r/Kentucky

I moved to Louisville from Illinois a few years ago and I’m starting to look into relocating somewhere else in Kentucky. My job would strongly prefer that I stay in-state, so I’m looking for recommendations on areas worth exploring.

I have family in the Northern Kentucky area, so I’m curious about NKY as well, but I’m not really looking to be super close to Cincinnati itself.

I’m a single woman with dogs, and I’ll most likely be looking for an apartment or townhome. Walkability would be a plus. I’m more of a homebody, so nightlife/bars aren’t a huge priority for me.

I’d love suggestions for areas that feel safe, comfortable, and good for someone in their late 20s trying to build a new routine and get out more without needing a huge city atmosphere.

As the title says I’m young with a baby on the way moving closer to family. I am an industrial bodyman and have body shop prepper experience. I have incredibly strong work ethic and no quit in me and having a hard time finding jobs. If anybody can help point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful!!! Just need an opportunity, Thanks!

My husband and I are considering moving out of New England. Specifically Vermont, and one of the states on the list is Kentucky.

This would be my first time moving to a new state and being a transplant, so I wanted to kind of get some insight from folks who live there.

We have a 2yr old daughter, and moving anywhere requires me to get information about schooling, community, and Healthcare. So im curious if there are towns/areas that are semi rural close to decent school systems and Healthcare.

Also, we have amazing community programs here, and so many play groups and opportunities for kids of all ages to get together and families to interact. Is that something that you all have in Kentucky? I suppose places and groups that allow you to better get to know other parents and people within your community while your kiddos get to play and habe fun.

Sorry if I am rambling, this is all new to me so im trying to think of everything I have questions about. 😅

Hello! As the title shows my family is going to be moving to Kentucky from Alaska. We are looking at Lexington and surrounding areas. We are a family with 2 kids and a dog.

But the issue I'm running into. Neither my husband or I have lived outside of Alaska. Visited the states a couple times for a few months but never lived there.

We dont have snakes or bugs that can kill you here. Everything that could be a threat to your life is very large and very easily avoided lol.

Ive been doing some reading on bugs and snakes, but all the information I'm getting is overwhelming but still doesn't feel like enough.

So short story long, do you have any tips? Tricks to avoid spiders in your house?At least the harmful ones. How to keep venomous snakes out of your yard? Things to know when hiking or visiting parks to keep curious kids and a dog safe and out of the hospital? What even do you do about ticks? Are they even avoidable?

Not to be dramatic, but I've never had to manage around snakes or venomous spiders. This is a whole new way of living for both of us. So anything is useful and helpful.

Thank you!

I'm here in North Eastern KY (family is here and near WV border) and it's been a rough transition being an Ohioan. Folks seem to treat me like an outcast since I didn't grow up here. My family is all from here though and when it's just me... I'm thinking about really staying in KY and trying to have a full life here. Growing in Ohio, I don't want to go back there and I'm trying to make career changes so I can find work for me here in KY since tech is dead and most dont want to hire anyone with a CS degree because they think you'll bolt for the money. I have traveled down to Paintsville, Prestonsburg, and Salyerville so far in south eastern KY. Really loved those areas and would love to know what it is like to live in south eastern KY in these places and others like Hazard, Harlan, and Pikeville. If things go right I may move to one of these areas later in life. Hoping to hear from locals in these parts about living in these areas, job market, and overall quality of life. I'd love to work in the datacenter in Prestonsburg. Prestonsburg was my favorite city thus far in this part of KY.

If any locals to these parts got info would be great!

I’m 28 years old and was born and raised in eastern Kentucky, lived there 24 years. 4 years ago, my parents, husband, and children moved to East TN, mostly for work for my husband and dad. Thanks coal industry.

Apparently 80% of Americans from every other state also found east TN to be the place to move to as well. It’s crowded and there is a lot of diversity which isn’t a bad thing, but not something I’ve grown use to yet.

The longer that I’m away from Kentucky, the more that I miss it. I know herds of people are having to move due to the decline in the coal industry. We still own 50 acres and a house back in KY and have been going back often. The more that I look back the more I wish my kids could have the childhood I did. We weren’t rich, but we did okay. Playing in the woods and the creeks. No vast development taking up more and more space day by day. We knew all of our neighbors (the few that we did have anyways). Always threw a hand up when you pass someone on the road. These little things I miss more than I realized.

I’ve thrown up the idea to my husband about potentially moving back. The cost of living in TN is outrageous. We could put back a nice nest egg for the future. My dad thinks I’m crazy and that life would actually be better for my kiddos here. He says life like I knew it is no longer because people can’t work anymore. He says it’s becoming a Manchester, KY area (no shade to people who live here. I actually have family here). We go back fairly often and mostly stay to ourselves and see my husbands family so I haven’t seen that side of things. It feels like a 100lb weight off my shoulders soon as I cross over from VA into KY. There has always been a fair amount of drug use. I’m aware of that. My question to people that actually still live there - is it really that bad? I don’t want to make a mistake. I do want to be informed and get a true unbiased perspective. Specific area being paintsville, prestonsburg, Lawrence co area.

Side note - I can get a job. Work in healthcare.

Hi guys, I am turning 21 soon and I do not drive so I just have a real ID state ID. It doesn’t expire until 2028, but it does say under 21 until xxx, so I am wondering if I need to get a whole new one after my birthday or if I don’t have to go through all the hassle. Thanks!

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Does Daniel Cameron have a shot in the Republican primary (or Farris)? Why did Trump back Barr? What happens to the $10 Million Elon gave Morris?

Just wanted to see if anybody has any stores (preferably locally-owned​) they've run into across the state that they'd consider a hidden gem.

Doesn't matter the store type. Just interested in what's our there that might be something to check out!

Hey everyone im wondering if anyone has a good place to go to for putting air suspension on my truck (2019 Chevrolet Colorado). Ive tried about 3 different places and only one has really been serious about wanting to do it but they haven't gotten back to me in months.

I don't have the expertise to do it myself otherwise I would. This has to be done professionally money is not really an obstacle at the moment.

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I'm Murphy and I'm at the beginning stage of learning Japanese and I was wondering if there is anyone in Northern Kentucky who is doing the same or knows it? I've been to Japan twice and I loved it so much that I'm trying my best to learn the language, but living in Northern Kentucky it's going to be a little hard to practice and learn since obviously I live in Kentucky lol. I made a few local friends in Fujisawa/Tsujido but long distance friendship is hard when our timezones are completely opposite from each other. If anyone from Northern Kentucky is also learning Japanese and would like to be friends, please reply!