CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – As the new year kicks off, take a look at some of the new restaurants, businesses, renovations and more that were unveiled in Christian County during 2025.
Spanning from Oak Grove to Crofton and everywhere in between, check out a list of openings that Christian County Now has covered, ranging from renovated parks and a new fire station to locally owned restaurants like Ma’s Kitchen and big box stores like Ollie’s Bargain Hunt.
Restaurants
7 Brew now open by Bradford Square Mall in Hopkinsville: Located by Bradford Square Mall, the new coffee drive-thru has opened in Hopkinsville.
The Dutch Oven restaurant opens in Crofton with homestyle buffet: Crofton’s newest restaurant The Dutch Oven has opened, offering the community a made from scratch Amish style buffet that features simple, homegrown cuisine.
Camo Caravan bounces back after flood as renovated downtown location fully opens: After being forced to find a new location due to the April 2025 flood, Camo Caravan is ready to debut their renovations and fully open to the public.
New Freddy’s location opens this week in Oak Grove: Oak Grove’s newest fast-food restaurant, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, will open to the public on Nov. 11.
New Hopkinsville restaurant The Crumb Tray creates cozy menu inspired by community: A new restaurant has opened in Hopkinsville on West 7th Street called The Crumb Tray.
Ma’s Kitchen opens in Hopkinsville offering homestyle plates with classic flavors: A new family-owned restaurant has opened up in Hopkinsville, welcoming the community in for delicious comfort food and classic flavors.
Newly opened Taqueria El Rincón offers authentic Mexican dishes to Hopkinsville: Locally owned Taqueria El Rincón opened in mid-July on North Main Street, with a drive through for tacos on the go, and some special recipes to offer the community new flavors.
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Businesses
Grizzly Up Soap Co. opens in downtown Hopkinsville, couple creates line of handcrafted products: Natural, homemade products for the whole family can be found at the new Grizzly Up Soap. Co, owned by Travis and Chasity Allcock.
The Play Parlor opens in Hopkinsville as local bakery expands with creative kid space: A new play cafe has opened for Hopkinsville kids as Joelle’s expands their location.
New FiveStar convenience store and gas station opens on Pembroke Road: After a few months of construction, the FiveStar convenience store has opened up its first location in Christian County alongside 20 Marathon fuel pumps.
Hopkinsville welcomes Toyota Boshoku president, Gov. Beshear for grand opening of $200 million facility: Toyota Boshoku Western Kentucky held its grand opening in Hopkinsville on Dec. 9, welcoming in local and state leadership.
Hopkinsville’s 3rd Huck’s Market location opens on North Drive: Store #403 welcomed the public at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9 at the corner of North Drive and Canton Street.
New RaceTrac donates $2,500 to Boys & Girls Club during grand opening in Hopkinsville: A new RaceTrac location has opened in Hopkinsville on Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Ollie’s location opens in Hopkinsville, a look inside the store: Beaver 100.3 welcomed in customers to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during their grand opening in Hopkinsville.
Downtown children’s resale store to relocate, expand by Bradford Square Mall: White Flowers will be leaving their location on East Sixth Street at the end of 2025.
Veteran owned production company sets up shop in downtown Hopkinsville: Blinker Light Fluid Productions has opened up on East Ninth Street, focused on creative expression and community collaborations.
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Renovations and more
Holiday Burgers debuts new look, keeps 1960s charm loyal customers love: Charlie Powell marks a decade of ownership at Holiday Burgers with a remodel of the interior.
Renovation to Hopkinsville’s library opens with expanded youth, teen areas: The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library’s renovated second floor is open to the public.
Wades Way Park in Oak Grove reopens with new play structures: Wades Way Park in Oak Grove has received a major renovation, with two new play structures and a lot of ways for kids to play.
Fallen honored, renovations unveiled at Gander Memorial Park for 40th anniversary of deadly crash: The 40th anniversary of a crash that killed over 200 Fort Campbell soldiers was honored in a ceremony in Hopkinsville.
State Representative invests $500,000 into Gordon Park renovations in Crofton; A half a million-dollar renovation to Gordon Park in Crofton concluded just in time for summer, with a newly installed playground transforming the already beautiful outdoor space.
Hope House opens as transitional housing for foster youth: ‘We want a child to feel hope’: Joy Closet in Hopkinsville has expanded with the completion of Hope House, temporary housing for local foster youth.
Fire Station 5 opening brings modern design, faster responses, regional training to Hopkinsville: City and county leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the opening of Hopkinsville’s new Fire Station 5.
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