Jennifer P. Brown

Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. Brown was a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era, where she worked for 30 years. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board past president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition. She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation’s board.

Demolition of the Sixth Street building is expected to continue for a few days. The street will be blocked at times at South Virginia, but pedestrians can still get to businesses from Main Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Building demolition on Sixth Street
Our independent, nonprofit news outlet is having a party Tuesday afternoon at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hoptown Chronicle launch party cookies
Hopkinsville's sixth consecutive Big Read grant, for $15,000, was awarded recently to the Pennyroyal Arts Council. Partners in the local Big Read include the local museum and public library.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Our Town Big Read graphic
William T. Turner, the county's historian, was taken to Nashville in a medical helicopter Monday morning for treatment of a stroke.
By Jennifer P. Brown
William Turner at downtown Hopkinsville auction
The Corner Coffeehouse has moved to a new location that offers more seating for customers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Corner Coffeehouse owners
It was a groovy scene Saturday at the Alhambra Theatre. See photos from the event.
By Jennifer P. Brown
1971 concert attendees
The Mixer restaurant owners give an update on the progress of renovations to the building that will house their business on Sixth Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Mixer building Sixth Street
Chef Shateeka Osborne, of Southern Belle Catering, will give a cooking demonstration Saturday at the Downtown Farmers Market.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Downtown Hopkinsville Farmers Market produce
Saturday's kick-off for the public library's Summer Reading Program will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville Christian County Kentucky library
A band devoted to the idea that 1971 was the greatest year in music will perform Saturday at the Alhambra and record a live CD during the show. Tickets are still available.
By Jennifer P. Brown
logo1971
Hoptown Chronicle, an independent, nonprofit news site in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has launched. Founder and editor Jennifer P. Brown outlines the organization’s mission and what readers can expect for its future.
By Jennifer P. Brown
downtown Hopkinsville Kentucky