MADISON NANTZ Contributing Writer

Downtown Corbin turns into a rolling car museum and family-friendly festival each month that the Cumberland Valley Cruise In pulls into Main Street.

Now entering its 24th year, the Cumberland

Valley Cruise In has grown into one of Corbin’ s most recognizable warm-weather traditions, combining the classic car show with a festival-style atmosphere designed to draw visitors and bring the community together.

The event is organized by Chris McQueen,

who officially took over operations in 2021 but has been involved with the show for most of its history. The Cruise In traces its roots back to the early 2000s, when a local group known as the Cumberland Valley Mopar Club began hosting small car gatherings. Over time, the group evolved into what is

now the Cumberland Valley Cruise In.

“ We were kind of created for downtown Corbin during a time that the town was needing revitalization,” McQueen said.“ We were created to bring tourism into the City of Corbin.”

What sets the Cruise In apart from a typical car show,