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Mary Elizabeth Priest 1937-2021

April 24, 2021

In Memorial
Mary Elizabeth Priest
Innkeeper Extraordinaire
1937 – 2021

Her passion was hospitality. She had everything to make your stay in Henderson, Kentucky, memorable. Her collections of dishes, tablecloths, placemats, bed linens, furniture, and local memorabilia go unmatched. Her simple breakfast foods were delicious. 

Her traditions and hospitality live on for future visitors to this great city, Henderson, KY.

Read her complete obituary here.

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· Events, Henderson KY, Memories

Open the Door to Your Next L&N Adventure

March 23, 2021

Have you ever wondered what the letters “L” & “N” represent in our name?

For years, guests’ have chosen words such as, “Likeable” and “Nice,” to describe our innkeepers, Norris and Mary Elizabeth Priest who exude southern hospitality and love to share it freely with others. Whether you’re a weekend visitor or a weekday business traveler we promise a welcoming, warm and comfortable bed and breakfast experience.

Others have used terms like “Local” and “Nearby,” since our address is on beautiful Main Street in historic downtown Henderson, Kentucky. We’re just 2 hours northwest of Nashville, TN, and 120 miles west of Louisville, KY making it an easy ride from just about anywhere.  We’re also close to lots of activities and adventures, you can choose on your next visit like exploring one of our many hiking trails inside John James Audubon State Park or touring one of our local wineries.  There’s an exciting adventure waiting for you just around the corner from the L & N Bed and Breakfast.

Maybe you’re just looking for a get-a-way adventure that’s “Leisurely” and “Neighborly,” at a friendly, clean inn. Stroll the lantern-lit sidewalks of our award-winning community and you’ll see Main Street mansions and one-of-a-kind downtown shops with welcoming store owners. Sip freshly roasted coffee at Planter’s Cafe and Coffee Bar, before shopping for a smart new pair of Wilkerson’s or Simon’s shoes. Maybe you’re in the market for that perfect new piece of furniture, if so, Alles Brothers, a downtown landmark for over 100 years is where you might just find it.

The L & N is “Lovely” and “Nostalgic” and can also be “Lackadaisical” and “Nonchalant” if you’re just needing to unplug and unwind. However, you choose to describe your experience the L & N Bed and Breakfast is adjacent to the “Louisville” & “Nashville” Railroad tracks, the historic inn’s true namesake. These active steel railways carry more than 50 trains a day alongside the inn. If you happen to be a train aficionado, then we’re a must-see destination with train memorabilia throughout the house.

Let us open the door and invite you to step back in history to a time when railroad commerce carried passengers to Henderson, KY to experience all that our historic river town has to offer. From music festivals to museums, wineries to window shopping, horse racing, boating, and unique restaurants, they’re all here waiting to be a part of your next L & N adventure. Come be our guest at the L & N Bed and Breakfast where exciting adventures begin with an exceptional inn experience.

-originally posted March 1, 2017Facebooktwitterpinterestmail

· CSX, Festival, Henderson KY, Memories, Trains

Make New Discoveries and Experience Century Old Taverns

February 15, 2018

A trip to Henderson, KY many times may include enjoying the talented musicians of the WC Handy Blues & BBQ Festival, an adventure on one of the many John James Audubon State Park foot trails or a stroll through the beautiful sidewalks of quaint, historic downtown.

Did you know there are a variety of restaurants, retail outlets and points of interest for your enjoyment and pleasure located in and around Henderson.

Here are three notable places to consider during your next visit.

 

Metzger’s Tavern

Established in the late 1800’s, this historic structure with its hardwood floors and 15-seat bar serves some of the best bean soup, chili, and burgers in the area. Read more here about the new owner and plans for the long-running business, http://bit.ly/2o6QJrY

The Elm


Interested in antiques and collectibles? You won’t want to miss these three floors of treasures curated by the Glick family for your enjoyment and shopping pleasure. Looking for a special home accent chair or are you into collecting specific heirlooms? Make sure to plan a visit to this downtown treasure chest.

The Henderson Riverwalk

One of the newest additions to our community runs adjacent to the river with spectacular views available to walkers and runners. Beginning at 12th Street and Merit Drive this paved path invites pedestrians and cyclist to exercise while watching barge and river traffic traverse the Ohio River.

Why not book a get-a-way weekend at the L & N Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of downtown, Henderson, KY and take in these special destinations and create your own unique adventure?

Let us help you discover your nature in Henderson.

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· Henderson KY, Memories, Walking Path

Henderson KY: What a place (letter from a guest)

June 2, 2010

This letter appeared in the Henderson KY newspaper The Gleaner 5/28/10

Steve and Carol Mackintosh Editor:

We rode into your town recently on our tandem bicycle on our way from Mobile, Ala., to Owen Sound, Ontario, on the Underground Railroad bike route.

After asking where we could stay downtown near the river, we were directed by the nice folks at your city hall to the L&N Bed and Breakfast. We had dinner at Rookies amid a very friendly crowd of people who were very welcoming and have just finished having breakfast with Mary Elizabeth and Norris Priest.

We just wanted to say what a great place Henderson seems to be and how friendly everyone has been. We are from central New York (think cows, not subways), and this is our second long bike trip. Places like Henderson are what make this such a great country.

In spite of our political and cultural differences, our fellow Americans are wonderful people.

Steve and Carol Mackintosh

Deansboro, NY

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· Guest Review, Henderson KY, Memories

Henderson trip rekindled memories

April 3, 2004

April 3, 2004 Henderson Gleaner Newspaper

Dear Editor:

This is to convey a very pleasant experience I recently had in Henderson. I live in San Marcos, Texas, but I grew up in

Kentucky living at various times in Central City, Clinton, Fulton, Paducah, and Henderson. Upon my recent retirement I brought my wife, a native of Virginia, with me to visit all the places I had lived while growing up. I lived in Henderson in 1944-45.

My wife and I had made reservations at the L&N Bed & Breakfast on North Main Street. We arrived the afternoon of March 17, 2004 unsure of what to expect.

Having been born in 1940, I did not remember a whole lot about Henderson, but I did remember where we lived. We lived in the basement of a house on Center street with a view of the city park and of the fire station that was right next to it.

Finding Center Street was easy enough, but I immediately realized things had changed a lot. The fire station was gone and so was the house. Our house was approximately where the new addition to the First Baptist Church meets the adjacent parking lot.

My Dad, whose name was Lowell Weatherspoon (nick-named Spoon), worked for Southern Bell Telephone Co. He took me to the park often, and it seemed pretty much as I remembered it, although I do not remember a fountain being there.

Fire stations always fascinate little boys, and I was no exception.My Dad took me there to visit frequently, and I remember pictures — long since misplaced — of me sitting in the driver’s seat of one of the fire engines. Every time I’d hear the fire sirens, I’d run out of the house to watch them leave the station.

I saw my very first movie in Henderson. According to Mary Priest, our gracious hostess at the L&N Bed and Breakfast, it must have been at the Kentucky Theatre. That location is now occupied by an office building.

One night we had dinner at Wolf’s. I picked it because it was there when I lived on Center Street. My Dad didn’t own a car, and it was a short walk from where we lived, so it’s very possible that my parents might have taken me there.

The reason for this letter is to pay a compliment to the citizens of Henderson. My wife and I both were so very impressed with your city.

Judging by all the restoration, the cleanliness, and the uncommon courtesy of every single person we encountered, it’s obvious that there is a lot of pride being taken in the city.

As we were leaving, my wife said, "I wouldn’t mind living in Henderson." You can’t imagine how much of a compliment that is coming from someone who thinks Virginia is the finest place on Earth. Even though it was a long time ago, and I only lived there a short while, I’m proud to say that Henderson was once my home.

Kenneth Weatherspoon

San Marcos, Texas

(Ken we really enjoyed you staying at L&N Bed and Breakfast! )

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