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Burger Week draws more business into participating restaurants

Food-related events in the city can have a significant impact on the bottom line of local restaurants with Corbin’s recent Burger Week being a good example, Corbin Tourism Director Nancy Conley told the Corbin City Commission during its monthly meeting Monday. Old Town Grill once...
Posted On 18 Jul 2024

Corbin may take over operation of KY-312 picnic area and trail, but not Laurel Lake boat ramp

The City of Corbin could potentially be taking over much of the recreation area at the KY-312 boat ramp with the exception of the actual boat ramp in the not too distant future. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login...
Posted On 20 Jun 2024

Breaking: Maggy Monhollen announces resignation as executive director of Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission

It is the end of an era in the City of Corbin as longtime Director of Tourism, Maggy Monhollen, has announced her resignation after accepting the job as the newest manager of the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

Various improvement projects discussed at special called meeting of Corbin Tourism Commission

In the coming weeks and months, the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission will be exploring several options for transformative projects in the downtown Corbin area.

Corbin’s summer events schedule offers something for everyone

Summer is upon us and whether it’s a car show, an outdoor concert or movies in the park, there will be no shortage of things to do in Corbin during the coming weeks. “Vacation season is in full swing and between Downtown Corbin and Corbin Tourism, we are always thrilled to bring...
Posted On 09 Jun 2023

Still Cruisin’: Cumberland Valley Cruisers talk history with the car club, what’s in store for 2023 season

2023 marks the 21st year of the Cumberland Valley Cruise-In, and longtime cruisers are thrilled to see the event return to downtown Corbin for another season full of fun, fellowship and celebrating custom vehicles.

Colonel Fest returning to downtown Corbin this weekend

This Saturday, April 22, the Annual Colonel Fest will return to downtown Corbin, and Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen says that there will be something for everyone at this year’s event.

Breaking: All “A” state basketball tournament coming to Corbin in 2024

An announcement was made Monday confirming that the All “A” statewide basketball tournament will be coming to the Corbin Arena in 2024.

Construction on downtown Corbin’s Farmer’s Market Pavilion delayed again

The construction of the new Farmer’s Market Pavilion in downtown Corbin has hit another snag, with a failing brick wall on one side of the property needing to be replaced before work can continue. With this latest setback, Corbin Tourism Director and project manager Maggy...

Corbin Tourism spearheading new ‘Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky’ group marketing effort

An alliance of eight tourism commissions in our region received some good news recently when they were informed that a total of $350,000 in federal funds would be allocated to them in order to launch a brand new marketing campaign designed to boost tourism across seven Kentucky...