Boot Barn and Nothing Bundt Cakes are officially coming to Elizabethtown! This week on Hardin Local Weekly, Nate Bryan breaks down all the latest business news, Rachel Brantingham shares her weekly housing market update, Jon O'Brien covers local events, and Britten & Michele return with their Experienced Eater review of Capri's Italian Restaurant.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
• 00:02:50 - Insights & Impacts 2026 Recap + Announcements
• 00:05:41 - Icebreaker: Staying Warm in 11° Weather
• 00:10:43 - Local Events with Jon O'Brien
• 00:20:42 - Hardin County Housing Market Update
• 00:26:13 - Business News with Nate Bryan
• 00:38:42 - Experienced Eater: Capri's Italian Restaurant Review
• 00:52:24 - Closing & Shoutouts

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Boot Barn confirmed for former Gabe's location
• Nothing Bundt Cakes taking over former Homemade Pie spot
• Shogun officially closed
• New Salon Suites proposed on Leitchfield Road
• Riders Market returning to Upton
• Housing Market: 6.4 months inventory, rates at 5.99% conventional / 5.75% VA
• Events: JD Shelburne at Cosmic Golf, Family Skate Party, ELO Tribute at State Theater
• Capri's Italian Restaurant earns a B rating from our Experienced Eaters

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