PFLP Boutique Hotel
Four-story boutique hotel (including basement) to be built on the site of the old Donald Hotel that burned several years ago. Site plan unanimously approved by Grant County Planning Commission. Must be started within two years of approval.
Prado 264
Italian-Cuban restaurant opening in former Mark’s Feed Store location. First floor (Paseo del Prado) opens late April/early May, second floor (Aria) opens summer 2026. Features upscale experiential dining with Havana-inspired decor, outdoor seating, and menu items like arroz con pollo and Cuban pizzas.
The Capital Grille
Luxury steakhouse chain preparing to open new Louisville location with Executive Chef Partner Chris McIntosh overseeing culinary operations. Features elegant interior with bar, Golden Room dining area, and wine kiosk.
Cook Out
Cook Out filed construction permit to renovate former Rally’s location. North Carolina-based fast food chain specializing in barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and floats. Construction timeline and opening date not yet announced.
Marriott TownePlace Suites
Four-story extended stay hotel with 128 rooms on 1.05 acres, costing $12 million to build. Development will preserve and renovate a historic home on Jefferson Street.
Humana Building Convention Hotel
1,000-room convention hotel conversion of the Michael Graves-designed Humana Building. $600-700 million project includes new glass tower addition with 40,000-square-foot ballroom, meeting space, and rooftop pool. Will be city’s second-largest hotel behind Galt House.
Humana Tower Hotel
1,000-room convention hotel transforming the historic Humana Tower with new tower addition. $600-700 million project includes 100,000+ sq ft meeting space and food/beverage outlets. Preserves original exterior design.
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is reopening in a new larger location after 8 months of suspended operations due to relocation. The new space will feature seating for over 200 guests, two full bars, an Italian-designed veranda, and a stage for performances.
The Exchange NuLu
Second location of The Exchange gastropub moving into former Byrdie’s space inside Hotel Genevieve in NuLu
Xencia Bites and Bar
Mexican restaurant and sports bar offering regional Mexican dishes including mole poblano, homemade tortillas, and vegetarian quesadillas. Will feature live Spanish music on weekends. Hours will be 11am-9pm Wednesday-Monday, closed Tuesdays.