Food and Entertainment Destination: From amazing restaurants to thrilling activities, J-Town has it all. We love bowling parties at Main Event and Kingpin Lanes, and we're always up for gatherings at favorite spots like Feast BBQ, PassTime Fish House, and Recbar.
J-Town, short for Jeffersontown, is a popular suburb just southeast of Louisville in Jefferson County. J-Towners live and work in this bustling little city, which has everything you could possibly need in a hometown. It's not to be confused with Jeffersonville, Indiana, right across the river.
Key Features
Bluegrass Commerce Park: The largest industrial park in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Bluegrass Commerce Park has been a business destination since 1967. Today, more than 850 businesses call the 1,800-acre-plus complex home.
Nest Picks
Gaslight Festival
The Gaslight Festival has been the gem in J-Town's social crown for more than half a century. Every year during the third week of September, J-Town's picturesque Gaslight Square hosts exciting activities including live music, a car show, and a parade. It's a can't miss event!
3rd Turn Brewery
We love the creative reuse of old buildings! 3rd Turn Brewery is located in a restored 1870s church in the heart of historic Jeffersontown. Come sample inviting beers like the Udderly Scrumptious milk stout or Invincible Warrior IPA. Bring your own food!
Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
Take some time to contemplate the sacrifices of America's armed forces with a visit to Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park. Amenities include ball fields, picnic sites, and a playground, so bring the whole family for a day out! You can also honor a veteran with an inscribed brick on the Walk of Veterans.