Might be relocating to Louisville.... (Frankfort, Elizabethtown: to rent, house, neighborhoods)

[Calif_Princess]

Hello everyone. I'm so glad I found this sight. I'm in need of finding some friendly neighborhoods or small towns near Louisville.

My daughter is moving to Louisville soon and because I'm going to be a grandma now, my husband and I are thinking about following her. I don't want to be so far away from my new grand baby. My husband is a Chevy Tech, and from my internet search I see that there are 2 Chevy dealers in Louisville (am I right?) so he should be able to get a job at one of them. I am a college student so I'll have to be somewhat near the community college (I'll have one more year to do there before I go to the University), Jefferson Community College at 109 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202.

We have been born and raised in Southern California so I'm afraid of a little culture shock. However, we love, love, love small, rural towns. We currently live in the mountains in a town with about 3 thousand people and are happy. But, like I said, I don't want to be away from my first grandchild. My husband and I are avid 4x4ers and go out several times a month. We like the out doors, nature and privacy.

From the pictures I've seen of Louisville it's a huge city and I don't see any mountains anywhere.... My husband currently commutes an hr and 10 min each way to work and I commute 45 min each way to school, so commutes aren't really that big a deal for us.

Is there any rural areas near Louisville? Are there any small towns with in, say 45 min or an hr to the community college? We'll be looking to rent until we get a feel for the place and since we're not too sure about the economy down there we don't want to pay more than about $800 a month (mechanics are all paid on commission). An old house isn't a problem, we're pretty easy to please. However a house is a must since we like our privacy and it HAS TO be in a QUITE place. We have one small dog (but would like to get another dog in the future) so a yard is a must. Is there such a place??? Also, is there any natural places around Louisville at all? Any forests or places like that?

Thanks so much for the help!!!! I hope everyone is having a great week!!
~Melissa~

[censusdata]

The largest branch of Jefferson Community College is Downtown, however they also have campuses in SW Louisville, Shelbyville, and Carrollton.

La Grange and Shelbyville are by far the best small towns in the Louisville area IMO

[Calif_Princess]

Originally Posted by censusdata

The largest branch of Jefferson Community College is Downtown, however they also have campuses in SW Louisville, Shelbyville, and Carrollton.

La Grange and Shelbyville are by far the best small towns in the Louisville area IMO

Thank you so much for your answer!!! I'll start looking there. :O)
Melissa

[bw87a]

Yes, I do think Shelbyville would be your best bet since a branch of the college is already there. It is beautiful there!

[tomocox]

Congrats on the grand-kid! My daughter and her wonderful hubby just presented us with a fine young man too.

There are actually several Chevy dealers in the market. Corydon, Salem, & Scottsburg, IN; Radcliff, Louisville (3), LaGrange, Elizabethtown & Frankfort.

The educational opportunities are just as great.

Housing is very affordable compared to most CA properties. I recommend that as a student, you will only want to be certain any home you consider has high speed internet. While most homes in the area have either DSL from the phone company, or broadband from the cable company, not every location is guaranteed.

I hope this helps.

[Off Topic]

Look in the Middletown area. It's close to Shelbyville, closer to downtown Louisville, and very nice smaller town feel while still a lot of amenities. Plus there are some great rural areas around Middletown.

I live near Eastwood, just outside Middletown, and it doesn't take me 15 minutes of a pleasant drive to get to Shelbyville.

[Gimme3steps]

Shelbyville is a good suggestion. There is actually a GM dealership located there (Bob Hook Chevrolet). One word of caution: the auto repair business is very slow right now and may take a while to bounce back. Been turning wrenches for about 30 years and this is as bad as I've ever seen it. Another thought is to check out some independent repair shops that don't pay flat rate but are hourly or salaried. Made that move 20 years ago and have never looked back. Also, don't forget to check out Spencer County (Taylorsville). Very rural and laid back. Not for a job but fot a mighty fine place to call home. 15 minutes to Shelbyville and about 40 minutes to downtown Louisville.

[JustT&Me]

Originally Posted by tomocox

I recommend that as a student, you will only want to be certain any home you consider has high speed internet. While most homes in the area have either DSL from the phone company, or broadband from the cable company, not every location is guaranteed.

Thank you! A definitely helpful reminder. I know someone in S. IN who only has access to dial-up, and I download a lot of family photos, so high-speed internet in a rural setting is definitely something to consider. Thank you!