BULLITT COUNTY, KY
County Offices
300 South Buckman Street
Shepherdsville 502-543-2923
https://shepherdsville.net/bullitt-county
Chamber of Commerce
505 Buffalo Run Road
Shepherdsville 502-543-6727
www.travelbullitt.org
Major Highways
Interstate 65 to Interstates 71 and 265
Beneath the rural atmosphere and small-town charm of Bullitt County lies a vibrant local economy spurred by rapid growth and an intense spirit of progress. The presence of Interstate 65 connecting to Interstates 71 and 265 as well as Western and Bluegrass Parkways ensure residents of a convenient location within the metropolitan Louisville region, attracting many newcomers to this tranquil and scenic area just 20 minutes south of the city. The area near the Jefferson County border in close proximity to Metropolitan Louisville is home to growing small communities like Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Pioneer Village, and Hebron Estates. Shepherdsville serves as the county seat and commercial center.
Services
Bullitt County Public Schools is recognized as one of Kentucky’s 10 largest districts, providing a quality education to more than 10,000 students. The Bullitt County Area Technology Center and the Bullitt County Adult Learning Center represent valuable educational resources. Opportunities for higher education are available close to home in Louisville and Jefferson County, from convenient and affordable community college campuses to public and private colleges and universities.
State-of-the-art healthcare is available to residents of Bullitt County in Louisville hospitals and medical centers, but also in nearby Elizabethtown’s Hardin Memorial Hospital. Especially convenient to those living in southern Bullitt County, Hardin Memorial is a 300-bed regional hospital that provides a comprehensive spectrum of medical and surgical specialties to an 11-county region. Comprehensive institutions such as Kosair Children’s Hospital, Norton Hospital, Caritas Medical Center, and Jewish Hospital are supported by a network of facilities and services for emergency care, family practice and primary care, home health, skilled nursing, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Lifestyle
Newcomers are drawn to Bullitt County for its unrivaled blend of access to first-rate urban amenities with a rural atmosphere. Residents enjoy exploring nature’s kaleidoscope of topography in some of America’s most panoramic countryside. Antique shopping, lively country music, frequent festivals and celebrations, authentic Southern cuisine, and one of the region’s finest flea markets are some of the pleasures of life in Bullitt County. This area steeped in historic lore and significance has matured into one of the region’s fastest growing residential havens. Beautiful older homes shaded by mature greenery are rapidly being renovated to reflect their original character and charm, harmonizing with an abundance of custom homes and new subdivisions.
Because this area’s pristine natural bounty was once endangered by early industrial development, a visionary and businessman formed the Bernheim Foundation. The organization purchased more than 14,000 acres for restoration into a natural forest. Today, visitors to the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest can stroll through native flora and fauna and learn about the evolution of this scenic corner of Kentucky. Another milestone in Bullitt County was the establishment of Jim Beam Bourbon—a Kentucky tradition that grew into one of the world’s finest, most popular bourbons.
Throughout the county, residents can enjoy outdoor adventure in rolling knobs and forests dotted with lakes and traversed by rolling rivers. Fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, nature study, camping, biking and hiking are all popular activities. For world-class culture, sports, and entertainment, the bright lights of Louisville remain close to home. Whether your taste is settling back to bluegrass music in the park or enjoying the symphony in an elegant venue, Bullitt County offers a panoramic setting near the best of Metropolitan Louisville.
Hebron Estates, Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Pioneer Village
Municipal Offices
Hebron Estates
502-957-3106
Hillview
502-957-5280
http://www.hillviewky.org
Hunter’s Hollow
502-957-4205
http://www.huntershollow.com
Pioneer Village
502-957-3800
Chamber of Commerce
502-543-6727
www.travelbullitt.org
Hugging the border between Bullitt County and Jefferson County, the neighboring
communities of Hillview, Hunter’s Hollow, Pioneer Village, and Hebron Estates all offer country charm. This residential area combines well-kept older homes with newer construction in a variety of price ranges and architectural styles. Blue Lick Park and Penn Run Golf Course provide convenient destinations for relaxation and exercise, although the lush Jefferson County Memorial Forest is close to home for outdoor adventures in a pristine environment. Quail Chase Golf Course and the sweeping expanse of McNeely Park are also nearby—just inside the Jefferson County border. Interstate 65 facilitates travel into Metropolitan Louisville. This important thoroughfare also provides a quick trip to the cities that are further south in Bullitt County like Shepherdsville and the Jim Beam Bourbon capital of Clermont.
Shepherdsville
Municipal Offices
502-543-2923
www.shepherdsville.net
Chamber of Commerce
502-543-6727
www.travelbullitt.org
The lively county seat of Shepherdsville is home to approximately 9,500 residents who appreciate the fine balance of convenient services and country pleasures. Newcomers will discover a family-oriented lifestyle where school, church, and civic activities are focal points for activities and events. Attractions like the SlowPoke Farm bring friends and neighbors together to enjoy a variety of programs from scrapbooking and candlelight dinners on the patio to the availability of an artist for workshops and classes. Families also enjoy one of the largest and longest go-cart tracks in the nation at a center that combines miniature golf with arcade games and batting cages. Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest continues to serve as a popular recreational destination, offering scenic hiking trails, a tranquil fishing lake, a wildlife sanctuary, and a nature center. The lively commercial district, convenient services, and a growing business sector draw visitors from the county’s rural communities.
