HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Mayor James R. Knight Jr. is inviting Christian County residents and business owners who are 18 years of age or older to apply for the 2026 City of Hopkinsville Diplomat Program, a civic engagement initiative designed to strengthen connections between residents and city government.
Now entering its eighth program year, the City Diplomat Program offers participants an in-depth look at how the City of Hopkinsville operates. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will engage directly with city departments, learn how key services are delivered, and gain a better understanding of the decisions that shape their community.
“The City Diplomat Program continues to be a meaningful way for residents to learn how their city works and how they can play a role in its future,” said Mayor Knight. “Each year, we see participants become more informed, more engaged, and more invested in Hopkinsville. We look forward to welcoming a new group of city diplomats in 2026.”
Sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. on April 2, May 6, June 4, July 2, and Sept. 3. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. Applications are available at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center and online at www.hoptown.org/diplomat. Completed applications may be submitted by email to diane.turner@h-ky.us, in person, or by mail to:
Hopkinsville Municipal Center
Attn: Diane Turner, Administrative Assistant
715 South Virginia Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Applicants will be notified of their status by email no later than March 20. Individuals not selected for this session may be placed on a waiting list for future opportunities. For more information, visit www.hoptown.org/diplomat or contact Diane Turner at diane.turner@h-ky.us or (270) 887-4000.
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