This week on the Hardin Local Weekly Podcast: the Hardin County housing market is shifting fast, several local businesses are closing (including two beloved retailers after 30+ years), Heartland Mini Golf opens for 2026, and Britten McDowell gives a 9.6/10 — his highest Hardin County rating ever — to 2B Thai on Ring Road.

Rachel Brantingham, Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, Nate Bryan, and Britten & Michele McDowell cover everything happening in Elizabethtown and Hardin County this week.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:27 Welcome & Co-Host Introductions
00:01:41 Follow Us – Podcast Platforms & Social Media
00:03:14 Sponsor Intro – Heartland Mini Golf
00:04:55 Special Announcements
00:05:07 Icebreaker – Hills You'll Die On
00:10:22 Sponsor Segment – Heartland Mini Golf
00:11:49 Event Spotlight – Lincoln Trail Home Design & Remodeling Show
00:14:38 Hardin County Events Guide with Jon O'Brien
00:26:56 Hardin County Housing Market Update – Rachel Brantingham
00:34:48 Business Buzz – Nate Bryan
00:43:44 The Experienced Eater – 2B Thai
00:53:56 Closing Comments & Shoutouts
00:55:14 Final CTAs & Sign-Off

🔗 RESOURCES:
Heartland Mini Golf — 1030 Executive Drive, Elizabethtown | 270-766-9668 | heartlandminigolf@gmail.com
2B Thai — 3040 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown | 270-766-1408
Lincoln Trail Home Design & Remodeling Show — Phillips Grove, Radcliff (this weekend!)
Heart of Kentucky MLS housing data via Rachel Brantingham

📱 CONNECT:
Website: HardinLocal.com
Instagram: @HardinLocal
Facebook: facebook.com/HardinLocal
TikTok: @HardinLocal

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The Hardin Local Weekly Podcast covers Hardin County, KY — Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, Glendale, and surrounding communities. New episodes every week.

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