Hoptown Archives

A letter from the editor: Hoptown Chronicle website is up, nonprofit launches

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 6, 2019

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.

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.

The Corner Coffeehouse to move to new, more spacious location

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 10, 2019

The Corner Coffeehouse in downtown Hopkinsville is moving to a new location. The new space will be larger and will allow for more seating.

Want to know more about clairvoyant Edgar Cayce? Here’s your chance … and have a beer while you’re learning

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 9, 2019

Edgar Cayce has been called the father of holistic medicine, a medical clairvoyant and the sleeping prophet. Learn why at the next History on Tap.

Griffin’s Studio offers a new creative option with pottery painting downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2019

Griffin’s Studio, the gift store at 100 E. Sixth St., is now offering pottery painting for drop-in customers and special events.

Can Attucks school be saved?

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 27, 2019

Despite a push starting in the early 1990s to renovate Attucks school, the building continues to decline. Can it be saved?

Pocket park planned on Sixth Street

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 15, 2019

The old, vacant pawn shop building on East Sixth Street will be demolished and replaced with a pocket park. It'll be the city's second pocket park downtown.

Sudden Service building dedicated

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 15, 2019

Sudden Service, Hopkinsville's first gas station, was dedicated Friday following a renovation project fueled in large part by volunteers.

Video: Hopkinsville Brewing Company owner discusses plans for growth

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2019

Hopkinsville Brewing Company owner Kate Russell gives Hoptown Chronicle a quick tour of the brewery’s recently acquired space.

Sixth Street parking lot construction begins

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 7, 2019

A free public parking lot being constructed on the site of the old Peter Postell building at Sixth and Virginia streets could be completed by mid-summer.

Adolph Rupp performer coming to public library

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 5, 2019

Dr. Edward B. Smith, who teaches theater and film at Georgetown College, will portray Adolph Rupp on March 11, at the Hopkinsville library.

Hopkinsville Brewing Co. buys adjacent property

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 1, 2019

Hopkinsville Brewing Co. owners Kate Russell and Joey Medeiros have purchased the auto body shop building that adjoins the brewery on Fifth Street.