On a new episode of Inside Louisville, host Kelsey Starks traces the history of Hadley Pottery, a hand-painted stoneware and ceramics company in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood. Long collected by pottery fans, Hadley Pottery’s pieces became highly coveted when the business announced it would close in 2022. Shortly after, local investor Brook Smith stepped in to keep the tradition alive. A 2026 KET production.

Inside Louisville
KET Sunday, Feb. 22 at noon/11 am
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