Restaurant Reviews
Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship 2026 — Full Recap
Two Hardin Local hosts spent 4.5 hours judging 21 food trucks blind — and came away with winners, stories, and one caramel apple cheesecake that scored a 99.
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Hardin Local posts tagged elizabethtown-ky — community coverage of Hardin County, Kentucky from Hardin Local Weekly.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing Market March 2026: 84 Days, Balanced
Days on market dropped to 84 and contracts jumped from 18 to 22 in a single week. Rachel Brantingham explains why spring 2026 rewards strategy — and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.
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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.
events
Hardin County Easter Weekend Events Apr 1-5, 2026
Jon O'Brien runs through the full Easter week events guide for Hardin County — and Saturday alone has enough to fill an entire weekend.
podcast
Hardin Local Weekly S2026E14: Kroger Opens July 9
Kroger Marketplace sets a July 9 opening date, Britten and Rachel recap the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship, and Jon delivers one of the fullest Easter weekends on record.
Restaurant Reviews
Sam's Gyros Review: Radcliff & Elizabethtown Mediterranean
Britten McDowell reviews Sam's Gyros with locations in Radcliff and Elizabethtown — big portions, bold Mediterranean flavors, and some of the best value in Hardin County.
Housing Market
Hardin County Housing Market March 2026: 87 Days, Smart
Days on market dropped to 87 and inventory is being absorbed as fast as it comes on. Rachel Brantingham explains why this spring market rewards strategy over speculation.
business-buzz
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.
events
Hardin County Weekend Events Mar 27-29 — Food Trucks, Easter
From the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship to Easter egg hunts and a downtown Spring Block Party, here's everything happening in Hardin County this weekend.
podcast
Hardin Local Weekly S2026E13: Radcliff Boom + Sam's Gyros
Full crew, full energy, full calendar. Radcliff's restaurant boom, a Sam's Gyros rave review, an accelerating housing market, and Easter events across Hardin County.
events
Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship — March 28
The first-ever Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship comes to Hardin County Fairgrounds on March 28. Tucker joins Hardin Local Weekly live to break down everything.
Restaurant Reviews
Namaste Indian Cuisine Review — The Experienced Eater S2026E12
Britten McDowell has eaten Indian food from coast to coast. Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar in Elizabethtown is second only to the best he has ever had. Here is the full review.