Barren County Tourism Hits Record $117.5 Million as Kentucky Sets Fourth Straight Statewide High
Glasgow-Barren County tourism generated $117.5 million in visitor spending in 2025, ranking 18th out of Kentucky’s 120 counties and supporting 930 local jobs. Statewide, Kentucky tourism hit $14.6 billion in total economic impact. What the numbers mean for South Central Kentucky business owners.



