On Wednesday, Councilman Bratcher had the honor of speaking at the Fern Creek Woman's Club luncheon celebrating its 70 years of service. Congratulations, FCWC!
At the Metro Council meeting on Thursday evening, Councilman Bratcher had the pleasure of presenting a Proclamation to Tammy Harrod of Canine Companions, recognizing 50 years of that organization's service and declaring September 2025 as National Service Dog Month. For more information about the organization, visit canine.org .
Councilman Bratcher joined Councilman Hudson at Fern Creek Fire & EMS on Friday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of Station 73 (10200 Cedar Creek Rd.).
Originally built in 2009, the station has undergone a significant renovation that includes expanded living quarters and upgraded facilities designed to better support emergency personnel. With these improvements, Station 73 will now be staffed 24/7 by both Fire and EMS teams, enhancing emergency response capabilities.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 27, 2025) – Mayor Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are pleased to offer special discounts presented by Humana for Grandparents’ Day on September 7, 2025, and Senior Sundays on September 14, 21, and 28, 2025. These events are designed to celebrate and honor grandparents and seniors, providing them with unique opportunities to enjoy the Zoo with their families.
During both Grandparents’ Day and Senior Sundays, guests can participate in a special scavenger hunt focused on the Zoo’s animal grandparents and their important role in conservation. Additionally, Humana will host the “Humana Hydration Station” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glacier Run classroom, offering free water and cooling towels to help guests beat the heat (while supplies last).
“The Louisville Zoo is an incredible place, and we appreciate Humana helping make this special opportunity possible - allowing grandchildren and grandparents to make memories together,” said Mayor Greenberg.
“The Louisville Zoo is such a special place for creating lasting memories,” said John Littig, Humana Midwest Region Medicare President. “Humana is proud to support opportunities like Grandparents Day and Senior Sundays, helping older adults enjoy meaningful time with loved ones in a vibrant, welcoming environment.”
Grandparents’ Day:
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day presented by Humana at the Zoo on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Guests can enjoy free admission for up to two seniors with the purchase of a regular-priced child or adult general admission ticket. Louisville Zoo members can also bring up to two seniors for free, making it a perfect day for family fun at the Zoo.
Senior Sundays in September:
Seniors ages 60 and older receive free admission to the Zoo on three special Sundays: September 14, 21, and 28, 2025, presented by Humana.
For more information on both of these events visit: https://louisvillezoo.org/events/
Zoo Hours:
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through September 21, 2025, Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy until 6 p.m.). Beginning September 22, 2025 – Mid March 2026, Zoo hours will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (enjoy until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
About the Louisville Zoo:
The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). For more information visit www.louisvillezoo.org.
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” on sale to public now
Louisville tradition for over 40 years!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 28, 2025) – Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Zoo are proud to announce the return of “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”, celebrating 44 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are on sale now and available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin this year starting September 27 and running through October 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.
Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be 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, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop (while supplies last).
Tickets:
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” are $13.75 for all non-members ages 3 and older and $7.25 for all members ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.75 starting September 21, 2025. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” is a rain or shine event.
Sponsors:
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Ford Motor Company, Norton Children’s, PNC Grow Up Great and UPS. With additional support provided by Councilwoman Josie Raymond & District 10 residents, Councilman Anthony Piagentini and District 19 residents, Ky Saves 529, and Nu Yale.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
Event Hours
On “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time until 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., the trick-or-treat route will close, and all guests must exit the Zoo.
Special Dates:
Allergy-Friendly Night
Wednesday, October 22; Enter 5 – 7:30 p.m., enjoy until 8:30 p.m.
This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more.
Sensory-Friendly Night at Boo at the Zoo
Wednesday, October 29; Enter 5 – 6:30 p.m., enjoy until 8 p.m.
This night will feature a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights, lower music and smaller crowds. Tickets are very limited so purchase early to reserve your spot.
Costume Fun
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.
To learn more about costume guidelines, the event and “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animal Schedules
While you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules.
Regular Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Hours through September 21, 2025, are 10 a.m. € 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
About the Zoo
The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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Saturday, October 18th | All Day!
All Over Louisville | Register Your Group Here
Time to get out and give our city a nice Fall cleaning! Join thousands of Louisvillians as we all Clean Up together! As always, clean up supplies and post-cleanup bag collection are provided and all are welcome to participate.
Special thanks to our returning sponsor WM, for their continued support and generosity. Their commitment to helping keep our city cleaner and safer for all of us is exemplified through their partnership with Brightside and our volunteers!
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9300 Hayes Avenue (Case 25-MSUB-0007) - A second neighborhood meeting to present neighbors with a Development Potential Transfer Subdivision Plan to allow a 90-lot single-family subdivision within R-4 zoning is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th, beginning at 6:00pm at the Fern Creek Community Center at 6104 Bardstown Road. (A neighborhood meeting was originally held on May 21st.) The following description is based on the notice provided about this second neighborhood meeting: "Since the last neighborhood meeting, the plan has changed as follows: (i) the total number of lots has been increase from 88 to 90, (ii) the minimum lot width has changed fom 50' to 45', (iii) the average lot size has been reduced from 7,282 sf to 7,124 sf, and (iv) open space has been reduced from 341,893 sf (or 7.85 acres) to 258,537 sf (or 5.94 acres). Access to the site will still be from the existing stubs on the north and south property lines, thereby connection Idlewood Lane and Hines Mill Way. There will also be a connection on the east property line, directly across from Hofelich Lane, for the 11 proposed lots in that area. We would like to explain this updated plan and hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have." For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Tyler Pobiedzinski (tyler.pobiedzinski@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5177).
7912 Cedar Creek Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0067): The Neighborhood Meeting was held on Monday, June 23rd at the Fern Creek Community Center. This case is now scheduled for review by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (LD&T) on September 11th. The LD&T meeting is a technical review for scheduling the subsequent Planning Commission date. LD&T cases will start being heard at 1:00pm. Location: Old Jail Building - 514 W Liberty Street. This proposal seeks to change the zoning from R-4 to R-6 to allow 60 multi-family units on approximately 4.03 acres, which would be an expansion of the Revenant at Cedar Creek apartments located at 8006 Cedar Creek Road. The applicant is proposing this new addition to the apartment complex to have two 3-story apartment buildings and 116 parking spaces. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
9911 & 10019 Wingfield Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0005) had the neighborhood meeting on February 25th at the Fern Creek Community Center. This proposal is the intended extension of commercial use of Southpointe Blvd up against I-265, including a Hy-Vee store and other retail entities. A technical review for this Change in Zoning case (from R-4 single family residential to C-2 commercial) and a Form District Change (from Neighborhood to Regional Center with a Revised Detailed District Development Plan and Waiver) was held by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (LD&T) on August 14th and again on August 28th. This case is now scheduled for hearing by the Planning Commission on September 18th. Cases will start being heard at 1:00pm. Location: Old Jail Building - 514 W Liberty Street. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
11300 Seatonville Road - A neighborhood meeting to present a development proposal for this location took place on August 13th. The proposal by Hearthstone Homes LLC is for 54 single-family lots in a residential subdivision using the current R-4 zoning classification. Next steps are for the developer to submit the official application for the plan to be reviewed by appropriate agencies followed by consideration at the Land Development & Transportation (LD&T) Committee.
7708 Cedar Creek Road (Case 25-CUPPA-0060) A Conditional Use Permit application for Private Institutional Use (Religious Facility) at the address above was filed. In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Office of Planning, a neighborhood meeting occurred on May 20th to discuss this proposal. The applicant has now submitted the formal CUP application (25-CUP-0166).
The Office of Planning will work with Metro Agencies to review the application, and follow up with the applicant on September 3rd. Once the plan has addressed any outstanding agency comments and/or concerns they will be docketed for the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) where a public hearing will be held. First and second tier neighbors and individuals who are signed up for District 22 planning alerts will be notified in advance of any public hearing. The Board will vote to approve or deny the conditional use permit and, if approved, the applicant can begin requesting building permits.
For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate in the public record prior to or at the BOZA meeting, contact Case Manager Jude Mattingly (jude.mattingly@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-6230). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the BOZA meeting.
9006 Old Bardstown Road (Case 25-ZONEPA-0052) - A neighborhood meeting was held on May 22nd to present neighbors with this zone change plan (from R-4 to PRD) to allow a 36-unit attached townhome community in this location. According to the notice of this meeting: Access to the site will be from Bardstown Woods Blvd, which will be directly across from the existing Bardstown Woods Court. There will be no direct access to Old Bardstown Road. Each lot will range from 2358 sf to 4159 sf. Open space totals 1.76 acres. For more information about the nature of this proposal, next steps in the process, and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-5170). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
11380 Seatonville Road (Case 24-ZONE-0127) now has a formal application submitted for a plan seeking a zoning change from R-4 to R-5. There are some issues to be addressed before it is scheduled for a public hearing. Once planning staff members consider those issues to be sufficiently addressed, the proposal will next be scheduled for a review by the Land Development & Transportation Committee (which only focuses on technical details of the plan to make sure those are ready for the Planning Commission to do its overall review). A petition for a night hearing has been successful, so when the Planning Commission hearing is scheduled, it will be in the evening at the Fern Creek Christian Church at 9419 Seatonville Road. For more information about the nature of this proposal and how to participate/comment for the public record, contact Case Manager Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-8656). All comments for the public record must be submitted prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
REMINDER: One beneficial and convenient way for you to share your thoughts on a case (to be part of the public record) is to use this form.
Remaining 2025 Schedule:
- September 2: Bon Air Library
- September 16: Newburg Library
- September 30: Southwest Regional Library
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For further information about District 22
or to contact Councilman Kevin Bratcher or Legislative Assistant Jon Bingham,
please visit:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-22
Remaining 2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule:
- 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
 
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There are off-duty services that can be utilized in your neighborhoods/areas to provide extra security/patrol. As patrol platoons are spread thin some nights due to manpower issues it is difficult to be in every neighborhood at once. If your neighborhood or apartment complex is interested in off-duty services, feel free to contact Metro Blue Line Services at 502-639-5786. This is only an additional tool to keep your residents protected and the on-duty patrol units will continue to patrol the best they can as they are fully aware of the current issues.
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