HGTV names Bardstown favorite Kentucky Christmas Town — and the whole town shines merry and bright
By Katelyn Norris Paxton Media Group Bardstown continues to be recognized on a national scale, recently being honored as HGTV’s…
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As you start planning some get-aways, consider a ‘staycation’ and become a local tourist – some ideas
By Nicole Childress Building Kentucky While the pandemic has made long-distance travel difficult, Kentuckians are lucky to have great choices…
Kentucky by Heart: The sacrifices of Vietnam’s ‘Sons of Bardstown’ have had lasting impact on community
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist It’s probably safe to say that most communities of Kentucky were affected in some way…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Kim Huston’s Bardstown offers intimate look at community’s allure
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When it comes to choosing an invigorating location for Kentucky day trips (or half-day trip),…
Come Find Bourbon: Covington, Frankfort, and Bardstown launch new tourism collaboration
As a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, the tourism…
Packaging manufacturer Takigawa opens $46 million operation in Bardstown; first facility in US
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined local officials and executives from Takigawa Corp. Japan to open the company’s nearly $46 million,…
KY Distillers’ Association designates Bardstown as “Official Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour”
Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown is the newest Official Gateway sponsor to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon…
Stuart Sanders: Kentucky communities, historic sites, focus more on diversity and inclusion
By Stuart W. Sanders Civil Rights activist Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history,…
Bardstown’s historic Willett Distillery promotes Britt Kulsveen to president and chief whiskey officer
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – The historic Willett Distillery, family owned and operated since its founding in 1936, has announced the promotion…
Preservation Distillery in Bardstown is newest — and 38th — member of Ky Distillers’ Association
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Preservation Distillery in Bardstown is the newest and 38th member of the non-profit trade…
Takigawa Corp. America breaks ground on $46m packaging plant in Nelson County, creating 180 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin joined company and Nelson County officials Friday as Takigawa Corp. America broke ground on its $46 million…
Participants Selected for Kentucky Foundation for Women’s 2018 Summer Residency Program
The Kentucky Foundation for Women has selected residents for the 2018 Summer Residency Program, which will take place from June 10…
State to lease amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Nelson County so repairs can be made
The Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is leasing the amphitheater at My Old…
‘The Race is On’ Kentucky Derby exhibit comes to My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown
My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown will open “The Race is On” exhibit on the traditions of the…
Kentucky by Heart: Refugee couple from war-torn Bosnia adds to richness of life in Bardstown
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ed. Note: This story is reprinted from the 2008 first volume of Steve Flairty’s Kentucky’s…
Luxco Breaks Ground on Bardstown Distillery; $30 million facility expected to create 34 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from Luxco, a distilled spirits company, in breaking ground on an approximately…
Vending machines selling industrial hemp products could be coming to a Kentucky city near you
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter A Bardstown company that sells products made with industrial hemp through its website plans…