business-buzz
Hardin County Business Buzz: VA Clinic, Wawa & More
Nate Bryan's roundup of the week's Hardin County business news, from the new VA clinic near Ring Road to Wawa, Kroger, and a rebrand at Suntan City.
Phil Taul
events
Hardin County 4th of July Weekend Events 2026
Three nights of fireworks, a tennis tradition at Freeman Lake, and a Huey ride over the memorial, Jon O'Brien maps out Hardin County's Fourth of July weekend.
events
Come Have Lunch With Us: Hardin Local Goes Live at HubHaus This Tuesday
Tomorrow, Tuesday June 30, the Hardin Local Weekly Podcast goes live and in person from HubHaus in downtown Elizabethtown. Come grab lunch and watch us record live at 1 PM, plus a look at a big July 4th week across Hardin County.
events
Hardin Local's Independence Day Events Guide 2026: Every Hardin County Celebration
Every Independence Day celebration across Hardin County this weekend — parades, cookouts, live music and the region's biggest fireworks shows, organized by day and town. Compiled by Nate Bryan for Hardin Local.
podcast
This Week on Hardin Local: Orchestra Night & a Housing Shift
A free orchestra night, a new food truck roundup, and a Hardin County housing market on the move. Your full S2026E26 recap.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing: More Homes, Median Price Up to $315K
Inventory is up nearly 20% since April, yet the median sold price climbed to $315,000 in Hardin County.
business-buzz
New Cecilia Food Truck Roundup & Growth Near Ring Road
A new Cecilia food truck roundup, river access at White Mills, and continued commercial growth near Ring Road.
events
Free Louisville Orchestra Night & a Packed Hardin County Weekend
A free Louisville Orchestra concert at Freeman Lake headlines a packed week of Hardin County events.
Bryan's Banter
What's In a Name? Why SteelGrove Amphitheater Is Still a Home Run for Elizabethtown
The full video replay of our first Bryan's Banter is free for Hardin Local members — create your free account (no payment, ever) to watch "SteelGrove: What's In a Name?" and read the full write-up.
podcast
This Week on Hardin Local: A New German Café Downtown
A brand-new German-American café anchors a packed Father's Day week — plus a loaded events calendar, a housing rebound, downtown openings, and a members-only bonus video.
Restaurant Reviews
109 N Mulberry: Downtown's New German Café Reviewed
Britten and Michele McDowell taste-test the new 109 N Mulberry German-American Café from Janine Washle — sorghum pork belly, schnitzel, and a soft-opening worth some grace.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing: Pending Sales Rebound in June 2026
Pending home sales nearly doubled in a single week — Rachel Brantingham explains why that, plus lower rates and committed buyers, signals a healthy summer market. Full Heart of Kentucky MLS numbers inside.