Paducah Main Street cuts ribbon on new downtown offices

On Tuesday, Paducah Main Street held a ribbon cutting for their new downtown location at 227 Broadway. 

The move is another step in a reorganization and redirection of the former city government agency to an increasingly independent role in local tourism and economic development.

On July 23, Paducah Main Street announced a new management team. Blaine McDonald is taking the role of executive director while Carly Dick is the new assistant executive director.
 
At its May 27 meeting, the Paducah Board of Commissioners authorized a contract in which Paducah Main Street is transitioning from a division of the Planning Department to an external contract for services that will expire in five years.

As outlined, the City of Paducah will pay Main Street $400,000 for fiscal year 2026. At the same time, Main Street will conduct its own fundraising efforts. Future payments by the city to Main Street will be based on fundraising results by Main Street.

The city’s intent is to lower its financial support as Main Street gains traction as an independent organization.