The MakeMyMove relocation program continues to pay dividends for Mayfield and Graves County, bringing two new full-time residents to the community in 2025, for a total of four* relocations since local leaders entered a partnership with the innovative online platform two years ago.
MakeMyMove connects remote workers who are considering relocation with communities offering support and incentives. Several other Kentucky communities also participate.
Sponsors include the City of Mayfield, Graves County Fiscal Court, Graves County Economic Development (GCED), the Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce, Graves County Health Department, Graves County Schools, Mayfield Independent Schools, WK&T, Barger Realty, Trifecta Real Estate, Mayfield Graves County YMCA, the Rotary Club of Mayfield, and the Mayfield-Graves County Tourism Commission.
Mayfield and Graves County continue to garner interest among potential movers. MakeMyMove reports that in 2025, 465 people applied for consideration for the program and a total of 117 were pre-approved. Formal offers were made to 37 of those people. Six accepted the offer and two actually moved.
WK&T, one of the program’s corporate sponsors, says MakeMyMove aligns with the cooperative’s mission -- investing in the people who choose to live and work in the communities they serve.
“As a sponsor of the MakeMyMove program, WK&T is committed to supporting the long‑term growth and stability of Mayfield and Graves County” said Chief Executive Officer Karen Furman. “Reliable broadband is a foundational part of that commitment, and it plays a critical role in helping remote workers establish their homes, contribute to the local economy, and stay connected. We’re encouraged by the continued interest in this program and honored to play a role in welcoming those who choose to call our region home.”
“What excites us most about this program isn’t just growth, it’s people,” said Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan. “Welcoming new households through MakeMyMove means new neighbors, new relationships, and new stories becoming part of our community. That kind of investment in people is what truly helps a city thrive.”
“We have so much to offer here in Graves County,” said Graves County Judge Executive Jesse Perry. “It’s great to see that recognized and rewarded. We’re proud to welcome these new families and look forward to future relocations.”
“We want Mayfield and Graves County to grow and thrive, and MakeMyMove is one more tool that can help us meet that goal,” said GCED President Jason Lemle. “These four new residents are homeowners, they’re taxpayers, and they invest every day in our local economy. That’s worth celebrating, and I applaud the community partners that came together to make this innovative program a reality.”
Learn more about the local program at MakeMyMove.com.
* A previous report listed three relocations in 2024; the actual number is two.