LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — After three decades in Lexington, CD Central is closing its doors. Owner Steve Baron announced Tuesday that the beloved record store will shut down after Labor Day, ending a 30-year run.

"I've been astounded by the outpouring of support that we've received since we announced that we were gonna close," Baron said.

The store, which has spent most of its existence on Limestone near the University of Kentucky campus, has become a cultural institution for local music enthusiasts.

For Baron, the decision comes as he looks toward the next chapter of his life.

"I definitely thought about it for a while, and I'm at the age that retirement really seems like the thing to do…family-oriented things and travel," Baron said.

While CD Central will close, music will continue

See Full Page