Knifley offers a peaceful, rural setting with room to breathe, yet it sits within easy reach of everyday conveniences. Tucked into rolling farmland in Adair County, the community is a straight shot to county-seat amenities in Columbia and a short drive to shopping, dining, and campus life in Campbellsville. Evenings are quiet, skies are big, and neighbors know each other by name.
Outdoor enthusiasts gravitate to nearby Green River for fishing, kayaking, and shoreline picnics. Trails, a sandy beach, and year-round events at Green River Lake State Park keep weekends lively; check the park calendar through the official page for Green River Lake State Park. For boaters, ramps, campgrounds, and day-use areas maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Green River Lake add even more access, including the popular Holmes Bend area.
Families appreciate the close-knit school community anchored by Adair County Schools, with robust arts, athletics, and career-readiness programs serving students from the countryside into town. Higher education is close by, with Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia and Campbellsville’s university scene just up the road. Healthcare needs are covered with regional specialists and emergency services at Taylor Regional Hospital.
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