thanks for recommendations, I've lived in 4 major cities on West Coast and East Coast and I believe Lexington is a hidden gem in some ways. It has some of the most beautiful tree lined streets I've seen and it feels like a "big" college town, not a "small" college town, which gives it just enough vibrancy to remain interesting and not too boring. If I were you, I would fight to keep it small and not let it grow too big because lots of problems come with too much growth. I found there to be more diversity than I expected because of UK, which is a good thing.
Every time I visit Louisville now it feels negative and has too much crime associated with a big city now. I grew up in Louisville and I don't like visiting compared to the past. I would not consider moving back there anymore....
Linebeards are a true species in Louisville. They seem to be everywhere and it gives the city an "ickiness" that I'd like to avoid.
