Discover authentic Appalachian living in Owsley County, an Eastern Kentucky treasure with Booneville as its county seat. Home to a small population of just over 4,400, this county offers rugged, heavily wooded land, perfect for those seeking ultimate privacy, self-sufficiency, and a connection to unspoiled natural beauty. Simpson County sits on the Tennessee border centered on Franklin. Its location on I-65 between Bowling Green and Nashville creates unique economic opportunity, with affordable farmland and growing commercial development.