Possible relocation to Kentucky (western)

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What can anyone tell me about western Kentucky? What are the areas around Hopkinsville like? I'd like to know about Hopkinsville, Russellville, and Princeton. Which area is best to raise small kids, and what are the best schools? Thanks.

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Hi, finallyRN! I live about 25-30 minutes north of Hopkinsville, so I'm afraid that I can't really give you any good information on schools, etc. I have visited Hopkinsville and Princeton several times, but not Russellville. Hopkinsville is a larger community than the other 2, and all areas are a short drive from an area known as Land Between the Lakes -- it is great to visit in the summer.

I did Google some websites for you, to maybe help you find more specific information about the areas you asked about -- http://www.princetonky.org, http://www.hoptown.org, and http://www.russellvilleky.org.

If you are moving from a larger, more metropolitan area, be prepared for a bit of culture shock -- all of these areas have a small-town vibe, maybe a little less so with Hopkinsville. These places are in the middle of farmland and coal-mining country, and I hope you like sweet tea :) A good thing about this region is that we are pretty centrally located to larger areas -- Clarksville and Nashville, and Evansville, IN are within 2 hours or less, and St. Louis, Lexington, or Louisville are maybe 3 1/2 hours away.

I hope I have helped you somewhat -- sorry again that I didn't have the specifics you were asking about. In any case, welcome to western Ky -- we're all pretty friendly here!

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Keila, thanks a bunch. I'll give you an "A" for effort! :-)

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

Keila is right. She I know her she's always right.

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Specializes in LTC, Ortho/Med-Surg.

No problem, finallyRN -- and I am far from always being right, lol. Thank you though, bonestAx, very kind of you :)

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