Mayor Scott Marshall

Dear Friends,

As we journey into the 21st century, we find our community in a most opportune position, a crossroads, where past meets present. Guthrie’s early years were dependent on the railroad. So much so, that when granted a city charter in 1879, the name Guthrie was chosen in honor of then president of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, James Guthrie. Served by CSX Transportation, and R.J. Corman Railroad, Guthrie still thrives as a regional railroad hub.

Many new achievements have improved our city. The award winning Logan-Todd Regional Water Plant is one example of advanced modern technology serving rural Kentucky. This state-of-the-art 12 million gallon per day facility provides water to over 40 thousand residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Todd, Logan, and Christian counties.

Currently, Guthrie is taking another historic step as we are proud to partner with the University of Kentucky’s College of Design. Our future is much brighter with UK’s technology, experience, and resources. The College of Design has enhanced our city using new technologies and innovative techniques. UK has given our city invaluable planning tools to develop and sustain our unique community. The rehabilitation and adaptive reuse designs for the Guthrie Transportation Museum originated at the College of Design. This project has been awarded $1,400,000 to date. Professor Jason Scroggin is currently designing a downtown park that will serve as the core of our city. “Cherokee Square” will be created using modern technologies, “fly-ash” custom park furniture, and environmental LED lighting systems. Our city is looking forward to realizing these projects as they define our outlook towards the future and growth of our community.

Guthrie is also on the verge of expansion and massive change as Hemlock Semi-Conductor & Dow Corning Corporation has located its 4 Billion dollar industry within 3 miles of our city center. This industry has the ability to transform our community and we are currently preparing for this opportunity by adapting our city for its impact.

Whether you come from near or far, we think of Guthrie not only as Robert Penn Warrens’ a “Place to Come To” as he described his homelands in one of his historic poems but, as a “Great Place to Come To.” Guthrie is a place to build a home, start a family, embark on a business endeavor, or to spend your golden years of retirement. A peaceful place to relax and enjoy after a stressful day. Our city is unique and outside of the commonplace. A place where friends are always welcome. A place in this beautiful Commonwealth we are proud to call home.

Scott A. Marshall
270-483-2511
mayor@guthrieky.com
guthriemayor@yahoo.com