Business Lexington

09/29/2026

Keeneland is ready for its close-up.

With more than $100 million in renovations, a newly expanded Paddock Building and a huge fall season ahead—including the return of the Breeders’ Cup—Lexington’s iconic track is stepping into a new era.

And the impact reaches far beyond the gates.

$100 million in upgrades, will greet sales, fall meet, Breeders’ Cup attendees

09/10/2026

The Central Kentucky Regional Market Review is coming in October!

Reserve your spot today and get your business in front of the leaders, investors and decision-makers shaping Central Kentucky’s economy.

Advertising opportunities are limited — don’t miss your chance to be part of this essential annual publication. [email protected] Smiley Pete

07/01/2026

Charis is expected to open later this year and will also serve as the launch of the pair’s newly formalized restaurant group, Relentless Hospitality.

The culinary team behind Mileta is bringing an upscale Mediterranean concept to one of downtown Lexington’s most prominent restaurant spaces.

06/16/2026

Less than a month after KSBar & Grille closed its doors, the Lexington sports bar founded by Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones has found new life through a partnership with growing national chain Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.

Less than a month after KSBar & Grille closed its doors, the Lexington sports bar founded by Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones has found new life through a partnership with growing national chain Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux.

06/09/2026

At a June 9 meeting, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to institute a moratorium on approvals and zone changes for data centers in the county through Oct. 31 in order to more fully consider the issues and regulations at hand.

The company plans to transform the property into a next-generation data center campus designed to support AI, hyperscale, neo-cloud and enterprise computing demand

05/21/2026

UK HealthCare announced it is moving forward with a $580 million utilities infrastructure project designed to support the future expansion of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital and other major campus facilities.

04/15/2026

Y'ALL. The lineup just dropped and we cannot keep quiet about this one.

HOUNDSTOCK is coming to Gatton Park on May 15–16 — and Lexington, you are going to love this.

Fifteen incredible Kentucky artists. Two days of live music. The best BBQ in the Bluegrass. Bourbon. And yes, you can bring your dog.

The lineup:

Bee Taylor & The Lexington Philharmonic String Quartet // Tee Dee Young // Bedford // Stoll Vaughan // Eric Bolander // Treyvon King Band // Sydney Adams // Low Gap // Dead Air Dennis & Bryan Himes // Mash Grass // Corduroy Brown // Lance Rodgers // Samuel James // Cait Justice // Emma Hansman

From blues legends to the next wave of Americana songwriters, this is the sound of Kentucky — right here in our backyard.

We need your help making this thing huge. Share this post, tag your people, and let's show up big for these artists and for Lexington. First-year festivals don't happen without a community behind them, and that's what we do best around here.

Grab your tickets at houndstockfest.com 🎶🐕

A 2-day americana & alt-country music festival at Gatton Park in Lexington, Kentucky. May 15–16, 2026. Live music, BBQ, and more.

03/24/2026

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky — now the carmaker's largest plant in the world — announced a $1 billion investment across its Kentucky and Indiana operations.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky — now its largest plant in the world — announced a $1 billion investment across its Kentucky and Indiana operations.

03/19/2026

The project includes three new retail buildings totaling 30,387 square feet.

Fritz Farm will add more than 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space as part of a $14.1 million expansion announced by Hendricks Commercial Properties.

03/09/2026

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