Coal Run Village is a quiet, small city just outside of Pikeville
Coal Run Village, also known simply as Coal Run, is a growing Eastern Kentucky city that’s attracting new residents for its convenient location just outside of Pikeville. “It’s near some of the bigger shopping chains — Marshalls, Ulta — and bigger chain restaurants such as Texas Roadhouse,” says Stephanie Wallace, who’s sold homes in the area for 25 years and is a Realtor with Century 21 American Way Realty. “It's only minutes from the hospital, which also has a heart specialist and children's pediatric unit.” Pikeville, home to the Pikeville Medical Center, entertainment venues and a busy downtown, is a 6-mile drive away on U.S. Highway 23.
A desirable area of ranch-style and manufactured homes
“Coal Run Village has highly sought-out neighborhoods with very well-maintained brick homes,” Wallace says. “Some of them are older, but they’ve been remodeled to be up to date, and some were just built.” Ranch-style, New Traditional and manufactured homes near Highway 23 sit close together along narrow streets and have driveways for parking. In the valleys further from Coal Run Village’s commercial core, homes are farther from neighbors, but the surrounding mountains often limit yard space. Prices typically range from around $110,000 to $390,000. Properties throughout the community are at high risk of flooding; homeowners here might have to buy flood insurance.
Pike County schools earn Bs and Cs
Kids attend Pike County Public Schools, which earns a B-minus from Niche. They can attend elementary and middle grades at Mullins School, which earns a B-minus, and then go to the C-plus-rated Pike County Central High. High schoolers can join 15 clubs, including the entrepreneurship club, Future Business Leaders of America and the academic team.
A car-dependent area along Highway 23
Highway 23 is the community’s main thoroughfare, leading about 6 miles to Pikeville. Sandy Valley Transportation Services offers on-demand bus rides around Pike County and other areas in Eastern Kentucky. There are sidewalks along some parts of Main Street, but most residents drive to get around. Houses of worship here include Victory Baptist Church and Coal Run Church of Christ. Pikeville Medical Center is about 5 miles away. Pikeville County Airport, a general aviation facility with no commercial flights, is in the community’s north; Huntington Tri-State Airport in West Virginia, located 98 miles away, is the closest commercial airport.
Stores and restaurants nearby, with more variety on Thompson Road
The area’s stores and restaurants are spread out along Highway 23 and Main Street. The family-owned Hot Rod’s Pizza is known for its pizza buffet, and it also has a drive-through for to-go orders. National chains like Bob Evans and McDonald’s are common along the corridor. Shopping centers near Thompson Road provide more eateries, like Buffalo Wild Wings and Moe’s Southwest Grill, and they also have national retailers and grocery stores like Food City and Walmart. Pikeville has a walkable downtown area with locally owned stores, restaurants and breweries.
Parks and river trails offer scenic views and outdoor fun
Coal Run City Park is a popular green space with a playground and picnic tables near the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Kayakers can put into the river at the Justice Way River Access Point, which is part of the Hatfield and McCoy River Trails. Bob Amos Park in Pikeville is a popular regional attraction known for views of the Pikeville Cut-Through, a large engineering project that cut through the mountain to reroute the Levisa Fork. “There’s a lookout on top of the hill that you can drive to and look down on the city, which is very cool,” Wallace says. Also in Pikeville, the Riverfill 10 Cinemas shows the latest movies, and the Appalachian Wireless Arena, a concert venue that hosts nationally known musicians.
Events in Coal Run Village and Pikeville
Community events like the Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration, an evening of hot dogs, live music and fireworks are held at Coal Run City Park. Bigger events are nearby in Pikeville, including Hillbilly Days each April, a three-day festival with carnival rides, crafts vendors and a parade. “People from all over the state come to that festival,” Wallace says.
Written By
Annie Franklin
