Media Room

From designation as a UNESCO Creative City to recognition among USA Today's 10Best Small Towns for Culture and Shopping, Paducah continues to draw national attention and global acclaim for destination experiences and quality of life. See a selection of recent destination features, story ideas and local guides below!

Local Inspiration

Inspiration Guides

Creative City Stories

Annual Festivals & Events

Paducah in the News

MATADOR NETWORK | The Ultimate Guide to 2022 US Pride Celebrations
GARDEN & GUN | Sara Bradley's Strawberry Basil Pie with Black Pepper Whipped Cream
NPR ALL THINGS CONSIDERED | QuiltWeek is Finally Back on in Kentucky
TRAVEL SQUIRE | Celebrating Pride Month 2022
GARDEN & GUN | A Creative Turnaround in Paducah, Kentucky
MIDWEST LIVING | 7 Modern Midwest Quilters Taking the Art to a Whole New Level
ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION | Paducah, Kentucky, is Crazy for Quilts
SOUTHERN LIVING | The South's Best Small Towns 2022
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT | 29 Top Things to Do in Kentucky
TRAVEL AWAITS | 6 Green Book Motorist Sites You Can Visit Today
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE | First Woman Commander of the U.S. Navy's Oldest Ship Takes the Helm
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | Hotel-turned-museum hosted Black people during segregation
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT | Downtown Paducah Came to Life for Small Business Saturday
TRIPSAVVY.COM | The Hottest Item on the Menu? The Neighborhood Pest
FOCUS DAILY NEWS | Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month in Paducah

Media Services & Support

The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau offers media services and support for local, national and international journalists and travel writers as well as meeting and group tour planners. From story ideas to interview coordination to fact-checking, we are here to help you discover Paducah's story.

Browse the media resources below for an overview of the destination, and contact Liz Hammonds for assistance!