Grand Opening of Axe Country Brings Family Fun to Paintsville

PIKEVILLE, KY (Oct 2, 2023) – Eastern Kentucky’s newest indoor entertainment venue, Axe Country, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday September 30, 2023, at 531 Broadway Street in Paintsville, KY. The grand opening began with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce with community and media members present.

As the Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s newest member, Axe Country offers fun for the whole family, featuring axe throwing, cornhole, a rage room, billiards, an arcade. It is also the new home of Rustic Oak boutique.

The owners of Axe Country, Jeff and Sherri Pennington, expressed humility and gratitude for their new venture. “We would like to thank God for blessing us with making this possible,” said Sherri. “If we didn’t have Him, we would not have been able to do any of this.” For Jeff, “the biggest thing is being able to give hard-working families a place to go to have safe, wholesome fun.”

“We are so excited to work with Axe Country and to share in the celebration of their grand opening,” said Jordan Gibson, President & CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber. “Axe Country fills a growing need for entertainment venues; we look forward to seeing their success and growth.”

For more information about Axe Country, you can like and follow their Facebook Page, Axe Country Paintsville, or call 606-372-2937. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 2-9pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; and Sunday from 12-9pm.

The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is located at 178 College Street in Pikeville and serves more than 500 businesses in eight Eastern Kentucky Counties: Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike. The Chamber’s mission is to serve the businesses of Southeastern Kentucky through a commitment to networking, advocacy, education, and collaboration as we partner together to enhance the business climate in our region.