Mount Vernon,
Kentucky
Your local guide to Kentucky's Country Music Capital — heritage, nature, community, and small-town charm at the crossroads of I-75.
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Friday, October 9, 2026
I-75 & US-25
Crossroads
Positioned along the historic Wilderness Road corridor.
Gateway City
Adventure
Your premier gateway to lakes, rivers & Daniel Boone Forest.
Est. 1790s
Founded
One of Kentucky's oldest settlements, rich in pioneer history.
Today in Mount Vernon
Friday, October 9, 2026
Happening Today
Noel Night Market & Christmas Parade
The Oak Ridge Boys 2026 Christmas Tour
Final Renfro Valley Barn Dance – Alumni Show
Air Quality
Good
AQI 38 · Safe for outdoor activities
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Featured Local Business
Down On Main
Food & Dining
A restaurant and bar known for burgers, pizza, and live music on weekends.
Community Life
Upcoming Events
The Moonshiners Ball
October 9, 2026
All Day
Rockcastle Riverside, Livingston, KY
Moonlight Festival 2026
October 17, 2026
All Day
Somerset, KY
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
October 23, 2026
8:00 PM
Renfro Valley New Barn Theatre, Mount Vernon, KY
Scotty McCreery
November 5, 2026
8:00 PM
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center – New Barn
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Things To Do in Mount Vernon
Heritage, music, trails, and genuine small-town Kentucky hospitality.
Renfro Valley
World-class country, bluegrass & gospel music since 1939 at the legendary entertainment center.
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Lake Linville
Pristine lake offering boating, fishing & swimming amid scenic Rockcastle County beauty.
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Wilderness Road
Walk in the footsteps of Daniel Boone through the Daniel Boone National Forest.
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Historic Main Street shopping, local eateries, and community gatherings year-round.
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Featured Businesses
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
A historic music venue complex featuring concert halls, a lodge, and restaurants.
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Capital O 3Y Motel Mount Vernon Renfro Valley
A motel located in the heart of Mount Vernon with easy access to Renfro Valley attractions.
1798 South Wilderness Road, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Mount Vernon White House Clinic Pharmacy
A pharmacy associated with the White House Clinic, offering walk-in services and immunizations.
116 Progress Dr, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Mt Vernon Drug Inc
A pharmacy providing compounding services, durable medical equipment, and immunizations.
410 Richmond St, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Center
A private non-profit acute care hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services and ventilator care.
145 Newcomb Ave, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-2195
Southern Pharmaceutical Corporation
A healthcare-related establishment serving the Mount Vernon area.
20 U.S. 25, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
(606) 256-0814
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