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Corbin 3rd of July fireworks show to be expanded this year

One of the main topics of conversation during the most recent meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission was about the city’s yearly fireworks show on July 3. Many spectators felt the show was lacking in 2022, but Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen says things should...

News Brief: Corbin Tourism moving offices to downtown

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, during a special called meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, a vote was upheld to relocate the tourism commission’s offices from the Corbin Center off of I-75 Exit 25 to the old L&N Railroad Depot building, located on Depot Street in...

Food sport judging class being offered in Corbin Dec. 6, tickets available online

Next year, Corbin will be partnering with World Food Championships to present chefs in the area with opportunities to qualify for competition with culinary experts from all over the globe in Dallas, TX. In order to make it to the big stage, however, they will first need to be...

Corbin Tourism Director names Rotary Club, Lions Club as beneficiaries of 2022 Colonel Sanders Half Marathon

Fall is a busy time in Corbin as far as tourism-related events are concerned, and Tourism Commission Director Maggy Monhollen is always happy to take advantage of an opportunity to inform the public about what all is going on.

Ground breaking ceremony held for new Farmer’s Market Pavilion

After a lot of hard work, dedication and planning, ground has officially been broken for what will become downtown Corbin’s newest attraction – the Hometown Bank Farmer’s Market Pavilion.

Corbin Tourism officially partnering with World Food Championship

At a recent special called meeting of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, Director Maggy Monhollen announced that she was pursuing a partnership with the World Food Championship organization that could potentially see Corbin hosting qualifying events. On Tuesday, it was...

Outdoor entertainment center proposed at Corbin City Commission meeting

The Corbin City Commission is considering creation of an outdoor “entertainment destination center” district in downtown Corbin so people could take Champs Honored: The state champion Corbin boys 4×800-meter relay team was recognized during Tuesday’s Corbin City...
Posted On 22 Jun 2022

Monhollen named as recipient for regional tourism award

The Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association, comprised of multiple counties from Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, held their annual Region Strong Awards ceremony last week, where a local community member was presented with the association’s most prestigious award. Maggy...

Photo Gallery: Corbin Movies in the Park

  Sanders Park in downtown Corbin was bustling with area residents of all ages Saturday evening to catch the Disney/Pixar classic film “Cars” during the “Movies in the Park” event.
Posted On 27 May 2022
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Corbin ATC students create specialty bike racks for city

The City of Corbin will soon be adorned with one-of-a-kind bike racks designed and built by local students as plans to make the area more bike-friendly continue to move forward. As part of a joint effort between the city, the Whitley County Health Department, Corbin Tourism and...