Here in Hoptown

October was a full month and many significant changes are happening in Hoptown! Tune in to this episode for a quick recap of all thing Hopkinsville city government and stay updated on city happenings that affect you! Want to know more? Check out the full city council meetings on our YouTube channel @cityofhopkinsvilleky. 

In this episode of Here in Hoptown, we sit down with Henry Snorton, Executive Director of the Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development Resource Center, to explore the important role small businesses play in Hopkinsville's economic growth.Henry shares how the center is making a lasting impact by providing resources, guidance, and support to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Beyond the programs and services, you'll hear his genuine passion for helping others succeed, strengthening our local economy, and making Hopkinsville a place where small businesses can thrive.

In this Take 5 recap, we break down the latest city council updates, including new trash collection rules, the 2026 property tax rate, updated water and sewer rates, traffic safety improvements, and the upcoming transition in leadership at the Hopkinsville Police Department.We also take a look at a proposed $7.5 million–$8.9 million aquatic project that could bring a year-round indoor pool and a new outdoor splash pad to Hopkinsville, plus some community wins worth celebrating.Five minutes (or less). The biggest updates. Here’s what you need to know from your Hopkinsville City Council.

Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise has seen some big changes this year. General Manager Bryan Silver joins Here in Hoptown to explain what’s changed, why those changes were needed, and how the department is planning for the future. We talk curbside and bulk collection, costs, landfill needs, and what residents can expect moving forward.

In this episode, we sit down with Hopkinsville Small Business Commission Chair Danielle Renshaw, Co-Chair Carlos Duran, and Small Business staff member Diane Turner to talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual Small Business Conference. They share what local business owners, entrepreneurs, and future entrepreneurs can expect from the event—and why investing in small businesses helps strengthen our whole community. Register by October 5 at www.hoptown.org/SmallBusinessConference.

In this episode of Here in Hoptown's Take 5 series, your host breaks down the latest city business from the August 18 and August 20, 2026, city council meetings, including financial trends, data center discussions, solid waste planning, proposed water and sewer rate changes, property taxes, and more—all in five minutes or less.

In this episode of Here in Hoptown, we sit down with Community and Development Services Director Tom Britton to talk about data centers, what they are, the questions communities are asking, and what they could mean for Hopkinsville. Right now, the Planning Commission is in the listening and learning phase, gathering information and community feedback as it prepares to make recommendations to Hopkinsville City Council. Want to hear more about what the community is saying? Listen to the latest public forum to hear the conversations, questions, and concerns being shared as this process moves forward. https://youtu.be/4_r9W_tFrPk

In this episode of Here in Hoptown Take 5, Amanda Brunt breaks down three recent city meetings covering finances, building code services, stormwater projects, solid waste changes, opioid funding, and the future of aquatic recreation.

Hopkinsville's newest councilmember has officially taken the oath of office. On July 7, 2026, Marie Hughes was sworn in to represent Ward 5 and will serve the remainder of the current term. In this episode of Here in Hoptown, get to know Marie as she shares her background, what inspired her to serve, and her vision for the future of Hopkinsville.

In this episode you'll learn about seven new firefighters and the city's newest police officer, the introduction of Bear and Radar to Hopkinsville's public safety family, the first-ever Small Business Opportunity Grant winners, the swearing-in of the new Ward 5 councilmember, updates on DeBow Park improvements, discussions on opioid settlement funding, and efforts to strengthen emergency weather response.