Educational opportunities include schools that rank among the best in the state academically,  a large public school system, an independent school system, parochial schools, a vocational/technical school and Pikeville College, a four year college with a graduate program in osteopathic medicine.

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El Horrendo at Breaks Interstate Park

Many recreational opportunities are nearby, including two state parks, several lakes, seasonal white-water rafting, outdoor theater and the Mountain Arts Center.

One of the most exciting new developments in Pikeville is the brand new East Kentucky Exposition Center which was recently completed with the ability to host sporting events, concerts and other types of entertainment. Recent and upcoming events include some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, most of which you may have expected to find only in large, metropolitan cities:

East Kentucky Exposition Center

• The East Kentucky Miners (CBA Professional Basketball)
  
• Disney On Ice
• High School Musical on Ice
• Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
• Sugarland
• Three Doors Down
• Larry the Cable Guy
• Kansas
• The Harlem Globetrotters
• Rock-N-Monster Truck Fest
• Martina McBride

Religion is an important part of many people's lives, and our area has a variety of religious organizations that cover a range of religious faiths. These include most Christian denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Church of God and Church of Christ. There are also opportunities for Catholics, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Islamic Faiths as well.

If you are looking for a challenging professional practice in a place where you can enjoy raising a family and be a part of the community, Pikeville is the place for you.

Links to more information about Pikeville/Pike County and the surrounding region:

CityOfPikeville.com ...features streaming videos about Pikeville area tourism, municipal services, and economic development

Recreational/Cultural

• East Kentucky Exposition Center
• Pikeville - Pike County Tourism
• Hillbilly Days
• Hatfield - McCoy Festival and Information
• Mountain Arts Center
• Jenny Wiley Theatre
• Pikeville YMCA
• Mountain Top Lights (November 15 - January 1)
• Big Sandy Heritage Center
• Breaks Interstate Park
  (The Grand Canyon of the South - Features Class IV - Class VI rapids!!!)

Golf

• Green Meadows Country Club
• StoneCrest Golf Course
  

Real Estate

• AAA Real Estate Services, Inc.
• Abode USA Realty and Auction
• Big Sandy Realty
• Classic Realty
• Hensley Development
• Redd, Brown & Williams
• Runyon Realty Inc.
• Valley Agency, Inc.

Primary and Secondary Education
Our area has diverse primary and secondary opportunities including:

• Pikeville City Schools (Independent)
• Pike County Schools
• Christ Central Academy and Training School (non-denominational)
• St. Francis School (Catholic)
• The Piarist School (Catholic)

Post-secondary Education

• Pikeville College
• Big Sandy Community and Technical College

News

• The Medical Leader
• WDHR
• WPKE
• ZRock 107.5
• WXCC
• WEKB
• Appalachian News-Express