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The "Horse Soldier Effect" That Sparked a Tourism Boom (Ep. 3)
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What happens when a global bourbon brand plants its roots in a classic American lake town? You get a total economic game-changer known as the "Horse Soldier Effect." In Episode 3 of our docuseries, "The Catalyst," we’re sitting down with the driving forces behind the region's massive rebranding: Leslie Ikerd (Somerset Tourism) and Michelle Allen (Lake Cumberland Tourism). While the first two episodes uncovered the political grit and the operators' mindset, this episode dives deep into the actual community impact. Discover how a massive $200 million bourbon investment completely flipped the local economy, transformed downtown infrastructure, and officially put a legendary lake community on the global culinary and tourism map. If you want to see the literal blueprint for small-town revitalization, this is it. In this episode, we cover: * The shifting tourism landscape of Somerset and Pulaski County. * How a legendary lake destination evolved into a year-round economic powerhouse. * Behind the scenes of the massive influx of new downtown businesses and boutique lodging. * What happens to local culinary culture when a world-class distillery comes to town. * The incredible growth leading up to the historic grand opening celebration this July. Subscribe now to follow the journey. 🎬 Watch the previous episodes of the series on our channel playlist!
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