The Carson Center is defined by the needs of the people it serves. Those parameters include:

A regional, multiple-use facility with adequate space for public and private events of all types. Superb staging and acoustics for a wide variety of entertainment, cultural and education programming.

The Carson Center is located in downtown Paducah and overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. It also has become a significant component of the existing revitalization of Paducah’s downtown area. The Carson Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.