Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness

Louisville launches 'Louder Than Smoke' youth anti-vaping campaign

Operates the Louder Than Smoke campaign

Louisville launched its youth anti-vaping campaign, 'Louder Than Smoke,' on October 27. It runs ads on TikTok and Instagram and on Transit Authority of River City (TARC) buses. The health department built the messages with teen input and with the help of C2 Strategic Communications and Western Kentucky University's Imagewest student design agency.

Updated Nov 1

KK African Kitchen disappears from Louisville restaurant license list

Built World

As of September 2026: Maintains the active food establishment license list

KK African Kitchen, a West African restaurant on Brownsboro Road, has disappeared from Louisville's active food establishment license list. The license, issued January 10, 2024, was last present on September 20 and has been missing from two consecutive readings since.

Updated Sep 22

The Nest files food service permit at UofL School of Medicine building

New Capabilities

As of September 2026: Permitting authority

The Nest, a food service operation, filed a Louisville Metro permit on August 24, 2026, for 500 S Preston St. That address sits in the University of Louisville Health & Science Campus, the medical school district east of downtown.

Updated Sep 14

El Cimarron Cuban restaurant gets Louisville food service permit

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Issued the food service permit

Louisville Metro logged a food service permit for El Cimarron Cuban Restaurant at 10200 Glenmary Drive on August 18, 2026. The filing is one step in the city's licensing process, not a final go-ahead.