Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, in the Clarksville metro area. The community was named after Gen. Samuel Hopkins. Hopkinsville enjoys a moderate climate with fair distribution of precipitation throughout the year.

Elevation : 520 feet

Land area : 24.0 square miles

Latitude : 36.85 N, Longitude: 87.49 W

Population : 28,821 (as on July 2005)

Festivals

• Little River Days - May 18-19, 2007
• Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow - Sept. 9-10, 2006
  
• Western Kentucky State Fair - June 29-July 7, 2007
  
• Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow