We're all full here in Lexington
OT - looking into relocation to Louisville area, Bowling Green or Lexington
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I presume you're referring to BG/Warren as KY's 3rd "urban" area. Well, NKy's Kenton Cty is larger than Warren, and Boone is nearly as large & growing fast - by KY standards. With Campbell, the metro is nearly as large as Lexington.
Actually, I think the three counties up there (Boone, Campbell and Kenton) are larger than Fayette, plus very close to Cincinnati. N Ky would be my third choice 10-1 over Bowling Green area (although Olde Stone is one of the best golf courses in Kentucky)
Just got back from Florida was going to say driving 75 in Tennessee is like driving on a creek bed. When I hit the Ky line it was smooth as glass!! Thanks Andy!!
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Thanks all for the responses — I appreciate it. Like someone said I don’t really give a lot of info about what I’m looking for, interests and that stuff — that’s on me.
I’m also considering Northwest Arkansas and a couple other places.
I think bottom line is I’m going to have to take some time off work - get my butt in the car and head to Kentucky and spend some time in these places and do some scouting.
Again - appreciate you all, and the info yall posted - I really do.
I’m also considering Northwest Arkansas and a couple other places.
I think bottom line is I’m going to have to take some time off work - get my butt in the car and head to Kentucky and spend some time in these places and do some scouting.
Again - appreciate you all, and the info yall posted - I really do.
I’m not savvy about the geography of Arkansas but Walton’s grandson has been transforming Bentonville. He is considered the next in line as Chairman, preemptively, he wanted to make Bentonville an area that people want to live, thereby making it easier to attract top talent.
Northwest Arkansas is growing rapidly. Waltons are trying to make it a mountain biking and arts mecca. The new home office is ridiculous.
I love my Grant County just below Kenton County. We are still considered Northern KY barely but I basically have lived here my whole life (minus my younger years in Kenton and Campbell counties) of course it's changed for the worse over the years which sucks. It's country and not city which is what we like. Our end game though is probably Florida or somewhere it's nice and warm year round.
Have friends and family in Bowling Green and Louisville. Both are great places and both have good options for food, sites, entertainment. I live in Lex area, cannot complain here as well. Will say that living outside Lexington to me is more enjoyable. I have lived in Lexington most my life, NKY area and outside of Lexington. 60 years worth. Winchester is a nice place without many good food options but Hamburg is about 18 minutes away.
If you decide on the Louisville area, Mt Washington in Bullitt County is a great place to live. Not a ton of food options outside of fast food but we have a few sit downs. Super close to Broad Run Park which is part of the Parklands that connects 3 parks that's part of the "Louisville Loop". It's one of the best things the city of Louisville has ever done IMO. When we moved out here 23 years ago, we wanted to get away from Louisville but also be close. We're somewhat sandwiched between Louisville and Bardstown. The school system is really good and you won't find much in the way of violent crime and the like out here. The only problem that has risen over the years is the population is booming here. At one time Mt Washington was the fastest growing city in the State and they've done a lot here to accomodate the increase in population. A LOT of former Louisvillians live here. It's a great area to live in and raise a Family.
off topic, but if you want to see a ridiculous home office, look up the Epic Campus in Verona, WI. Epic is the software Company that controls all your medical records if you use anything like MyChart. Their Campus is just insane. Look it up on the Google maps.
I live in Bowling Green, so I may be partial. But between BG and NKY, LOL, give me BG and it is not even close. All the NKY area is just dirty, suburb of Cincinnati, including their crime and drug heads. Hard pass on NKY.
Because we are over taxed and Lexington leaders spend our money like water on bike paths that six people use annually, lighted street name signs and other nonsense.
I guess you don't use the parks. A lot disagree with you; a lot of the parks are packed on a pretty day. You should feel fortunate you live it a city with so many resources. Honestly Fayette County tax rate isn't. My chief complaint is the over inflation of property values.
Unlike KY, Tennessee allows counties and cities to charge a sales tax on top of the 7% that the state charges. So that final rate can be as much as 10%.
Regarding KY BBQ, if you’ve never tried the pork shoulder in Monroe County, it’s pretty tasty stuff … might be worth a road trip for FUN to try it.
Also, I live in Lexington and I think Paris (Bourbon Co) and Versailles (Woodford Co) are both worth consideration as smaller satellite communities to Lexington in Central Ky.
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Also, I live in Lexington and I think Paris (Bourbon Co) and Versailles (Woodford Co) are both worth consideration as smaller satellite communities to Lexington in Central Ky.
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My daughter and son in law lived in Memphis for about a year. I think I aged like a UK basketball coach during that year. There is nothing fun about getting a text from your daughter, who is a teacher, saying "We are on lockdown again and I just wanted you all to know I love you".
That would definitely suck glad they got out of that situation. I'd hate it if any of my kids or grandkids was put into that situation!
WHile I love Bowling Green, you have to keep in mind that it is on central time and it freaking gets dark there at 4:30 during the winter which can be depressing for some people
If you need any info at all on Louisville, I've lived here all my life and I'd be happy to give you my number if you want to ask any questions
Just reply one way or the other here and we'll figured it out
Daughter lives in Madison, which reminds me a lot of Lexington. Huge state university about half again the size of UK Plus the state capital plus Epic, which is a gigantic company. Very prosperous area with lots of public amenities like parks, arboretum, four lakes, and about 250 miles of bike paths, which are widely used.
Plus a shit ton of Packer fans. Can't go 100 feet without seeing a flag, bumper sticker or T shirt.
Let me know if you want info on Louisville...I know it like the back of my hand....BG is nice but it's on CST and it gets so dark early there in the winter...like 4:30
Recently lived in TN…no city/county payroll taxes in Sumner County. Currently paying 2.75% in KY on top of the 4% state tax. TN wins the tax battle. Also, gas was always $.30 cheaper than in Lexington area
That's true...however Kentucky has some of the lowest utility rates in the nation....My heating and air costs are a fraction of my friends in Tennessee and Georgia
Feel free to call me if you want at 502-818-0608....It's a Google Voice number so you might have a prompt to get through...not sure
But I can give you all you need to know about Louisville
I was in BG for work today , great midsize town with southern hospitality. I go to NKY every week and while I really like it because of its proximity more things to do, like Reds/Bengals, it’s more Cincinnati than KY. People are not as friendly as people sau south of Walton.
Boone County has changed so much in the last 20-30 years, more urban and farmland is going away and more concrete is everywhere.
My daughter was deciding on college and it was NKU vs WKU. She chose WKU because the campus was infinitely better that NKU.
Not bashing Northern Area, just think BG is better for raising a family
The south end is preferred by most. outside of new circle; lots of nice areas on the south side.
I live north of Nashville in Robertson county, 20 mins from the state line. I'm about 3 hrs away from Lexington, not a bad drive at all. Just close enough to enjoy Nashville, but outside Davidson county so I don't have to deal with the big city crap. And as someone else stated, no income tax
That area is definitely "old money". It's kind of ridiculous because the area is nice, but too much $$$ for what you get.
Edit: to me the thing in that area making it worth it? Kroger Field at Commonwealth Stadium.
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