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‘Maggy’ has left some big shoes to fill in Corbin

Elvis. Prince. Madonna. Beyonce. You need only say one name and everyone knows who you are talking about. Much the same can be said, if one simply utters the name “Maggy” in Corbin. Pretty much anyone, who is familiar with Corbin over the past decade, will know exactly who you...
Posted On 11 Apr 2024

Job posting for new tourism director will remain open through April 12

Last week, it was reported that Maggy Monhollen would be stepping down from her position as executive director of the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission in order to accept the new role as the newest manager of the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. The hunt is now on for a...

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.

Octoberfest, Cruise-In set for this Saturday in Corbin

This Saturday, Oct. 14, downtown Corbin will be full of activity as the Annual Octoberfest Festival and the final Cumberland Valley Cruise-In of the 2023 season will take place on Main Street between 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

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...

Cumberland Arts Collective accepting submission for A Green, Spring Fling event

Artists in the area, both established and aspiring, will be presented with chances to showcase their talents soon thanks to a pair a events being presented by the Cumberland Arts Collective.

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...