Welcome to the FINAL Hardin Local Weekly podcast episode of 2025! We're celebrating 32 episodes and nearly 5 MILLION views since relaunching in May. Thank you, Hardin County, for an incredible year!
🎉 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:
Watch the full edited version of the podcast. We cleaned up the audio issues from the live video, enjoy (Find segment timestamps at bottom of post)!
Segment Timestamps for This Episode
0:00 Introduction & Announcements
13:00 New Years Eve Events Segment
26:09 Other Events This Week
30:02 - Hardin County Housing Market Update
34:46 - Business Buzz With Nate (Special End of 2025 Edition With Phil & Nate)
1:01:26 - Event Spotlights - Insights & Impact 2026 - RSBA Gala
1:07:12 - Experienced Eater With Britten & Michele McDowell
1:16:56 - Closing
NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS GUIDE
Your complete guide to New Year's Eve celebrations across Hardin County - family-friendly Noon Year's parties, casual spots, upscale VIP experiences, and masquerade galas.
2025 BUSINESS YEAR IN REVIEW
Phil Taul and Nate Bryan analyze the top business stories that shaped Hardin County in 2025:
• Club One Fitness to E-Town Swim transformation
• Grocery Wars: Kroger vs Publix construction updates
• BlueOval SK/Ford Glendale developments and AI pivot
• Food & Entertainment boom: Local Butcher, Laker on Dixie, Cosmic Golf, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Chicken Salad Chick, K-Pot
• Highland Country Fest impact
• Coffee shop explosion: Scooter's, YolkFellow, 7 Brew, Sweet Spot
HOUSING MARKET UPDATE
Rachel Brantingham shares December 22-29 stats, new construction vs resale trends, and why buyers should act now before spring competition increases.
EXPERIENCED EATERS FOOD REVIEW
Little Charlie's Pizza review featuring the Rodrigo Special - potentially the best sandwich in Hardin County according to Britten and Michele.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Insights and Impacts 2026 - January 14th at Tequila House
• RSBA Gala - January 31st at Phillips Grove
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📍 FEATURED LOCATIONS & BUSINESSES:
New Year's Eve Venues: Lil' Playland, Blazers, Hardin County Skateland, Cosmic Golf, American Legion Post 113, Staver & Quill, HubHaus, JR Neighbors Cavern Club, Hatecraft, The Spot, Bourbon Barrel Tavern
Businesses Mentioned: E-Town Swim, Kroger, Publix, Ford/BlueOval, Local Butcher, Laker on Dixie, Cosmic Golf, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Chicken Salad Chick, K-Pot, Little Charlie's Pizza, Scooter's Coffee, YolkFellow, Starbucks, Dutch Brothers, Vibe Coffee
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🎙️ HOSTS & CONTRIBUTORS:
Rachel Brantingham (Host & Realtor)
Phil Taul (Founder & Creator)
Scott Lucas (Co-Host)
Jon O'Brien (Events Guru)
Nathaniel "Nate" Bryan (Business News)
Britten & Michele (Experienced Eaters)
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💼 EPISODE SPONSOR:
This episode is sponsored by Tektel - helping local businesses with phone systems, cybersecurity, and AI tools. Learn more at hardinlocal.com
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Happy New Year! See you in 2026! 🎊
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