What is there to do in Evansville?
Just ask Chris Johnson. The Ivy Tech Community College talent coordinator shares how the River City mixes big-city amenities with small-town energy.
What do you consider to be the best things about living in Evansville?
Although Evansville is an economically affordable city for its size, it also boasts beautiful natural areas, excellent educational institutions, and top-tier health care facilities. Personally, the best aspects of Evansville are its strong sense of community and its growing entrepreneurial scene. The people here are generally friendly, and there is a deep sense of pride for schools, small businesses, and nonprofits.
What should someone unfamiliar with Evansville know about it?
Evansville is a hidden gem in the region. As a growing city, it offers abundant opportunities, meaning you can be a “big fish in a mid-size pond.” Evansville serves as a hub for major Midwest cities. The tech sector is expanding rapidly, and entrepreneurship is on the rise.
How do you describe Evansville to people who aren’t familiar with it?
It’s big enough to provide city-like amenities and opportunities but small enough that people still know your name.
You’re also a DJ. What kinds of music do people who go out in Evansville like to hear?
• Country and classic/southern rock: Given our location at the crossroads of Southeast Illinois, Northwest Kentucky, and Southern Indiana, these genres resonate deeply.
• Hip-hop and R&B: ’90s and early 2000s tracks always get the best reactions!
• Throwback pop and dance: The most popular genre! ’80s synth-pop, ’90s dance hits, and early 2000s club bangers never fail to pack the dance floor.
