Hometown Video: Indiana’s Last Great Holdout of the Rental Era
In a world overflowing with streaming platforms, there’s something refreshing — almost magical — about walking into a place where movies still live on shelves instead of digital menus. That place is Hometown Video , proudly standing at 656 Main St., Brookville, Indiana , the last remaining video rental store in the entire state . Stepping inside feels like rewinding time. The aisles are lined with DVDs and Blu-rays, each one a tiny treasure waiting to be rediscovered. There’s no algorithm here — just real people who know their customers, remember their favorites, and love talking movies. Hometown Video has become more than a store. It’s a community landmark, a nostalgic refuge, and a reminder that some traditions deserve to stick around. Families still stop in for movie night. Locals browse the aisles just to see what catches their eye. Travelers swing by simply because they can’t believe a place like this still exists. In an era where convenience often wins, Hometown Video stand...