Robert Hoogendyk a Jessamine County Cannabis Dispensary

Robert Hoogendyk is one of Kentucky’s earliest individual license-holders to open a medical cannabis dispensary. Originally awarded a license for Madison County (Richmond) in the December 16, 2024 lottery, Hoogendyk later relocated his permitted dispensary to Jessamine County (Nicholasville) after Madison County had already filled its allotment

Nicholasville, located just south of Lexington, creates a strategic opportunity for Hoogendyk. He will be the first dispensary dedicated to Jessamine County, filling a gap in medical cannabis availability for residents. By being situated near local cultivators such as Farmtucky (Goeing Blue LLC) and L&O Legacies—also based in Jessamine—he may benefit from a locally integrated supply chain.

Hoogendyk is an individual licensee, and while he hasn’t yet announced a branded dispensary name or published a website, his proactive relocation signals a strong commitment to launching a brick-and-mortar presence. Given Nicholasville’s growing population, his oral shift ensures he meets both regulatory requirements and underserved market demand

From a community standpoint, Hoogendyk’s Nicholasville dispensary is positioned to serve a mix of suburban Jessamine County residents and patients from southern Lexington. Local officials and residents have shown support; Jessamine County has accepted medical cannabis facilities, and nearby cultivators are already operational, indicating community and industry interest in the area.

As of June 2025, Hoogendyk is likely in the site selection and build-out phase, coordinating directly with regulators following the approved May relocation. The timeline for opening will depend on state inspection, facility completion, and supply agreements—potentially aligning with a broader fall/winter 2025 rollout of dispensaries across Kentucky.

In short, Robert Hoogendyk’s Jessamine County dispensary represents:

• A shift from Madison to Jessamine County to meet program rules and open a new access point
• Strategic placement in Nicholasville to serve both local and adjacent patient populations
• Strong alignment with community and cultivation infrastructure in the region
• Progressing through final regulatory and setup phases following the May 2025 license transfer

This development is a key part of Kentucky’s broader rollout. As the state continues to activate medical cannabis dispensaries across counties like Lexington, Louisville, and now Jessamine, Hoogendyk’s project enhances patient access, supports local economic growth, and underscores the evolving nature of the Commonwealth’s medical cannabis landscape.

If you’d like, I can keep an eye out for updates on his facility’s exact location, name, or opening date.