The Board of Directors for Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is excited to announce that Amy Rogers has been named as the new Executive Director. Amy is native to Western Kentucky, growing up a few short miles down the road in Cadiz, Kentucky. She attended college at the University of Kentucky and continued her education through Lexington Community College and Sullivan University, earning degrees of Bachelor of Science in…
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Rogers Selected as Visit Hopkinsville Interim Director
Officials with the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced that Ryan Clark has resigned from his position — and Amy Rogers has been named interim executive director. A Cadiz native, Rogers has worked at Visit Hopkinsville! for nearly three years, and according to a release is a “well-known, beloved member” of the Christian County community. Merry Beth Tomaszewski, board chair for the CVB, noted that they are “excited…
Jung Announces Resignation
VISIT HOPKINSVILLE HOPKINSVILLE-CHRISTIAN COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU MERRY BETH TOMASZEWSKI, BOARD CHAIR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 – Brooke Jung, the Executive Director for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Visitors Bureau, has officially announced her resignation from her 5+ year position as of November 17, 2023. In her statement, Brooke explained she had been approached by Visit Albuquerque (NM) about a new opportunity, and after much deliberation, has decided to…
2022 Tourism Spending Up $25 Million in Christian County
Tourism impact continues to grow with record-breaking visitor spending Christian County, KY – Visitor spending and visitation growth have broken records once again in Christian County, according to a report released by the Kentucky Department of Tourism. Economic impact figures show that visitors to the area spent $237.19 million in 2022, which is $25 million more than the $212.9 million record previously set in 2021. “We are once again elated…
2023 Hoptown Hoppers Schedule
$ 5.00 Admission Fee for Home Games @ Christian County High School Field June 1 — Hoptown Hoppers vs. Bowling Green Pistons @ 6:30 PM @ Bowling Green BallparkJune 2 — Hoptown Hoppers vs. Paducah Chiefs @ 6:30 PM @ Christian County High School FieldJune 3 — Hoptown Hoppers vs. Clarksville Whirlybirdz @ 6:30 PM @Rossview High School FieldJune 4 — Hoptown Hoppers vs. Full Count Rhythm @ 6:30 PM…
2023 Black History Month Events
Black History Month Program- A Talk with HRH King Gerard-Marie MessinaTuesday, February 7, 202312:00-1:00 p.m.Location: Hopkinsville Community College, Anderson Room in the Emerging Technologies Building We have exciting news about the Black History Month Program 2023 hosted by Professor Anita M. Diop of the African Roots and Heritage Foundation along with Hopkinsville Community College History and Philosophy Clubs. We invite you to come and reconnect with the African heritage that…
Visit Hopkinsville announces partnership with 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Hoptown to host only qualifier in Kentucky January 18, 2023 Hopkinsville, KY –Visit Hopkinsville is proud to announce it is an official 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee regional partner, which will give students an opportunity to participate in America’s longest-running educational competition. Visit Hopkinsville is the only organization in the state that will be guaranteeing a Kentucky student has the chance to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year. This Bee…
Upcoming Events at the Alhambra Theatre
Upcoming Events at the Alhambra Theatre for the 2023 year! January 8th @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Elvis (The Movie) January 15th @ 3:00 pm – 6:15 pm – Selma (The Movie) February 4th @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Travis Ledoyt: Tribute to the King February 23rd @6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Theaterworks USA Production of Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School March 18th…
2022 Christian County 4-H Bale Trail Map
For more Information check out Christian County 4-H!
Tree Week Events
Get links to virtual events and more details at https://christian.ca.uky.edu/content/tree-week Saturday, October 8th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Tree Giveaway @ Old School Parking Lot, 123 W. Nashville Street, Pembroke. 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Tree Week Kids Crafts @ Hopkinsville Public Works Department. Sunday, October 9th 1:30 PM: Tree Walk on the River Walk @ Little River Park. Monday, October 10th 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: How Not To…