12/23/25 - Hardin Local Weekly | New Year’s Eve Guide, Local Business Updates & Live Bussin Bites Food Review | Bussin Pizza Announced | S2025E31

This week’s Hardin Local Weekly Podcast is a special in-person live episode filmed together at the OG Bourbon Barrel Tavern in downtown Elizabethtown.We kick things off with a fun icebreaker about why places like Bourbon Barrel still matter in a community like Hardin County, then dive into a massive New Year’s Eve event guide covering family-friendly options, parties, galas, live music, and late-night celebrations across the county.You’ll also get the latest local business news, including:New business openings and expansionsNational recognition for a local whiskey barFitness, swim, and family-focused partnerships coming to ElizabethtownCommunity updates you need to know heading into 2026Plus, The Experienced Eaters join us for a live, on-camera food review of Bussin Bites, tasting corn dogs, steak sandwiches, BLTs, and more — with real reactions and honest feedback. We also break exclusive news about a brand-new food truck launching in early 2026: Bussin Pizza, featuring Neapolitan-style, fire-oven pizza made fresh to order.We wrap up with a full New Year’s Eve rundown, highlighting events at local restaurants, venues, and organizations so you can plan the perfect way to ring in 2026.🎧 Listen, follow, and stay connected at hardinlocal.com00:00 – Welcome & Live Setup at Bourbon Barrel Tavern07:39 – The Experienced Eater17:21 – Weekly Events & Holiday Activities23:00 – New Year’s Eve Events Guide (Full Breakdown)31:00 – Local Business News Updates40:30 – Bussin Pizza Announcement (New)47:00 – Final Thoughts, Thank Yous & Sign-Off