A variety of businesses and industries reside in or nearby to Hopkinsville. Location Location H opkinsville-Christian County is a community where nearly 200 years ago, families put down roots because of the fertile land and an abundance of fresh water, wild game and timber. Today, agriculture and industry both are big business here, while recreational opportunities remain abundant. You'll find acres of lush woodlands, scenic waterways and miles of rich farmland surround you. Hopkinsville is only minutes away from some of Kentucky's largest and most beautiful parks including Land Between the Lakes, Pennyrile Forest State Park, Lake Barkley State resort Park, Kenlake State Resort Park, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, and Lake Malone State Park.
Industry is diversified with major corporations established within the city and county.
Recreation Hopkinsville offers year-round recreation programs. The Recreation Department sponsors supervised playgrounds during the summer months. Other programs include Junior Pro basketball, a Babe Ruth League, Little League for ages 5-12, girls softball teams, adult softball, basketball, and volleyball. The Pennyroyal Arts Council, the umbrella for ten affiliate arts groups, offers a year-round program of performing arts. Among the yearly offerings is a series of concerts featuring internationally known artists, presented by the Hopkinsville Community Concert Association.