'Not interested' | Fort Thomas rejects project by developer involved in Publix locations

Fort Thomas scraps plans for 'regional grocery store' after public feedback

Fort Thomas has officially dropped plans to build a grocery store on Memorial Parkway.

'Not interested' | Fort Thomas rejects project by developer involved in Publix locations

The City of Fort Thomas has rejected a development that could have brought a Publix to the Northern Kentucky city."We appreciate the feedback we received from city council and residents," said Mayor Eric Haas. "Public input played an essential role in this decision and we are grateful for everyone's input."The announcement says the city has decided the proposed development will no longer be considered and that the city has decided to inform the …

Welp. Fort Thomas may not be getting a Publix after all.

On Monday, the city of Fort Thomas hinted at a possible “large grocery store” chain going on Memorial Parkway, but by Friday, the deal had lost its momentum.At a June 2 Fort Thomas City Council meeting, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the park for $650,000. Although the city declined to name the business, the project was said to be handled by Cincinnati-based developer STNL Development, which is currentl…