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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 Sanders Dinner House, owned by Thomas and Cherry Settles, was among readers’ top three picks....
20 August, 2017
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....
29 September, 2017
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, where tourist spending in our community for 2016 increased 4.7 percent over 2015....
01 May, 2017
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 War. Many...
15 August, 20171513 Midland Trail, Shelbyville, KY 40065
500 Gordon Lane, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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