Smoketown Community Land Trust

08/22/2026

Come on Smoketown - Let's Support Our Youth The Real Young Prodigys!!

The Real Young Prodigy's (TRYP) are HHN2L’s youth-led hip-hop and social justice collective, empowering young people to use music, storytelling, performance, and their voices to create positive change. Through original music, live performances, community advocacy, and mentorship, TRYP has earned local and national recognition while giving young artists a platform to address issues that matter to their generation.

Join Us on August 29th @ 2pm!

08/21/2026

Come on Smoketown! Join us to celebrate some of Smoketown's own Ms. Tanita Gaines and Ms. Freda Holt. We are happy and proud to have them be a part of this historical milestone for the community!

We'll See You Next Saturday, August 29 !

08/20/2026

Interested in Volunteering at the SmoketownCLT Ribbon Cutting and Block Party?

Teamwork makes the dream work! Sign up here!

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08/19/2026

🔥 SMOKETOWN, ARE YOU READY?! 🔥

We’re getting ready for the BIGGEST Ribbon Cutting Celebration ever! 🎉🏡✂️

Join SmoketownCLT next Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 2 PM–6 PM at 754 S. Hancock Street as we celebrate a truly historic milestone — lasting affordable homeownership in Smoketown!

✨ PAST. PRESENT. FUTURE. ✨
This celebration is about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going — building a stronger Smoketown and creating opportunities for generations to come!

🎤 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
🎶 The Real Young Prodigys — Louisville’s own!
🎶 Smoketown’s Own Holt
🎶 Smoketown’s Own Gaines
🎶 Sheryl Rouse and Band Songbird Entertainment
🎧 Cai — on the 1s & 2s!
🎙️ Emcee: Smoketown Original Rhonda W. Mathies
📝 Poet Laureate Hannah Drake

🍔 FOOD TRUCKS
• Brain Freeze: Cones for a Cause
• Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar
• Burger World

🏡 HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• Tour the NEW HOMES developed by River City Housing
• Get ON-SITE PRE-QUALIFICATIONS with one of our preapproved lenders!
• Visit the Smoketown Community Land Trust booth for information about lasting affordable homeownership
• Adults who tour BOTH homes AND sign up for more homeownership information will be entered into a $100 CASH PRIZE DRAWING! 💰

🎈 KIDS AREA
• Bounce House, Popcorn and Games by Jump
• 🎡 Roller Skating Rink by Neon Entertainment — we even have the skates! Just bring your socks! 🧦
• 🦅Jamaka's Jungle — live animals, engaging activities, animal-themed games & prizes!

🎁 RAFFLES + $50 GIFT CARDS + PRIZES!

🛍️ OVER 30 RESOURCE TABLES & VENDORS
Come connect with organizations, businesses, and community resources serving Smoketown and Louisville.

🚻 Restrooms and handwashing stations will be onsite.

This isn’t just a ribbon cutting. It’s history in the making. ❤️💚

Come celebrate the first seven affordable homes at Hancock Development and the continued work toward lasting, affordable homeownership for Smoketown residents.

Smoketown — this one is for YOU!

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 2 PM–6 PM
📍 754 S. Hancock Street, Louisville, KY 40203

🎉 DON’T MISS IT!
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your neighbors.
Come celebrate Smoketown’s past, present and future! 🏡❤️

08/18/2026

08/16/2026

The reschedule date for the 🏠 Hancock Development Ribbon Cutting and 🥳 Block Party is coming up! .... and you don't want to miss this - August 29th from 2pm to 6pm!

Live entertainment, food, kid friendly activities (skating rink, bounce house, face painting and more!), home tours and onsite pre-qualifications with area approved lenders!

Dont miss your FREE community celebration! Join Us for this historic milestone and stay for the block party! See you all on August 29th!

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

💜 Join the Mothers of Murdered Sons & Daughters of Kentucky for the 8th Annual Walk A Mile In Our Shoes!

Stand together to honor lives lost, support grieving families, and raise awareness about the impact of violence in our community.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Hall of Justice
401 South 6th Street, Louisville, KY

08/13/2026