2025 Business Achievement Awards

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Business Achievement Awards! Do you know a business or individual that has made a significant impact on our community? Nominate them for recognition at our annual Awards Dinner in February 2026. Click the link below make a nomination.

NOMINATION FORM

2026 Directory Ad Space

It’s almost time for the release of our 2026 Membership Directory, and this is your last chance to secure your spot! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your business — claim your ad space today.

You can also add an extra directory listing for just $50. If you’d like to include an additional listing, please let me know so we can get everything set up for you.

Please contact me at tania@bardstownchamber.com to reserve your ad space or additional listing.

Ambassador Holiday Luncheon

The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber's Ambassadors met in November for the last time for the 2025 year. This Holiday Luncheon was all about saying THANK YOU to the true backbone of the BNCC Chamber - our dedicated ambassadors. Your endless commitment to our chamber and this community does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do! Bardstown hands down has the BEST ambassadors around! 

A huge shoutout to Nikki and her team with On the Rocks Bartending for catering an absolutely delicious Thanksgiving meal that had everyone going back for seconds!

Thank you to our Friends of Wickland for providing the perfect setting for us to gather and celebrate together.

And most importantly, thank you again to our AMBASSADORS for being absolutely amazing! Your passion, energy, and dedication make everything we do possible.



What a fantastic year 2025 has been! Here's to an even brighter 2026!

November Connect Hosted By: Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.

What a fantastic evening at our 5pm Connect on November 19th, at Heaven Hill Spring Distillery!

With over 150 people in attendance, the energy was amazing. We enjoyed a soup bar by Karen’s Catering, handcrafted cocktails, distillery tours, and some truly great networking. The space was beautiful, the atmosphere was warm, and the connections were strong.

Heaven Hill shared their excitement and pride in bringing bourbon-making back to Bardstown.

A huge thank you to all our chamber members who came out to support this event—your presence is what makes these gatherings so impactful. And an even bigger thank you to Heaven Hill Spring Distillery for hosting us and showcasing their stunning new facility.

Here’s to continued connections, local growth, and celebrating the spirit of Bardstown together!

Shop Local Saturday

What a magical Shop Local Saturday in Bardstown!

Thank you to everyone who came out on November 29th to kick off the holiday season with us.

Our Shop Local bags were such a hit that the line began forming two hours before distribution… and the bags were completely gone within 20 minutes! We love seeing our community show up for local businesses in such a big way.

Here’s a look back at all the festive fun:

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Mammy’s Kitchen kicked off the day with full tables, big smiles, and lots of Christmas cheer.

Starting at 10 AM:

Shoppers lined up early to grab their Shop Local bags at Old SteelHouse Distillery—three even had $100 cash inside! Local stores were filled with holiday shoppers enjoying great deals, completing their Shopping Passports for the $250 prize, and picking up their Angel Tree packets to support local families.

11 AM to 1 PM – Gingerbread Trail:

Santa and Mrs. Claus welcomed families at Mayor’s Park with free photo prints, and kids picked up their Gingerbread Passports. Main Street was full of festive fun with the animatronic reindeer, ornament decorating at The Gallery, free trolley rides with Rudolph and storybooks for early families, and warm hot cocoa at Lem’s Café sponsored by Heaven Hill Distillery.

A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors and local businesses who made this day possible and to every shopper who chose to support local this holiday season.

A Heartfelt Thank You to who braved the cold with us on that day!

This day would not have been possible without the incredible support of our volunteers and sponsors:

• Carrie Pride and Kathy Wallace—for helping hand out the Shop Local bags.

• Main Street Board Members—for assembling all 200 Shop Local bags.

• Manoj Patel for driving Rudolph and guests in the Trolley

• Ladara Hicks for decorating and hosting the ornament decorating.

• Abound Credit Union, Sarah Curtsinger State Farm, and Santa with Mrs. Claus for bringing festivities to the Mayor's park.

• Zach Sinclair for capturing the moments with his camera.

• Local businesses who generously donated gift cards valued up to $25 to fill our bags.

• Bardstown Main Street & Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber staff for all your hard work!

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

CASA of the Lincoln Trail (New Date)

December 9, 2025

Time: 4:15 PM

Location:1446 E. John Rowan Blvd Bardstown KY 40004

REGISTER HERE

KK's Pet Bakery

December 13, 2025

Time: 12:00PM

Location:800 E. John Rowan Blvd., Bardstown, KY

REGISTER HERE

Stock Yards Bank and Trust

December 16, 2025

Time: 12:00PM

Location: 60 Old Ben Way., Bardstown, KY

REGISTER HERE

Previous Ribbon Cuttings:

Congratulations to Chick-fil-A Bardstown on their ribbon cutting that was held on Wednesday, November 5th.

Congratulations to New Start Natural Health Store, INC on their ribbon cutting that was held on Tuesday, November 11th.

Congratulations to New Paths, LLC on their ribbon cutting that was held on Thursday, November 13th.

Congratulations to McDonald's on their ribbon cutting that was held on Monday, November 17th.

Congratulations to CHI Saint Joseph Health on their ribbon cutting that was held on Friday, November 21st.

Upcoming Events

December Connect

December 17, 2025

REGISTER HERE

National Civics Bee

Essay Portal is Open!

The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition encouraging 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Students can showcase their civic knowledge and ideas for improving their community for a chance to earn recognition and cash prizes.

Submit your essay today!

The application deadline is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Hawaii Time).

Click here to access the Essay Portal

Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership with BluMine Health

Bardstown, KY

The Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our new partnership with BluMine Health, offering a comprehensive healthcare benefit to individuals working for Chamber member businesses. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and enhancing the well-being of our community.

About the BluMine Health Benefit

Employees of Chamber member businesses, as well as their eligible dependents (ages 2-26 if still considered dependents), can now access BluMine Health’s concierge primary care services. For those not employed by a Chamber member business, individuals can join the Chamber to take advantage of this benefit.

This service provides comprehensive, front-line primary care, including:

• Chronic disease management
• Annual wellness physicals
• Basic lab work and blood draws
• Cold/flu treatments and much more

Affordable and Accessible Healthcare

The cost is just $72 per month for a family plan, with a one-time set-up fee. Payments are conveniently set up via ACH and will be deducted on the 23rd of each month.

BluMine Health has multiple care center locations, including right here in Bardstown at 700 Portland Avenue, Suite C. Other locations span across Kentucky and Southern Indiana to provide flexibility and access wherever you are.

Join Today!

Take advantage of this exceptional healthcare benefit by contacting the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce at (502) 348-9545 or via email at chamber@bardstownchamber.com. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being.

For more information about BluMine Health’s services, visit www.BluMineHealth.com.

Spotlight of the Month

Mr. Music

Mr. Music has proudly served Bardstown and the surrounding areas with honesty and compassion for nearly 50 years. As a small, family-owned and operated business, we are committed to providing quality products, professional service, and being your true one stop shop for home theater, car audio, and more.

To continue growing and meeting the needs of our customers, we relocated to a larger space in 2020 after being at our previous location since 1997. We are now located at 955 Frost Ave in Bardstown, where we share a building with Sun Solutions Tint Company. Although we are two separate businesses, our customers enjoy the convenience of accessing services from both under one roof.

For more information

Mr. Music Home Theater and Car Audio

PRICELESS Audio / Video / Security

955 Frost Ave

Bardstown, KY 40004

Tel 502-348-6380

Email mrmusicbardstown@gmail.com

Facebook www.facebook.com/mrmusic.hometheater

Ambassador of the Month

LeeAnn Abell

Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.

Leeann.Abell@mytcbt.com

LeeAnn Abell continues to show her support for the Chamber. She is a faithful Ambassador and continues to help promote the Chamber. Thank you LeeAnn for all the support you have provided for our community.

Welcome New Chamber Members

CenterWell Home Health

Home Health with skilled nursing, skilled physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech.

Rep-Thelma Fowler 

Contact-(502) 349-1944 or thelma.fowler@centerwellhomehealth.com

Location- 700 Portland Ave, Suite C, Bardstown, KY 40004

Glass and Grace Bartending

Where every pour tells a story...6 years of bartending experience. Weddings to corporate events, we bring elegance and genuine hospitality to every event.

Rep- Megan hutchins

Contact- (502) 709-3163 or Glassandgracebartending@gmail.com

Location- 117 Hidden Valley Dr., Bardstown, KY 40004



KK’S Pet Bakery

Small local bakery making natural, homemade pet treats for all your furry friends! Fresh, simple, and made with love. Each bag of treats is made by order.

Rep- Kalie Roche

Contact-(502) 507-8862 or Knbright7@gmail.com

Location-1371 Tom Greer Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004

Resilient Oak Counseling and Wellness, LLC

Resilient Oak Counseling and Wellness supports personal and professional growth through counseling, wellness, and organizational consulting—helping our community heal, grow, and thrive.

Rep- Kevin Schmidt

Contact-(502) 910-1356 or kevin@resilientoakcounseling.com

Location- 120 W. Stephen Foster Ave  Suite 100 Bardstown KY 40004

South Central Bank

Bank

Rep-Adam Gray

Contact-(502) 350-6725 or Adam.gray@southcentralbank.com

Location-209 W Stephen Foster Ave. Bardstown, KY 40004