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 Tourism team in April 2024, now oversees all sales, operations, and client experience for the Conference Center. She reports directly to Janette Marson, President & CEO of ShelbyKY Tourism, which operates the venue on behalf of the City of Shelbyville.
Under Draper’s leadership as Sales Manager, the Shelbyville Conference Center has seen a dramatic uptick in bookings and event inquiries, reflecting her exceptional relationship-building skills and commitment to guest service. Her efforts have expanded the venue’s reach among corporate clients, community organizations, and regional event planners, helping establish the facility as a premier meeting and event destination in central Kentucky.
“Taylor’s dedication, professionalism, and results-driven approach have made a tremendous impact,” said Marson. “She has elevated the Shelbyville Conference Center’s reputation and continues to bring new energy and ideas to every aspect of our operations. We’re proud to see her step into this well-deserved leadership role.”
The Shelbyville Conference Center, located at 219 7th Street, is a modern, full-service facility featuring flexible meeting and banquet spaces for up to 400 guests. Operated by ShelbyKY Tourism, the Center serves as a hub for conferences, weddings, community celebrations, and regional events.
“I’m truly honored to step into this new role and grateful that it continues to include the parts of my previous position as Sales Manager that I’ve always loved most,” said Draper. “The Shelbyville Conference Center truly is a gem for any celebration or gathering. My team and I pride ourselves on making every event effortless and memorable from start to finish, and we’re already looking ahead as dates for 2026 begin to book up.”
For more information about the Shelbyville Conference Center, visit ShelbyKYVenues.com.
About ShelbyKY — ShelbyKY (Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County) is Your Bourbon Destination. Home to two distilleries, Bulleit Distillery and Jeptha Creed Distillery, and located on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, ShelbyKY offers an array of bourbon-centric lodging, shopping, and dining. ShelbyKY is perfectly positioned for easy access to Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky. Pair dining at classic favorites like Claudia Sanders Restaurant and local staple Bell House Restaurant with Kentucky’s only designer outlet mall, and there’s much to see, do, and taste in ShelbyKY. Home to 90-plus Saddlebred horse farms, ShelbyKY offers a rare peek into the world of the Saddlebred show horse and is known as the Saddlebred Horse Capital of the World. Outdoor adventures await those who enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, and golf. We invite you to follow @visit_shelbyky on Instagram and @visitshelbyky on Facebook and learn more about ShelbyKY at www.visitshelbyky.com.
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