Venice, Italy has one of the most unique transportation scenarios in the world. An amazing system of canals runs throughout the historic city creating boat traffic on the water instead of vehicle traffic on the street. In the Highlands of … Continue reading Alley-Driving in the Highlands: Terrific and Terrifying
One of my favorite Louisville events all year long takes place the weekend before the Kentucky Derby right here in the Highlands! The Cherokee Triangle Art Fair on Cherokee Pkwy near the Castleman statue is an art showcase, and a … Continue reading Cherokee Triangle Art Fair 2014
Feature photo of Grinstead Dr at Everett Ave courtesy of The University of Louisville Photographic Archive There’s an old saying that I made up yesterday, and it’s all about the good things and the bad things that preservation efforts can … Continue reading Preservation Good; Preservation Bad
Most can agree that Mid City Mall at 1250 Bardstown Rd in the Highlands needs a change. Not a touch-up. That’s been done. Not lipstick. That’s been done too. I’m talking about a transformation, and a man named Steve Hickerson … Continue reading Mid City Mall Needs an Overhaul
It’s incredible to think that not too long ago, the city wanted to tear this thing down. The Tepee at Hogan’s Fountain has been part of the Cherokee Park landscape since 1965 when C.G. Campbell and Sons finished the project … Continue reading Hogan’s Fountain Tepee Getting a New Lid
Every time I approach the traffic circle around the Castleman Monument on Cherokee Pkwy, I’m reminded of when I lived in Hilton Head, SC. Yes, in Hilton Head there are two traffic circles, and they cause some of the most … Continue reading Bardstown Rd: The driving pinball game of X’s and arrows
As you may have noticed, it’s that time again in Louisville, KY. The weather has already shown us a few days in the 70 degree temperature range and people are itching. It is time for the gnarliest 2 weeks in our … Continue reading Cherokee Triangle Art Fair 2013
Residents of Louisville know that the most exciting time of year is just around the corner. I’m talking about springtime of course, but more importantly…Kentucky Derby Festival. I’m sure you know people that go out of town every year for Derby weekend because this city turns into crazytown (which, by the way there’s nothing wrong with leaving town for derby weekend), however even those people will most likely attend some of the Kentucky Derby Festival events. There is no denying that during the weeks leading up to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby there are a million things to do … Continue reading Louisville Marathon Runners: Kentucky Derby Marathon or Backside Trail Marathon?
Most Louisvillians can tell you at least one of Louisville’s celebrity claims to fame. Depending on the age of the person you talk to you will undoubtedly hear names like Tom Cruise, Muhammad Ali, and Hunter S Thompson. There is no shortage of Louisville natives that have spent time in the spotlight, however it becomes very interesting now with this thing called “the internet” to be able to narrow down specifics about these people that have helped put our sweet city on the map. Growing up in the Cherokee Triangle I have heard numerous Hunter S Thompson stories, however the … Continue reading Highlands Homes: Cherokee Triangle and Hunter S Thompson
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