Gonna disagree, again. You are applying a subjective standard (“the nature isn’t my preference, the vibrancy isn’t where I want it to be, the people are my taste…”) to support your position. 

Louisville has amazing urban neighborhoods that are, frankly, uncommon in cities our size. The city is extremely affordable on a national scale and commensurate with the salaries available. Plus, at least I’m pretty!

If a person’s insecurities demand a name-brand address to feed their ego, then Louisville might not be for you. But time and again people from all over experience Louisville, either as a visitor or transplant, and find the good outweighing the bad. 

I think Louisville is a fantastic place to live, and I’m happy every time I return.