Known for its rich history, agricultural roots, and friendly people—Hopkinsville is quickly becoming a tourism hotspot.
With a boom in tourism, local leaders say it’s only the beginning.
click to download audioAmy Rogers, Executive Director of Hopkinsville Tourism, says the recent tourism numbers tell a powerful story.
click to download audioTourism has also created over 1,800 new jobs and brought in nearly $16.3 million in state and local taxes.
click to download audioVisit Hopkinsville is also stepping into the spotlight with new ventures—like becoming a founding member of the West Kentucky Film Commission.
click to download audioThe city is also leaning into its more unusual history with the launch of its first-ever Goblin Con.
click to download audioRogers says tourism is about more than numbers—it’s about connection.
click to download audioLooking ahead, Rogers promises to keep pushing for growth and creativity.
click to download audioShe encourages the public to stop by Visit Hopkinsville at 1730 East 9th Street or reach out with ideas.
click to download audioFor Hopkinsville Tourism, the goal is simple: to make Hopkinsville not just a stop along the way, but a destination all its own.
Hopkinsville’s next big event, Alien Invasion Day, is set for August 23rd, leading into Goblin Con in October. For more, visit visithopkinsville.com.
