, for 3451 Newburg Road/4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Detailed District Development Plan to construct a 5,000-square-foot athletic facility with a turf field, bleachers, field house and parking on 10.07 acres in a C-2 zoning district for the Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

21-LANDSCAPE-0084, 4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Landscape Plan for a 14,180-square-foot athletic facility on 10.07 acres in the C2 zoning district. Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

4819 Poplar Level Road: 

21-DDP-0073, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a revised District Development Plan to construct an office/warehouse on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MCUP-0004, 4819  Poplar Level Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard/outdoor storage area on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. 

21-WAIVER-0112, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a request for a Landscape Waiver to the required 35-foot landscape buffer along the northwestern property line on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MVARIANCE-0003, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a Modified Variance to allow encroachment into the 25-foot building setback on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0104, 1841 Taylor Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create 2 lots from 1 on 4.4 acres in the M-2 zoning district. Louisville Mega Caverns. 

22-MPLAT-0045, 1213 Audubon Parkway, a Minor Plat to shift property lines on 0.6 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Milldaun Road, a Minor Plat to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district.

21-MPLAT-0195, 3626 Breckenridge Lane, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create 3 tracts from 1 and dedicate right-of-way on 1.61 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

20-MPLAT-0174, 6000 Six Mile Lane, a Minor Subdivision Plat Application to create two lots from one on .46 acres in a R-5 zoning district.

22-WAIVER-0080, 6201 Cutter Drive, a variance to allow a six-foot tall privacy fence. 

20-WAIVER-0136, for 6000 Six Mile Lane, a waiver to allow a residential driveway onto a collector roadway on 0.462 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

1200 Hodel Road:

21-WAIVER-0140, 1200 Hodel Road, a waiver to reduce the required vehicular use area on 1.45 acres in the M-3 Zoning district.

21-MCUP-0006, 1200 Hodel Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit to add to an existing athletic facility on 1.45 acres in the M-3 Zoning district.

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

22-WAIVER-0106, 4027 Poplar Level Road, a request to waive the requirement for a sidewalk to connect to adjacent right-of-way. 

21-WAIVER-0113, 3938 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver to allow a proposed changing image sign to be closer than 300 feet to a residential use. Holy Family. 

Short term rental cases

22-CUPPA-0202, 1500 Sylvan Way, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence. 

22-CUPPA-0192, 1960 Meadowcreek Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0187, 1697 Cheak Street, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a non-primary residence in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0075, 3007 Ashview Terrace, a Conditional Use Permit for the Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence on .152 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Driver licensing

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111.

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station. Meet only during daylight hours. Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time. Meet in the parking lot. There will be two designated parking spots at each location for use. Make this interaction brief and to the point. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower. You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers, too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 with questions.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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