Downtown Campbellsville™
Across America, cities are defined by what happens downtown. Downtown’s are the center of activity:
- Business
- Social
- Cultural
- Political
In Campbellsville, life downtown returns – the renaissance is here.
The Renaissance
Downtown Campbellsville™ is Kentucky’s Next Great City™.
The renaissance started by private enterprise in late 2007 and continues into the decade 2010-2020.
It’s our turn. It’s our time.
There are several contributing factors that spurred the downtown renaissance
- New $25M Justice Center (Tower) 2009
- The $50M capital campaign at CU and completion of Ransdell Chapel Tower (2007)
- Renovation of Merchant Tower 2008-2011
Earn, Learn, Connect
- Nearly a hundred new jobs in retail and restaurant were added downtown in 2008-2010.
- Expanded Art & Science programs at CU include business, education, and nursing.
- An OC-96 fiber optic data line links Downtown Campbellsville business and education interests to Atlanta for high speed internet.
Live Life
- Weddings, Receptions
- Reunions
- Parties
Play
- Cruising – The 80+ year tradition continues every Friday & Saturday night 11pm to 1am.
- Downtown Farmer’s Market is coming to a lot on Main Street (scheduled opening 2011).
- Fitness events – A 5K loop runs through Main Street, historical houses, city lake, and Miller Park.
- Car Club shows – Hot rods, classic cars gather in front of the new 50′s diner Happy Days.
- Motorcycle events – Drive byes
Arts & Music
Downtown is alive and well.
- Local artists and photographers display their crafts in shops and galleries
- Singers/Musicians play for audiences in restaurants
- Actors perform for special events at CU’s theater and in restaurant.
Sports
The athletic program provides sports year round by the CU Tigers
- All major college sports.
- New Facilities – New Stadiums – Football and baseball. New Track & Field coming
- New Amenities – Lighting – Night games are coming in 2010 (football and baseball).
