Kentucky’s Safest Small TownEddyville, Kentucky sits along the shores of Lake Barkley with a population of just over 2,500 people. Eddyville proves that small towns can punch way above their weight when it comes to quality of life. The town is small enough to feel personal but has enough to keep you busy for a weekend. It is the kind of place that makes you understand why people choose to stay in small towns instead of chasing bigger ones. I left Eddyville with a full stomach, a clear head, and a genuine appreciation for what a well-run small town can be.