City of Tompkinsville

City of Tompkinsville Tompkinsville is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Monroe County, Kentucky. Daniel Boone's sister, Hannah, is also buried there.

In 1804, the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse was built and is today part of the Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site. At this site, a graveyard is home to deceased veterans of both the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. During the Civil War, Tompkinsville was the site of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's first Kentucky raid. July 9, 1862, Morgan's Raiders, coming from Tenne

ssee, attacked Major Thomas J. Jordan's 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Raiders captured 30 retreating Union soldiers and destroyed tents and stores. They took 20 wagons, 50 mules, 40 horses, sugar and coffee supplies. At Glasgow, Kentucky they burned supplies, then went north, raiding 16 other towns before returning to Tennessee. Tompkinsville is also home to the famous Dovie's restaurant which has been known for its signature deep-fried hamburgers since 1938.

09/04/2026

Monroe County is issuing a no outside burning order effective immediately.

08/21/2026

The boil water advisory has been lifted by the division of water.

08/18/2026

The following City of Tompkinsville customers will be under a boil water advisory until further notice. County House Rd, Gamaliel Rd, Lovers Lane, Cemetery Rd, Richards Dr, W Short St, Sue St, Dot Dr, Hilltop Dr and MO Lane.

05/26/2026

ACCEPTING APPLICATION’S
The City of Tompkinsville is accepting applications for full-time Water Maintenance. Apply in person at the Tompkinsville City Hall.
For more information or questions please contact City Clerk Garrett Graves at 270-487-6776.

04/30/2026

Boil Water Advisory for customer's on North Magnolia, Capp Harlan from ambulance service to North Magnolia, Dowell Dr, Green Hills Dr, Monroe Dr, White St, Lions Ave, East Hollywood, Pedigo St, East Short St & Paige St.

Boil Water Advisory issued due to water line maintenance and will be in affect until further notice. customers may experience little to no water pressure during maintenance.

Address

206 N Magnolia Street
Tompkinsville, KY
42167

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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