ONE Harlan County

04/28/2026

One Harlan County was proud to recently partner with the Harlan County Community Action Agency, Inc. to host a local job fair in our community! 💼✨

We were excited to welcome a variety of local employers who set up tables and connected directly with the next generation of our workforce. Students from both Harlan High School and Harlan County High School had the opportunity to explore career paths, ask questions, and learn about the many opportunities available close to home. 🎓🤝

Events like this are all about building connections, strengthening our local economy, and showing our students that they can build a future right here in Harlan County. 💙

Thank you to all the employers, educators, and partners who helped make this event a success!

02/21/2026

It was wonderful to host a regional collaboration meeting in Harlan today, bringing together elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, and partners from across Southeastern Kentucky.

The gathering created an important opportunity to learn from one another, discuss shared challenges, and collaborate on meaningful economic development projects and community improvements that will strengthen our region for years to come 📈🏘️

We’re proud that One Harlan County’s Interim Executive Director Geoff Marietta and Board Member Dr. Lee Harrison had the opportunity to present during the meeting, highlighting the exciting work happening in Harlan County and the partnerships helping move our community forward.

We’re especially grateful for the leadership of Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers in championing this effort, and to Volunteers of America and SOAR for helping organize and bring partners to the table. When we work together across county lines and sectors, we can accomplish more for Harlan County and all of Southeastern Kentucky 💙

01/09/2026

One Harlan County, alongside Harlan Tourism, was excited to host our friends from Hazard for a visit to Harlan! 👋

We were especially grateful to have the Mayor of Hazard, Happy Mobelini, along with our friends Zach Lawrence, Joey Jones and others, in town to see firsthand the incredible momentum happening in our community. A special thank you to Harlan Tourism, and particularly Downtown Development Director Laura Adkisson, for helping lead a tour of downtown Harlan and showcasing how tourism supports local businesses, drives economic development, and creates fun, engaging activities for residents and visitors alike.

Our guests were especially impressed with the new Harlan Museum, where we were thrilled to come across a handwritten note from Muhammad Ali to Cawood Ledford 🥊📜 — proof that you truly never know what pieces of history you’ll discover at the Harlan Museum.

It was a great opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another, and highlight how collaboration and creativity are helping move Harlan forward.

01/03/2026

🌲✨ Harlan County Business Spotlight ✨🌲

Looking for a winter getaway that’s close to home but feels a world away? Let us shine a spotlight on Harlan County Campground, Cabins & RV Park, a family-owned and operated gem run by the Foster family in Putney!

📍 Location: 8331 US 119, Putney, KY
📞 Phone: (606) 573-9009
🌐 Website: https://harlancountycampground.com

Conveniently located right at the Putney Trailhead for the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area, and just 10 minutes from Harlan or Cumberland, this is the perfect basecamp for adventure and relaxation.

🏡 Why it’s perfect for a winter escape:
❄️ 18 beautiful cabins to fit every style—and all cabins with 2 bedrooms or more include a hot tub!
🔥 Smoky Mountain–style cabin amenities without leaving Harlan County
🪵 Detailed, handcrafted wood cabins that feel cozy, warm, and welcoming
🌄 Close to home, but feels far away—the best kind of getaway

🚐 Prefer the outdoors? They also offer RV hookups and camping spots, making it a great option year-round for every type of traveler.

If you’re looking to unplug, relax, and enjoy everything our mountains have to offer, Harlan County Campground, Cabins & RV Park is a must-visit. Supporting local never felt so relaxing! 💙

12/08/2025

We attended an inspiring ribbon cutting for Front Porch Medical in a beautiful new building right near Cash Saver. What an important service to have for the neighborhood!

12/05/2025

🌟 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College – Harlan Campus 🌟

Did you know that one of the most dynamic hubs of learning and career training in our region is right here in Harlan? Located at 164 Ball Park Road, Harlan, KY 40831, the Harlan Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is truly an incredible asset to our community. 📚✨

Walk through its doors and you’ll be amazed at all the programs happening every single day. It’s giving young people early access to hands-on career pathways and life-changing opportunities. 🎓💼

👉 Programs offered on the Harlan Campus include:
• 🔧 Welding Technology
• 🚗 Automotive Technology
• 🩺 Medical Assisting
• ⚡ Lineman Training
• 🔌 Electrical Technology
• 🚛 CDL
• ❄️ HVAC
• 🪚 Carpentry
• 🖥️ Computerized Machine & Manufacturing
• 👩‍⚕️ Nurse Aide

These programs are preparing our next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders—right here in our own backyard. Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how fortunate we are to have such high-quality educational and technical training opportunities within minutes of home. 🌄🙌

A special thank you to Travis Cox, Director of the Harlan Campus, for his leadership and dedication to Harlan’s students. And a big thank you as well to Dr. Lee Harrison, President of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College—and proud One Harlan County Board Member! 👏🎉

We are grateful for all Southeast does to strengthen Harlan County’s workforce, expand opportunity, and support our shared vision for a vibrant, thriving community. 💙🏞️

11/29/2025

🎉 Happy Small Business Saturday, Harlan County! 🎉
Today is the perfect day to show love to the incredible small businesses that make our towns vibrant, welcoming, and uniquely Harlan.

Our great friends at Visit Harlan County have put together an amazing Local Shopping Guide to help you discover the perfect gifts, treats, and treasures right here at home. Check it out below and make your shopping count this holiday season! 👇
📘 https://www.harlancountytrails.com/blog/2025-shop-local-guide-for-harlan-county

When you shop local, you’re not just buying a product—you’re supporting families, strengthening our economy, and investing in the future of Harlan County. Every purchase keeps our downtowns alive, our small businesses thriving, and our community strong.

Let’s make this Small Business Saturday one to remember.
🛍️ Shop local. Support neighbors. Build Harlan County.

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

🌟 Harlan County Business Spotlight 🌟
Sassy Trash & Henry’s Souvenirs & Gifts
💛 Featuring April & Paul Collins — Downtown Harlan’s Dynamic Duo! 💛

If you've been at 108 or 112 Main Street lately, you’ve seen the magic created by April and Paul Collins. Their two side-by-side shops have become must-visit destinations in downtown Harlan. They are also a must-visit for your holiday shopping!

🛋️ Sassy Trash showcases April’s incredible talent for finding unique furniture, décor, gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t see anywhere else. Every corner reflects her creativity and eye for beauty.

🎁 Henry’s Souvenirs & Gifts, the Collins’ newer shop, is truly the best Harlan-themed gift and souvenir store anywhere in the world—full of high-quality apparel, keepsakes, and items that celebrate our hometown in style.

❤️ April and Paul are more than entrepreneurs—they’re community champions. Their hard work, vision, and love for Harlan have helped make our downtown an amazing place to shop and enjoy.

Thank you, April & Paul, for all you do to make Harlan shine! 🌟

11/14/2025

✨ One Harlan County Community Spotlight ✨

What an incredible evening at the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce Gala on Thursday! 🌟 A huge congratulations to all of the award winners—your leadership, dedication, and hard work continue to push Harlan County forward, and we’re proud to celebrate you.

The night was made even more special by the fantastic music from the Creekers, who kept the energy high and the crowd smiling all evening long. 🎶

A big shout-out to the Chamber Board for organizing such a successful event—especially Brandon Pennington and Gail Hensley, whose hard work was evident in every detail. And thank you to the Harlan Center staff for making everything run smoothly.

All photos credited to the talented Connie Fields!

Events like this remind us just how strong, talented, and connected our community truly is. 💙

11/07/2025

🌿✨ Harlan County Business Spotlight: Riverside Greenery ✨🌿

Tucked away with Hill & Holler at 411 W Main Street in Cumberland, Riverside Greenery is a plant lover’s paradise! 🌸 Owned and operated by Mallory Boggs, this small business is all about bringing beauty and life to your home, business, and community.

Riverside Greenery offers unique plants—each one grown and nurtured in Mallory’s own greenhouse! 🌱 They also provide repotting services, fungal and insect treatments, and free plant consultations to help your greenery thrive.

And if you can’t make it to Cumberland, don’t worry—you can also find Riverside Greenery’s plants for sale in Harlan at Donell’s Pharmacy! 🌻

Let’s support our local growers and small businesses that make Harlan County bloom. 💚