To add to the tourist draw, Cox also points to the towns in the county that are tourist highlights in their own right. “In Prestonsburg, we have what is called the Mountain Arts Center which is a nice venue for country and western stars.” Then there is Route 23, nicknamed the Country Music Highway. “Every county that the route passes through has a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame which is located in the town of Paintsville, in Johnson County, that is also part of Big Sandy.” “So we have a lot of tourism things going on here now that the coal industry is gone and this is what we are trying to base our economy on,” Cox summarizes. BUSINESS GROWTH IS TAKING OFF. While aviation numbers head northward, Cox is also thoroughbredaviationmaintenance.com thoroughbredhelicopters.com 859-255-1902 At Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, we deliver top-tier, FAA-certified aircraft maintenance solutions, combining unmatched expertise with a commitment to safety and precision for every client. 169 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 03 BIG SANDY REGIONAL AIRPORT
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