Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce
www.travelbullitt.org/chamber 

Bullitt County Economic Development
(502) 543-1200

Bullitt County Public Library
www.bcplib.org 

Kentucky Division of Water
www.water.ky.gov

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
www.fema.gov

Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist Commission
www.travelbullitt.org 

Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA)
www.khsaa.org 
Complete listing of high schools in Kentucky which includes address, contact names, e-mails, event calendars, and much more.

Stop Alcohol Abuse
http://www.stopalcoholabuse

Underage Drinking Surgeon General
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/underagedrinking/calltoaction.pdf

Make a Difference for kids
www.makeadifferenceforkids.org

Bullitt County Partners in Prevention
www.bcpartnersinprevention.com

Tourist Commission

The Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission was created to market Bullitt County to visitors who travel I-65 heading to southern destinations and to visitors seeking to visit the Kentucky Derby Region attractions to generate revenue for the local economy.

HISTORY

In 1987, Bullitt County Fiscal Court established the Bullitt County Tourist Commission pursuant to KRS 91A.350.  They passed a three percent (3%) transient room tax to fund the operations of the Commission.  Realizing I-65 carried a stream of money that could increase revenue for local businesses and employ citizens.  Fiscal Court wanted the Commission to strenghten the tourism industry and to provide a diverse economy.

In 1994, the Commission engaged a consultant to see if there was a need for a convention center in Bullitt County.  A convention center would be a tourism tool to expose more people to Bullitt County assets, keep needed money in the county from citizens seeking meeting services outside the county, and create room nights and restaurant business.  In 1997, Shepherdsville passed a two percent (2%) restaurant tax to pay for a building that would become the Paraquet Springs Conference Centre'.  The Shpherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission was jointly established for the Commission to operate tourism promotion for the county and operation of the Paraquet Springs Conference Centre' in Shepherdsville at exit 117 off I-65.  The Centre' was established to bring groups to stay overnight, patronize our shops and restaurants and visit the attractions in our county.

As a result of these efforts, the tourism industry attracts over 88 million dollars annually from the traveling public to circulate in our local economy and provides of 1600 full-time jobs.  We currently have over 50 eating establishments, 13 hotels with over 1,000 rooms, and two of the top ten tourisht attractions in the region with Jim Beam American Outpost and Bernheim Forest.

Since its inception, the Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist Commission's primary goal has been to enhance the county's economy through tourism development - to promote and sell Bullitt County and entice travelers to visit te variety of attractions offered.

A variety of activities and promotional efforts are carried out by the Commission in order to stimulate market on a local, regional, state and national level.

The Commission interfaces with the tourism industry through professional affiliations, consumer travel shows, group motor coach marketplaces, direct mail, interent and personal contact.

In addition to encouraging visitors to the area, the Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist Commission's works to fulfill customer needs and enhance their satisfaction with the community's tourism products and services.  Through cooperative efforts with city and county governments, trade adn civic organizations, hotels, motelsm restaurants and area attractions, local festivals and events, the Commission works to increase the appeal of Bullitt County to tourists.

For tourist attractions and events here in Bullitt County see the Tourist Commission's website:

www.travelbullitt.org

www.paroquetsprings.org

The Commission is appointed jointly by the Bullitt County Judge Executive and the Mayor of Shepherdsville.  Commissioners are volunteer professionals form the tourism and business community and serve three year terms.

2007-2008 Commission Members

Bill Barnes, Chairman
Steve Patel, Vice-Chairman
Tom Kelly, Treasurer
Berni North, Secretary
Emil Deeley, Jr.
Jay Patal
James Watkins

The Commission employs an Executive Director to run the day-to-day operations for the Commission.  Please contact the office for further information.

Elaine H. Wilson, Executive Director
502-543-8687
800-526-2068
ewilson@travelbullitt.org

Bullitt County is located south of Louisville in the knob creating wonderful landscapes of beauty witnessed while visiting Bernheim Forest and numerous other attractions in the county.  Bullitt County is known to be home of Jim Beam American Outpost and the start of the Bourbon Trail.

Bullitt County was known for its salt production, Kentucky's first industry, in the 1770's from Bullitt Lick in the Shepherdsville area.  We still have a remnant of the secons industry iron production, with the Belmont Iron Furnace still standing near the entrance of Knob State Forest in the south central area of the county.  You can learn about both these early industries and their effect on our landscape at the various programs that Bernheim Forest offers on weekend along with the multitude of exciting art and nature programs.

If its entertainment Bullitt County has its venues with the Shepherdsville Music Show featuring Friday night Bluegrass and Saturday night Country artists and Junction Jamboree in Lebanon Junction on Saturday nights.

Hawks View Gallary Glass Art Tour & Cafe' delight visitors with the fascination of seeing large glass art blown by skilled artists.  Kart Kountry is a family must featuring the longest go cart track, putt putt, and a large video arcade.  Attend a variety of Festivals & events held throughout the year.

Ya'll come and experience real southern hospitality from people who pride themselves in being "the salt of the earth".  Bullitt County offers accommodations to fit every taste and budget and there's plenty of room for the whole family.

www.travelbullitt.org

A facilty with 37,500 square feet and 8 meeting rooms of varied sizes, superb staff and a full caturing kitchen are the perfect ingredients for making your event a rewarding experience for you and for your guest.  Our experience includes, trade shows, corporate meeting, media events, training, concerts, sporting exhibitions, weddings, receptions, fundraiser events, and various social events.

The Centre' is also home to the county wide 4th of July celebration, Bullitt Blast. 

For rental information, please call 502-955-7009.

www.paroquetsprings.org