out there ,” he said .
Likewise , one of the top cornhole players lives in Corbin , and cornhole as a professional sport is gaining in popularity , he said .
The building offers cornhole tournaments throughout the year .
In the summer months , they host cornhole tournaments on Thursdays and Saturday afternoons , which average around 30 to 40 people , he said .
In the fall , when the American Cornhole League comes into play , they will have professional tournaments every Tuesday , which also brings in around 30 to 40 people . They also hold monthly regional tournaments which bring in 70-plus people , John Waddle said .
With plans in the mix to add additional features and to continue to grow , owner Lauryn Stephens was asked what she enjoys about the business venture .
“ It ’ s always changing . We ’ re always upgrading . The atmosphere is fantastic , and all the people coming through are so nice . We get a bunch of people every week saying they ’ ve never been there before , It ’ s cool seeing it grow .”
Jack ’ s Axes summer hours are Thursdays from 6 p . m . to 10 p . m .; Friday ’ s from 6 p . m . to 11 p . m .; and Saturdays from 2 p . m . to 11 p . m .. In the fall , they pick up Tuesdays from 6 p . m . to 10 p . m .
Throwing axes costs $ 12 for a 30 minute session or $ 20 for full hour . Or , there is a Jack ’ s Pass for $ 24.99 , which offers 30 minutes of cornhole , 30 minutes of darts and an hour of axes .
Axe-throwers must be 10 years old or older , and all throwers must wear closetoed shoes ( shoes are available on-site if needed , but Sara Waddle warns that they are “ uglier than the bowling alley ’ s ”).
The facility is also available to be booked for parties outside of their regular open hours .
Folks must also sign a waiver before throwing axes , but John Waddle said that people can save time by filling it out online .
Sara Waddle also pointed out that the waiver lasts 36 months , so people don ’ t have to sign it every single time they come in .
For more information , visit their Facebook Page , Jack ’ s Axes .
Kara Burton , an employee at Jack ’ s Axes , shows off her skills .
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