Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel gives update on construction, plans – Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era

Despite the rain and poor weather, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel are still on schedule and making good progress, according to a press release.

Oak Grove Racing and Gaming recently announced that they are expected to finish construction by the end of the summer, predicting to be done by July.

According to the press release, the fifth floor of the hotel is estimated to be finished by the end of February and to have all of the Historic Racing Machines installed by mid-March.

Officials added that by that time, the pace of change will likely increase as the weather is expected to dry out.

In early February, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced the hiring of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotels new president and general manager, Darold Londo. Shortly after, Oak Grove Racing and Gaming signed John Derby as the new chief financial officer.

Oak Grove Gaming, Racing and Hotel is set to open this summer and will host 128 luxury rooms and suites, a Historic Racing Machines venue with over 1,300 games, racing and equine facilities, multiple bars and restaurants and more.

In Februarys press release, officials announced the facility will also host a 30-space RV park and an amphitheater featuring fixed seating as well as room for lawn chairs, blankets, etc.

Oak Grove Tourism Commission also recently announced that Tourism would be partnering with Racing and Gaming to host events at its new amphitheater should Tourisms Valor Hall not be able to meet needs of certain events.

Racing and Gaming also released its restaurant and bar lineup. The hotel will feature Garrison Oak Steakhouse, Peek-A-Boo Bar and VIP Lounge, Sgt. Peppers Burgers and PoBoys, Lucky Lime Tex-Me and ODark Thirty Coffee Shop.

While Oak Grove Racing and Gaming continues planning for the official opening of the hotel and begins its second season of racing, the business plans to participate in more community events.

It will be taking part in the Compass Awards event on Mar. 5, Fort Campbell Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program 2020 Spring Job Fair Mar. 17-18 and Spring into Summer Salutes Fort Campbell Festival on May 23-24.

Racing, Gaming and Hotel is also looking to fill these job opportunities: director of facilities, food and beverage positions, human resources positions, hotel positions, security, accounting managers, internal audit positions, marketing and purchasing, guest services, executive chef, executive housekeeper and executive assistant.

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