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Cornerstones of Creativity: Market House Theatre

By Paducah 2 on Nov. 30, 2023

In this episode of Creative Conversations, host Fowler Black interviews Market House Theatre Executive Director Michael Cochran and board president Megan Mulry about the mission and values of Market…

Cornerstones of Creativity: Yeiser Art Center

By Paducah 2 on Nov. 02, 2023

In this episode of Creative Conversations, host Fowler Black interviews Yeiser Art Center Director Lexie Millikan about a new exhibit that showcases Paducah's ties to other UNESCO Creative Cities…

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of $36 Million

Oct. 31, 2023

Paducah, KY, October 12, 2023—The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced that Paducah’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $36,163,994 in economic activity in 2022, according…

Passport to Paducah: A Review of Vine & Dine

Sep. 29, 2023

By Zoe Dannenmueller, Good Grit magazine Renowned as a UNESCO Creative City, Paducah, Kentucky is a captivating destination that combines a storied past, a vibrant downtown arts district, and…

Paducah CVB Announces New Group Travel Sales Manager

Jan. 27, 2023

Paducah is pleased to announce the hiring of Amina Watkins as Group Travel Sales Manager for the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Watkins is a graduate of Reidland High School and Murray…

Paducah Representatives Invited to Jinju, South Korea as Part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Oct. 14, 2022

Seven Paducah representatives will attend the World Folk Arts Biennale in Jinju South Korea, October 15-22, 2022. The Jinju World Folk Arts Biennale is a celebration intended to provide UNESCO…

Paducah Awarded Tennessee RiverLine Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Impact Grant

May 05, 2022

Paducah has been awarded a 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Community Impact Grant by the Tennesee RiverLine. The $10,000 grant will support DEI-focused initiatives in Paducah-McCracken…

Mary Hammond Appointed to Serve on U.S. Travel Association’s Board of Directors

Apr. 25, 2022

Mary Hammond, CDME, Executive Director of the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Travel Association’s Board of Directors. U.S. Travel is the leading force…

Paducah CVB Announces New Director of Marketing and Communications

Apr. 22, 2022

Paducah is pleased to announce the hiring of Liz Hammonds as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). Hammonds is a 2011 and 2014 graduate of Murray…

Paducah-McCracken County Wins Tennessee RiverLine Award, Plans 2022 Activities

Mar. 22, 2022

Paducah is pleased to announce the Tennessee RiverLine has awarded Paducah-McCracken County its Excellence in River Animation Award. The award recognizes the community’s commitment to providing access…