• Tour MB Roland Distillery and Casey Jones Distillery
• See how many local restaurants you can sample
• Learn to scuba dive at Pennyroyal Scuba Center Blue Springs Resort Inc.
• Play a round of golf at Christian Way Farm
• Shoot some hoops at Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex
• Catch a movie at WK Cinemas
• Explore the history of Hopkinsville at the Pennyroyal Area Museum
• Enjoy a show at the Alhambra Theatre
• Score some amazing gifts and apparel at one of Hoptown’s many unique stores all year long
• Try a new beer at Hopkinsville Brewing Company
• Stroll across Kentucky’s longest walking bridge over land on the Hopkinsville Rail Trail
• Bowl a strike at Southern Lanes
• Jump in the car and explore one of the free cell phone tours featuring Edgar Cayce and African American History
• Take a trip down the water slide at Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center
• Learn about Native American culture at Trail of Tears Park
• Watch the Hoptown Hoppers play ball
• Attend a Jeffers Bend nature inspired event
• Learn to play disc golf at one of the three disc golf courses in Christian County – Trail of Tears Park, Thomas Street or War Memorial Park
• Participate in trivia night at Davo’s, Main Street Tavern or The Local
• Visit all of Hopkinsville’s amazing parks
• Download the Visit Hopkinsville app to stay up to date on all the events happening here in Hoptown!

Give the gift of Hoptown this holiday season! You can find these local products that are all unique to Hopkinsville!

• Alhambra Theatre candle
• Annual pass to Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex
• Arcade & bowling gift certificates to Southern Lanes Bowling
• Art take home kits from Different Strokes, Griffin’s Studio and She Shed Crafting Shop
• Bike accessories from Bikes and Moore
• Book a future event at any of our local event venues: Burdoc Farms, Casey Jones Distillery, Naimoli Estate, Oakland Manor, Sugar Grove Carriage House, The Belfry of LaFayette, The Bruce, The Rustic Event Center, The Silo, The Studio 3s, and Valor Hall Conference & Event Center
• Boutique shop items from 6^th Street Boutique, Bella Marie Boutique, Klassy Kollections Boutique, Magnolia Too Boutique, PS&J Fashion, Sassystuff Consignment & The Farmer’s Daughter Boutique
• Bramble & Bee Farm honey bear
• Christian County-Opoly board game
• Christmas tree from Superlawn & Garden
• City Art Series poster
• Cookies & hot cocoa bombs from Joelle’s Bakery
• Custom cutting board from Heirloom Table Home
• Espresso beans from The Corner Coffeehouse & The Mixer
• Family portrait session with Southern Exposure Photography
• Ferrell’s poster by local artist Paula Gieske
• Framed portrait from Staton’s Art & Framing
• Floral arrangement from Arsha’s House of Flowers, Creations by Tammy, Free Range Flowers & West & Witherspoon Florist
• Gift cards to local restaurants
• Grab bag from Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County
• Guitar from Music Central
• Handmade pottery from Brushy Fork Creek Gallery
• Home Sweet Hopkinsville ornament
• Homemade fudge from the ladies at Grace & Mercy
• Hopkinsville Brewing Company Koozie Club Membership
• Hoptown Pillow from Gracious Me!
• Kiwanis ornament & nuts
• Lily Pullitzer accessories from Towne & Country
• Mini golf passes to Christian Way Farm
• Monogrammed drinkware from The Trophy House
• Pennyroyal Arts Council’s “Let Us Entertain You” cook book
• Planters Bank Season of Giving gift set
• Records from Oddball Media
• Ruffled Willow floral subscription
• Send the gift of bubbles with a scuba lesson from Pennyroyal Scuba Center Blue Springs Resort Inc.
• Soap from Stella’s Soap Co.
• Sparkly gifts from Humes Jewelers, J. Schrecker Jewelry and Todd’s Jewelry
• Spirits and merchandise from Casey Jones Distillery & MB Roland Distillery
• Support our local artists by purchasing a custom piece through the Hopkinsville Art Guild
• Tea from Milkweed Health & Harmony Emporium
• Toy tractors & collectibles from P & S Farm Toys
• VIP Passes to WK Cinemas
• Water park passes to Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center
• Weekend getaway to Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
• Western Hills Municipal Golf Course membership
• Wine from Naimoli Estate Vineyard & Winery

In Hopkinsville, we are SO thankful for…

1. Keeping the tradition alive … VIRTUALLY! The 19th Annual Turkey Trot will be held virtually in 2020 and will allow runners/walkers to complete the 5K at any location, at any time!  Visit HoptownRec.com by Nov. 18 to order your official race shirt.

2. Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in November! We recognize the entire month by paying tribute to the men, women and children who passed through Hopkinsville during the Trail of Tears. Did you know you can get your National Parks Passport stamped at Trail of Tears Park & Commemorative Center?

3. Raising a glass at Casey Jones Distillery and MB Roland Distillery! Take a tour and sample some spirits at these two grain-to-glass craft distilleries here in Christian County, then complete the Stateline Whiskey Tour to earn a unique gift.

4. Connecting with nature on the newly expanded Hopkinsville Rail Trail!

5. Spending some family time in the corn maze or sinking a hole-in-one at Christian Way Farm‘s mini golf course.

6. Dining at one of our fabulous local establishments. Christian County is home to over 120 restaurants! How many have you had a chance to sample? 

7. Browsing at one of our beautiful local boutiques and shops to help find all of your holiday needs!

8. Saluting our brave men and women. We are proud to be home to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. Our thanks to all the wonderful soldiers who keep our country safe. 

9. Toasting to good friends and good times, while exploring the breathtaking property at Naimoli Estate Vineyard & Winery!

10. Listening to the sound of live music coming from the Alhambra Theatre!  

11. Smelling the unmistakeable scent of dark fired tobacco barns. Did you know that Christian County has more farmland acreage than any other county in the Bluegrass State?

12. Driving backroads in Christian County and soaking in the scenic routes. 

13. Taking a free self-guided cell phone tour to learn more about prominent African American Historical sites and Edgar Cayce’s life in Hopkinsville.

14. Enjoying Hopkinsville’s vibrant art scene! There are so many shops where you can express your inner artist. You can even enter a design to be featured on a Downtown Hoptown Banner by submitting to the Hopkinsville Art Guild!

15. Learning the rich heritage and history told through the brand new exhibits at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. 

16. Racing to the finish line at Christian County’s newest attraction – Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel!

17. Exploring the beautiful clear waters from 120 feet below the surface at Pennyroyal Scuba Blue Springs Resort. 

18. Sipping a delicious flight at Hopkinsville Brewing Company, where Hoptown stays hoppy! Enjoy a pint of craft beer while checking out the new expansion.

19. Playing on approximately 112 acres of complex parks and recreations spaces! Get out and stretch your legs or check out at the free walking tracks at Tie Breaker Athletic Park or inside the Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex on cool brisk mornings!

20. Patronizing our lovely event venues that help create spectacular memories during life moments we hold most dear. Our unique event spaces provide breathtaking backdrops in making up the fabric of our community. 

Local churches invited to ring bells to celebrate liberation of Hoptown’s Sister City in France

Hopkinsville, KY — On June 6, bells will chime in Carentan, France —Hopkinsville’s Sister City— at 6:44 pm to celebrate the 76^th anniversary of liberation from Nazi Germany rule. In Hopkinsville, 4,193 miles away, bells will also chime to honor this historic event, as local churches are encouraged to participate.

“We are so proud of our relationship with our Sister City, Carentan, and look forward to recognizing this extremely significant date and time in history,” said Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch. “We invite all churches and organizations that are able to join us, in ringing their bells.”

With a seven-hour time difference, bells will chime in Hopkinsville at 11:44 am (local time) on Saturday, June 6. The historic clock tower, which sits atop the Woody Winfree Fire Station Museum, will be rung by local clock caretaker Russ Hayes.

“The ongoing pandemic crisis has led to the complete cancellation of all our D-Day anniversary events,” Carentan Les Marais Jean-Pierre Lhonneur said. “But this does not mean that we, in Carentan, Normandy and all over France, will let these days pass unnoticed. Quite the opposite really.”

The city of Carentan has dedicated much of its city website to telling the story of what happened in their town 76 years ago and how the people of Carentan have been honoring and celebrating the liberators ever since. 

On June 6, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division began its amphibious invasion of Normandy — a high-risk maneuver code named Operation Overlord, according to a Fort Campbell Courier article on March 10, 2016. Fighting to consolidate Omaha and Utah beaches, the soldiers made their way through the town of Carentan in the days following D-Day. From June 10 until 14, the 101st suffered heavy casualties in their battle against the German Wehrmacht.

At the end of the battle, German forces withdrew and the small town was liberated from Nazi occupation.

“There was something to do,” said Co-Founder of the Normandy Victory Museum and coordinator of the Bells of Freedom event in Normandy Patrick Fissot. “In recent days, we have lost several of our veterans, such as Bob Noody or Gorges Schenkel, who both returned regularly. We had to show those who stay that we don’t forget them.”

Fissot also serves as an instructor at the high school in Carentan and chaperoned a group of 20 students to Hopkinsville last March for a week-long visit.

For additional information about participating in the Bells of Freedom event, please contact Brooke Jung, Executive Director, Hopkinsville Convention & Visitors Bureau at 270-887-2300 or [email protected].

Enjoy these Hopkinsville and Christian County puzzles of our iconic landmarks and scenic views! Please let us know if there are any other pictures you would like to see added by emailing [email protected]

We hope you have fun!

FULL LIST OF INFORMATION AND UPDATES

As of October 12, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., there have been
1,594 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Christian County.
1,336 individuals have recovered; 26 have died.

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KY Statewide Mask Mandate Still in Effect:
KY Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order that went into effect on July 10th requiring that Kentuckians in public must wear a mask. This executive order was in effect for 30 days.  On August 6th, this order was extended for another 30 days. On September 4th, this order was extended for another 30 days.

To read the executive order and exemptions, click here.

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Healthy at Work – Find phased approach plans to reopen the economy here.    The City of Hopkinsville’s Reopening Plan may be found HERE.

These Hopkinsville facilities have resumed some public operations.

Bruce Convention Center: Operations have been resumed at 33% capacity.  Complete reopening plans, on-site regulations, and details on available offerings may be found at www.the-bruce.com.  For more info or to book an event, call (270) 707-7000 or email [email protected].

Driver’s Licenses: Circuit court clerks statewide resumed providing limited driver’s license services June 1. Individuals with a driver’s license, permit or ID card that expired or was lost between March 1-June 30, 2020, who wish to obtain a renewal or reissuance must apply through a remote application process and obtain new credentials issued through an in-person visit to the Justice Center.  Additional details are avilable here.  If you have questions about court cases or jury duty, please email [email protected].  If you have questions about drivers license, please email [email protected].  You may also call (270) 889-6539.

Parks & Recreation Facilities:  If you have any questions, please call 270-887-4290, check out updates on the Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation Facebook page, or visit www.HoptownRec.com.

Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex:  Call (270) 985-1700 for more information.

Thomas Street Recreation Center:  Call (270) 887-4290 for more details.

Public Library: Visit hccpl.org/reopening-policies for the latest info.

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In light of the national emergency declaration due to the virus, local officials have taken a number of precautionary measures.

Free COVID-19 Testing

The Christian County Health Department (partnered with the Kentucky Department of Public Health) is now offering FREE COVID-19 testing for ANYONE who wants to be tested. Testing will be offered Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Tie Breaker Park (4400 Lafayette Rd).

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Restaurant & Business Support

Don’t forget to support local restaurants and other businesses with pick up orders, by purchasing gift certificates, or leaving positive Yelp reviews.  Here’s a list of downtown restaurant and beverage establishments as well as others around town.  These restaurants are offer takeout options.

Click HERE or on a link below for information on Small Business Administration loans, Unemployment Insurance, and other benefit program resources.

Christian County Chamber Resources

Kentucky Chamber Resources

United States Chamber Resources