This Week: Summer Fest, Kroger Crowds & Anniversary Ice Cream
Your week in Hardin County: Glendale Summer Fest, a year-high 423 homes on the market, huge Kroger crowds, three local brands going statewide, and an anniversary at Dewster's.
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Dewster's Ice Cream Review: An Anniversary Dessert in E-town
Britten and Michele celebrated 15 years together with a dessert run to Dewster's, where every flavor is made in-house by the family.
Hardin County Housing Hits a Year High: 423 Active Listings
Inventory jumped from 400 to 423 active listings, the most Hardin County has seen all year. A balanced market overall, but not in every price range.
Kroger Marketplace Opens as Three E-town Brands Expand in KY
Opening-week crowds at the new Kroger Marketplace, ANU Face Mind Body's grand opening, and three Hardin County businesses expanding to Louisville, Bardstown, and Glasgow.
Glendale Summer Fest 2026: Your Stacked Hardin County Saturday
Glendale Summer Fest anchors a Saturday so full you could build an entire day around it — plus the USSSA World Series and the first back-to-school event of the season.
Hardin County Daily Brief: July 14, 2026
A Kroger legend comes out of retirement, the county fair rolls on, and Vine Grove throws its first Teen Night.
Where to Stay: Hotels & Lodging Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
The hotel corridor explained, extended-stay options built for tournament families, team-block tips, and an RV-and-cabin alternative 10 miles from the park.
Grocery, Pharmacy, Urgent Care & Essentials Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
Ice, sunscreen, a pharmacy drive-thru, walk-in urgent care, laundry, and gas: the practical logistics page for tournament weekends at the Sports Park.
Rainy-Day and Heat-Escape Ideas in Elizabethtown for Tournament Families
Rain delay or 95-degree scorcher, here is where Elizabethtown goes indoors: arcade and go-karts, a restored downtown theater, a free car museum, and more.
Things to Do Between Games in Elizabethtown, KY
Five hours between games and a carload of kids? Indoor theme park, $1 movies, paddle boats, a free car museum, and a real downtown. The locals’ list.
Where to Eat Near Elizabethtown Sports Park
Quick bites between games, sit-down team dinners, and the post-win ice cream stop. Every pick has been reviewed on Hardin Local’s Experienced Eater segment.
Hardin County Daily Brief: July 11, 2026
A $964K grant is fixing a closed Vine Grove bridge, the Glendale Ford plant starts retooling, and a flood watch stays up through tonight.
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Patriot Center at Cox Farm — Kroger Marketplace Opens July 9
Patriot Center at Cox Farm is the official name of the new Kroger Marketplace at Ring Road and Patriot Parkway. Plus Publix, ANU on Buford Lane, and Bluegrass Meats downtown.
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Sabor Cubano Opens in Radcliff, Papa John's #3, Fuel Fortress
Sabor Cubano opens its Radcliff storefront day-of, Papa John's #3 goes live near Central Hardin, Fuel Fortress takes the old JoAnn Fabrics box, and a Green Releaf dispensary targets Mulberry Square this month.
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JD Sports + VisionWorks Join Towne Mall, Sabor Cubano Coming to Radcliff
Towne Mall lands JD Sports and VisionWorks, two new restaurants open in the next two weeks, Papa John's #3 is confirmed, and the Wawa watch continues.
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Domino's at Publix? Donato's One Year, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Big Sandy
A PlanHub listing puts Domino's at Pear Orchard, Donato's celebrates one year, Nothing Bundt Cakes opens with a line, and Big Sandy confirms the former Movie Palace move.
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Bluegrass Blast Inflatables, Cold Stone, Raiment and Boon Closing
Bluegrass Blast goes indoor on the south side, Raiment and Boon closes after 8 years downtown, The Treadwell Society opens, and Cold Stone Creamery's signs are up on Dixie.
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South Side Grows, Blazers Closes — Hardin County Business Buzz
A new south-side McDonald's is on the planning agenda, Snack World replaces Vapor Lab, Stax Nutrition is moving, and Blazers Fun Zone closes after April 19.
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Cold Stone Creamery Coming to Hardin County for First Time
Cold Stone Creamery is officially coming to Hardin County, Bluegrass Meats brings drive-thru barbecue downtown, Wasabi heads to Louisville, and Nate gives downtown Elizabethtown a well-deserved shoutout on this week's Business Buzz.
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Kroger Marketplace Opens July 9 in Elizabethtown, KY
Nate Bryan confirmed Kroger Marketplace opens July 9th, the fuel station arrives in May, Zaxby's is approved for Central Hardin, and two Firehouse Subs locations are coming simultaneously — plus breaking franchise news dropping tonight.
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Radcliff Gets Jersey Mike's, Firehouse Subs, and More
Radcliff's restaurant pipeline is booming with Jersey Mike's and Firehouse Subs on the way, plus two new food trucks, a rare baseball card pull, and changes in the short-term rental market.
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Hardin County Business News — Nate's Bizz Buzz S2026E12
Two local award wins, a new Mexican restaurant coming to Lincoln Center, Auntie Anne's Food Truck closing, and Song's Kitchen reopening under new management — Nate Bryan has the full Bizz Buzz.