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Fabletics Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 4/17/2026

Congratulations to Fabletics store, located in the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, on their official ribbon cutting. Simpsonville Mayor Ronnie Sowder, Commissioner Austin Dupré, and City Administrator Steve Eden, along with other community leaders, were in attendance for the opening.

Clark's Ribbon Cutting
Posted: 4/10/2026

Congratulations to Clark's shoe store, located in the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, on their official ribbon cutting. Simpsonville Commissioner Austin Dupré (far left) was in attendance for the opening.

Code Enforcement Board Simpsonville Appointees
Posted: 4/8/2026

For the first time, the City of Simpsonville has appointed two residents to sit on the new joint Code Enforcement Board with Shelbyville. The Oath of Office for Simpsonville Code Enforcement Appointees Andrew Stucki and Cary Vowels was administered by Mayor Ronnie Sowder during the April 7, 2026 regular meeting.

Police Officer Oath
Posted: 4/8/2026

At the City's April 7, 2026 regular meeting, Police Academy Graduate John Froehlich was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as one of Simpsonville's newest Police Officers.

Oath of Police Sergeant
Posted: 10/23/2025

At the City's October 21, 2025 regular meeting, Officer David Aikins was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as the next Police Sergeant for the City of Simpsonville.

Sewer Award for Outstanding Wasterwater System Operations
Posted: 12/10/2024

Director Adam Scott and North Central Chapter President Carl Groves, with Kentucky Water & Wastewater Operators Association, presented to the Commission the 2024 Outstanding Wastewater System Operations award during the December 2, 2024 city meeting. Director Scott shared with the Commission what it takes for a plant to reach this level of achievement. Present to accept the award were Sewer Superintendent Bryan Romine and Plant Operator Tony Ellis. Plant Operator Matthew Ware was unable to attend.

Pictured L-R: Adam Scott, Carl Groves, Bryan Romine, Tony Ellis.

Police Officer Oath
Posted: 11/18/2024

At the City's November 4, 2024 regular meeting, Chris Gaddis was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as one of Simpsonville's newest Police Officers.

Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass 10th Anniversary Celebration
Posted: 7/31/2024

Mayor Sowder offered a few words at the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass Mall's 10th Anniversary Celebration held July 31, 2024.

Also in attendance was, 2nd from left, David Eaton, Simpsonville City Administrator in 2014 and, 3rd from left, Steve Eden, Simpsonville Mayor in 2014.

Police Officer Oath
Posted: 6/6/2024

At the City's May 28, 2024 special called meeting, Josh Risinger was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as one of Simpsonville's newest Police Officers.

Police Officer Oath
Posted: 4/8/2024

At the City's April 1, 2024 regular meeting, Joe Massey was sworn in by Mayor Sowder as one of Simpsonville's newest Police Officers.

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