Editing Buckner, Kentucky (section)

=== Modern History ===
Shaw's Grocery, a small, family-run general store, was a pillar of the neighborhood for many years. In addition to offering groceries and other necessities for the home in a welcoming, individualized environment, it functioned as a hub for residents. Shaw's Grocery closed despite its success as bigger chain stores appeared nearby, indicating shifts in the local economy. Although the store's closure signaled the end of an era, many longtime Buckner residents still have pleasant memories of it.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pool |first=Christi |title=Shaw's Grocery |work=Metro}}</ref>

Another existing business in Buckner, Torbitt & Castleman, maker of syrups and barbecue sauce, has again expanded its facilities with a new 17,000 square foot building that will bring in six new jobs as most of the work will be done by automation.

Of course, Buckner is also home to such manufacturers and business concerns as U.S. Housing Components, the Rigo Co., Catalyst Technology, East & Westbrook and a number of smaller businesses.

Buckner has two industrial parks: one owned by Torbitt & Castleman, and the other across the railroad tracks, closer to Interstate 71.<ref>Buckner best known for schools, business. (1992, June). The Oldham Era, p. 22.</ref><ref>Buckner houses schools, youth sports fields (1994, June 30). The Oldham Era, p. A26.</ref>

One of Buckner's biggest claims to fame is the John Black Community Center, Aquatic Center, and the Lost World Playground. The playground, designed by children in Oldham County, was built in 2003 by volunteers from the community to help give kids in the area a new space to play.<ref>Ellis, L. (2003, June 18). Help needed to realize playground dream. Courier Journal.</ref><ref>Center of it all. (1996, June 27). The Oldham Era, p. A22</ref>

In 2022, the Oldham County Aquatic Center pool closed for a massive renovation. It reopened on Memorial Day weekend 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayes |first=Jamie |date=2024-03-29 |title=Oldham County Aquatic Center expected to open Memorial Day weekend |url=https://www.wlky.com/article/oldham-county-aquatic-center-reopen-memorial-day-weekend/60190982 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=WLKY |language=en}}</ref>

On November 1, 2024, a new 100,000-square-foot Kroger grocery store opened in Buckner, just off of I-71 on Highway 393. The $35 million facility features a drive-thru pharmacy, Little Clinic, Starbucks, and a fuel center. The centerpiece inside is an 8' tall community mural by Louisville artist Amie Villiger Harris honoring Yew Dell Gardens, Kentucky's state bird-the Cardinal-and state flower-the Goldenrod. This is the first Kroger to open in Buckner; the nearest one to date has been in La Grange.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodman |first=Danielle |date=2023-11-02 |title=Highly anticipated Kroger opens its doors to the Buckner community |url=https://www.wlky.com/article/buckner-kroger-opens-kentucky-grocery-store/45714103 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=WLKY |language=en}}</ref>