Thanksgiving week is here, the kickoff to America’s biggest shopping and advertising spree. I hosted my parents this year, and confession time: I don’t like turkey.
I’ve tried every version people swear will convert me. Still no. So we stick with ham, and the real hit was my bacon wrapped stuffing balls with cranberry sauce. Reply if you want the recipe, it’s better than whatever you served or your money back. 😆
My Black Friday had zero shopping, just a Facebook Marketplace pickup for my brother-in-law. Those handoffs always feel wacky, and it sent me down a rabbit hole of the strange and funny things being sold around Louisville. Which brings us to today’s Black Friday twist on Rabbit Hole Ready.
Hot job 💼: Senior Project Manager at HDR ($116K–$231K).
Lead large infrastructure and environmental projects from planning to delivery. Great fit for experienced project managers who excel at coordinating teams, managing budgets, and keeping complex work on track.
📈 Number: 10 years of the Martinez family serving Louisville breakfast, making Con Huevos one of the city’s favorite morning spots.
Birthday Cheers 🎉: Shoutout to Sierra Enlow, Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategies, celebrating a birthday this week. She’s a standout in Kentucky’s economic development world and a champion for big projects.
As always, I appreciate you reading. 👊
-Todd
P.S. Scroll to the bottom for a heartwarming video that'll make your day.
👀 We Looked for Discounts. We Found Chaos.
When Black Friday takes a weird turn and the local finds are too good to ignore… I’m giving you the most fun, strange, and surprising things Louisville has to offer.
All of these items are currently for sale on Facebook Marketplace right here in our backyard, and you can click each one to see just how fun and wacky they really are.
🐰 Rabbit Hole Ready
The kind of Black Friday scroll that turns “just looking” into “you’ve got to see this.”
🥋 Ric Flair Meets Hulk Hogan… Framed – $75
A certified, autographed photo featuring two of wrestling’s all-time icons. Perfect for the man cave, office, or anyone who says “Wooo!” without warning.
🎄 Elf on the Shelf Chain, Louisville Drip Edition – $5
Your Elf can now rep a giant “6 7” hype pendant on a holiday-colored chain. Tiny flex, big attitude.
🚚 UPS Truck With 540,650 Miles – $9,500
Yes, you can buy a real UPS truck. Yes, it has over half a million miles. No, you probably shouldn’t ask how many packages it’s delivered.
🦍 The Hand… A Giant Gorilla Prop – $3,500
A massive King Gorilla hand display with a steel frame and serious presence. Ideal for events, Halloween, or confusing your neighbors year-round.
🦿 A 70-Year-Old Prosthetic Leg – $350
A colossal vintage prosthetic leg with a leather thigh harness and more character than most antiques. Weird, wonderful, unforgettable.
🔮 Rasta Mon Fortune Teller Machine – $6,000
Fully functional animatronic fortune teller with lights, sound, motion, and printed fortunes. Pure carnival magic.
⏱️ 1998 McDonald’s Gold Watch – $60
A limited-edition gold watch from McDonald’s, slightly worn and proudly nostalgic. A true fast-food flex.
🛞 Begode Falcon 100v Electric Unicycle – $1,000
A lightly used electric unicycle with only 33 miles. Comes with springs and pads. Perfect for thrill seekers or neighborhood legends.
🛥️ 40 year old Bluewater Yacht – $8,000
A 40-foot yacht with two engines, two baths, cold A/C, and space for 6–8. Equal parts project and adventure.
🍄 Super Mario Kart Ride-On Vehicle – $200
Give your kid the Mario Kart life you always wanted. No blue shells included… probably.
Presented by: Paristown’s 7th Annual Fête De Noël
Experience the magic of the season at Paristown’s 7th annual Fête De Noël (“Festival of Christmas”) Winter Holiday Festival. Over six festive weeks, enjoy Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice skating rink, photos with Santa, the Brent Street Holiday Market, trackless train rides, and more. Embrace the spirit of tradition as you skate, shop, and celebrate in the heart of Paristown.
🗓 Dates: November 28 - January 4
📍 Location: Paristown
🎟 Ticket Info: Buy tickets for ice skating, santa photo and train rides
💡 Bonus: Crystal Ice-Skating Rink, Santa House, the Kroger Fresh Express, the 2nd Annual Skillet Curling Championship, and rare Valais blacknose sheep bring holiday joy to Louisville.
👉 Get Tickets Here
🤫 Confess & Tell
Real Opinions. No Filters. No Names. [Submit yours here]
Confessional 🤫: Louisvillians do not know how to clap. I'm talking about aggressive, rowdy, inspiring clapping. Hooping and hollering. Let's move past the "this is an applause line where I am supposed to clap" mentality and into the "THIS IS SOME GOOD SHIT, AND I SUPPORT IT!" raucous hand-hurting noise!
🏡 House Hunt Highlight
Looking for inspiration on where to land next? Here are two standout options that show off very different ways to live well in Louisville. Click the photos to explore these properties and learn more.
🏡 Bright, Airy Retreat
10308 Colonel Hancock Dr 40291 | 4,690 sq ft | 4 bed, 4 bath | $629,900
(2 days on market)
A light-filled Fern Creek retreat with tall ceilings, open living spaces, and room to spread out across nearly 4,700 square feet. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow easily for everyday comfort, while the finished lower level adds bonus space for guests, hobbies, or movie nights. A quiet neighborhood feel with quick access to Bardstown Road.
Listed by: Vylla Home
🌳 Luxury on 5+ Acres
17004 Persimmon Wood Trl – 40023 | 5,814 sq ft | 6 bed, 5 bath | $1,299,000
(6 days on market)
A rare estate-level home on 5.4 acres with sweeping views, generous living areas, and an indoor / outdoor flow built for gatherings. The great room opens into a chef-style kitchen with room for hosting, and the main-level primary suite brings quiet separation. The lower level adds flexible living zones, and the property offers privacy with easy access to the East End.
Listed by: Keller Williams
🏢 Louisville Spark Job Board
Who’s hiring in Louisville? 5 Trending jobs
Physical Therapist Home Health at CenterWell Home Health ($85K–$117K)
Provide in-home therapy helping patients regain mobility and independence. Great fit for clinicians who prefer one-on-one care and flexible daily routes.
Outside Commercial Account Representative at Radius Recycling ($90K–$110K)
Grow and manage commercial accounts in the metals recycling industry. Mix of field visits, sourcing, and relationship development for a company expanding in Louisville.
LEAF Regional Sales Specialist at Smith+Nephew ($100K–$110K)
Support adoption of limb-salvage technologies across your region. Combines clinical education, OR support, and territory sales strategy.
Manual QA Analyst at KellyMitchell Group ($115K–$124K)
Test and validate software performance for enterprise clients. Hands-on manual QA work with defect tracking and cross-functional collaboration.
PHP Developer at Galen College of Nursing ($90K–$100K)
Develop and maintain backend systems that power nursing education nationwide. Strong role for PHP developers who enjoy solving problems and improving user tools.
📺 Video of the Week
Watch the video below where local college students say what they’re thankful for.. it’s heartwarming, funny and interesting to see what this generation thinks about gratitude.
🥃 Final Sip
As Thanksgiving week winds down and the holiday rush picks up, I hope you found a little joy, a little rest, and maybe a strange Marketplace gem or two. Louisville always surprises me, and this week was no different. Here’s to good people, good food, and whatever small bright spots you’re carrying into the weekend.
