# Publix expansion in Kentucky

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/publix-expansion-in-kentucky
> Updated: 2026-10-02T19:56:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Publix has begun expanding its presence in Kentucky. The company initially announced plans to open its first Owensboro location at Gateway Commons on October 3, alongside a new store in Florence scheduled for October 7. A second Owensboro location was also noted as being under construction.

Following a media preview attended by city officials, the first of the two planned Owensboro supermarkets has opened. This location marks the ninth Publix store in the state of Kentucky.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Publix opens first of two new supermarkets in Owensboro

Publix is opening its first of two new supermarkets in Owensboro, Kentucky, marking the company's ninth location in the state.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/publix-opens-first-of-two-new-supermarkets-in-owensboro

### 2026-09-16: Publix announces opening date for first Owensboro location

Publix will open its first Owensboro, Kentucky, location at Gateway Commons on October 3rd, part of a broader state expansion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/publix-announces-opening-date-for-first-owensboro-location

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