Fri Dec 20 12:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Bardstown, Kentucky, to Shine on NBC’s “Today” Show’s Merriest Main Street Tour
**Bardstown, KY (October 26, 2023)** – The small Kentucky town of Bardstown (pop. 13,600) is set to receive national attention this Friday as the final stop on NBC’s “Today” Show’s Merriest Main Street Tour. The morning show will broadcast live from Bardstown’s Court Square, showcasing the town’s festive Christmas celebrations.
Local officials are encouraging residents to gather in Court Square starting at 7:30 a.m. ET to be part of the live broadcast, which will begin airing at 5 a.m. ET and feature WAVE News anchor Shannon Cogan and the station’s morning team. The segment will highlight Bardstown’s holiday spirit as part of the “Today” Show’s cross-country tour celebrating festive small towns. Located approximately 45 miles southeast of Louisville and 60 miles southwest of Lexington, Bardstown is gearing up for its moment in the national spotlight.