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Louisville Tower Slated for Luxury Hotel Conversion

Indianapolis-based developer KennMar has filed permits to begin interior demolition of the former Brown & Williamson Tower. The move paves the way for a new luxury hotel development on South 4th Street.

H. TANABE· Japanese correspondent·May 14, 2026·2 min read

A towering downtown building, possibly the Brown & Williamson Tower, with construction scaffolding or demolition equipment visible

On May 13, 2026, Indianapolis developer KennMar officially commenced plans for a new luxury hotel in downtown Louisville by filing for interior demolition permits. The target property is the former Brown & Williamson Tower, located on South 4th Street, a structure ripe for adaptive reuse.

WDRB reports that this permit signifies the initial step in transforming the aging tower into a high-end hospitality destination. Further details regarding the hotel brand, projected completion, and specific amenities have not yet been disclosed.

Source : WDRB

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