EDUCATION
Fern Creek students are served by both public and private schools. Public schools include Bates, Fern Creek, Klondike, Luhr, Price and Smyrna Elementary Schools; Moore Traditional, Myers and Newburg Middle Schools; Fern Creek Traditional and Moore Traditional High Schools. Private and parochial schools serving Fern Creek include St. Bernard’s Catholic School, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School, Valor Traditional Academy, Victory Baptist School, Wheeler Elementary and Whitefield Academy. Higher education in the area is provided by University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky Community Colleges, Jefferson Community College, Bellarmine University and Sullivan University.
EVENTS/THINGS TO DO
In addition to the “most exciting 2 minutes in sports” of the Derby, the waterfront skyline, the “Louisville Slugger” Museum & Factory, and distilleries that produce 1/3 of the world’s bourbon, Louisville presents a blend of historic charm and college town happenings. Home to the nation’s largest urban forest and more than 120 parks, outdoor activities remain prominent in residents’ lives. Community flair is represented by annual events built around the arts, the food, the music and most of all, the people of northern Kentucky. Area events include the Blues & Barbeque Festival, the Taste of Louisville, Bluegrass Festival, 100 Years on the Ohio, the annual Kentucky State Fair, the Breeders’ Cup and of course, the Kentucky Derby. Fern Creek residents can also enjoy golfing at Wildwood Country Club and Woodhaven Country Club, home to the Annual Golf Scramble.
ECONOMY
The Louisville metro area presents a diverse economy, fostered by its central geographical location. As a hub for commerce, Louisville’s leading industries include the services sector, government agencies and tourism. Major Companies include UPS, Ford, GE, Humana, and KFC. The most common industries in Fern Creek include health care, education, finance and insurance, construction, and transportation services.
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