Here in Hoptown

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.

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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.