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Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be hosting various free recycling and large item disposal events throughout 2025. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm on select Saturdays:
Remaining 2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule:
- August 23: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
Learn more: Pop-Up Drop-Off
The 23rd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!
What to Expect:
- Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional and local performers all weekend long.
- Nearly 150 International vendors featuring international arts, merchandise, food, and beverages.
- A Global Village highlighting cultures and customs from all over the world.
- A World of Information that informs citizens about services for our international residents.
- A Children’s International Activity Zone to learn about cultures and customs, arts, crafts, and more.
- A Parade of Cultures with nearly 1,000 participants celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville.
- A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 300 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens: This event will take place Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 p.m., at Muhammad Ali Center, 6th floor.
For more information visit: Worldfest 2025
Study to Evaluate Improvements to Outer Loop from I-65 to Shepherdsville Rd.
Wednesday, September 10
5pm-7pm
South Central Reginal Library
7300 Jefferson Blvd.
A transportation planning study now underway in Jefferson County will evaluate potential improvements to KY 1065 (Outer Loop) between Interstate 65 and KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road). The study, dubbed the Outer Loop Transportation Study, will identify short-term and long-term highway safety and mobility enhancements for the roughly three-mile corridor.
This study includes a full analysis of existing conditions along the corridor that will be used to develop practical solutions and improvement concepts to enhance safety, ease congestion, and improve traffic flow. The study area spans three miles across KY 1065 (Outer Loop) from Minors Lane, over I-65 and through the KY 61 (Preston Highway) intersection to KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road).
As the study transitions into the public involvement phase, citizens are invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept.10, to gather information on existing conditions and provide feedback. The public meeting will be an open-house event held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40219. (This meeting is not sponsored or endorsed by the Louisville Free Public Library.)
Those who are interested may drop in any time to receive handouts containing information and to provide comments regarding the project. Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the project team will be in attendance to answer questions.
Surveys will be available at the meeting so the public can provide written feedback directly to the project team. The survey will also be available online following the public meeting at: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1065-(Outer-Loop)-Planning-Study---5-80203.00.aspx. Comments regarding the transportation study will be accepted until Friday, Oct.10, 2025, and may be mailed to the KYTC District 5 Office at 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY, 40242.
Following the public meeting, displays and materials will be available for review at the KYTC District 5 Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Input received from the Sept. 10 public meeting and survey efforts will be compiled and considered as potential study concepts are developed. Outreach will continue throughout the course of the study, with a second public meeting anticipated for early 2026 to collect input on potential build concepts. A final report is expected to be published by Summer 2026.
All responses will become part of the official meeting record. Once compiled, the meeting record and supporting documentation will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been received and approved. All Open Records Requests must be submitted to the Transportation Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, Transportation Office Building, 200 Metro St, Frankfort, KY 40622, or via kytc.openrecords@ky.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone with a disability requiring assistance at the public meeting is asked to contact KYTC, no later than Wednesday, Sept. 3. Please call (502) 764-0481, or mail your request to 8310 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242. Additionally, in compliance with Title VI, translation services are also offered upon request.
Our adoptable dog of the week is Johnny Rocket! Johnny Rocket is a 2yr old male that has been at the shelter since July 23rd.
Johnny Rocket’s best day goes as follows:
Doing anything with someone who loves him, will rub his belly and throw a toy for him. PLUS unlimited treats and “good boys.”
Play with a few dog friends, meet a few new human friends, then nap the rest of the day away on the couch with you.
He is available for same day adoption at 3516 Newburg Rd.
Open daily 12–6pm
Adopt, foster, volunteer & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter
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The Louisville Bats present "Metro Council Community Nights," an opportunity for all constituents of every Metro Council district. |
These are geared toward, but not exclusively for, residents who might otherwise not be able to afford to attend a Bats game. The offer is extended to both individuals and mentoring organizations, social service agencies, underprivileged kids’ groups, etc.
Free ticket vouchers available for the game on:
Tuesday, September 16 at 6:35pm vs Nashville.
Vouchers include:
For more information and to apply Click Here.
You may also contact Amanda Carpenter at 574-7016 or email amanda.carpenter@louisvilleky.gov to start the process.
To learn more about what it's like to be a LMPD traffic guard watch LMPD Traffic Guard PSA on YouTube.
The University of Louisville's Career Center and Student Success Center are accepting donations for their annual Dress to Impress event. These events provide free professional clothing to University of Louisville students as they provide for career fairs, job interviews, internships and other professional opportunities.
Councilman Hudson wants to meet you and hear what you want to see from Metro Government. Stop by with any questions, concerns or comments. |
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Next Meeting Date:
Monday, September 8
5:00pm-6:00pm (Drop In)
6:00p-7:00pm (By Appointment)
Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
District Office Hours are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Central Government Center.
Call 574-1123 or email Jeff.Hudson@louisvilleky.gov for more information.
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.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.
Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies.
Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips |
