Bourbon, sometimes referred to as Kentucky brown drinky juice, is making a comeback in Downtown Henderson thanks to Rhythm River Distillery. We go straight to the source, owners Andrew & Meredith Powell, who let us peek behind the scenes on this project that has major potential for future growth of local tourism in the Central Business District.

Just in time for the peak planting season we sit down with our good friend Andy Rideout who is transitioning from life in the public sector with the UK College of Agriculture to now owning his own greenhouse and garden center.

Andy Rideout

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Be careful opening this installment of Around Town because it’s bursting with great news on the tourism front here in Henderson. From being named one of the South’s top friendliest cities to the development of a new downtown boutique hotel to a new summer music series there’s a lot to look forward to as we hear in this upbeat interview with Tourist Commission Director Abby Dixon.

Henderson Tourist Commission Director Abby Dixon

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Nate Fish and AJ Casey are two very creative Henderson County High School educators who are both passionate about their students and their community. Join us as we learn how Nate and AJ are joining forces for a unique film series that explores what makes Henderson such a great place to call home and how the entire community can get involved.

For more information check out the Colonel Media page on Facebook or email AJ Casey at [email protected] or Nate Fish at [email protected]. 

How does a young girl’s affection for her local library lead her to becoming one of the most well-known costume designers to the stars of Hollywood? You’ll find out in this amazing behind the scenes interview with Henderson’s own Ane Crabtree who also shares what has brought her back to her hometown.

Bill’s wife Kim standing next to Ane Crabtree’s The Handmaiden Tale costume now on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.

Henderson was the only Western Kentucky stop for the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Rural Listening Tour. Executive Director Morgan Eaves shares details on the purpose behind the tour and how to get more rural voters engaged in the electoral process.

Join us as we dig deep for the latest on Summer lawn and garden care with Henderson Horticulturalist Andy Rideout. The pros and cons of using landscape fabrics, what to do if your tree has taken a direct hit from a lightning strike and proper watering tips are just a few of topics we discuss in this Summertime edition of Around Town.

In this episode of Around Town we take you on a tour of our very own Henderson Community College touching on enrollment, tuition, new campus projects and more, with Dean of Students Dr. Chad Phillips and Marketing & Media Manager Michelle Dixon.

Kentucky Battle is a comedy written by John William Gibson that was originally presented at the Preston Arts Center earlier this year and is being brought back by popular demand. Find out more as we sit down with lead actress Stacy Howell and fellow cast member Vivian Backes. Plus, we preview other upcoming events at the local fine arts center.

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