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What makes somebody a Louisvillian?

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“Someone who appreciates good food, sports and community, and someone who asks” 

~Alana , Buechel

“Definitely the way they pronounce Louisville. You can automatically tell just by that alone if someone is from here or not.” 

~Micah , Hikes Point

“A Louisvillian is someone who is raised in, or has spent formative years in, our great city, someone who uses their inner-magic to create a better place for living and growth — locally and beyond.” 

~Ashley, Jeffersontown

“Well, first and foremost, you’d better be able to pronounce LOUISVILLE the correct way. You must love the Cards, you must appreciate that so many of us share a kinship rooted in our high-school ...

~Adria, Middletown

“That friendly Louisville spirit. The thing I love most about this city is how genuinely nice and friendly people are. They want to help and connect with their neighbors. You don’t notice what sets ...

~Danielle, St. Matthews

“Their ability to navigate shortcuts.”

~Mike

“You have to be sweet but also scrappy. There’s nothing like it.” 

~Joshua, Lyndon

“Anyone who has a deep love or appreciation for the beauty and flaws of this city.”

~Felicia, Audubon Park

“Love for this city, putting goodness in this city, working to make Louisville a better place.” 

~Hannah, Wilder Park

“Anyone who has ever lived in Louisville is a Louisvillian, no matter how long, as long as they love the community and can pronounce the name of the city correctly.”

~Randy, Crescent Hill

“We live in this city, perched between North and South. We treasure the best of each, but we are not snookered by the bogus Southern stuff. Moonlight and magnolias?!”

~Keith, Cherokee Triangle

“I think once you’ve embraced a city’s culture, embedded yourself into the community, and you’ve shown and given love to that community, you’re officially one of them.” 

~Christian, Highview

“Love for the city. Even if you aren’t always actively in love with it, it’s still there.”

~Ali, Crescent Hill

“Establishing your residence. Oh, and asking: ‘Where’d you go to high school?’” 

~Laura, St. Matthews

“An address in the 502.”

~Claude, Irish Hill

“How they pronounce Louisville. We can tell if you’re not from here just by how you say it.” 

~Faith, St. Matthews

“Using bars as landmarks.”

~Sarah, Shelby Park

“‘What high school did you go to?’ I hate it.”

~Jecorey, Russell

“How they pronounce the city. The fewer syllables the better!”

~John Austin, Schnitzelburg

“No matter where you go, they recognize you.”

~Gabby, Valley Station

“Feeling put out by having to drive more than 15 minutes anywhere.”

~Cheyenne

“They say they’re moving here temporarily and then never leave?”

~Tarik

“We all want to know what high school you went to before we ask anything else.”

~Millicent, Westport

“Great host or hostess.”

~Richard, St. Matthews

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