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Going out on a high note: Gibson’s Music closing its doors after 54 years

Owner Betty Comer with a visitor to Gibson’s Music Gibson’s Music. After over 50 years, it is difficult to imagine a downtown Corbin that doesn’t include Betty Comer’s music store on Main Street. That will be the reality as of next month, however, as the longtime shop owner...

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 seeking to partner with World Food Championships

If you’re a local chef wanting a place to showcase your skills, then you might just get the opportunity to do so, provided the Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission is successful in their quest to form a new and exciting partnership.

Tourism commissions across the region partnering together to seek funding

Governor Andy Beshear’s office recently announced that a total of $75 million would be distributed across the Commonwealth to help boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Murder Within Us’ slays with sellout shows

When Matt Manning was tasked with starting a new community theater group earlier this year he wasn’t sure what to expect, but now, after three successful showings of the group’s debut production, Murder Within Us, he is feeling very optimistic about what the future could hold....

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...