Small Town Businesses by kyleigh reeves and natalie mcgarry
Businesses throughout Bullitt County have come and gone, but the expansions have brought great opportunities for many more businesses. While some may move out, others move in, giving citizens a new place to explore. Mount Washington Branch Library:
Maggie Mae’s Cafe:
Mount Washington once had a smaller library that was not very popular, and hardly used at all. Once the community realized this, the Mount Washington Branch Library was built not too far from the first. This library is much larger and, while it does provide an assortment of books, also offers many community events. They have events for all ages, with a variety of options to choose from. A larger computer place was also added in order to provide a study section for students to visit and get their work
Maggie Mae’s Cafe used to be held in an assortment of shops in Mount Washington. The little restaurant was always packed with people from opening to closing times. However, their business has unfortunately moved to a new location in Colorado, no longer in Mt. Washington.
Bullitt Blends:
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Bullitt Blends has recently opened in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, providing smoothies, teas, and protein snacks for those who visit. This booming business has been very popular all over social media and has great reviews from everyone who visits. They have recently announced that they plan to open a new
Milanos:
This building has had many businesses come and go over the years but right now has seemed to stop at Milanos, an Italian restaurant. The rumor of the building being haunted has even gone around because of the number of businesses having to shut down. However, that theory has never stopped another business from taking up the building. Even though the building might have trouble with keeping the same business for very long, the community around it is still supportive. “I have been very blessed coming up in Mount Washington. I know so many people in this area, I think that has helped so much just staying here and staying loyal to our customers,” James Jewell, an older
building in Mount Washington.
Movie Theater:
Recently, Keystone Cinemas, the only movie theater that is located in Mt. Washington, has closed down and is now being turned into a church. “I think the majority of the community feels kind of robbed of a place to go in Mt. Washington,” Lily Newton said. Newton is someone who used to go to the movie theater but will now be attending the new church once it’s done. Other people in the community can relate to how Newton is feeling, but others who have hardly visited the movie theater are very excited about this new church. How people are feeling is going both ways, but hopefully, this new church can add to the
business owner located next to Milanos said.
community and help it grow.
There will be another Southeast church that will be located in Mount Washington. This building was once the Keystone Cinemas movie theater. “I’m really excited for a new church in Mount Washington since this branch of churches was always far. I just can’t wait to see how they can better the community now that they’re here,” Lily Newton said. Photos: Natalie McGarry
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