Here in Kentucky, we’re very proud of our history, heritage, and culture. We are a wholly unique group with traditions that combine the best of Southern hospitality, local history, regional culture and dialect, and a big dash of Bluegrass pride. As a result, when non-locals meet a Kentuckian, they might be taken aback by some of our habits and quirks, which might be misconstrued as oddities or eccentrics. But we know the truth: these 15 undying habits prove you can never take the Kentucky out of the Kentuckian… nor would we want to!
Y’all > You Guys
formulanone/Flickr All y’all, all the time!
Front porches aren’t a decorative accent; they’re a way of life.
nschouterden/Flickr Stop and say hello – but don’t be surprised if an entire afternoon passes whilst chatting on the porch. Bonus Bluegrass points if its ceiling is painted blue.
We’re known to bring Ale-8-One to every Bluegrass barbecue!
Ale-8-One/Facebook What can we say? We have a lot of love for our official state drink!
Our bourbon is world famous, and we’re very, very proud of that…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail/Facebook
…and yes, we believe bourbon belongs on everything!
Kentucky Bourbon Trail/Facebook
The Colonial is Bluegrass royalty, and we are very proud of our fried chicken clout.
G Fernández/Google Local Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum, 688 US-25W, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
The Kentucky Derby is basically a statewide holiday.
Bill Brine/Flickr
We’ve been known to spontaneously burst into rip-roaring jam sessions. We are called the Bluegrass, after all!
Paducah Creative City/Facebook
Tennessee may lay claim to Dolly, but the Bluegrass is all about Loretta.
Chris Schieman/Flickr Butcher Hollow, Kentucky 41265, USA
Daniel Boone is a state hero, and you’ll find many an attraction and destination named after Kentucky’s favorite founding father.
William Tylee Ranney/Wikipedia
Once the weather shows any signs of warming up, we’re out on the water! And that’s where you’ll find us all summer long.
Gary Altstadt/Flickr
We also know the best adventures happen underground. Not to brag, but we’re kind of world-famous for our incredible caves.
Margaret River/Flickr
Directions are given in times, not miles. And everything is in relation to the two Ls: Lexington and Louisville.
Doug Kerr/Flickr
And speaking of Louisville, we never can quite agree on how to pronounce our largest city…
Monique Wingard/Flickr Is it Lou-EE-ville? Lou-UH-ville? Let’s just agree to disagree…
One thing we can all agree on, however, is just how beautiful the Bluegrass is. We’re very proud of our natural beauty, and aren’t shy about letting everyone know it!
Ayanthi Udari/Google Local And can you blame us?
If you’re a born-and-bred Kentuckian, what habits of people from the Bluegrass State would you add to the list? How many of these can you relate to? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
formulanone/Flickr
All y’all, all the time!
nschouterden/Flickr
Stop and say hello – but don’t be surprised if an entire afternoon passes whilst chatting on the porch. Bonus Bluegrass points if its ceiling is painted blue.
Ale-8-One/Facebook
What can we say? We have a lot of love for our official state drink!
Kentucky Bourbon Trail/Facebook
G Fernández/Google Local
Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum, 688 US-25W, Corbin, KY 40701, USA
Bill Brine/Flickr
Paducah Creative City/Facebook
Chris Schieman/Flickr
Butcher Hollow, Kentucky 41265, USA
William Tylee Ranney/Wikipedia
Gary Altstadt/Flickr
Margaret River/Flickr
Doug Kerr/Flickr
Monique Wingard/Flickr
Is it Lou-EE-ville? Lou-UH-ville? Let’s just agree to disagree…
Ayanthi Udari/Google Local
And can you blame us?
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