1CC envisions Clay County/Manchester as a premier destination celebrated for its blend of tourism, downtown revitalization, and regional collaboration.
A huge crowd packed in for the Manchester Music Festival - families, friends, and visitors all coming together to celebrate community, talent, and the love of music! ๐๐ฅ
#ManchesterMusicFest#SmallTownBigDeal
๐ง Progress at Elk Hill! ๐๏ธ
โ Bathhouse foundation backfill is wrapping up today.
โ Campground roads have been graded and marked for blacktop!
Another step closer to welcoming campers!
Clay County Fiscal CourtClay County Off-Road (Manchester, KY)
๐ A full stage of Clay County leaders proudly accepted the 2025 SOAR Inspire Award โ Community of the Year! ๐ Our grit, humor, & vision are driving progress in tourism, business, & opportunityโand the best is yet to come. ๐ชโจ
#ClayCountyKY#SOARSummit@SOAR_EKY
๐#SOARSummit2025
Mike + Terry holding it down at the 1 Clay County table! ๐
From small-town roots to big-stage conversations, Clay County is always in the mix. ๐ #1ClayCounty#ClayCounty#ManchesterKY
โ๏ธ Good morning, Manchester! The sun is peeking over the hills and a brand new day is here. ๐
Have a great day, letโs see what it bringsโฆ or simply โ letโs go! ๐ชโจ
๐ง Work Continues on Jockey Street/Plaza ๐ง
Progress is moving right along! ๐ทโโ๏ธ The retaining wall on the river side of the newly installed tile is now underway โ with about one-third complete.
Stay tuned as we keep building toward the next exciting phase of this project! ๐ช๐
๐ The Land of Swinging Bridges ๐โจโจ Did you know? The Kentucky legislature declared Clay County the "Land of Swinging Bridges" in 2015!
Whether youโre here for the perfect photo op ๐ธ or a scenic hike ๐ฃ, youโll find bridges that truly swing into your heart. ๐
๐ก Headed to the 2025 Kentucky State Fair? Swing by the Clay County booth, August 14โ24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center! Weโd love to see you!
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#ClayCountyFiscalCourt
๐ Clay County named 2025 SOAR Inspire Award โ Community of the Year! ๐
Honored for bold progress, visionary leadership & rural revitalizationโproving grit & innovation can spark lasting change. ๐ช #ClayCountyKY#SOARSummit#InspireAward@SOAR_EKY@WYMT
๐ Big thanks to Manchester Distilling for an outstanding presentation at todayโs Regional Economic Development Meeting! ๐ฑ๐ญ
Exciting growth, jobs, tourism & a stronger local economyโright here in #ClayCountyKY ๐ผ๐น #EconomicDevelopment#LocalBusiness#ManchesterDistilling
๐ Why โSmall Town, Big Dealโ? Clay Countyโs been #1 in salt production ๐ง, KY basketball ๐, heart โค๏ธโฆ and yes, a few things weโd rather forget ๐ โ but thatโs what makes us tough. 1CCโs banner celebrates our grit, pride & potential to be #1 again in tourism & opportunity. ๐
๐๐ง Progress in Action!
1 Clay County, Inc., Clay County Fiscal Court & Elk Hill Regional Industrial Authority are upgrading Elk Hillโs water system with a $1M KPDI grant. ๐ง Phase 1 wraps Oct 31, 2025 โ boosting fire safety & fueling growth! ๐ช #ClayCountyKY
๐ง Progress at Elk Hill! ๐๏ธ
1CC & Clay Co Off Road are building a new campground with 21 finished sites (water & electric).
๐ธ Poured footer for future bathhouse/store.
๐๏ธ Construction wraps up late fall โ another step toward making Clay Co an outdoor adventure destination!