"The Southern state hosts a wide variety of sporting events each year, whether more traditional sports such as basketball, baseball and volleyball or niche events such as disc golf and kayak racing. Making each and every one of these events so successful is the fact that The Bluegrass State also boasts a large population of sports fans and superb athletic facilities.

"Located in Kentucky on the Ohio River, Paducah lies about halfway between St. Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. The ultimate small town hamlet, Paducah is best known for antiquing and crafts.

"Just a short two and one-half hour drive from Jackson, the art-friendly culture of Paducah (pop: 25,000), halfway between St. Louis and Nashville, offers visitors an incredible array of experience.