Embrace the great outdoors in McCreary County, Eastern Kentucky, with Whitley City as its county seat. This county of approximately 17,000 residents is a gateway to Daniel Boone National Forest, offering unparalleled opportunities for hunting, hiking, and building a secluded cabin or homestead. Monroe County borders Tennessee and is centered on Tompkinsville. Known for Dale Hollow Lake access, affordable mountain-edge farmland, and a close-knit community with deep agricultural roots.