• The Heart of a City

    A view of Broadway in historic downtown Paducah.

  • The Carson Center

    Proud to have the 1800+ seat Luther F. Carson Performing Arts Center.

  • Active Downtown

    Enjoy museums, shopping, and dining in addition to seasonal festivals and events.

  • Fun Festivals

    The Dragon Boat Festival is just one of several annual festivals and events that make Paducah a destination.

  • Riverfront Concerts

    During the summer, enjoy the RIVERfront Concert Series with live concerts on Wilson Stage.

  • Welcome Home

    Paducah's welcoming spirit can be found in its neighborhoods.

  • Port of Paducah

    Paducah enjoys a rich river heritage.  Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

  • Over the Ohio

    Paducah is on the Ohio River at the border with Illinois.  The Brookport Bridge is one of the routes to Illinois.

  • Busy Ohio River

    The American Queen and fishermen with the FLW Tournament share the Ohio River and the Paducah riverfront.

  • River City

    Looking at Downtown Paducah and the Ohio River.

  • Sunset on the River

    A lone towboat on the Ohio River at sunset.

Paducah Listens - Contact Us

Paducah Listens - Contact Us

Contact the City of Paducah if you have a question, comment, or concern.
Paducah Board of Commissioners

City Commission

Meet the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Visit this page for resources about COVID-19.
Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

Learn about the Strategic Plan initiatives and how to get involved.
Scope My Project Tool

Scope My Project

Use this online tool centered around business development and project scoping.
2020 U.S. Census

2020 U.S. Census

Visit this page for Paducah-McCracken County information about the 2020 U.S.... more

Request for Bids or Proposals

View the latest requests for bids or proposals.
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Curbside Recycling

Learn about Paducah's voluntary, single-stream, curbside recycling program... more
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My Paducah

Stay informed and get involved with City of Paducah government.
Dock Reservations

Dock Reservations

Boaters can reserve space along Paducah's 340-foot transient dock.
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New Construction and Renovation

Contact the Fire Prevention Division for code enforcement, permits, building,... more
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Government 11

View programming on Government 11 (Comcast channel 11) - Paducah's... more
Citizen Boards and Commissions

Citizen Boards and Commissions

Learn more about the various citizen boards and commissions.
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Parks & Recreation

Find out about the parks and facilities through the Parks and Recreation... more
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Paducah Main Street

Find out about Historic Downtown programs and events through Paducah Main Street
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Public Safety

Learn about the Paducah Police and Fire Departments, the 911 Emergency... more

Current Projects

Read about current items of interest and projects within the City of Paducah.

Events

Mar 31, 2020 5:30 pm
City Commission Meeting
Apr 14, 2020 5:30 pm
City Commission Meeting
Apr 28, 2020 5:30 pm
City Commission Meeting
May 04, 2020 12:00 pm
Main Street Organizational Committee Meeting
May 04, 2020 5:30 pm
Paducah Planning Commission - URCDA Meeting
May 11, 2020 5:30 pm
HARC Meeting
May 12, 2020 5:30 pm
City Commission Meeting
May 14, 2020 12:00 pm
Main Street Promotions Committee Meeting
May 16, 2020 8:00 am
2020 Just Imagine 5K Walk/Run
May 25, 2020 12:00 pm
Main Street Design Committee Meeting
May 26, 2020 5:30 pm
City Commission Meeting
Jun 01, 2020 12:00 pm
Main Street Organizational Committee Meeting
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COVID-19 Resources and Information

Note:  This page is updated often.  Check back frequently.

Prevention - Social Distancing is the Best Tool

The City of Paducah is closely monitoring the developments concerning the 2019 Coronavirus (also known at COVID-19).  The City of Paducah along with other organizations is participating in meetings organized by the McCracken County Emergency Management Department so that the most up-to-date information can be shared.  On March 16, 2020, the City of Paducah in addition to McCracken County issued a ... more

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Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Paducah - A UNESCO Creative City
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