With football season in full swing, it’s always nice to see the town rally together to cheer for the big game. Small Town, Big Crowd Go ahead… Let those 5A, big city folks brag all they want about their fancy stadium and big city talent. Comparatively, we may be small…but […]

When you think of Mount Vernon’s Annual River Days, you probably think of lots of yummy food, the riverfront and live music. But, there’s actually another piece of the puzzle that makes this festival very near and dear to our hearts: The Pay It Forward Award. The Pay It Forward […]

It’s that time of year again… Mount Vernon’s annual River Days celebration! This event is undeniably one of our favorite events of the year–mostly because it brings our wonderful community together–but, it also attracts tri-state locals to our unique town and gives local business owners an opportunity to introduce new […]

Baseball and softball season are already in full swing, and we know just how important practice is to build stamina and improve skills. You’ve heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” right? Strike Zone is the perfect place for all of our local baseball and softball stars to brush up on […]

We love to spotlight some of our local favorites, including the local business owners that keep our bellies full and our appetites craving more of their delicious eats! To start off our local spotlight series, we’d like to give a shout out to Di Maggio’s Italian Pizza in our own […]

Summer is here and it’s finally time for one of our favorite events of the year: The Water Street Wine Festival. This year’s festival will be on June 9th from 3PM – 10PM. Expect lots of food, fun and of course…wine! The event draws people from across the tristate region! […]

Finding the right daycare or preschool for your family can be difficult. It can be stressful to search for the best care and early education for your children. One of the best features of Mount Vernon is that you’ll meet so many families open to sharing their best advice! And […]

There are an abundance of reasons to live in the town of Mount Vernon, and more and more people are moving their families out of the city to our beautiful area. Many say that their reasons to live in our small town started with wanting a slower pace of life, […]

From the developing riverfront to the Grade A school system to Bliss–the best pizza and ice cream around–Mount Vernon is the definition of small town charm. Even with Evansville at only 20 miles away and giving you virtually any brand or variety, you can never go wrong with shopping local. […]

Mount Vernon residents Amelia and Cesar Gonzalez knew that their move from Houston was going to be a big change for their family of 5. But, what they didn’t know was how this big move would completely change their perspective of small-town living and how easily they would adapt. Amelia and […]

One of the many reasons we are so proud of our hometown of Mount Vernon, Indiana is because of its rich historical background. For a small town, we have quite a bit of history to share. From Civil War veterans to political leaders, you’d be surprised at just how much […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Mount Vernon’s Annual River Days Festival, and if you haven’t experienced it yet, we suggest you think about canceling old plans and marking your calendars ASAP.  There are few places where you can experience the amazing history behind Lewis and Clark’s discovery expedition, […]

Mount Vernon may soon see an influx of new desirable, affordable housing. A major housing project created by the Greater Mount Vernon Association is in the works and expected to begin by September 1, 2017.  This program was created to improve the quality of life in Mount Vernon, increasing its […]

Few holidays are as widely recognized in our country as Independence Day. After all, it is the nation’s celebration of history, independence and freedom. Fewer still, however, are connected with the history behind the city of Mount Vernon and the man who made many amenities  of the town possible. Early […]