Lexington blends influences from the South and Midwest to create a unique cultural identity. A college town, Lexington is home to the University of Kentucky, the city’s largest school and employer. The university plays a vital role in the city by constantly attracting young, educated people into the culture and economy.
Lexington relies on the equestrian industry as a primary economic driver, and it’s a huge part of the city’s culture and identity. Horse farms surround the city, many streets are named after Triple Crown winners and horse statues are displayed in parking lots and city parks. The horse industry is so essential to Lexington that zoning restrictions are in place to protect hundreds of neighboring farms from urban sprawl.
