HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Veteran owned restaurant Camo Caravan has a new home in downtown Hopkinsville, with the owners finally ready to debut their renovations at the start of 2026. Bouncing back after a flood almost a year ago, this beloved local spot’s new address greatly expands their footprint and their menu, offering the community homemade burgers, drinks and more in the heart of the city.
Eric Hardin and Jason Coy were forced to leave their original location during the devasting flood in April of 2025, which damaged over 150 businesses and homes in the city. North Drive fell victim to extremely high water, which impacted not only their restaurant, but the Pet Lodge next door, where 40 animals were rescued from floodwaters.
When the flood receded and they were able to evaluate, they had to quickly pivot to find a way to keep their businesses going. This search eventually landed them at the Bourbon Society on South Main Street thanks to a past connection with the owner of the building. With extensive renovations anticipated on the massive space, they pivoted once again and spent the summer grilling burgers on their new patio while work on the kitchen and interior commenced.
“It was really good to see the community keep coming back and loving us. If we wouldn’t have had that community support and following, I don’t think we would be here right now,” Hardin told Christian County Now. Over the past nine months they hosted pop ups, events and theme nights along with collaborating with surrounding businesses and helping to engage the community with the Downtown Entertainment District, all while slowly renovating the building into their ideal space…