Kentucky Alternative Care medical marijuana dispensary opens in Louisville

The state's newest medical cannabis retailer welcomed customers on its first day of business.

Published on Jan. 31, 2026

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Kentucky Alternative Care, a new medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors in Louisville on January 31, 2026. Customers lined up to check in and browse the selection of cannabis products at the Bardstown Road location.

Why it matters

The opening of Kentucky Alternative Care marks an important milestone in the state's medical marijuana program, which was legalized in 2024. The new dispensary provides patients with increased access to legal and regulated medical cannabis.

The details

Kentucky Alternative Care is one of the first medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the state since the program launched. The 3,500-square-foot facility features a modern, welcoming design and offers a variety of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, and tinctures. The dispensary is owned by local entrepreneurs Su Kang and Dustin Stanley.

  • Kentucky Alternative Care opened on January 31, 2026.
  • Medical marijuana was legalized in Kentucky in 2024.

The players

Kentucky Alternative Care

A new medical marijuana dispensary that opened in Louisville, Kentucky on January 31, 2026.

Su Kang

One of the owners of Kentucky Alternative Care.

Dustin Stanley

One of the owners of Kentucky Alternative Care.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to open our doors and provide patients with safe and reliable access to medical cannabis.”

— Su Kang, Co-owner, Kentucky Alternative Care (Courier Journal)

What’s next

Kentucky Alternative Care plans to host a grand opening celebration in the coming weeks to welcome the community and showcase its product offerings.

The takeaway

The opening of Kentucky Alternative Care represents the continued expansion of medical marijuana access in the state, giving patients more options to legally obtain the treatments they need.