Business & Development

The Hopkinsville store is one of six in Kentucky that will close as part of J.C. Penney's debt restructuring plan under bankruptcy protection. It has operated in Hopkinsville since the early 1930s.

The retail chain was in business downtown for approximately 40 years before moving to the Pennyrile Mall in the early 1970s. It was the last original tenant of the mall, which is now called Bradford Square, still operating prior to the coronavirus outbreak.

Griffin Moore said she will shift her focus to pop-up art events, art-to-go packages and commissioned work. She said the decision was already in the works before the coronavirus outbreak.

Hopkinsville Brewing plans to reopen Friday, while most restaurants downtown will continue carry-out and delivery business for now and look at options for outdoor seating.