Indiana's 3rd Largest City: Downtown Evansville, Indiana 4K.

[@eromitlabhitw]

I only know a couple of people that live there, and I have no connection to Evansville other than having stopped there several times... but I absolutely love Evansville, and I can't even really explain why.

[@CoryRatcliffePlays]

Classic Lloyd "Expressway" with traffic cones over half of the lanes

[@namgreenberet3322]

It's Evansville Kentucky. We picked up some hitchhikers who were from Montana and were heading to Florida. When we started a conversation they looked shocked and asked damn, how far south are we. In Evansville we have a southern lilt that isn't exactly a southern drawl but to a northerner, they have a hard time distinguishing the difference. Reno Nevada is called they greatest little city. I think Evansville takes that honor. In Evansville you get Hoosier hospitality coupled with southern hospitality, a great combination. I live in the Philippines now but I am proud to say I was born and raised in Evansville.

[@darktruth2300]

Good to hear you are well. Take care old friend.

[@namgreenberet3322]

@@darktruth2300 Have we met before sir? Your name doesn't ring a bell but you called me old friend.

[@misshiss4040]

..... u know evansville is in indiana right ?!?!? Lmfao..or did u think u were living in Kentucky all those years ?!??!

[@namgreenberet3322]

​@@misshiss4040 I wrote that with tongue in cheek, get a life. Even though the message flew over your head, everyone from Evansville and Henderson got it. I was born in Evansville Indiana but the Indiana and Kentucky border meets in the middle of the Ohio river between Evansville Indiana and Henderson Kentucky..

[@ColtsMan2005]

@@namgreenberet3322 chillllll

[@donaldpitt]

Moved here for school 7 years ago from England and New Jersey, completely love the place. I currently live downtown, however when I moved here it was completely peaceful and safe, now crime seems to have risen a lot, but it just depends on where you are in Evansville. Downtown is a safe place.

[@george4vIogging]

I am from England will be visiting family in Evansville

[@anthonyjackson1446]

Very nice video and downtown scenery of this Indiana city...👌🏽👍👍

[@ethanhelfert8515]

Excellent vid. Couldn't have picked a nicer day!

[@bryancabrera876]

I just moved to Evansville 4 months ago from FL. I love it here.

[@gingerp6631]

Bryan Cabrera : Really? This is surprising to read.

[@candacebradshaw2315]

Just give it a little time you won't like it then I was born and raised there it's a nasty place full of drugs no work everybody walks around like zombies disgusting I live in Florida now I love it

[@TheKanucasaku]

What drew you to the E’ville? Was it the stunning view of that dirty ass river or was it the primo meth out of the trailer park? Oh and welcome to Hevansville come for a visit and stay for the drug and gun violence.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

@@gingerp6631 I've visited Evansville with my partner back in the early 90s and lived in Florida in the early 80s and for nine months after Katrina. The Florida where people tend to live is all highways, condos and suburbs. At least Evansville is a TOWN.

[@rwilson7197]

Welcome. We love FL , so its mutual!

[@bigwally2281]

I left Indiana in 1982 for Dallas, TX. Can't wait to move back to southern Indiana. Already bought a place there. The simple life is better and I look forward to it.

[@chrisconnors9449]

Interesting.. what led to your decision of choosing to return to Indiana??. Curious to know because I was considering Indiana, Durham North Carolina, or Dallas Texas to move to.

[@bigwally2281]

@@chrisconnors9449 stay out of Texas. Way over rated. I am from Indiana and moved here in 1982. My sisters and brothers moved here too and none of them really like it either. It was a mistake. I just know life would have been better if I would have never moved here to Texas. Gone soon.

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@bigwally2281 Yeah it seems like people are fleeing to Texas from all over.. after being all around congested over expensive New York my whole life I’m trying to go where most aren’t going too. Indiana seems very promising.

[@Leo-bl5ix]

I lived there for 5 years but that was very long time ago from 80-85 . Loved that city

[@AaronPly7]

Thank you for that great knowledge you bestowed upon us. 🤣👍

[@Truckngirl]

I watched both of your Evansville videos. I know you like to touch on some of the historical reasons that have caused some of the urban blight and other related issues. Evansville used to be called 'The Refrigerator Capital of the World'. It was home to Whirlpool, which located to a more friendly NAFTA country, cutting 1,100 jobbie jobs. The blight was there before, but I can guarantee that the factory closing kicked up the despair level enough for a lot of out of work people to pick up a meth pipe.

[@EmilyTienne]

Now the only refrigerators in Evansville are the fat people.

[@sunhao2005]

@@EmilyTienneHi, is Evansville a safe place to work and live?

[@EmilyTienne]

@@sunhao2005 Yes, I think so.

[@ja18musik]

Might be going to UE so thank you for this video!

[@benjaminclark4030]

Dude, if you'd just gone a few more blocks you would have gotten footage of the riverfront and all that's down there. That's definitely still downtown.

[@ChrisHarden]

Riverside Drive was closed for construction when I was there, so no I couldn’t have.

[@kyleermert6444]

@@ChrisHarden that's horrible, it's a very pretty area and they just moved the lst there permanently a year or so ago. The river itswlf isn't clear and beautiful but the views are to die for

[@jeffreybundy4095]

I used to live there. Right off the Lloyd expressway on division street. Good times.

[@hitechredneck6366]

Really like your videos! Look forward to more.

[@anthonyhunt701]

My Mom’s hometown & where she, my Dad & oldest Sis are buried & so will I be. Spent A LOT of time here…..family…

[@ValDominator]

REST IN PEACE 420 MAIN ST

[@kimsharesvideo]

I guess that means you need to come back again next fall during the 2nd largest street festival after Mardi Gras

[@ChrisHarden]

I'm going to be coming back. This was my first road trip for the channel. Today I have a much better idea on how to plan for making video series' on medium sized cities like Evansville.

[@kyleermert6444]

It's the second largest festival in America, the only one bigger is Mardi Gras. ( That's what you may have meant but states ao people knew)

[@laffilmfest3759]

Great video!

[@michiganhoosiers03]

❤ Evansville!! Miss it, thanks for the video!!

[@craignovy2090]

Thanks so much for this excellent video of downtown Evansville. It is pretty neat, appears to be going in the right direction with lots of potential. YES to the econmic climate/taxes being so so critical.

[@Theresa5207]

Wonder if Deaconess Hospital is still there? I was born there. Would like to visit Evansville sometime.

[@Ame3thyst3]

Yes, Deaconess Hospital is still there. I was born there too.

[@TheMusikryder]

The whole video I saw two people walking lol

[@ChrisHarden]

Haha it was during the Covid shutdowns.

[@thomasasix1884]

Sadly, Evansville is the obesity capital.

[@anothergoogleuser]

Thanks for sharing.

[@prariestaterail1071]

Check out Vincennes, Indiana

[@grantdidomizio8744]

Lol the bars and night life are mostly on Franklin street. But isn’t it kind of hard to actually give “insight” when you’re not from the actual town? Anyhow, you should definitely check out the west side, like Reitz high school, and the north side to really get a better feel for the city as a whole. Thanks!

[@namgreenberet3322]

I can name practically every street in Evansville and where they are located within the city because I AM FROM EVANSVILLE I was born and raised there and I never crossed any Evansville border, in other words I never left Evansville until I was 18 years old when I enlisted in the army.

[@grantdidomizio8744]

@@namgreenberet3322 okay?

[@kyleermert6444]

@@namgreenberet3322 how long has it been since you've lived there because 90 percent of your information is severely outdated

[@jimmyjames8377]

Looks nice and clean there...whers the people?

[@DM-il1hf]

Your videos are bad. First, you’re condescending & you’re treating viewers like they’re dumb. 2nd, Always research the places before going & discuss the historic sites with a local or two. You drove within a block of the some of the most interesting buildings in the state (Old Post office, old jail, coliseum, victory theater, the riverfront) You’re preying on people to collect likes and you’re not even making these videos high quality to warrant follows & likes. Also, stop saying “give me a like for that great information” because you’re not giving anyone great info, you’re exposing the lack of knowledge of the area. “Thirsty Thursday’s?” Really? 😂

[@ChrisHarden]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@matthewrouge]

Yes, it's not funny or knowledgeable. Just trash.

[@namgreenberet3322]

You can see why they call Evansville stop light city.Before they built the I-64 by-pass and the new Hwy 41,truckers had to drive all the way from northern Evansville to Kentucky on a 2 lane street and it took forever.The truckers named it stop light city because there was a light on every corner all the way through the city.It is maybe one of the most boring big little cities in America.It's where they shot A League of Their own.Madonna,Tom Hanks and all the other actors said they had never been so bored in their lives.It is a law crime city considering there are over 100,000 citizens living there.The night life is practically non existent and other than the University of Evansville,the team that beat Kentucky twice and they beat Purdue the year they were rated number one,there aren't many sporting events taking place.For a big little city,it is pretty laid back and as I said crime like murder is low.

[@ChrisHarden]

Great comment. Didn't know that about Evansville being called stoplight city. Educate me though. I'm only aware of Evansville beating Kentucky once in November of 2019. When was the 2nd time? Asking as you're the second one to say mention "The team that beat Kentucky twice" and you seem to be a local.

[@namgreenberet3322]

I have a disclaimer.U.E. beat U..K. once and P.U. wasn't ranked no.1....my error.

[@ChrisHarden]

Haha. All good.

[@braytenr2185]

@John Doe its mainly in a small area

[@JUSAGUYNKY]

Yeah Madonna said she wasn’t that fond of Evansville because there was only one drag bar LOL comparing Evansville to the eastern European city of Prague that at the time was under communist rule and was dealing with third world challenges like crumbling infrastructure..

[@gingerp6631]

The city looks kind it is dying. Not the Evansville I remember. Of course, that was in the 1970’s.

[@shaneskyrunner3703]

All the good stuff is on the east side and northeast side now.

[@edwardmiessner6502]

It looks like whoever decided all that immense surface parking fatally sounded it. I have a partner who said downtown wasn't that great in the 70s either.

[@namgreenberet3322]

@@shaneskyrunner3703 The westside is the best side to live. There is more wooded areas and rolling hills with a plethora of wildlife, like wild turkeys, deer, squirrels, rabbits, you name it. All of the hustle and bustle and traffic headaches are on the eastside.

[@jrecksville3578]

People who already live in Evansville I

[@fallenlotus9572]

My birthplace, I miss it so much.

[@classicalliberal70]

were do you live now?

[@fallenlotus9572]

@@classicalliberal70 Chicago Illinois. I moved in 2016 to indulge in the big city life. Despite everything, Evansville still holds it's charm. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking lol.

[@classicalliberal70]

@@fallenlotus9572 I move to Pennsylvania 10 years ago. I miss Evansville from time to time.

[@fallenlotus9572]

@@classicalliberal70 same with Henderson Kentucky, but Evansville was a weekend getaway when there was nothing else to do. A hidden gem within the tristate area.

[@mannelson1306]

I have lived here since i was born

[@joedevitto6113]

Was wondering if you can give some pros and cons to Evansville . seems nice from what i see and has everything i need there but cant always tell from photos and videos , Thanks

[@orlando.castrocastro2771]

Ase algunos anos yo vivi en ese estado de Indiana y lo que mas disfrutava era cuando Nevava ❤❤💋💋

[@gilparra2053]

Buenas noches, que puede decirme de ese estado? Hay latinos? Tengo una oferta de trabajo para allá, sin embargo tengo incertidumbre por el cambio

[@joedevitto6113]

Was wondering if anyone recently moved here and how it was. Im looking to find a new place to live and thought this might be a nice start. Thanks so much ~

[@ChrisHarden]

This video is pretty dead with views at the moment so I’m not sure if anyone will see your comment in time, but it all depends on what you want. There’s spots in Evansville that would be alright to stay in if you like the area.

[@joedevitto6113]

@@ChrisHarden Im in Vegas looking for a small quiet place , little more slower paced , with some seasons . stores and some culture basically and lower cost of living ~

[@martinbudutira4872]

@@ChrisHarden Planning to relocate to either fortwayne or Evansville soon but I never go to Evansville before How would you compare both cities

[@ChrisHarden]

@@martinbudutira4872 Fort Wayne in nicer in my opinion but if you don’t like snow then Evansville might be better. You still will get snow in Evansville but not as much.

[@donovanhefner1130]

@@joedevitto6113 Do not move to Evansville. If you’re looking for a small quiet town, with good people, Newburgh, Indiana is the place. Not even 15 minutes outside of Evansville. I’ve lived here about 6 years, and it’s the first place that has ever felt like home.

[@edlondon3717]

You didn't show the riverfront area of downtown and casino?

[@ChrisHarden]

Construction had Riverside drive closed off to traffic completely when I was there!

[@thomasasix1884]

Screw the casino, but the LST is a nice addition to the downtown.

[@charleskesner1302]

Like the music.

[@TheKanucasaku]

Ease up on bashing the water quality it’s honestly not that bad. Coming from a long term prisoner of Evansville

[@morepizzaplease4334]

Lol

[@cyranobuckminster1970]

Dude, you're harsh. Most of it is true, but still . . .

[@namgreenberet3322]

Most of it is true? It's all true, I know because I was born and raised there and lived in Evansville until I was 55 when I bought a farm in Kentucky and moved onto the farm.

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

This is where the team that beat Kentucky (Twice)

[@ChrisHarden]

Are you talking about the Evansville Purple Aces beating the Kentucky Wildcats back in November? That was hilarious but that was at Rupp Arena in Kentucky, and happened only once... (if that's what you're referring to.)

[@MSU-DetroitFan]

Yeah the Twice was a accident but still could have included the College and mentioned that upset because that's probably how most people know about Evansville

[@ChrisHarden]

West BranchBall I definitely could’ve at least mentioned that the Purple Aces play their home games at the Ford Center. I’ll have to go past UE and USI the next time I’m down there.

[@edwinalston6488]

Nice video. Made downtown Evansville look bigger and nicer than it really is. Most of the buildings are abandoned and closed because there's really no business in the downtown area like there was in the 70's. Downtown like the rest of Evansville is a ghost town and boring. Being a former native of the city I know firsthand.

[@kyleermert6444]

How old is former native because there's tons of stuff to do downtown 🤣

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Do you need to be spoonfed something to do?...

[@i-35vagabond56]

Can you show Muncie. It's another interesting town in Indiana.

[@King.Raptor]

Franklin street is where the bar hopping is lol not Main

[@carladavis4758]

It's pronounced. Vander burg. We are an old German heritage town.

[@Sandraella1982]

lol yeah that was a huge cringe when he said that wrong

[@marksmattress6227]

Yeah, I cringed at that slip, lol.

[@kyleermert6444]

You're not even downtown until after you go under the Lloyd Expressway

[@bryceword1768]

Evil-ville!! Evans-hell!!

[@kimsharesvideo]

You missed about 90% of the city. Only a block away from Dress Plaza. You could have driven down to Riverside and showed the historic district. I won’t give you a thumbs down but you skipped most of the city.

[@ChrisHarden]

Thanks for not giving me a thumbs down I guess, but it's supposed to be a video on Downtown Evansville... nothing else. Haha. Riverside Drive was also closed for construction when I was down there filming this video.

[@jeandavidnau8314]

Yeah, Haney's corner and historic district are totally still downtown

[@newman_LaRue_Jr]

During World War II Evansville was home to building planes ammunition and ships for our troops also the lsts was made in Evansville which we proudly display downtown along with the wartime Museum. Whirlpool had three factories in Evansville very plastic headquarters is in Evansville the list goes on dirty and research before you make videos thank you

[@EmilyTienne]

The absolute dreariest, deadest city I have ever seen. Zero street life on their main drag - really astonishing. South Bend, Indiana is smaller, yet has 50x more car traffic and many more day time pedestrians. Instead of that “things are happening” upbeat music playing in the background, you should be playing a funeral dirge.

[@rwilson7197]

I drive downtown frequently & it us lively. This looks like a Sunday early morning. Key clue- lots of open parking spots on Main Street. Normally hard to find a spot during the week.

[@EmilyTienne]

@@rwilson7197 That’s encouraging to hear.

[@brianog5267]

Umm quick question…. Are there any humans in this city…. I don’t think I saw more than 3 for the entire video… what the hell????

[@ChrisHarden]

Covid

[@michaelnewell6385]

You are spreading incorrect information. Per Google California has the dirtiest air quality. Per Google Indiana is not even in the top 10 states for dirtiest water. You need to correct yes.

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

I go there to get drunk on a regular basis... or ...maybe it makes me get drunk 🥴 ... wood hooo.. "vanderball" county.

[@augustleo440]

Would like to have the music in your videos. ✌✊

[@jjp7022]

Most depressing place ever

[@jjp7022]

@@braydnminnette5970 ya ok

[@EmilyTienne]

It looks sterile. Absolutely lifeless, as if the people are prohibited from leaving their homes.

[@JS_1983]

ZzzZzz

[@danielthorbecke4538]

You should have mentioned that 96% of the .45 caliber bullets shot in WW2 were made in evansville.