Kentucky's first medical cannabis dispensary approved, expected to open this fall

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky's first-ever medical cannabis dispensary is getting the green light from Gov. Andy Beshear.

The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam is expected to open its doors sometime this fall.

Beshear said in a post on social media it's another major step forward in making sure Kentuckians with serious medical conditions have access to the medicine they need.

The announcement comes after the governor asked President Donald Trump to allow marijuana to be reclassified as a Schedule III drug from a Schedule I drug. In a letter, Beshear wrote that patients suffering should have access to safe cannabis treatment, and rescheduling the drug would help provide more relief for Americans.

To learn more about the rollout of medical marijuana in Kentucky and the Medical Cannabis Program, click here for the state's dashboard. It includes information and links to apply for a medical cannabis card, find a practitioner, find a dispensary once they open and more.

This is another step forward as we work to ensure Kentuckians with serious medical conditions have access to the medicine they need and deserve. 2/2
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) July 31, 2025