About Pikeville
Located in the heart of east Kentucky, the city of Pikeville is extremely welcoming to new community members. On average, 35 to 40 physicians and their families relocate to the area every year.
With some of the best education systems in the state, the region’s schools consistently rank among the top in academics and athletics.
Educational opportunities include a large public school system, an independent school and several parochial schools.
Home to more than 1,400 businesses, Pikeville is the third largest banking center in Kentucky and is known as the industrial, financial and retail marketplace of the region.
The city was twice voted one of the “Best Small Towns in America” by Prentice Hall.
Located one to two hours from four major cities, Pikeville is an exceptionally clean community with beautiful homes and virtually no crime. A wide selection of outdoor activities are available year round, including hiking, golfing, biking, white water rafting, kayaking, hunting and fishing.
The University of Pikeville, located near the hospital, boasts an Osteopathic School, Optometry School, a nursing program and multiple masters programs.
As the region’s leader in health care, Pikeville Medical Center employs more than 3,000 and serves a population of nearly a half million people from the surrounding area.
Local Recreation
Pikeville provides an exceptional quality of life in a small-town, community-centered atmosphere. The city offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to help one easily transition from work to play. Local opportunities include:
Health and Fitness
- The Pikeville Area YMCA
- Outdoor and indoor tracks
- Tennis, basketball and racquetball courts
- Fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym
- Daily aerobics, yoga, zumba, pilates and piloxing classes
- Year-round sporting activities for kids
- Planet Fitness – Pikeville, KY
- Roger’s Fitness – personal trainer
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Bob Amos Park 2.3-mile equestrian trail, stables and riding lessons and 5-mile pedestrian/mountain bike trail- Hatfield & McCoy River Trails offers an 8.4-mile stretch of water for canoes, kayaks and small boats
- Breaks Interstate Park featuring Class 2-6 rapids, described as the best white water rafting east of the Mississippi
- Hillbilly Trails (ATV riding Trails)
- Trails Hreaven (ATV riding trails)
Performing Arts
- Appalachian Wireless Arena
- Appalachian Center for the Arts – featuring a small indoor theater in Pikeville.
- Mountain Arts Center
- University of Pikeville community dance, music, voice and art lessons for children and adults
- Pikeville Arts House
Religious Denominations
- Baptist
- Catholic
- Church of Christ
- Church of God
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Episcopalian
- Holy Spirit Orthodox Church
- Islamic Center of Eastern Kentucky
- Jehovah’s Witness
- Methodist
- Presbyterian
Special Events and Festivals
- Hatfield & McCoy Heritage Days
- Hillbilly Days Festival
- Van Lear Days
- Jenny Wiley Pioneer Festival
- Kentucky Apple Festival
- Muscle on Main
- Main Street Live
Golf Courses
- Green Meadows Country Club
- Stone Crest
- Elk Run
- Raven Rock
- Eagle Ridge
If you are looking for a challenging, professional practice in a place where you can enjoy raising a family and being a part of the community, Pikeville is the place for you.
For other opportunities and more information, visit:
http://visitpikeville.com
http://tourpikecounty.com
http://breakspark.com
http://appalachianwirelessareana.com
https://www.hillbillytrails.com/