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20 Feb Jeptha Creeds Derby Festival Kick-Off

Posted at 12:59h in Business, Press

Jeptha Creed and Kentucky Derby Festival officials announce Jeptha Creed as the Official Vodka of the Kentucky Derby Festival and the launch of their cocktail passport book....

15 Jan US Civil Rights Trail

Posted at 07:13h in Business, Press

Simpsonville, KY marks the birthplace of Whitney Young, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement and lifelong warrior against employment discrimination who received the Medal of Freedom in 1968....

13 Dec Bulleit to Build Visitor Center in Shelbyville, KY

Posted at 19:38h in Business, Press

Planning has begun for the next step toward building a Visitor Center at the new Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville, KY....

07 Nov Jeptha Creed Distillery to Celebrate 500th Barrel

Posted at 12:56h in Business, Press

Jeptha Creed Distillery is happy to announce it will be filling its 500th barrel on the date of the distillery’s first anniversary—which also happens to be Veteran’s Day. ...

29 Sep Media

Posted at 09:48h in Press

Thank you for your interest in ShelbyKY If you are interested in writing a story about the American Saddlebred Capital of the World, we’re here to help. We have Press Kits, Photos, and Video footage available for editorial use....

20 Aug Best Fried Chicken in Kentucky Is In Shelbyville/Shelby County

Posted at 16:16h in Press

A restaurant opened in 1968 by Col. Harland Sanders – the famous founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken – and his wife, Claudia, has been acknowledged by readers of Kentucky Living magazine as having some of the most delicious fried chicken in Kentucky. The Claudia...

15 Aug The Long Run Massacre & Floyd’s Defeat

Posted at 15:42h in Press

When looking for a permanent spot for a settlement along the Kentucky frontier in the 18th century, Squire Boone selected a site in present-day Shelby County. He built a fort along the banks of Clear Creek in 1779/1780, amidst the ongoing turmoil of the Revolutionary...

01 May National Travel and Tourism Week

Posted at 16:04h in Business, Press

Shelbyville, Simpsonville and Shelby County continue to draw visitors to its many attractions, restaurants, shops and lodgings. Last year, these visitors spent over $180,000 on any given day and generated $30,063 in combined state and local tax revenues. This is great news for Shelby County,...