Russellville
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Russellville
Locals say Pennyrile
Rolling hills, warm hearts, and a slower pace.
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Welcome to the Pennyrile! Whether you're here for the country ham, the quiet backroads, or just passing through, you'll find folks who wave and mean it. Pull up a chair at a courthouse square café and stay a while.
Clubs for Russellville
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The room
One room for everyone around Russellville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Russellville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Logan County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Russellville's town square.
- Todd County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Elkton.
- Russellville Historic District Downtown area with 19th-century architecture and shops.
- Elkton Historic District Preserved downtown with historic buildings and churches.
- Auburn Historic District Small-town historic area with old storefronts and homes.
- Adairville Historic District Historic downtown with a mix of 19th-century architecture.
- Outdoors Walk the historic courthouse squares
- Outdoors Fish in local ponds and creeks
- With kids Attend the county fair
- With kids Visit the public library
- Evenings Local taverns
- Evenings High school basketball games
- Locals love Courthouse square cafes
- Locals love Farm stands
Through the year
- Country Ham Festival September Celebrates the region's famous country ham with tastings, contests, and a parade.
- Logan County Fair July Carnival rides, livestock shows, and local exhibits in Russellville.
- Todd County Fair July/August Family fun, 4-H exhibits, and tractor pulls in Elkton.
- Elkton Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Elkton with floats and lights.
- Russellville Christmas Parade December Annual holiday parade on the courthouse square.
Humid subtropical with four distinct seasons. Winters are mild with occasional snow, summers are hot and humid. Best times are spring and fall for outdoor activities. Best: Spring and fall are ideal—mild days, cool nights, and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Pennyrile”
- The local name for the region, from the pennyroyal plant.
- “Holler”
- A small valley or hollow between hills.
- “Crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “Supper”
- The evening meal, usually the biggest of the day.
Getaways
- Franklin Historic downtown and the Simpson County seat.
- Bowling Green Mammoth Cave, Lost River Cave, and Western Kentucky University.
- Clarksville Shopping, dining, and the Cumberland River walk.
- Greenville Lake Malone State Park and outdoor recreation.
Local flavour
Rooting for University of Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA), Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (NCAA), Tennessee Titans (NFL), Nashville Predators (NHL), Bowling Green Hot Rods (MiLB)
Eat and drink
- Country Ham Cured and often served with biscuits
- Kentucky Burgoo Hearty stew common at gatherings
- Fried Chicken Southern staple
- Biscuits and Gravy Classic breakfast
- Sweet Tea Refreshing local drink
- Kentucky Mutton Barbecue Regional specialty
Where people go
- Small-town courthouse squares Historic centers of activity
- Rolling farmland Expanses of crops and pastures
- Tobacco barns Iconic rural structures
- Country roads Scenic routes through the countryside
- Local diners Gathering spots for food and conversation
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Logan and Todd counties, KY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.