Tournaments could soon find their way to Paducah, Kentucky. A new sports facility just opened in McCracken County.

The 40,000 square-foot indoor facility features basketball and volleyball courts, plus a cover can be used to host other non-sporting events. McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission is excited about what this means for the future.

“Our main goal as a commission is what we call ‘heads and beds," Jim Dudley, chairman of the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission, told the Paducah Sun. “We want to bring in people from outside the area, get them here for a night or two, and really showcase Paducah.”

Mark Whitlow, Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center board chair agreed.

“[The facility] will attract thousands of visitors to our center and our downtown. They will stay in hotels, dine in our restaurants, and shop in our quality stores. Together, we have greatly improved the quality of life and economic development of the city and county.”

The new facility is already getting some use. A tournament for local volleyball teams has already been hosted there. The center expects larger tournaments that draw teams outside of the area next month.

Great job McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission!