S2025E32: 2025 Year in Review - New Year's Eve Events, Top Business Stories & Housing Market Update

Join host Rachel Brantingham and the Hardin Local team for our final episode of 2025! We're celebrating an incredible year with 32 episodes and nearly 5 million Facebook views since our May relaunch. In this episode: • Complete guide to New Year's Eve events across Hardin County - from family-friendly Noon Year's celebrations to upscale masquerade galas • 2025 Year in Review: Phil Taul and Nate Bryan break down the biggest business stories that shaped our community including Club One Fitness/E-Town Swim, the grocery wars (Kroger vs Publix), BlueOval/Glendale developments, and the explosion of food & entertainment businesses • Housing market update with Rachel Brantingham - December stats, new construction vs resale trends, and what buyers need to know heading into 2026 • Experienced Eaters food review: Little Charlie's Pizza and the legendary Rodrigo Special sandwich • Upcoming community events: Insights and Impacts 2026 (Jan 14) and RSBA Gala (Jan 31)Co-hosts: Phil Taul, Scott Lucas, Jon O'Brien, Nathaniel "Nate" Bryan, Britten and Michele (Experienced Eaters)Sponsored by Tektel - helping local businesses with phone systems, cybersecurity, and AI tools.Learn more at hardinlocal.comChapter Timestamps0:00 Introduction & Announcements13:00 New Years Eve Events Segment26:09 Other Events This Week30:02 - Hardin County Housing Market Update34:46 - Business Buzz with Nate (Special End of 2025 Edition with Phil & Nate)1:01:26 - Event Spotlights - Insights & Impact 2026 - RSBA Gala1:07:12 - Experienced Eater with Britten & Michele McDowell1:16:56 - Closing