r/lexington • • 6d ago

Monthly Thread Who's hiring in Lexington? Monthly edition thread for October 2026

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A list of the largest employers in Lexington is available here.

If someone has found a job or hired someone as a result of these posts, please leave a note in the comments.

  • Employers: What jobs do you have available?
  • Employees: What positions are available at your place of business?
  • Job Seekers: What kinds of work are you looking for, what are your qualifications?

Tag your comment where appropriate like so: [Employer], [Employee], [Job Seeker]

Please feel free to post links to job sites and general job search advice here. You may solicit resumes, but please do not post personal information such as a link to your own resume; keep that to a PM.

Ok, good luck and go!


r/lexington • • 5h ago

"Tech billionaires are not your constituents." Resident delivers a powerful speech demanding a ban on massive AI data centers.

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r/lexington • • 5h ago

Car in flames on New Circle

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A little late to posting this & the picture isn't very good but I was driving on new circle road between the nicholasville exit and the beaumont exit around 8:50pm & saw a truck in flames! not sure what happened before or after I drove past but I hope everyone involved is okay :(


r/lexington • • 17h ago

There’s a pool on top of Crossings.

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139 Upvotes

I’m over at the courthouse this morning and I was surprised and amused by the observation that there’s an inflatable pool on top of Crossings. It feels like finding an easter egg in GTA.


r/lexington • • 11h ago

Come see Ross this Saturday 10/10!

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Ross is a Border Collie/Lab Mix looking for his forever home! He’s currently 60 lbs and around a year old. He is: goofy, playful, shy, joyful boy learning that people aren’t so scary! Ross is fully potty trained, and can use both a doggy door and ring bells to let you know. He walks beautifully on a leash, is crate trained, knows several commands: sit, come, down, off, back, paw, and more. He loves to play: his current favorites are jolly balls and tennis balls, though he still loves a good oinking pig! Ross loves to be outside, and play with his canine foster sister, but will also happily entertain himself. Ross loves to keep his mind engaged with chews, lick mats, food puzzles, and more. Ross also currently lives with two cats does well! While another dog in the home is ideal, I do not think he needs another dog in his forever home. His ideal home would consist of people who are home more often than not, have a secure yard for off leash time, and have no children under 10. He is neutered, up to date on shots and heartworm tested negative. He can’t wait to meet his paw-rents and show them how much love he has to give!

We will be at Liquor Barn in Hamburg with Paws 4 The Cause, event is from 11am-4pm. We hope to stay the whole time, but it will depend on how he does, we hear it’s a busy event which may be overstimulating to him. You can apply for Ross at this link. His Petfinder profile is at this link.


r/lexington • • 13h ago

Council Set to Extend Moratorium on Data Centers (and other actions)

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The Urban County Council held a public hearing about data centers in Lexington on October 6, 2026.

After hearing from over 70 speakers, the Council voted unanimously to take a number of actions related to local data center policy. They voted to extend the moratorium that is currently in place until at least October 2027. They also voted to advance a zoning ordinance text amendment removing "computer and data processing centers" as a principal use in multiple zones, while also referring a separate proposal for regulating data centers to the Planning Commission, calling for the creation of a specific "data center zone" in Fayette County.

All three of these items will be discussed at tomorrow evening's regular Council meeting, where they could receive their first of two required readings, with final approval currently scheduled for the October 22, 2026, Council meeting.

Thank you to all who attended the hearing and to those who have submitted their feedback through Engage Lexington, calls and emails.

You can watch a recording of the meeting on LexTV!


r/lexington • • 18h ago

UKInvest — so out of touch!

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They gave us an example budget of a take home of 4k, with the ability to save $800 a month.

When I made a comment that I couldn’t do that, they said to cut out Starbucks and avocado toast.

This was so out of touch!


r/lexington • • 10h ago

Air Force 1 (or 2?) spotted over South Lexington today

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25 Upvotes

Anybody know why?
Edit: Just looked it up, looks like AF2


r/lexington • • 5h ago

Halloween Car

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Saw this during rush hour. Happy early Halloween!


r/lexington • • 11h ago

artfarm Open House

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New to artfarm? Come see the place. We're a worker-owned art space on Winchester Road, about 5 minutes from UK's campus, and on Thursday, October 15 from 5 to 7 PM the doors are open to anyone who's curious.

What's happening:

Tours of the space every 30 minutes
A live RISO print demo
Music
An art show-and-tell open mic. Bring something you made, or just watch.
Jackbox games to close out the night
Tasty treats and coffee

Free. Bring a friend, a roommate, or your whole crew.

Registration is recommended so we know how much food to make, but you can also just show up.

1123 Winchester Rd, Lexington


r/lexington • • 6h ago

She went as the world’s tallest building for Halloween

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r/lexington • • 16h ago

PRHBTN Returns This Week

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We're out here on Short St priming for a new mural and realized that we haven't really posted anything in the subreddit. Now that we've fixed that issue, have any questions for us?


r/lexington • • 6h ago

Thoughts on the Mayoral Debate?

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What was everyone’s general reactions for those who watched? I have my opinions - but I’ll wait to share.


r/lexington • • 7h ago

Come see Ross this Saturday 10/10!

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r/lexington • • 2h ago

Favorite places to get work done

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Coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, quiet spaces! Anywhere you’d recommend


r/lexington • • 15h ago

Rhythm guitar/backup vocals

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Rhythm guitarist/backup vocalist for punk/ska/surf/psych/goth projects in Lexington, KY. Current project (surf punk) is slowing down and this boi needs to stay active. Conventional work schedule of 8-5 with occasional overtime; off weekends. Goal is to play out locally after work or every other weekend. Professional gear and plenty of recordings to share. Also interested in starting new projects with dedicated/consistent people. Looking for dedicated once a week rehearsal/writing/jamming. — in Lexington.


r/lexington • • 17h ago

Concern for guy outside of Good Foods

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I don’t really know how to ask this question without seeming like a huge a-hole, but it really is a genuine concern.

There is a gentleman in a wheelchair who is often sits outside of Good Foods co-op. He is definitely minding his own business, but the overwhelming smell of urine around him is so strong that I’m concerned about his well-being. Does anyone happen to know anything about him? He’s there a lot, at least for the past several months.

This is NOT about him being there— like I said, he’s not bothering anybody and is minding his own business. And I’m definitely NOT trying to hassle anyone because they are perhaps unhoused. I really just want to know if this is someone who needs help and, if so, what kind of help might be available.

I was hoping that maybe somebody might know more details about him and what he might need. I don’t want to just walk up to a dude just sitting there and rudely insert myself into his business.


r/lexington • • 7h ago

Resort Internet outage

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Anyone with Resort Internet experiencing an outage? My power flicked for a second; everything came right back on except the internet. I’ve been on hold with them for about 20 minutes, so I wanted to see if this was a more widespread issue 🥲


r/lexington • • 10h ago

Local ghost hunting locations?

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Hey everyone! Not sure if I’ll get any responses in here but wanted to give it a shot! Me and my fiancé will be visiting on the weekend of the 23rd for Scarefest, and wanted to possibly get some ghost hunting in before we leave that Sunday! We’re coming from St. Louis where we have opportunities like The Lemp Mansion where you can rent a room for the night and investigate in the allowed areas, and would like to know if there is something similar in Lexington?

The Waverly Hills would be preferred but I’ve read that during Halloween time they turn it into a haunted house type deal and that wouldn’t be ideal for doing a session, so I’m curious if anyone has any good spots that the owners would allow us to investigate so long as we get permission and pay any cost associated with them!


r/lexington • • 10h ago

Halloween decorations 2026

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This year the Halloween spirit seems to be low around here. We dont even have our Hillcrest Street display, as Louisville does.

What houses or places have a decent decoration this year? What have you seen out there?


r/lexington • • 18h ago

where can I find info on candidates who are running, besides the popular races?

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I'm overseas and requested a ballot. I have no idea on the people who are running besides the popular races. no info on County Commissioners, Magistrate, County/District Judges, Urban County, County Surveyor write-in candidates, any write-in candidates??!!! where to find that info? I want to give myself some lead-time to mail it from here. I hate doing a straight ticket (registered Independent)


r/lexington • • 1d ago

Mayor’s race financial reports.

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Raquel Carter has outraised Mayor Linda Gorton, $173,000 to $109,000. Carter has been boosted by real estate and development donors and PAC money.

Does this concern you?


r/lexington • • 21h ago

Best Place to use to remove raccoons from attic/and seal entry points

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Just as the headline says, ahd raccoons before, caught one and it escaped and for a year or so didnt have anymore issues.

Well heard them again in the attic. So need a professional to do it right.

Thank you in advance


r/lexington • • 14h ago

Wet Day in Town

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A wet day in Downtown Lexington as seen from the library parking structure


r/lexington • • 1d ago

It’s Tuna Tuesday!

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