Utilities & Infrastructure

America’s free, national interstate highway network connects South Western Kentucky with every corner of the country. Most major U.S. cities are within a day’s drive for trucks, and there are hundreds of trucking firms to choose from. The local interstate hub is I-24, which runs through the heart of our three county region.

US Highways: US-41, US-41A, US 68/80 and US-79

Interstate Highways: I-24, I-69 and I-169

Parkways: Edward T. Breathitt (Pennyrile) Parkway

Wendell H. Ford (Western KY) Parkway

For rail service, South Western Kentucky has mainline service from CSX International. More than thirty cargo trains pass through our community daily, with stops at two separate terminals. If you prefer intermodal service to save money (rail + truck), there is a CSX Intermodal terminal one hour away in Nashville, Tennessee.

Railroads

Main Line

CSX Transportation Systems

Freight, switching and siding space

Short Line

RJ Corman

Service Center, Guthrie

Motor Freight Carriers: More than 100 motor freight lines are certified to serve the area.

River Ports

Eddyville River Port - Cumberland River

Clarksville River Terminal-Cumberland River

For air service, the Nashville International Airport offers commercial and cargo flights to destinations across the globe. In our region, there are two local airports, with one being the Hopkinsville – Christian County Airport.  It is well equipped with a 5,500-foot runway, IFR guidance and fuel trucks. Self-serve jet and avgas fuel is also available. The Smith D. Broadbent Airport located in Cadiz-Trigg County provides a 4,800 runway.

Airports

Hopkinsville-Christian Co. Airport

Fuel Jet A Truck, Jet A and Avgas 24 hour self-serve & maintenance,

Hangars, 5502’ x 100’

Runway & IFR Equipped – Localizer,

NDB, FBO - Elite Aviation

Smith Broadbent Airport-Lake Barkley

Jet A and low lead fuel,

4800’ runway

Clarksville Airport

Jet A and low lead fuel,

4000’ runway and 6000’ runway

Charter Service

Scenic, flight instruction, and rental 4000’

Commercial Nashville International Airport

(One hour via Interstate 24)

400 daily flights

Parcel Service

Airborne Express

Express Mail

Federal Express

The UPS Store

United Parcel Service

Companies from six countries have crossed international borders to work here. Why? We make it easy, efficient and affordable to design, manufacture and distribute your products. Everything is in place for your business to be successful, includes the full support of your team at the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council.

We’ll help you find the perfect location. You can choose from small, pad-ready sites, existing buildings or a 1,300 acre rail-served site with 3-year signed options in place! Utilities are reliable and accessible – water, electricity, natural gas, sewer, phones and internet (fiber optic), plus a cost-effective transportation network that links you to America and the world. The South Western Kentucky Region is part of the (TVA) Tennessee Valley Authority which is the largest power provider in the United States and provides first class reliability and competitive rate options. The 99.999% reliable electricity ensures your business never has any downtime.

There are major medical centers and a plethora of colleges located throughout and near the region (one which features a 60,000 sq. ft. technology training center). Opportunities for fun surround our region with a U.S. National Recreation Area nearby and lcoated just 60 miles from Nashville, TN. You get all the benefits of a major market with the advantages of a relaxing, rural location – lower payroll, lower cost of living and lower home prices.

Utility providers are listed below: