Paris coffee shop featured in Great American Family Christmas movie, bringing film production to Bourbon County

A coffee shop in Paris, Kentucky, has been featured in a Great American Family Christmas movie, according to a report from LEX18 published Monday, Oct. 14, 2026. The inclusion places a Bourbon County business in a regional spotlight during the holiday season and links a local storefront with a cable network holiday production.

LEX18’s coverage says the shop’s role in the film brings “Hollywood” to the Paris area, emphasizing that the production chose a local location for part of the movie. The report frames the feature as a community moment that also highlights how Kentucky businesses can participate in entertainment projects through location opportunities.

The LEX18 report describes the appearance as more than a one-time cameo, characterizing the movie placement as opening the door for additional film activity in the area. In that sense, the immediate outcome is exposure for the coffee shop, while the broader effect is potential follow-on interest from producers seeking comparable Kentucky locations for future holiday programming.

Although the report focuses on the local business’s participation, it also points to the practical reality that film projects rely on recognizable community settings. For a small business, being selected as a filming location can mean increased foot traffic tied to public awareness and later media coverage, especially when the movie is marketed around the holidays.

As the movie reaches audiences through Great American Family’s distribution channels, the local impact will likely depend on how viewers respond to the setting and whether producers or related entities share additional details about the Bourbon County location. For now, LEX18’s reporting centers on the fact that a Paris coffee shop was selected for the Christmas film and that the event draws attention to Kentucky’s role in media production.