Good morning, Frankfort.

MarketBeat surveyed over 3,000 Kentuckians to find which historic downtowns deserve a revival and named Broadway in Paducah, Winchester Avenue in Ashland, and Cumberland Avenue in Middlesboro as top picks—residents hope renewed investments will bring back vibrant street life.

Swim With Purpose has redirected about $400,000 in donor funds from a planned KSU pool restoration toward free swim lessons and water safety training for local residents and the university community.

Program details and new partnerships are set to be announced in the coming months (including continued work with the YMCA).

On Friday, Jun. 19, a Juneteenth celebration was held at Douglass Park to honor local heritage + culture.

Researchers in Frankfort are studying freshwater mussel declines as local waterways lose vital species (36 species are now rare or missing).

Monte McGregor’s team aims to restore populations by addressing pollution, habitat changes, and other factors affecting their natural recruitment.

Music in the Garden featuring River & Rail

6:30-9 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of Indie Folk/Americana music with the duo River & Rail.

Liberty Hall-er America 250 Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Admission details coming soon — Celebrate with live music and historic vibes at a major birthday bash.

West Sixth Farm Tour

2-3 p.m. — West Sixth Farm — Reservations encouraged — Explore a scenic farm with brews and a peek into the farm's future goals.

2026 Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Enjoy incredible live music, great food, and vibrant summer nights on the riverfront.