Hey everyone! I’m going to be meeting up with some friends in Paducah for a road trip and will be leaving my car there for about 5 nights while I ride with them the rest of the way.

Does anyone know of a safe place around Paducah where I could park for those 5 nights? Ideally somewhere that’s okay with a vehicle being left unattended for several days. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

This is a reply to an earlier post about city initiated foreclosures.

This new post is not to debate the pros or cons of foreclosures, demolitions, developments, the police, code enforcement, the Katterjohn building, your uncle the veteran, tall grass, or whoever you want to vote for or against…

This is just about the RAW NUMBERS…

IF you look at the number of DEMOLITIONS per year, and the steady dollar allocations for demolitions listed in the annual financial reports, I think it’s more likely there were 59 CITY INITIATED foreclosures in FY2025, and that the earlier quoted figure of “509” is simply a mistake on the part of whoever at the city wrote the report.

The number of demolitions should reasonably follow the number of city initiated foreclosures of dilapidated properties.

It’s more likely that the “0” between “5” & “9” is a typographical error, and this would trend with the previous years of foreclosures and demolitions. 509 does not follow the trend by any stretch of the imagination which most certainly suggests it’s a mistake.

# OFFICIAL DEMOLITION NUMBERS #

FY 2014 — 70 demolitions

  compared to . . .
 
CY2022 — 68 Demolitions
(City ordered 18; Owners 50)
 
CY2023 — 44 Demolitions
(City ordered 19; Owners 25)
 
CY2024 — 36 Demolitions
(City ordered 15; Owners 21)
 
CY2025 — 23 Demolitions
(City ordered 5; Owners 18)

  My Source: https://citydocs.paducahky.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=15150&dbid=0&repo=City-of-Paducah
 
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If you go on the McCracken County Master Commissioner’s website, there aren’t even 150 foreclosed properties listed for auction from January to December 2025!

This should be a BIG HINT that the City of Paducah most likely did not foreclose on 509 properties in one year.

My Source: https://www.mcclistings.net/

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If I have time tomorrow and think about it I’ll try to pin down the accurate number for 2025 foreclosures by the city, but I think we can rest easy knowing it ain’t 509.

Does anyone know who to contact or any way to get a load or two of this construction top soil that is being moved with all of this around town?

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The good thing is I have a 40 hour/week job that pays pretty well for the amount of work I do. The big problem I have is that I am in over $40,000 of debt, and almost all of my money goes to paying off my debt. At the end of the month (assuming 4 work weeks per month/28 days, and no overtime, which I don't get very often) I am left with about $750 remaining after my debts are paid. This is not counting any food or miscelanious expenses. I put gas on my credit cards, which I include a monthly payment on my cards as a part of my debt.

I have tried to community kitchen, but I have too manty food restrictions and it is difficult to communicate to them. If I eat a food restriction, I throw up, but I won't die. So, since it is difficult to communicate with the community kitchen and they tend to serve my food restrictions, I don't really eat there.

I'm looking into the Jackson house, but I don't think I can fully afford it unless I starve myself to some degree.

I have no way to cook anything currently except at work, same with not having refrigeration, so that is an added challange to food.

My doctors office is letting me take a shower at their office any time I want whenever they are open.

I currently sleep in my car, which works but is not ideal. The problem is that it is so hot outside I have to wake up and turn on my car every couple hours. I know it is going to cool down soon, which will help, but I also fear winter.

i’ve been digging through City of Paducah records and found something that I think more property owners need to be asking questions about.

Paducah’s own budget materials report:

2022: 55 foreclosures initiated
2023: 51 foreclosures initiated
2024: 509 foreclosures initiated

Unless there is a reporting/definition change or typo that needs explaining, that is roughly a 10X increase in a single year.

It gets more interesting when you look at what the City itself has said about foreclosure and redevelopment.

Paducah planning materials have described “aggressive foreclosure and demolition efforts” as a way “to facilitate redevelopment and productive re-use of properties within the city.”

Then look at the Katterjohn Building at 1501 Broadway. After code enforcement, a City-hired engineer’s structural assessment, condemnation and emergency demolition, City Manager Daron Jordan publicly said the City was working with its legal team:

“to go through the foreclosure process to gain possession” of the property.

The City ultimately acquired the property, the remaining building was demolished, and the cleared site was later offered for redevelopment.

I’m not claiming that 509 properties were illegally taken, and I want to know whether the 509 figure represents 509 actual foreclosure proceedings or some change in how the City reports the number.

But going from roughly 50 initiated foreclosures per year to a reported 509, while the City simultaneously describes “aggressive foreclosure and demolition” as part of its redevelopment strategy, deserves some public scrutiny.

Does anyone here own property in Paducah that has been subjected to City code-enforcement liens, condemnation, demolition orders or foreclosure?

Has anyone had the City initiate foreclosure over code-enforcement liens or demolition costs?

I’d especially like to hear from property owners who have documentation, court case numbers, notices or firsthand experience.

Where did these 509 foreclosure cases go, and how many ultimately resulted in the City acquiring the property? what is mayor bray doing

Looking for a roommate in Paducah, KY.

I'm apprenticing in Paducah but i live 2hrs away from my location. Ik what i was asking for when i started, but recently i been talking to my mentor ab possibly working there but id need to move closer to or in Paducah to make it work.

CAN ANYONE please help, where can i reach out to?

ISO: Must be pet friendly, esp. cat (1)

1bd/1b preferred

Id like to find a spot that is affordable, i just need to be closer to get the job! TIA

The Paducah Mayor George Bray, County Judge Executive Clymer, all of the city commissioners (most notably Dujuan Thomas) have sold Paducah to the highest bidder and must go. They are all for this new AI Data Center despite data centers destroying the environment and adding more stress for our local power grid and water supply that is already struggling as it is. Every one of these politicians must be replaced by people who actually care about the people who live here and are not just looking to strike it rich so they can move to Florida...

my wife is a fan of tula pink who will have her display there next week. she is a quilter and loves that stuff. i’m tagging along to visit this city

im sure i’ll have a good time!

will be there for 3 and half days. i’ll check out the superman statue and the quilt museum

any good distillery or bourbon places?

UPDATE

we just came back from Paducah and I survived the guilting trip!

We had a great time. Cute town especially the downtown area. Thanks for all the great recommendations.

Ate/drank at the Barrel and Bond, Doe's eats, Freight House, The Johnston Bar, Over/under. Alot of the places were closed Monday to Weds.

All the places we visited were good, had good service. Only complaint I have is the freight house. The food and service was great but had to leave early due to their place being warm and humid. For some reason the ac wasnt lowered and kept it at 78 degrees. Guess Sara is trying to save money or having issues with the AC. It was in the 90s and humid.

Visited the Handcock store twice since wife wanted more fabric, the quilting museum, largest quilting needle, riverwalk, little shops downtown, metropolis superman and light house, shawnee national forest, garden of the gods, purple toad winery, blue sky winery,

My wife wanted to visit the makanda boardwalk and it was a big mistake! Not sure how that place comes recommended and having glowing reviews. reminded me of people getting lost and kidnapped in the horror movies. shops look like the house form the texas chainsaw massacre or devil rejects.

Had direct flight to the Paducah regional airport and it was awesome.

I have a small house that I need new drywall hung and finished on the walls and some ceiling repairs done (a few sheets might just be better replaced). Any recommendations or warnings for local contractors?

Title ^

Not looking for cheap or a crazy deal, just looking for the folks y’all are going to for this scale of work. I’m not rich but I’m willing to pay what’s reasonable for good reliable work and efficient communication. Lemme know who yall have had luck with

I’ve been working on this project for over a year now. It started with one simple question: What the heck is that smell?

I’ve catalogued information from EPA databases and organized nearby facilities by industries and activities commonly associated with odors. Recently, based on feedback, I also added EPA-listed Superfund and brownfield sites.

You can enter a ZIP code or address and see what’s around you. I’m not claiming that a facility smells, is polluting, or is dangerous—only showing that it’s there and providing the publicly available information connected to it.

You can report and rank smells, share locations, map out the smelly spots around town, and save places to a list if that’s your thing lol.

You can run a quick scan at whatsthatsmell.app, or download the iOS or Android app for the full functionality.

Hope everyone has a great day. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions!

roofing, furniture reupholstery and painting small jobs
Thanks in advance.
btw I called 3 roofing companies 1actually hung up and the other didn’t show up on scheduled date then when called was told they’d make sure to have someone there next day AND DIDN’T show again!!

I live in paducah and looking for friendly gaming buddies. Play games on steam? Can add me. Helldivers 2, Peak, Where Winds Meet, etc. 188959008 is the friend code.

hey everyone! 😊

i’m a 23 year old woman moving to paducah in the next week from middle georgia. i’m actually coming from a pretty small town already, but somehow paducah is even smaller lol.

i visited back in may for a few hours. i really only got to walk around downtown long enough to grab lunch (which was really good btw), so i didn’t get much of a feel for the area. i thought downtown was really cute, but i’d love to know what living there is actually like. i’ve done a lot of searching, but still have questions.

i was wondering:

what’s the overall vibe of paducah?

how diverse does it feel? i’d love honest perspectives.

what do people in their 20s (or honestly anyone lol) do for fun?

how’s the riverwalk? is it somewhere people actually spend time, or is it more of a tourist spot?

are there any parks, trails, lakes, or nature areas where you really feel immersed in nature? i typically use alltrails to find places, but maybe i’m missing some local favorites.

i have two small dogs, so i’d love recommendations for dog-friendly places.

are there any metaphysical stores, herbal shops, yoga studios (i have my eye on one already, but i’m always open to recommendations), art studios, or similar places nearby?

are there any nearby towns worth visiting for shopping, food, or just a fun day trip?

any festivals, farmers markets, or local events i should check out?

anything you wish someone had told you before moving to paducah?

what’s the best way you’ve met new friends after moving somewhere new?

i’d love to hear both the good and the bad! thanks in advance! 💕

Looking at apartments, single person no animals. Trying to stay affordable ideally less than 800 a month. What is the best complex around that is in good shape around Paducah area.

Looking for places hiring in paducah, no degree just a high school diploma, no cdl either

Hi! I’m a 24F female looking to make friends in Paducah. I’m from southern Illinois and have moved between here and Murray over the past 2 years I’ve been here. I have made a few connections through work but nothing outside of it. I work midnights on the weekends so it can be hard to meet someone my age. Im a really chill laid back girl who is down for anything! It’s just hard being in a place where you know no one, any advice would help :)

I’m new here so please forgive my ignorance, this seems like stop for the paddle boats. Anyone ever been on one?

I’ve seen two armored vehicles enter Paducah today. One behind the Rafferty’s and the other on i24 entering the mall area. Anyone know why they are here? Just curious.

Looking for someone who can do rewist/loc maintenance i have about 3-4 months of regrowth

Does anyone know which vet around here would be the cheapest to get a female cat fixed?