• The Carson Center

    Proud to have the 1800+ seat Luther F. Carson Performing Arts Center.

  • Active Downtown

    Enjoy museums, shopping, and dining in addition to seasonal festivals and events.

  • River City

    Looking at Downtown Paducah and the Ohio River.

  • Over the Ohio

    Paducah is on the Ohio River at the border with Illinois.  The Brookport Bridge is one of the routes to Illinois.

  • Fun Festivals

    The Dragon Boat Festival is just one of several annual festivals and events that make Paducah a destination.

  • The Heart of a City

    A view of Broadway in historic downtown Paducah.

  • Port of Paducah

    Paducah enjoys a rich river heritage.  Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

  • Busy Ohio River

    The American Queen and fishermen with the FLW Tournament share the Ohio River and the Paducah riverfront.

  • Sunset on the River

    A lone towboat on the Ohio River at sunset.

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Mayor Brandi Harless to Host Informed & Involved Event on August 1, 2017

Date of release:  July 24, 2017

Mayor Brandi Harless is organizing a meeting for the public on Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.   The Informed & Involved event will allow residents an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and get involved in the community.  It will last for approximately one hour. 

Mayor Harless says, “As an elected official, I believe it is important to listen to the community.  Informed & Involved is modelled after similar events held by former Mayor Gerry Montgomery.  Opportunities for face-to-... more

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