Request for Proposals: Website Design
ShelbyKY Tourism is accepting proposals from qualified website design firms for the redesign, development, launch, and ongoing support of VisitShelbyKY.com, the official destination website for…
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Request for Proposals: Public Relations Services
This is an exciting time for ShelbyKY and ShelbyKY Tourism. Over the past several years, as the official destination marketing organization for Shelbyville, Simpsonville, and Shelby County, Kentucky…
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Janette Marson Named Kentucky Tourism Director of the Year
Shelbyville, KY (January 21, 2026) — Janette Marson, President & CEO of ShelbyKY Tourism, has been named the Kentucky Tourism Director of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Convention & Visitors…
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ShelbyKY Tourism President and CEO Earns Dual Industry Certifications
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (December 9, 2025) — ShelbyKY Tourism and the Shelbyville Conference Center proudly announce that President & CEO Janette Marson has earned two of the most prestigious designations in…
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ShelbyKY Tourism Launches New National Advertising Campaign: “Sounds Like ShelbyKY”
The simple sounds of Kentucky's countryside become the soundtrack of a restorative getaway Shelbyville, KY (Dec 1, 2025) — In a world filled with noise, ShelbyKY is inviting travelers to turn the…
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ShelbyKY Tourism Wins Most Innovative Award, 7 Total Honors at 2025 KTIA Traverse Awards
Shelbyville, KY (November 7, 2025) — ShelbyKY Tourism was recognized for continued excellence in Kentucky’s tourism industry, earning seven Traverse Awards and the Most Innovative award at the…
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ShelbyKY Tourism promotes Taylor Draper to General Manager of Shelbyville Conference Center
Shelbyville, KY (Oct. 20, 2025) — ShelbyKY Tourism is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Draper to General Manager of the Shelbyville Conference Center. Draper, who joined the ShelbyKY…
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ShelbyKY Tourism Awards Nearly $100,000 in Grants to Local Organizations
Shelbyville, KY (October 2025) – ShelbyKY Tourism has announced the recipients of its 2025 Marketing Grant program, with nearly $100,000 in grant funds to support the marketing efforts of local…
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Modern South: A Global Phenomenon Served Homestyle
Today, Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC for short, and its iconic cartoon mascot Colonel Harland Sanders, are recognized worldwide. The fast-food chain boasts over 24,000 locations in more than 145…
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ShelbyKY Tourism Launches $100,000 Marketing Grant Program to Support Local Businesses
Shelbyville, KY (July 23, 2025) — ShelbyKY Tourism is thrilled to announce the launch of a new marketing grant program aimed at supporting tourism-related businesses and nonprofits throughout Shelby…
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