Business & Development Archives

It would take more than a grill fire to shut down Ferrell’s for good

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 6, 2019

A fire that broke out late Thursday at Ferrell’s won’t mean the end of the tiny restaurant that’s been serving cheeseburgers and chili on Main Street since 1936.

Ferrell’s heavily damaged in late night fire; grill likely was the cause

by Cory Sharber
July 5, 2019

The small Main Street restaurant has been a fixture of downtown Hopkinsville since 1936.

Crane crew removes old elevator through third-floor roof of McCoy building

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 1, 2019

The elevator for the three-story building that previously housed J.C. Penney apparently had not been used in decades.

Leadership Hopkinsville Alumni spruce up Founders Square

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2019

Volunteers cleaned out plant beds, set new flowers and added mulch in the Adopt-A-Spot location at Ninth and Main streets.

New event space open at historic Moayon Building

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 24, 2019

Studio 3 was launched in May by three partners, Angie Gibbs, Carolyn Altman and Tina Rogers.

Corner Coffeehouse book nook is a popular addition at new location

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 20, 2019

Proceeds from the book nook are being donated to youth programming at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library.

Downtown activity prompts owner to restore a pair of 1880s buildings

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 20, 2019

Ben S. Wood III is renovating two downtown buildings that have been vacant for several years. He hopes new interest in downtown will bring potential tenants.

Sixth Street building demolition begins

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 18, 2019

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.

We’re celebrating Hoptown Chronicle’s launch, so come join us

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 17, 2019

Our independent, nonprofit news outlet is having a party Tuesday afternoon at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

Corner Coffeehouse up and running at new downtown location

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 11, 2019

The Corner Coffeehouse has moved to a new location that offers more seating for customers.

The Mixer owners look to autumn opening for Sixth Street restaurant

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 10, 2019

The Mixer restaurant owners give an update on the progress of renovations to the building that will house their business on Sixth Street.

Kentucky New Era plans move to downtown office by November

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 17, 2019

In several months, the Kentucky New Era will move its offices from East Ninth Street to downtown Hopkinsville. The newspaper last called downtown home nearly 50 years ago.