Updates on community projects were the theme of the Chamber of Commerce State of the Community Breakfast Tuesday with leaders casting a positive glimpse into the future of Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, and Christian County.
Hopkinsville Electric System General Manager Jeff Hurd said one of the biggest undertakings in Christian County in decades has been the task to bring rural broadband to the county.
click to download audioChristian County Treasurer said the project in Christian County could be complete by next spring.
click to download audioMeanwhile, Hopkinsville Mayor Wendell Lynch said improving infrastructure has been a top goal in his city as well. He discussed improvements coming to the wastewater treatment plant.
click to download audioOak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis told the leaders that her community is looking to the future and has taken proactive steps to assist in its growth.
click to download audioAnother feather in the cap for Oak Grove is the announced Buc-ee’s Travel Center that is expected to locate at Exit 89 off I-24. Jarvis said cooperation with the state will be vital in making the project come to fruition.
click to download audioJarvis was able to show off another gem in Oak Grove’s ever-expanding footprint — the Valor Hall Conference and Events Center. The 10,000-square-foot facility played host to the state of the community breakfast.