About Butchertown
Louisville’s original meatpacking district and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, Butchertown was established in the early 1800's when German and Irish immigrants settled in east Downtown Louisville along the original Beargrass Creek. While residents of the neighborhood had many professions, a vast majority were butchers or worked in the industry. Over the years, Butchertown has seen its fair share of colorful historical events that include the major flood of 1937 and "Bloody Monday" riots of August 1855. Once a community that included both residential and industrial aspects, Butchertown had a sharp decline in its residential population after the 1937 flood.
Today, however, the diverse community of Butchertown is in the middle of a renaissance, seeing an influx of restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries, breweries, coffee shops, the city’s only brandy distillery, and a state-of-the-art soccer stadium. Residents are relocating to the area and renovating previously neglected grand buildings and homes that date back nearly 200 years.
Eat & Drink
Big Nita’s Cheesecake
Butchertown Grocery Bakery
Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Chick’n & Mi
Cultured
Cured Restaurant & Salumeria
Decade
Naïve
Nami Modern Korean Steakhouse
Moondog
Pho Ba Luu
Pizza Lupo
Quill’s Coffee
Sergio’s World of Beers
South Seas Tiki & Golf Lounge
TEN20 Craft Brewery (with food by Richy’s and MozzaPi)
Tartan House
Vernon Lanes
Whirling Tiger Coffee
Shop
Butchertown Market (Work the Metal, Moss Hill, Bourbon Barrel Foods)
Hadley Pottery
Formé Millinery Co.
Hard Times Collective
PYRO Gallery
Vya
Enjoy
Copper & Kings Distillery
Butchertown Crossfit
David Armstrong Extreme Park
Lou City FC & Racing Lou FC (Lynn Family Stadium)
Mint Julep Tours
Play Louisville
PYRO Gallery
South Seas Tiki & Golf Lounge
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Thomas Edison House
Vernon Lanes
Whirling Tiger
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Waterfront Park (Big Four Bridge, Lincoln Memorial)
Butchertown
Neighborhood
Association
Get involved, stay connected and learn more about one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods!
About Butchertown Neighborhood Association
The Butchertown Neighborhood Association (BNA) is a community-driven organization dedicated to preserving the unique character of Butchertown while enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Through advocacy, collaboration, and engagement, the BNA works to address local concerns, support development that aligns with the neighborhood’s historic charm, and create a welcoming environment for all.
One of the association’s primary initiatives is the Butchertown Art Fair, the neighborhood’s largest fundraiser. This annual event showcases a diverse array of local and regional artists, live entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate Butchertown’s vibrant culture. Proceeds from the fair support community projects, beautification efforts, and other initiatives that sustain and strengthen the neighborhood.
By fostering connections among neighbors and promoting civic involvement, the Butchertown Neighborhood Association plays a vital role in shaping the future of this historic Louisville community.
Membership
Any individual 18 years old or older who is a neighborhood resident or who owns a business, nonprofit, or property in the neighborhood, who has paid membership dues, and has filled out a Membership Form (below).
Nonvoting associate membership is available to any individual who does not meet the criteria for membership above but who subscribes to the purposes of the BNA and who has paid dues.
Any individual can request to be put on the BNA email list in order to receive monthly meeting notices and other occasional notices.
Membership dues must be paid on or before the Annual Meeting held on the first Tuesday of December and run through November 30 of the following year.
Dues are as follows:
Individual: $25
Nonprofit: $25
Household: $30
Business: $50
Dues can be mailed via check to the address below or paid in person at the Annual Meeting.
Board of Directors
Rachel Edenfield, President
Lauren Hendricks, Vice President
Oliver Casey, Treasurer
Kate Janke, Secretary
Joe Bringardner
Leah Dienes
Michael Logsdon
Mark Long
Josh Thornburg
The Board of Directors is voted into office by paid members during the Annual Meeting on the first Tuesday of December.
Committees
Butchertown Art Fair
Membership/Outreach
Greenery
Transportation/Parking
Architectural Review Committee
Business Alliance Committee
You do not have to be a BNA member in order to join a committee. If you are interested in joining a committee, please click below.
BNA Meetings
The BNA meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm at various neighborhood locations. Neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Special meetings regarding a single topic can be requested by a petition of at least 15 members in good standing. Feel free to email topics of interest or questions to the contact email addresses below.
Confirmed 2025 Meeting Locations:
January 7: Cancelled due to weather
February 4: Vernon Lanes
March 4: Whirling Tiger
April 8: Apocalypse Brew Works
May 6: TEN20 Craft Brewery
June 2: Tartan House
July 1: TEN20 Craft Brewery
August 5: TBD
September 2: TBD
October 7: Apocalypse Brew Works
November 4: TBD
December 9: TBD Annual BNA Holiday Party
The Butchertown Business Alliance is dedicated to celebrating Butchertown’s historic past and building a diverse, inclusive, and prosperous future. The BBA works collaboratively with greater Louisville and the local community keeping the best interest of Butchertown in mind always. All cultures, races, genders, religions and people are welcome in our businesses.
Butchertown Art Fair
The Butchertown Art Fair is the Butchertown Neighborhood Association's signature event and primary fundraiser. This juried art fair showcases diverse, high-quality artists from the region and beyond. Taking place annually on the first Saturday and Sunday of June, Butchertown Art Fair is uniquely set in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Louisville. With its tree canopy landscape and 1800s homes, the art fair is an opportunity to show off the beauty of the historic neighborhood.
Artists are carefully selected, offering a little bit of everything without feeling repetitive. It’s a true labor of love for the Butchertown Neighborhood Association, who works year around on this event, which provides funds for neighborhood projects, as well annual donations to various neighborhood nonprofits.
The Butchertown Art Fair takes place on the 800 block of E. Washington St. (corner of E. Washington St. & Campbell St.)
2025 Butchertown Art Fair:
Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special thanks to all 2025 Butchertown Art Fair Sponsors:
Vendome Copper & Brass Works & Louisville Public Media
502 Print & Copy, Butchertown Grocery Bakery, Butchertown Clinical Trials & The Eye Care Institute, Camp FurKids, Hadley Pottery, LouCity & Racing Lou, Louisville Geek, Story Louisville, The Downtown Animal Hospital
