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Lexington Forum Since 1983 the Lexington Forum breakfast speakers have included the top leaders and outspoken experts across the Commonwealth. Until now.

There are many organizations providing outlets for civic activity, volunteerism, and personal development. However, none has been devoted exclusively to the exploration and analysis of community and regional issues. None has sought to link the collective talents and contributions of Lexington's professionals to awareness of important issues. The Lexington Forum is committed to the healthy discussion of community issues and to the use of all its resources for the betterment of the Lexington-Fayette community. Fundamental to the philosophy of the Lexington Forum is the expression of opinions on issues of importance. Each meeting of the Lexington Forum addresses a particular issue. Knowledgeable speakers are invited to discuss topics of interest in the areas of government, politics, business, education, the arts, science, social science, communications, and economic development.

The Lexington Forum hosted a community breakfast event titled "Leading the Wildcats: A Conversation with UK Athletics Di...
10/08/2026

The Lexington Forum hosted a community breakfast event titled "Leading the Wildcats: A Conversation with UK Athletics Director J Batt" on October 8, 2026.

The program focused on the future of University of Kentucky athletics following J Batt taking the helm as Athletic Director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC. The discussion centered on navigating the rapidly shifting landscape of modern college sports—including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and conference realignment—as well as strategic priorities for facility investments and enhancing the fan experience. Batt also emphasized the broader role UK Athletics plays in supporting student-athletes and strengthening connections with the Lexington community.

The Lexington Forum featured a panel discussion titled "Addressing Gun Violence: A Community Conversation". The session...
09/03/2026

The Lexington Forum featured a panel discussion titled "Addressing Gun Violence: A Community Conversation". The session brought together key local leaders to discuss gun violence trends, current challenges, strategic partnerships, and actionable solutions: Devine Carama, Director of ONE Lexington, Kenneth Payne, Crisis Response Coordinator / Community Outreach Advocate for ONE Lexington and Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Chief of Police.

Data centers are rapidly shaping the future of tech—and they're becoming an increasingly vital part of Kentucky’s econom...
08/06/2026

Data centers are rapidly shaping the future of tech—and they're becoming an increasingly vital part of Kentucky’s economy. But what does this growth mean for our local communities, energy grid, and land use?

The Lexington Forum recently gathered to dive deep into the opportunities, infrastructure demands, and community impacts of this expanding industry.

We were honored to host a timely discussion featuring two key perspectives:

Jim Duncan, Director of Planning with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

Ashley Wilmes, Director of the Kentucky Resources Council

From balancing economic development with environmental stewardship to planning the necessary infrastructure, it was an insightful conversation on how Lexington can thoughtfully navigate this changing landscape.

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