Rachel Brantingham is back after two weeks, joined by Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Britten & Michele McDowell for one of the biggest weekends Hardin County has seen this spring.

Boot Barn opens in Elizabethtown with FREE live music all three days — Kevin Jaggers performs Friday, March 6 at 4 PM and Sunday, March 8 at Noon; Layla Spring performs Saturday. Heartland Mini Golf opens its season Friday, March 6 from 4–10 PM, featuring a rooftop bar, $2 beers, game yard, and soft serve. Season passes start at $75 individual or $275 for a family of four.

Jon O'Brien covers everything happening in Hardin County March 3–8. Nate Bryan (pre-recorded from his cruise) delivers business news: Baskin-Robbins is moving after 50 years at its current location, a 3rd Papa John's is coming to the east side of E-Town, Pelican Snowballs is searching for a 600–800 sq ft space, Heartland Mini Golf's food truck is rebranded as "Aces," and Nothing Bundt Cakes is hosting a "Buy a Bundt" event Saturday March 7, 9 AM–12:30 PM.

Rachel Brantingham covers the Hardin County housing market: 34 new listings, 23 under contract, 16 closed, 93 avg days on market, 4.9 months inventory (balanced market), avg list price $309,198, avg sold $291,142. Ford plant retooling is building contractor demand.

Britten & Michele McDowell visit Eat at the Spot Caribbean Restaurant at 865 S Dixie Blvd, Radcliff — jerk chicken, curry chicken, green curry, and sweet chili wings. Recommendation: get the jerk chicken.

**CHAPTERS**

0:00:00 - Welcome Back & Introduction

0:00:49 - Meet the Co-Hosts

0:01:43 - How to Stay Connected with Hardin Local

0:02:46 - Sponsor Intro: Heartland Mini Golf

0:04:05 - Special Announcements

0:08:29 - Icebreaker: What Are You Looking Forward to This Spring?

0:13:03 - Heartland Mini Golf Opening Weekend Details

0:15:38 - Hardin County Events Guide: March 3–8

0:30:29 - Kevin Jaggers & Boot Barn Grand Opening (Pre-Recorded)

0:36:15 - Housing Market Update – Rachel Brantingham

0:41:31 - Business News with Nate Bryan (Pre-Recorded)

0:47:03 - The Experienced Eaters: Eat at the Spot Caribbean Restaurant

0:56:51 - Comments, Shoutouts & Closing

0:58:59 - Final CTAs & Sign-Off

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