The City of Hopkinsville was settled in 1796 by a North Carolina couple, Bartholomew and Martha Ann Wood. Hopkinsville, the seat of Christian County, has since grown to a population of 32,076, making it the 7th largest city in Kentucky.

Located a short drive from Land Between the Lakes; Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park; Nashville, TN; Fort Campbell, KY; Paducah, KY; and Evansville, IN, Hopkinsville has tremendous access to the arts, cultural and sporting events, shopping, and recreational opportunities while maintaining a strong sense of local community.

Fun Raiser: Budget Director Pumps Spirit into the Serious Business of Managing Taxpayer Dollars

Around the city's finance department, Budget Officer Melissa Sellers is known as much for her pep as for her professionalism. Staffers and supervisors alike praise her upbeat management style. (Read More)