Join Rachel Brantingham, Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, and Nate Bryan for episode 30 of Hardin Local Weekly! This week features a special interview with Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul addressing the BlueOval SK transition and Ford's plans for the Glendale facility. Plus: holiday events through Christmas, housing market update, local business news, and The Experienced Eaters review Duff's Famous Wings!In This Episode:✅ Special Interview: Judge Keith Taul on BlueOval SK & Ford Transition✅ Weekly Events & Holiday Event Guide (Dec 16-22)✅ Hardin County Housing Market Update✅ Business News: Staybridge Suites, House on Helm, Laker on Dixie & More✅ The Experienced Eater: Duff's Famous Wings Review✅ FREE 90-Second Business Video Submissions (Ends Dec 31!)Episode Sponsor: TekTel - Local cybersecurity, business phone systems & AI integration📞 Contact Phil: (270) 505-8002 | philt@tektel.netStay Connected:🔗 HardinLocal.com - All links & resources🎧 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio📱 Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTubeSubmit Your Business News:📧 Free 90-second business update videos accepted until December 31st!📅 Visit HardinLocal.com for submission details

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction & Host Intros

01:17 - Call to Action: Follow on Podcast Platforms

02:16 - Insights & Impacts 2026 Announcement

03:44 - Community Dinner Announcement (North Hardin)

05:16 - Icebreaker: Real vs Fake Tree & Overrated Holiday Food

08:59 - TekTel Sponsor Message

10:30 - Weekly Events with Jon O'Brien

17:47 - Housing Market Update with Rachel Brantingham

21:06 - Holiday Event Guide Intro

21:40 - Holiday Event Guide: December 16-22 (Jon & Nate)

29:36 - Business News Intro & 90-Second Video Reminder

31:19 - SPECIAL SEGMENT: Judge Keith Taul on BlueOval/Ford

44:02 - Business News with Nate Bryan

44:08 - Staybridge Suites Hotel Update

45:46 - House on Helm & Mulberry Players Partnership

46:46 - 2D's Tattoos Moving to Glendale

47:38 - Laker on Dixie Opens

48:16 - Cannonball Featured by Dole Men's Club

49:30 - TekTel 90-Second Business Feature

52:18 - The Experienced Eater: Duff's Famous Wings

1:09:03 - Community Impact Discussion (BlueOval)

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Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 28 | December 2, 2025It’s the first snow day of the school year in Hardin County, and this episode is packed. We cover county-wide holiday events, local business news, a multi-dessert review of A Sweet Retreat Bakery, and a powerful long-form interview with Rachel Brantingham. At the end of the episode, we announce that Rachel is officially joining the Hardin Local team.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Intro and Snow Day Icebreaker06:19 – Hardin County Event Rundown (Dec 2–7)17:13 – Business Buzz with Nate Bryan25:50 – The Experienced Eater: A Sweet Retreat Bakery Review37:00 – Spotlight Interview: Rachel Brantingham1:11:30 – Announcement: Rachel Joins Hardin Local1:24:20 – Closing and CTAsBusinesses and Locations FeaturedA Sweet Retreat BakeryLaker on DixieBean CoveClub OneCrowne Pointe TheatreBrown-Pusey HouseCavern ClubHubHausImpellizzeri’sState TheaterGlendale City ParkFreeman Lake and moreEvents Highlighted (Dec 2–7, 2025)Light-Up Downtown Elizabethtown ParadeChristmas Village at Brown-Pusey HouseRadcliff Tree Lighting and Candy Land FestivalAuction for the Kids in Vine GroveJingle Bell Trot Fun RunLive Nativity in GlendaleBreakfast with Santa eventsHoliday Markets across the countyChristmas in the Country in GlendaleWhite Mills Parade and Bridge LightingChristmas in the Park at Freeman LakeSpecial Guest Segment: Rachel BrantinghamThis episode features an in-depth interview with Rachel Brantingham, covering:• Her family roots and the Brantingham legacy• Building The Brantingham Group real estate team• Working with her brother in Brantingham Builders• Motherhood, balance, and life lessons• Overcoming divorce and personal challenges• Leadership, drive, and her future vision• Advice for women pursuing big goalsMajor AnnouncementAt the end of the episode, we announce that Rachel Brantingham is joining Hardin Local as a collaborating team member and host starting next week.Connect with Hardin LocalVisit HardinLocal.com for all links and resources.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 29 | December 9, 2025

This week marks a major milestone for Hardin Local — Rachel Brantingham steps in as host for the very first time, and she absolutely nails it. The team covers everything happening across Hardin County, from holiday events to local restaurant reviews to the launch of our brand-new Business Update Video segment.

⏱ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Rachel’s Debut
02:45 – Icebreaker: Christmas Shopping Status
06:29 – Local Events with Jon O’Brien (Dec 9–15)
16:27 – Massive Holiday Event Guide (Jon & Nate)
32:57 – New Segment! Business Update Video – E-Town Meal Prepping
40:00 – Business News with Nate Bryan
• Hardees Closed• Laker on Dixie OPEN (Menu Reveal!)• Wings & Rings Demolition• Capri’s Italian Opening Update• Bean Cove Grand Reopening – Dec 15• Community Dinner Toy Drive

46:55 – The Experienced Eater: The Chocolate Lab (Radcliff)
54:56 – The Experienced Eater: Tony York’s On Main (Glendale)

Businesses Featured This Episode• E-Town Meal Prepping• Laker on Dixie (NOW OPEN)• The Chocolate Lab – Radcliff• Tony York’s On Main – Glendale• Capri’s Italian (Coming Soon)• Bean Cove – Grand Reopening• Bourbon Barrel Tavern• Flywheel Brewing• HubHaus• Social Food Hall…and a huge list of local events, venues, and holiday experiences across Hardin County.

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Community Notes

Don’t forget the Community Dinner Toy Drive — drop off locations listed on HardinLocal.com. Deadline: December 18.

CAST

Host: Rachel Brantingham
Co-Hosts: Phil Taul, Scott Lucas
Events: Jon O’Brien
Business News: Nate Bryan
Restaurant Reviews: Britten & Michele McDowell

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