 For five years, The Presley Post has been building in Downtown Louisville creating space for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, organizations, and community to work, meet, create, connect, and grow. We’ve welcomed thousands Downtown through workspace, business programming, creative initiatives, community partnerships, and signature experiences like Legacy Fest.
On Saturday, September 19, we’re celebrating our 5th Annual Legacy Fest, full day of Wealth, Wellness & Culture on Main Street, and you’re invited!
One of the biggest moments of the day will be The Legacy Builders Panel featuring esteemed leaders DeVone Holt, Executive Leader & Civic Strategist; Sadiqa Reynolds, Esq., Founder and President of Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center and Atrorney at Law; and Dave Christopher, Founder and President of AMPED.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn from Louisville leaders who have built organizations, created opportunities, influenced systems, developed businesses, and made a lasting impact on our city. At 3PM, they’ll take the stage for a powerful conversation on wealth building and ownership, leadership and influence, Louisville’s business ecosystem, sustainable organizations, and what it really takes to build a legacy that outlives you.
And that’s just part of the day. Legacy Fest will also feature Fashion Cypher Vol. 2, the Creative Accelerator Class of 2026 Commencement, the Legacy Award, line dancing, local vendors and food, art, music, family activities, and more. If you’re building a business, building wealth, building community, building your career, or simply thinking bigger about what you want your impact to be, this is the space to be in. Plus, after five years of building Downtown, The Presley Post has a BIG announcement to make. FREE + open to the public
September 19 | 12–8PM Repurposed on Main | 615 W Main Street Five years brought us here. Come celebrate what we’re building next. Register and learn more at www.legacyfest.org
Did you know that families who receive SNAP or WIC benefits are eligible for a FREE one-year Community Access Membership to Kentucky Science Center?
Enjoy unlimited admission to Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum and inspire a lifetime of learning through interactive exhibits, science demonstrations, and family experiences.
To learn more or apply, visit: www.kysciencecenter.org/cam/
The Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting their annual Cover Crop Giveaway! In conjunction, they will be hosting a Cover Crop workshop where participants can learn about the benefits and logistics of planting cover crops, and they can pick up free seed if they preorder before September 4th.
Tuesday, 09/22/2026, 6:00-7:00pm Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, 142 Crescent Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Free to register Register at www.tinyurl.com/SWCDCover
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Whitehall is pleased to announce that it will host a program entitled “Smartphone Photography” on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. Participants will join instructor Ellen Sears as she discusses how to get the most out of your smartphone when taking photographs in nature. The program will begin indoors with a slideshow followed by an opportunity to take photos on Whitehall’s grounds. The cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. Students may register here: https://www.historicwhitehall.org/whitehall-workshops.
Ellen Sears was a classroom teacher for 33 years teaching art, math, and literacy through the arts. After leaving the classroom she worked at the state level with teachers and districts on best practices in math and literature. For the past 10 years she has been using her phone to document dawn at Beckley Creek Park and posting to Instagram and Facebook.
In the Whitehall Workshop series, Whitehall House and Gardens will host educational workshops for adults that focus on plants within the disciplines of art, gardening, science and forestry. We partner with flower farmers, florists, arborists, horticulturalists and naturalists to bring fresh new programming to plant lovers in Louisville.
Proceeds from the program will benefit Whitehall, a historic house and estate garden owned and operated by the not-for-profit Historic Homes Foundation. Originally built in the mid-1850s as an Italianate farmhouse, the house was transformed in 1909 into the iconic Classical style mansion we know today that epitomizes the stately beauty of early twentieth-century architecture. At just under ten acres, Whitehall’s grounds offer the public multiple special gardens that are a horticultural treasure to the community.
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With the opening of The Dot Experience on October 30, the exhibits are coming to life, and there’s plenty for guests to touch, hear and explore.
In the main gallery, guests will discover what it’s like to navigate the world with a cane as they move across a variety of floor textures, from brick and wood to astroturf and more. They’ll also learn the story of Buddy, the first guide dog, and have the opportunity to touch a replica of his harness and get a sense of what it’s like to navigate with a guide dog.
And that’s just the beginning. Throughout the museum, guests can choose from a variety of audio pods, explore hands-on experiences and even play chess on a 3D-printed replica of a chessboard belonging to renowned musician Andrea Bocelli.
Visit The Dot Experience website.
 Image description: An exhibit that will feature multiple canes and a guide dog harness.
Louisville Water has multiple projects underway at the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant. Here is an update on the projects.
Reservoir Relining Project
We've finished the first year of a multi-year project to reline the Crescent Hill Reservoir. The first milestone has been reached: The contractor has removed the sediment in the north basin, which is the basin closest to the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center. Now, we're ready to remove the old liner and install the new one.
As we reline the north basin, we will also address the railing that surrounds it. We have started removal of the railing, which should take approximately three months. Louisville Water remains committed to keeping the reservoir open to the public when the project is completed, so the railing must be improved. It is in poor condition and does not meet today’s safety standards. After working for more than a year on options to restore the existing railing, we determined the cost to rehab was nearly four times the cost of replacing it with a similar railing. We will restore sections of the original railing for display at the reservoir and other Louisville Water facilities, such as the WaterWorks Museum. A new railing will allow us to reopen the reservoir to the public.
Once the north basin is complete, we will duplicate the process for the south. We hope to finish the project in 2029 and then reopen the reservoir.
Crescent Hill Powder Activated Carbon System
We are building new silos near Frankfort Avenue and Reservoir Avenue that will allow us to store larger amounts of powder activated carbon. This carbon is critical to our water treatment process and continuing to meet drinking water standards.
Reservoir Avenue at Frankfort Avenue will close for one week starting August 28 so we can install new pipe across Reservoir Avenue. This closure coincides with a Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center closure. Except for this one-week closure, Reservoir Avenue will reopen for traffic on weekends to accommodate access to the Aquatic Center.
Constructing the silos should last another 12 months, and for safety, we will keep the north sidewalk closed between Pennsylvania and Reservoir Avenues. It was necessary to construct a temporary access road between Pennsylvania Avenue and the construction site. Residents should expect normal construction activity and noise during the project. Once we complete the work, we will remove the access road and restore and reopen the sidewalk.
Residual Line Project at Crescent Hill
Louisville Water is constructing a new residual line to remove treatment residuals from the plant. This line will connect with the recently constructed residual line we installed along Zorn Avenue and River Road. Our contractor is currently working between the railroad tracks and Reservoir Avenue at on our property near the entrance of our plant. Due to this project and the powder activated carbon system project, access to the green space remains limited.
Want to see your artwork displayed throughout Louisville? Brightside is calling on local youth and artists to get creative and help spread a positive message about keeping our community clean.
Artists are invited to submit an original design that promotes community pride and encourages people not to litter. The winning artwork will be mass-produced on yard signs and distributed for free as part of next year’s community-wide cleanup efforts — giving the selected artist a chance to see their work displayed in neighborhoods across Louisville Metro.
Whether your idea is colorful, clever, inspiring or all of the above, Brightside wants to see your creativity!
The submission deadline is Nov. 20.
Scan the QR code below to submit your artwork and help inspire a cleaner Louisville!
There will be no residential garbage or yard waste collection within the Urban Services District on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day. To receive automatic reminders of collection days or changes, download our free Recycle Coach app.
Residents with private waste haulers should check with them about holiday collection schedules.
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After more than two years of public meetings, and countless hours in planning, building, testing, and pushing this huge project forward, the New TARC Network is here! Navigating a fiscal cliff is not unique to public transit in Louisville, it is something transit agencies across the country are struggling to address. Thanks to the preparation and forethought TARC gave to the problem, the results of our work are being watched and studied by other city agencies to see how they can address similar issues and come out stronger than they otherwise would have been through service cuts alone. Our initial numbers (a couple weeks in from launch) are looking strong, including:
- Daily ridership averaging 16,244
- Downtown Transfer Center (DTC) boardings Monday through Friday averaging 1,414 per day—higher than our initial projections of 1,000 per day
- Daily On-Time Performance (OTP) averaging 80.16%
A huge thank you to the TARC team and all our community members for making this launch successful. This was a big project with a lot of moving parts, and everyone showed up with dedication, teamwork, and determination. Everyone worked together to solve concerns, help riders understand the new system and get them where they need to go, and kept everything moving. Because of all this hard work, our community now has a more sustainable and reliable transit network—and that’s something to be proud of.
A big piece of the New TARC Network’s success comes from the construction of a Downtown Transfer Center (DTC). An on-street temporary center at Muhammad Ali Boulevard and 8th Street opened it’s 11 bays with the first day of New TARC Network service. Several adjacent streets have been converted to two-way to allow for bus circulation, and major portions of sidewalks are being leveled or replaced to ensure ADA accessibility. The DTC is in a central location where all of the different buses serving downtown can come together in a scheduled “pulse” that will allow passengers to transfer between routes in 5-10 minutes. It features bus shelters, benches, pylons, maps, wayfinding signage, and real-time bus arrival screens. TARC is currently conducting a study to identify potential sites for a permanent Downtown Transit Center. More information about this project will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
September is a great time to rethink the way we shop. Secondhand September is an annual initiative that encourages people to choose used items instead of buying new whenever possible. Whether it's clothing, furniture, books, toys, home décor, or sporting equipment, purchasing secondhand helps keep usable items in circulation and out of the landfill.
Buying secondhand has benefits beyond reducing waste. It can save money, conserve natural resources, and reduce the energy and raw materials needed to manufacture new products. Every item purchased secondhand represents one less item that needs to be produced, packaged, and transported.
There are many easy ways to participate in Secondhand September:
- Shop at thrift stores, consignment shops, and resale businesses.
- Visit local yard sales, estate sales, or flea markets.
- Explore online marketplaces for gently used items.
- Donate unwanted items that are still in good condition.
- Organize a clothing swap or share items with friends, family, and neighbors.
- Repair or repurpose items instead of replacing them.
When it's time to clear out closets, garages, or storage areas, remember that many items may still have value to someone else. Donating usable goods helps support local charities and gives those items a second life.
This September, challenge yourself to buy secondhand first. Small changes in our shopping habits can make a big difference in reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable community.
Before you buy new, ask yourself: Could I find it secondhand? You may save money, discover something unique, and help protect our environment at the same time!
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 Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages, hosted by local organizations, businesses, and individuals. From October 9th-18th over 50 events will take place across Jefferson County including; Tree ID hikes, giveaways, workshops, nature based arts and crafts, yoga in the park, tree trivia, and more!
To learn more or register your very own tree event visit https://treeslouisville.org/tree-week-home-page
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Waste Management District will be hosting a Waste Tire Collection Event in Louisville on October 1-3, 2026.
Event website: https://louisvilleky.gov/events/waste-tire-collection-event
Event Details 📅 October 1, 2, & 3, 2026 ⏰ Thursday & Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ⏰ Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 📍 1030 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY (across from the Kentucky Exposition Center)
Who Can Participate? Any Kentucky resident or business may participate, with the exception of tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities.
Accepted Tires
- Tires on or off rim
- Passenger vehicle, light truck, and truck tires
- Tractor and farm implement tires
- Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, and ATV tires
Not Accepted
- Foam-filled tires
- Calcium-filled tires
- Off-road construction tires
- Rubber tracks
- Solid tires with or without press-on rims
- Tires generated outside Kentucky
- Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, or recycling businesses
Please note that tires must be separated by type prior to arrival.
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Navigating health insurance can be overwhelming, but Family Health Centers' certified kynectors are here to help at no cost. Whether you need help renewing coverage, updating your information, understanding an insurance notice, or exploring options after losing coverage, expert assistance is available.
To make the process easier, residents are encouraged to bring:
- Identification
- Social Security cards or immigration documents
- Income verification such as recent pay stubs
- Information about household members including names, birthdates, and incomes.
Residents can receive free, one-on-one support at multiple Family Health Centers locations throughout Louisville. To schedule an appointment, call 502-772-8182 or visit this website
We are gearing up for the next 28-day Anti-Racism Challenge (ARC) that begins October 2nd. You may have participated in health or exercise challenges before and know that the point of committing to these challenges is to change our habits. For example, in a health challenge, we make goals to exercise each day, get enough sleep, eat healthy food; the hope is that when the challenge is over, these things will become the new normal. That's what we want the ARC to do -- raise awareness, invoke commitment, and make being an anti-racist the new normal in our everyday lives. To learn more and sign up, go to listenlearnact.org.
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With paving season now fully underway, crews continue improving streets and advancing roadway projects across Louisville Metro.
Louisville Metro repaves streets each year to preserve roadway conditions, extend the life of existing pavement, and provide safer, smoother travel for everyone. Regular paving helps prevent more costly repairs in the future and protects the city’s infrastructure investment.
To see which streets are currently scheduled for paving, visit the "Paving" page at louisvilleky.gov. Please note that all listed projects are weather permitting and subject to change.
You are invited to attend a Clifton Architectural Review Committee hearing for the review of a request to replace street-facing historic wood windows.
Subject Property: 251 Haldeman Avenue
Case Number: 26-COA-0187
Case Manager: Hasmik Pavlova (hasmik.pavlova@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Clifton Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Metro Development Center, 444 S. 5th Street, Room 101
Please review the meeting agenda and case material, including the staff report, here: louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
This meeting will be held in person at the Metro Development Center only. The meeting will begin at 4:30 PM Eastern Time/3:30 PM Central Time
To view all case documents, visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or:
Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 574-6230
Question? Ask our staff! If you wish to submit comments in writing on this case, please submit to the case manager by 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 9, 2026. If you would like to provide verbal testimony, please attend the meeting or participate online.
Ad Date: 8/19/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 9/18/2026
LMPD 5TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Dos Mundos LLC, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ2 Retail Drink License license(s) no later than August 17, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 2244 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, Kentucky 40206. The owner(s) are as follows: Luis Valera 6928 Ambridge Circle, Louisville, KY 40207. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. August 19 2026 LSBN0578443
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Jasmine Presley or call 574-3908.
Computer Tune Up & Repair
At the St. Matthews Eline Library (small conference room). A Free Computer Tune-up and Repair service will be offered the first Saturday of each month from 1-4 PM. Help will be limited to the first 2 persons making a reservation. To make a reservation, email taylor_rae@hotmail.com. Participants must bring any additional devices that they may need such as a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for desktops. If participants are bringing a laptop, please bring your battery charger.
UCHM Programs & Events
Volunteers Needed
Help us serve our neighbors by volunteering just a few hours each Thursday!
Retail Food Pickup Driver
- Pick up donated food from Clifton Kroger
- Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required
Food Pantry Check-In Volunteer
- Assist clients with computer check-in
- Thursdays, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Interested? Contact Courtney Goff at UCHMLouisville@gmail.com or call (502) 893-0346.
UCHM 60-Plus Senior Program – September Activities
Join us for activities at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:15 a.m. and bingo at approximately 11:45 a.m.
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Sept. 1: Bloomin’ Moves with Jeannde of the Elderbloom Trio
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Sept. 3: Sing-Along with Karen
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Sept. 8: Morning Bingo with Shirleymae from Seniors Helping Seniors
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Sept. 10: Morning Bingo at 10 a.m. and a special performance by Curtis Williams from noon–1 p.m.
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Sept. 15: Aunt Sally Crafts and Nutrition Education
Chair yoga is offered every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, join strength and resistance training with Joe or the all-ages crochet group at 10 a.m.
We will also honor our July, August, and September birthdays!
Sponsor the UCHM 60+ Program
Does your business serve customers over age 60? Do you know an older adult who could benefit from fun activities and meaningful connections? Does your church or community group support older adults?
If so, please consider sponsoring UCHM’s 60+ Senior Program. Sponsors can support refreshments, activities, entertainment, birthday celebrations, crafts, bingo prizes, or wellness programs. Sponsors receive recognition in our newsletter, on social media, and during the sponsored activity.
Stop by on a Tuesday or Thursday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to see our active and welcoming group in action!
To learn more, contact Monique Shaughnessy at SeniorCoord@uchmlouky.org or (502) 893-0346.
Two Opportunities to Visit UCHM
Come see how United Crescent Hill Ministries serves and supports our neighbors!
Community Coffee & Tour Wednesday, September 9 | 8:30 a.m.–noon Stop by for coffee, tour our facility, and learn more about UCHM’s programs and community impact.
Sip, See & Support Thursday, September 10 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, meet members of the UCHM community, tour our facility, and discover ways to support our mission.
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