Seniors Enjoy Another “Cool” Town…Greenville, KY

Greenville, KY (pop. 5,000) was recently selected as one of the “coolest” cities in the US by Budget Travel.  Located among the rolling hills of Western Kentucky, Greenville extends true southern hospitality to all senior visitors. This small town is loaded with history. “Greenville and Muhlenberg County have been known as the largest coal producing county in the USA and home of the largest shovel in the world.  Although coal mining has waned a bit, the county continues to be among the most beautiful with lots of hunting and fishing and the home of very friendly people.”

Named for Revolutionary War General Nathan Greene, the 1987 Encyclopedia of Kentucky refers to Greenville as “the unofficial capital of the Black Belt”, a reference to the area’s production of coal and dark tobacco. Lying in the Western Coal Field Region of Kentucky, Greenville is the county seat for Muhlenberg County. The historic square is anchored with a beautiful 100+ year old court house that plays hostess to Kentucky’s second largest clock/bell tower dome.  The clock tower is also the largest open belfry of any pre-fabricated cupola in the United States with a height of 56.5’ and bas of 35.4’ wide.

The entire courthouse, as well as most of downtown has recently undergone a major renovation process. Built in 1907, the courthouse in Greenville is one of the most beautiful in the state.. The courthouse was and still is the focal point of downtown Greenville. Downtown has become a center for vitality and growth. There are a wide variety of shops as well as a café/music store/coffee house combination right in downtown.

If festivals and events attract your attention, senior travelers, then Greenville is the right town for you. They offer a variety of events throughout the year including “Skyfest at the Airport”, “Saturdays on the Square”, “Twi-Light Drive-in Antique Car Show”, “Squash & Gobble Arts Bazaar & Fall Festival”,  an annual Christmas Parade and various downtown merchant open houses.The Muhlenberg Community Theatre is another fun place for senior citizens to visit in Greenville.

They say that in Greenville, “You’re Just in Time, Seniors.”

It’s pretty “folksy” in Greenville and the Strawberry Festival back in 1940 is still a favorite old film among the senior residents. The Duncan Cultural Center is always a major attraction for first-time visitors with a museum and art gallery. The historical exhibits at the Duncan Center are a diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, garments and other textiles, books, original artwork, documents and more! Close by Greenville you will find a plethora of attractions from state parks, breweries and a zoo. Explore Kentucky a bit while you are in the area and plan on spending some exciting time discovering Greenville. jeb