The Kentucky Derby’s 150th Running: Celebrating the Evolution of Fashion and Highlighting Two of Kentucky’s Best Cities.

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is being celebrated with a retrospective on the fashion trends worn by women at the event over the past 150 years. From its inception in 1875 to modern day, the Kentucky Derby has been a showcase of evolving fashion trends.

Meanwhile, two Kentucky cities, Louisville and Lexington, have been recognized among the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live list for 2024. Louisville secured the 42nd spot on the list, while Lexington ranked 15th. These cities outperformed neighboring metro areas like Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Nashville, and St. Louis on various criteria such as quality of life and job markets.

Louisville is known as the “Derby City” due to its location along the Ohio River and hosting the renowned Kentucky Derby Festival. The cost of living in Louisville is below the national average, making it an attractive option for residents. Lexington, on the other hand, is known as the “Horse Capital of the World” due to its vibrant cultural identity influenced by both South and Midwest regions. The University of Kentucky plays a pivotal role in attracting young educated individuals to this city.

As summer approaches, both Louisville and Lexington are expecting a busy housing market with home prices below national median sale price. Buyers and sellers are gearing up for a bustling real estate season.

The success of these cities can be attributed to their unique cultural identities and strong economic foundations that make them attractive places to live in America’s south-central region.