Hardin Local Weekly S2026E14 — Kroger Marketplace sets its official opening date, Zaxby's is confirmed for Central Hardin, Firehouse Subs is coming to two locations, Rachel Brantingham breaks down a spring housing market gaining efficiency, Jon O'Brien previews the biggest Easter week Hardin County has seen, and Britten recaps the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship as a blind judge alongside Rachel.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction & Icebreaker9:18 - Events with Jon O'Brien18:44 - Housing Market Update25:01 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan33:36 - The Experienced Eater50:46 - Closing & Final CTAs

HOSTS:
Rachel Brantingham — Primary Host & Housing Market ExpertPhil Taul — Founder & Co-HostScott Lucas — Co-HostJon O'Brien — Events & HappeningsNathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & UpdatesBritten — The Experienced Eater

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Hardin Local is the community podcast covering Hardin County, Kentucky — local business, events, food, real estate, and the people who make this community great. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM.

This week's Hardin Local Weekly features the full crew bringing you everything happening in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Nate Bryan breaks the news that Jersey Mike's AND Firehouse Subs are both coming to Radcliff — plus Wingstop and Dairy Queen. Rachel Brantingham delivers the housing market update: 87 days on market, 4.7 months of inventory, and a smart seller-leaning market heading into spring. Jon O'Brien runs through a packed events week including the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship this Saturday. And Britten takes on Sam's Gyros for The Experienced Eater.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro0:05 - Welcome & Co-Host Introductions1:34 - Call to Action2:55 - Special Announcements4:18 - Icebreaker — The Breakfast Club8:52 - Events with Jon O'Brien21:15 - Housing Market Update27:38 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan38:13 - The Experienced Eater — Sam's Gyros45:56 - Closing & Shoutouts47:32 - Final CTAs & Sign-Off

HOSTS:
Rachel Brantingham — Primary Host & Housing Market Expert
Phil Taul — Founder & Co-Host
Scott Lucas — Co-Host
Jon O'Brien — Events & Happenings
Nathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & Updates
Britten & Michele McDowell — The Experienced Eater

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Facebook: https://facebook.com/HardinLocalInstagram: https://instagram.com/HardinLocalTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@HardinLocalX: https://x.com/HardinLocalLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/hardinlocalAll links: https://HardinLocal.com

Hardin Local is the community podcast covering Hardin County, Kentucky — local business, events, food, real estate, and the people who make this community great. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM.

It's St. Patrick's Day in Hardin County, and we've got a packed episode of the Hardin Local Weekly.

Chapter Timestamps

0:00 Welcome, Meet the Crew & Special Announcements
4:52 🍀 Icebreaker: What's Your Lucky Charm?
11:47 📅 Hardin County Events with Jon O'Brien
19:12 🚚 Event Spotlight: Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship
28:41 🏠 Housing Market Update — Rachel Brantingham
34:41 💼 Bizz Buzz with Nate Bryan
45:19 🍽️ The Experienced Eater: Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar
56:30 👋 Closing & Shoutouts

Russell "Sonny" Tucker joins us live to preview the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship — coming Saturday, March 28th to the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Glendale, Kentucky. 21 food trucks, blind judging, 10 categories, free admission, and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. This is a big one.

Jon O'Brien covers the full week of events — including the Kentucky Kids Consignment Spring Sale at Bluegrass Sportsplex (one of the biggest community events of the year), live music at Cosmic Golf and Lincoln Trail Country Club, the Bloom & Balance Equinox Market, the Ron Jones Jazz Duo, and more.

Rachel Brantingham breaks down the Hardin County housing market for the week of March 10–17: 35 homes went under contract versus 21 new listings, inventory is at 4.3 months and tightening, and the spring market is clearly underway.

Nate Bryan has five business items: LTADD wins a 2026 Best Places to Work designation, Quilted Elephant Studio takes the ByAnnie Creative Hub Award, El Guadalajaras is coming to Lincoln Center, Auntie Anne's Food Truck in Elizabethtown is shutting down, and Song's Kitchen is closed this week before reopening under new management March 30th.

And Britten and Michele McDowell are back with The Experienced Eater — this week, Namaste Indian Cuisine & Bar on North Dixie Highway in Elizabethtown.

All episode links at HardinLocal.com.