Growing up in Summer Shade, Ky

Growing up in Summer Shade, Ky Life Experiences of Those Growing up in the Idyllic south central Kentucky hamlet Many of us left, never to return.

Hundreds of children were molded by the unique southern culture of our hometown Summer Shade, Kentucky. However, for those fortunate enough to grow up there, a piece of Summer Shade is with us for the rest of our lives.

06/09/2026
05/29/2026

By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Joyce Driver wanted 12 children, but she ended up with thousands. They weren't h...

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Summer Shade native Larmarrous Shirley for his career achievements as an art director and graphic designer in Atlanta, Georgia. Larmarrous, a 1990 graduate of Metcalfe County High, has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Kentucky State University. The current edition of the Edmonton Herald has a brief bio of Larmarrous. He's the son of the late George Leon and Maxine Brewer Shirley and a brother of Lenardos Shirley.

05/25/2026

Our family was watching the network broadcast of the Miss USA pageant in the early 1970s when the world discovered Summer Shade! That's because the Miss Kentucky contestant, Tamara Branstetter, let everyone know where she was from. She did us proud šŸ™‚! - Tim England.

Eight years ago this month we lost this fellow, named William David Fount Barlow, but, of course, everyone knew him as B...
05/25/2026

Eight years ago this month we lost this fellow, named William David Fount Barlow, but, of course, everyone knew him as Billy. He was devoted husband to Emma Jean, a minister, a constable, a bus driver, Boy Scout organizer, and coach. - Tim England

I imagine there are many who visit the "Growing Up in Summer Shade, KY" FB page who attended the elementary school on to...
05/22/2026

I imagine there are many who visit the "Growing Up in Summer Shade, KY" FB page who attended the elementary school on top of the hill. My first year there was 1963, and the school closed in 2013. I attended the closing ceremonies and had a snapshot made for a 50-year comparison. Anyone else have fond memories of the place? -- Tim England

This item was shared by Becky Dubree who found a picture of A.B. Mayfield's home where the Edmonton State Bank in Summer...
05/21/2026

This item was shared by Becky Dubree who found a picture of A.B. Mayfield's home where the Edmonton State Bank in Summer Shade now stands. Becky says Mr. Mayfield also had a livery stable where travelers using Highway 90 could rest their horses. Mayfield was a longtime merchant in Summer Shade (from 1898 until his death in 1936). His store was evidently located at the intersection of Highways 640 and 90. Before settling in Summer Shade at about age 38, he was a merchant in Randolph, KY. His son, Lynn Mayfield, was a dentist whose practice was based in Glasgow. Dr. Mayfield served as Glasgow's mayor for a time.

02/25/2026

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02/25/2026

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