Shop for your new home by tuning into Louisville's Best New Homes, Sundays at 10:00AM on WHAS-11. You can also visit the featured builders and neighborhoods on the web at www.hbal.com.
Helpful Places for Information
Online information about events and local points of interest - spencercountyky.gov
Utilities
Cable
Insight Communications
357-4400
insight-com.com
Satellite Services
Radio Shack - Dish Network
& Direct TV
477-9615
Electric
Kentucky Utilities
1-800-981-0600
Salt River Electric
477-5133
Gas
Bennet's Gas Company
477-2234
Greenwell Brothers
477-8463
Ferrellgas
633-4707
Shelby Energy Propane Plus
1-888-259-4646
Internet Providers
AT&T
1-800-436-8638
att.com
Insight Communications
357-4400
insight-com.com
Phone
AT&T
Home Service: 1-888-757-6500
Business Service: 1-866-620-6000
att.com
Recycling
Off KY 155 on Industrial Rd.
477-3240
Trash Collection
Rumpke Consolidated Co.
1-800-678-6753
Water
Taylorsville Water Works
477-3236 or 477-3235
Post Offices
Taylorsville - 40071
800 Taylorsville Rd.
477-8494
Mt. Eden - 40046
738-5544
Libraries
Spencer County Public Library
168 Taylorsville Rd.
Taylorsville
477-8137
Banks
The Peoples Bank
23 W. Main
477-2244
CUB Bank
853 Taylorsville Rd.
477-2265 or 633-6160
Hospitals
Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
647-4000
Schools
Spencer County Board of Education
207 W. Main
Taylorsville
477-3250
spencer.k12.ky.us
Spencer County Elementary School
1265 Mount Washington Road
477-6950
Taylorsville Elementary School
206 Reasor Avenue
477-3339
Spencer County Middle School
1264 Mt. Washington Rd.
477-3260
Spencer County High School
A $10 million renovation of the high school is currently underway.
520 Taylorsville Rd.
Taylorsville
477-3255
parks.ky.gov
Parks
Taylorsville Lake State Park(1320 Park Road(Taylorsville(477-8713
parks.ky.gov
The park sits on 3,050-acre Taylorsville Lake, where anglers can vie for bass, bluegill and crappie. The 1,200-acre park encompasses some of the most beautiful riding country around.
Waterford Community Park is an 18 acre facility located five miles west of Taylorsville on Highway 44 and includes a picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, .45 mile walking track, fitness stations, basketball court, soccer fields and softball fields.
Ray Jewell Memorial Park is an 18 acre facility on Ray Road off of Highway 44 East across from Spencer County High in Taylorsville and includes a .55 mile walking track, fitness stations, basketball court, playground, baseball and soccer fields.
Annual Events
May
Kentucky Gourd Show
Held the third weekend in May, the show offers gourd craft booths of all kinds, classes, demonstrations, gourds and gourd crafted items for sale. 477-8543.
Main Street Farmers Market
Beginning the first of the month, the Main Street Farmers Market offers farm-fresh produce each Saturday through October, beginning at 8 a.m. near the Spencer County Sheriff's Department Parking Lot.
June
Light Up Salt River
Held the last Saturday in June, Light Up Salt River includes a festival with arts and craft booths, antiques, quilts, craft demonstrations, entertainment, food, a hot air balloon race and fireworks.
477-6650
Spencer County Fair
Held the middle of July at the fairgrounds. Rides, horse show, arts and crafts exhibits, beauty pageants, and truck and tractor pulls. 477-2217.
Spencer County Homecoming
Festivities begin with a traditional chili supper, parade, homecoming contest, Miss and Mr. contest, game booths, arts and crafts booths, country and gospel music and competitive events for adults and children. The chili supper is sponsored by the Senior Class at the Spencer County High School and draws alumni who return to support their alma mater.
Waterford Homecoming
3rd Saturday of September
Features arts and craft booths, live entertainment and area history displays.
October
Little Mount Fall Festival
Second Saturday in October. Music, games, booths, food. 477-6205.
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Local businesses open during the city's trick-or-treat hours to distribute candy. 477-2239.
December
FFA Farm Toy Show
Spencer County High School FFA sponsors a farm toy show at the high school with farm toys from around the country and local arts and crafts showcased. Held the second weekend in December.
Christmas on Main Street
Held the second Friday in December. Offers free children's activities, live entertainment, parade, decorations, caroling and carriage rides.
Santa's Visit
Tree decoration contests and visits with Santa are offered. Second Friday and Saturday in December.
Christmas Home Tour
Tours of selected homes decorated for the holidays are offered. Second Sunday in December.
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