Business Lexington

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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02/17/2026

Inbound moves, low-interest mortgages and families staying put contribute to Central Kentucky’s competitive real estate landscape.

Inbound moves, low-interest mortgages and families staying put contribute to Central Kentucky’s competitive real estate landscape.

02/12/2026

How a Lexington health care startup is using a subscription model to make care more personal and affordable.

How a Lexington health care startup is using a subscription model to make care more personal and affordable

02/10/2026

Valvoline is fast-tracking growth by putting its people first. Investing in your team isn’t just good for culture — it drives results.

How Valvoline is fast-tracking growth by prioritizing its people.

02/09/2026

New hires, promotions, and good work from the Central Kentucky business community.

New hires, promotions and good work from the Central Kentucky business community.