Virgie, KY

Virgie is a small, quiet community tucked into the hills of Pike County along Shelby Creek. Home to fewer than 300 people, the town offers a classic eastern Kentucky setting where life follows the curve of the valley toward Pikeville. While it is a peaceful rural spot, you still have everyday essentials close by. Local kids attend Valley Elementary and Shelby Valley High School right in town, and the post office and public library give residents a familiar gathering spot.

Like much of the region, Virgie grew out of a long heritage of family farms, timber work, and coal mining along the creek. Country music fans might know the name from Tyler Childers's popular song "Follow You to Virgie," which paints an honest picture of the area's close-knit friendships and mountain roots. For anyone considering a move here, Virgie provides scenic mountain living and a neighborly atmosphere, all while keeping you within an easy commute of Pikeville's larger stores, dining, and medical care.