Access Louisville
251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe latest news on Louisville, Kentucky from the staff of Louisville Business First. We look at trending issues in the Derby City from a business perspective. Join us each week!
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Getting into the Derby Festival spirit
April 21, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe annual Kentucky Derby Festival kicks off this weekend with Thunder Over Louisville, where a tribute to victims of gun violence is planned. We talked about what we're looking forward to in the festival on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson joins the show to talk about what's new and where the event goes from here. Later in the program we also discuss some new restaurants around Louisville, including Jamaican Jerk Center, the new Go...
Grieving a tragedy in Louisville
April 14, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher This week on Access Louisville, we are grieving the loss of those who died at the Old National Bank shooting and considering the weight of the news on the community. On Monday morning, April 10, six people were killed at the Old National Bank at 333 E. Main St. The shooter was among the dead. Several...
Louisville Bats president on what's new this baseball season
April 07, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Greg Galiette is ready for the Louisville Bats to play ball. Galiette is entering his second baseball season as the president of the Louisville Bats, the minor league baseball team in Louisville. He became president in December 2021, but he has been with the team since 1984, when the Bats played as t...
Restaurant roundup: Nic and Norman's + Bandido Taqueria new location
March 31, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWe have a rundown of all the latest restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Topping the discussion is information on Nic and Norman's, a restaurant coming to Whiskey Alley (aka Washington Street, behind Whiskey Row. We also chat about Bandido Taqueria's new location and a new area location for Drake's. LBF Reporter Michael Jones and Assistant Managing Editor, Digital Haley Cawthon fill us in on all the details. Later in the show we talk about the start of soccer season for...
Sports commission leader on March Madness in Louisville
March 24, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Greg Fante wants to make you notice the Louisville Sports Commission. Fante, who officially stepped into the president and CEO role at the Commission last month, is focused on increasing the name recognition for his organization. He compared what he wants to do for sports what Fund for the Arts did fo...
Louisville business community’s reaction to Silicon Valley Bank failure
March 17, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Though the Silicon Valley Bank failure happened on the other coast, the ripple effects were felt by Louisville startups, attorneys and bank leaders. A startup founder told KYInno that he was rushing to pull funds from the bank, faced with the fear of the question: How will their employees be paid. Hal...
What's new with Nulu Marketplace?
March 10, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher A multi-use development by a prominent developer made headlines multiple times this week, but what is it missing? Nulu Marketplace, which is owned by developer Mo Deljoo, is home to a brewery, restaurants, retail establishments and even office space. Recently one of its retailers, Buff City Soap, clo...
Will a new listing strategy help this local restaurant find an owner?
March 03, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher We discuss all this and more on Access Louisville. Owners of the Claudia Sanders Dinner House have edited the listing with changes that could help attract a buyer. The Shelbyville restaurant was established by KFC founder Col. Harland Sanders for his wife Claudia. It went on the market in June for $9...
Restaurant news roundup: Ramen, boba tea and more
February 24, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Louisville is a foodie town — and several new restaurants will bring different cuisines to the area. Harvey’s Cheese, a shop formerly in Logan Street Market, has now changed course to offer food beyond cheese: Australian. Now just named Harvey’s, the restaurant will reopen in March at 2011 Frankfort...
Adventures in bourbon and sustainability
February 17, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Access Louisville podcast is a two-parter this week. First, we focus on bourbon. Louisville Business First Bourbon Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt has been on the road recently visiting some local distilleries, including a trip to Buffalo Trace in Frankfort. This is one of Kentucky's largest distilleries and behind some hugely popular brands like Pappy Van Winkle and Eagle Rare. Schmidt got a chance to take it's all new "hard hat tour," which is partially good marketing, partially a behind...
A local celebrity chef's next move + more restaurant news
February 10, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe chat about a couple of Louisville's local celebrities on this week's Access Louisville podcast. First, Reporter Michael Jones tells us about a premier event he recently attended centering around Chef Darnell Ferguson. Ferguson hosted a red-carpet event at the Muhammad Ali Center last Sunday to share a preview of his new show, "Superchef Grudge Match," a one-hour program that premiered on the Food Network and streaming on Discovery+ on Feb. 7. It's a great evolution for Ferguson, who's dre...
Is e-commerce to blame for recent Louisville retail closures?
February 03, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Bed, Bath and Beyond is closing three of its Kentucky locations after raising a red flag that bankruptcy could be imminent. The retailer has two locations in Louisville, one at the Paddock Shops at 4350 Summit Plaza Drive, and another at 99 Breckenridge Lane. The Paddock location will close, along wit...
How Louisville’s top tourism official plans to shift into growth mode
January 27, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Cleo Battle is ready to shift from recovery mode to growth mode. Battle is the president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. After three years of uncertainty for the tourism industry, he is leading the organization as it plans to attract a global audience. Shea Van Hoy, editor of Louisville Business First...
Restaurant news roundup
January 20, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWe're always sorta talking about restaurants on the Access Louisville podcast. This week we lean into it with a classic Access Louisville restaurant roundup. On the show we talk about a new location for Jaggers, a fast food concept from Texas Roadhouse, opening soon. We also chat about Goodbounce pickle ball bar, the opening of Sweet & Juicy Seafood, the new Capital Grille coming to Oxmoor Center and much more. Later in the show we chat about migration patterns for businesses. Specifically w...
What makes Louisville's startup scene unique?
January 13, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher The startup scene in Louisville has always been tight knit and bustling, but some things have shifted. Business First identified 20 startups to watch in the new year. The companies spread across different sectors including health tech, insurance, ecommerce, real estate and more. They also are across t...
18 Predictions for Louisville's 2023
January 06, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher The Business First crew has once again set out to predict what 2023 will hold for the Louisville community. We tackle a large range of topics in our predictions, from the new mayor’s priorities to major hotels on the Sunny Side (Southern Indiana). You will have to listen in the player above or your...
We predicted what would happen in 2022. Here's what we got right (and wrong)
December 27, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher We’re reporters, not mediums. Yet last year, we set out to predict what would happen in 2022. Now as the year comes to a close, we went back to review those 16 predictions. Some were pretty bold, (and didn’t age well in hindsight,) while others unexpectedly were spot on. You can travel back in time ...
Will Publix shake up Louisville's grocery market?
December 16, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBNews of yet another Publix location coming to Louisville has the potential to shake up the grocery market locally. We chat about that on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Lakeland, Florida-based Publix announced a new store coming to the corner of Flat Rock Road and Shelbyville Road earlier this week. Reporter Eleanor Tolbert, who joins the podcast this week, explains this is the third store Publix has announced for Louisville. One other Publix store is under construction at 2500 Terr...
Will Jeff Brohm’s hire end the ‘revolving door’ problem at UofL?
December 09, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Jeff Brohm is coming home. After the University of Louisville’s head football coach, Scott Satterfield, announced he was leaving for the University of Cincinnati, yet another high-profile position was left vacant at the university. But this time not for long. Brohm, who is a Louisville native and played baseball and foo...
Will an apartment complex be demolished for a parking lot?
December 02, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher A Louisville private school made plans to demolish a neighboring apartment complex which it owns, but it received community pushback. Louisville Collegiate School, one of the area’s largest private schools, submitted an application to demolish the complex, Yorktown Apartments, at 2354 Grinstead Drive. But no decisions...
Will an apartment complex be demolished for a parking lot?
December 02, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher A Louisville private school made plans to demolish a neighboring apartment complex which it owns, but it received community pushback. Louisville Collegiate School, one of the area’s largest private schools, submitted an application to demolish the complex, Yorktown Apartments, at 2354 Grinstead Drive. But no decisions...
What makes Louisville’s Top Golf unique
November 18, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher The day is finally here: Top Golf is open. After years of anticipation, the national golf concept is taking bay reservations now. But it was “softly” open last week, accepting walkups. Our reporter Eleanor Tolbert got to tour the facility before the crowds. Tolbert explains that she has visited Top Golf locations in Na...
Louisville's new mayor: Where do we go from here?
November 11, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Louisville has elected a new mayor — the first in 12 years. Craig Greenberg won the Louisville mayor race earlier this week, defeating republican Bill Dieruf. The race was closer than some expected, with Greenberg receiving about 52% of the vote, and Dieruf 46%. But Reporter Michael L. Jones reminded us that Louisville ha...
Kentucky's newest bourbon industry investments
November 04, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher A Kentucky spirits giant is considering a $500 million investment in Kentucky. Sazerac Company Inc. was preliminarily approved for a 15-year incentive agreement in Laurel County in London, Kentucky. According to a report released by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA), Sazerac is considering th...
What's the biggest hotel in Louisville?
October 28, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBAccess Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. Follow us on popular podcast services to never miss an episode. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher This week, several entities with Louisville ties were sold, including one of the city’s biggest hotels. AC Louisville, which houses Italian eatery Bar Vetti, is located in the heart of NuLu and sold for $51 million. Nothing will change on the consumer end, but the local group divested its ownership. We also talk about r...
Which fast-food restaurant has the slowest drive-thru?
October 21, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBA new report measured the quickness and accuracy of fast-food restaurant drive-thrus. Taco Bell, which is owned by Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) took the top spot for speed, but the one in last place may surprise you. Chick-fil-A took the last spot for speed, primarily because the line is already long before the store opens, Haley Cawthon told us during the Access Louisville podcast. You can read Haley’s full story here. We discuss a food truck turned brick and mortar resta...
Which fast-food restaurant has the slowest drive-thru?
October 21, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBA new report measured the quickness and accuracy of fast-food restaurant drive-thrus. Taco Bell, which is owned by Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) took the top spot for speed, but the one in last place may surprise you. Chick-fil-A took the last spot for speed, primarily because the line is already long before the store opens, Haley Cawthon told us during the Access Louisville podcast. You can read Haley’s full story here. We discuss a food truck turned brick and mortar resta...
Which end of the Big Four Bridge is better?
October 14, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLouisville's Waterfront Park is a gem along the Ohio River. But is the foot of the Big Four Bridge in Louisville as good as its counterpart in Jeffersonville? We discuss on this week's Access Louisville podcast — specifically on the news that a new "eatertainment" facility (a new pickleball bar) is planned at the waterfront. As to the answer of which is better — we suppose it depends on what you're looking for. Jeffersonville has restaurants, shops and bars while Louisville has quiet green ...
New restaurants news + Topgolf opening
October 07, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWe go through the latest restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Some of the new places we chat about include Blue Bay Seafood on Poplar Level Road; and Barista Parlor, which is coming to downtown at 500 W. Jefferson. We also chat about the opening of Topgolf, which is expected in November. Later in the show, we discuss a disturbing report on sexual abuse Racing Louisville FC, including reaction from sponsors and fans. And lastly we chat about the sale of the Courier Jou...
New restaurants news + Topgolf opening
October 07, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWe go through the latest restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Some of the new places we chat about include Blue Bay Seafood on Poplar Level Road; and Barista Parlor, which is coming to downtown at 500 W. Jefferson. We also chat about the opening of Topgolf, which is expected in November. Later in the show, we discuss a disturbing report on sexual abuse Racing Louisville FC, including reaction from sponsors and fans. And lastly we chat about the sale of the Courier Jou...
What city would you compare Louisville to?
September 30, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat city would you compare Louisville to? We talked about that questions on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Reporter Ellie Tolbert recently attended a conference at which Louisville business and civic leaders were searching for inspiration in Jacksonville, Florida. That got us talking about how Jacksonville and Louisville share some similarities. Later in the show, we discuss recent news that Ford Motor Co. is expanding its operations locally with a $700 million investment. The compa...
A bevy of events in and around Louisville
September 23, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThere's so much going on in Louisville of late and we chat about it on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Bourbon & Beyond, one of Louisville's biggest music festivals took place last weekend. And this weekend we're looking forward to Louder Than Life — a more metal focused festival. In addition to that, Startup Fest has been ongoing this week and the National Jugband Jubilee are taking place this weekend. After talking about events we switch gears and chat about restaurant news, includ...
Is wallpaper back? Inside Homearama’s newest trends
September 16, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBFor better or worse, wallpaper is back. In a big way too! In this year’s Homearama home tour, many of the homes feature wallpaper. Reporter Eleanor Tolbert shared what else she learned in her Homearama preview. One theme was clear: In a post-pandemic world, interior design is focused on comfort and community. “We all had to sit in our homes for a year, and now people are like, ‘If I’m going to be in my home, I want it to be a space I want to be in,’” Tolbert told on this week's Access Louisv...
A tour of Louisville prompts a lawsuit
September 09, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBA Louisville author has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming that his tours of Old Louisville are being copied by a national firm. We talk about what's behind the lawsuit on this week's Access Louisville podcast (you can also get the details in writing here.) Later in the show we chat about transportation issues in Louisville including funding problems at TARC. Additionally we chat about an effort (or maybe a lack of effort) to bring Amtrak service to Louisville. Lastly we ch...
Where would you take an out-of-towner to eat in Louisville?
September 02, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBA friend is coming to Louisville for just one night and wants to go out for dinner. Where do you take them? We kick around that question on this week's Access Louisville podcast. We also talk about a lot of recent restaurant news, including a move by Barry's Cheesesteaks, the newly announced Waldo's Chicken & Beer, the next phase for Jerry Green and Friends nightclub, and a move for Bunz Burgers in the Highlands. We also chat about a new coffee shop setting up in the Highlands and Downtown...
Two hotels project to talk about in Louisville
August 27, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWe talk about two Louisville hotel projects on this week's Access Louisville podcast. One hotel, proposed in Portland, is being developed by Gill Holland, who helped foster the NuLu neighborhood. The other, proposed downtown on Market Street, is not exactly a new plan but has been revised with some new details. Reporter Ellie Tolbert is on the show to tell us about the details on each. Fun fact: Both hotels are expected to have rooftop bars. Later in the show we talk about the concert lineu...
How two major Louisville music festivals come together
August 19, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBChamie McCurry joins LBF's Access Louisville podcast this week. McCurry is chief marketing officer for Danny Wimmer Presents, the Los Angeles company behind two of Louisville's largest festivals — Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life. Both festivals are coming up in about a month so McCurry joined the podcast this week to talk about everything from this years line ups, festival origins, challenges and much more. Bourbon & Beyond is slated for Sept. 15-18 at the Highland Festival Grounds at ...
Is the Zappos closure another sign of an e-commerce decline?
August 12, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn pandemic times, buying stuff online has been a way of life. But the white hot e-commerce sector may be cooling off. This week, Zappos confirmed it is winding down operations at its warehouse and outlet store on Minor Lane in Louisville. On this week's Access Louisville podcast, reporter Eleanor Tolbert tells us more about the company's reasoning. Zappos isn't the only e-commerce giant that's recalibrating for current demand: Last month, Shopify laid off 10% of its workforce and GoPuff c...
Huge new distillery project in Louisville
July 29, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast we chat about a large new distillery project in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood. Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about the ownership behind the historic building where it is planned. Later in the show we talk about Beam Suntory's big investment in Nelson County. And the closing of The Wiggle Room in the Highlands. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services.
Restaurant roundup: One closure, one sale and surprising chicken nuggets
July 22, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWe've got another restaurant roundup on this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast. Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about Great Wok, a Chinese restaurant that recently closed. The reasons behind the closure were a familiar refrain: Rising costs. That, as well as labor shortages, have been troubling Louisville restaurants of late. We also chat about Black Olive, a new Italian concept near UofL, as well as the sale of Malibu Jack's, an entertainment venue with a location on Hurs...
The worst habits of Louisville drivers
July 15, 2022 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBA report came out recently that said Louisville has the best drivers in the nation. It's been the subject of much online conversation, so we figured we'd carry that on for this week's Access Louisville podcast. We chat about our least favorite habits of Louisville drivers — be they a failure to zipper merger, speeding or just not waving enough. After the traffic discussion we catch up on lots of retail-goings on — including a document found online that seems to hint at the next Publix locati...
Recent restaurant closures + more
July 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBLouisville lost a few restaurants recently, which we chat about on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show and tells us about Maira Mediterranean Restaurant, which is near University of Louisville, closing in order to make way for a proposed development. We also chat about the closure of Hibachi Sushi Buffet, which is on Bardstown Road, near Hurstbourne Lane. As part of that discussion, we give a few sushi recommendations. After that, we switch gears t...
The best places for a coffee meeting in Louisville
July 01, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWe get into a discussion about the best places for a coffee meeting during this week's Access Louisville podcast. This discussion came up based on the news that Quills Coffee is planning new locations and a new bakery in the Highlands. Several local favorites came up during the discussion, including Heine Brothers', Quills, Sunergos, Fante's and more. After that we switch gears and chat about Crumbl Cookie's new location, a new downtown living development, a bourbon brand being sold and more...
New places to go in Louisville tourism and nightlife
June 17, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week on the Access Louisville podcast we chat about two new places to go around town. Reporter Eleanor Tolbert is on the show to give us her impressions of the recently updated Angel's Envy distillery near Downtown Louisville. That leads us to a larger discussion about the appeal of bourbon tourism. After that we go over a new rock bar that's been opened in Clarksville: Losers 812. And we chat about a Kentucky restaurant with famous ties going on the market — Claudia Sanders Dinner Hou...
Restaurant updates + talking over Louisville housing problem
June 10, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBWe chat about the latest restaurant news on this week's Access Louisville podcast. Louisville Business First restaurant reporter has a new column where he's talking about the latest in Louisville's food scene. One example of this is a call he just had with the team behind Pig Beach, a barbecue restaurant that's planned in the former Tumbleweed/Doc's Cantina space on the waterfront. He also tells us about a pizza chain that is rebranding some of its locations with a new name. And we chat abou...
Kentucky Kingdom: What's next under new ownership
June 03, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBKentucky Kingdom General Manager Sarah Worrell joins the Access Louisville podcast this week. Worrell has spent a career in the theme park business —and so we chat about what she loves about that industry. We also get a peak into the philosophy behind the Louisville amusement park after it was purchased by Herschend Family Entertainment, the Atlanta-based company behind Dollywood and Silver Dollar City in 2021. As we reported a few weeks ago, the company hasn't made sweeping changes, yet it...
Behind the planning of the Kentucky State Fair
May 27, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSpecial guest David Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues, which puts on the Kentucky State Fair, joins the Access Louisville podcast this week. Several announcements were made about the fair recently, including the concert schedule and the 9/11 exhibit that's slated this year. Interestingly, Beck notes on the podcast The Oak Ridge Boys, the country band behind "Elvira" and other hits, has been on the fair concert bill for 46 years. Beck talked about lining them up for a 50th anniversar...
Let's talk about that mayor's race
May 20, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLouisville's mayor's race is set following the busy primary season. Democrat Craig Greenberg will face Republican Bill Dieruf in November. We chat about each candidate's message on this week Access Louisville podcast. Later in the show get an update on the latest in Louisville's food scene including a new food hall that's developing in town. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services.
Vince Tyra's new job + Norton Commons development
May 13, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week on the Access Louisville podcast we chat Vince Tyra's new job. The former UofL Athletic Director has a new role with a well-known Bowling Green, Kentucky company. After that we talk about the latest development at Norton Commons. The development is called Lyric at Norton commons and is home to restaurants, retail and residential. LBF Reporter Ellie Tolbert is on the show to tell us about some of the unique amenities, including a media tunnel that connects two courtyards at the de...
Unpopular Derby opinions
May 06, 2022 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBWe recorded the Access Louisville podcast at Churchill Downs this week, just before the running of the Kentucky Oaks. On the show we shared our favorite derby memories, unpopular Derby opinions and our favorite things about Derby. You can check out some of our coverage from Kentucky Oaks here. And we'll have some Kentucky Derby coverage coming soon too. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find us on popular podcast services like Apple Podcast, Spot...