Retail

Barista pours an iced drink into a glass.
Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
December 03, 2025 12:00 PM
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Staff
A rendering of three buildings in downtown Lexington with people walking around
Development
High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction
Work could begin as early as 2024 — bringing a grocery store, hotel, parking + more downtown.
May 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
4 things to love about Shady Rays’s Tangle Free Aviators
The future of sunglasses is so bright we need — well, sunglasses.
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Business
Big name companies with Lexington roots
Add these fun facts to your next dinner party conversation starters.
April 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A person adding air to the tire of a sedan.
Finance
How to keep your car costs down in Lexington
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Drew Fleming speaking on a stage downtown Lexington, KY
City
Making money moves: 2022 Breeders’ Cup brings $81.8 million to Lexington
We’re taking a deeper dive into the big numbers from our weekend hosting the world championship of horse racing.
March 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A video featuring photos of a Night Kitty Karaoke Bar
Business
Night Kitty Karaoke to open mid-March
With seven private rooms, there’s no excuse to get out and have some fun.
March 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A video showing photos of a brick building with lots of windows.
Development
Be the Broker for this Main Street building
What would you like to see go in this prime Main Street spot?
February 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
Prep for V-day and game day in one trip
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Jack “Goose” Givens, Rick Robey, and Kyle Macy around three bottles of 78 Legends bourbon and a basketball.
Food
Frazier Museum releasing $1,978 1978 NCAA bourbon
And there’s only 1,978 bottles of it.
January 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
Four presents outside a front door.
Retail
Shipping deadlines for Christmas
Here’s how to ensure your presents will make it on time... without Santa’s help.
December 12, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Want to reach Lexington locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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Staff
Two canoes sit on rocks by a river outside.
City
Last Call: 5 things to do in Lexington before summer ends
Summer isn’t over yet, and we’re here to help you check off the rest of your bucket list. From whitewater rafting to luxurious pool days, there’s an activity for everyone to finish the season strong.
August 7, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Lexington
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 21 gyms and fitness offerings around Lexington.
August 6, 2025
A horse in a field in the morning haze. There is a yellowish glow from distant sunlight coming through the trees, casting yellowish tones on the grass. Fences and trees surround the lone horse who is grazing.
Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Black wrought iron archway at Gratz Park entrance with vivid autumn foliage and a bright blue sky, conveying a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
a painting of a blue horse
City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
The Fireworks Burger from Harry's is shown with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, and lettuce on a bun. Chips in a cup are behind the burger.
Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Lexington’s best sandwich and soup lunch spots
July 3, 2025
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Aaron Mikel