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About Seymour
The City of Seymour is located one hour south of Indianapolis, one hour north of Louisville and one and one-half hours west of Cincinnati. Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana is the place to live your future! Seymour has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is served by Mayor Matthew Nicholson, Clerk-Treasurer Darrin Boas and seven Councilmembers.
Seymour is a thriving industrial, commercial, and residential community based on well-planned growth and progress. The quality of life is demonstrated by Seymour’s “small town” yet bustling atmosphere, beautiful parks and open spaces, attractive landscaping and arterial streets, a low crime rate, quality schools and affordable housing. Because of the geographic location, a pro-business environment, and a proactive local government — Seymour is expected to continue to grow.
Project Plans
Downtown Seymour Streetscape
The Downtown Seymour Streetscape Plan was adopted by City Council to be added to the City of Seymour Comprehensive plan.
City of Seymour News
Updated September 8th 2026
WE REMEMBER. WE HONOR.
The Ft. Vallonia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invites the community to join them on September 11 as they honor our local first responders and remember the lives changed by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The event begins at 9:37 am on the steps of the Seymour Museum Center. All county first responders are welcome and will be recognized. The Seymour Museum Center and other
organizations with bell systems in Seymour will toll their bells at the times marking each of the four attacks. Speakers include Ft. Vallonia Regent Skye Zakrzewski and Seymour DAR member Rose Miller and her husband, Joe, who were in Washington, D.C., at the time of the Pentagon attack. Gary Dyer will close the ceremony with prayer just before the final bell tolls. Third Street from the railroad tracks west to Chestnut Street will be closed to regular traffic and available for emergency vehicles to park.
Canvas and Cupcakes!
Grab your favorite little artist and join us for a fun, family-friendly evening of painting, pizza and cupcakes on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 pm, at the Seymour Community Center, 107 S. Chestnut St. Cost is $15 per person. Pizza and cupcakes are provided while you create your masterpiece. Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register online:
Seymour City Jam
The final Seymour City Jam of the year will begin at 6:30 pm, Sept. 17, at Crossroads Park. This free concert features Foreigners Journey to Boston. Vendors lined up include Mark and Beth’s Smalltown Sweets, Malone’s Tacos and Knights of Columbus. A huge THANK YOU to headliner sponsors: JCBank, Voss Funeral Service, Vital Farms, Aisin USA Mfg., Inc. and ATS Heating & Cooling for making this event possible! Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and we’ll see you at the park!
Acoustics and Apple Cider!
Grab your instrument—or just grab a seat—and join us for a fun fall evening of live music, apple cider and good company at the Community Center, 107 S. Chestnut St. The event is 6p-9p on Friday, Sept. 25, and musicians are invited to bring an instrument and join the open jam. Admission is free and apple nachos and apple cider will be provided.
Rock for Recovery is Coming
Join us Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5–9 p.m., at Crossroads Park for an evening of live music, food and community — all while supporting the important work of 180 RCO in Jackson and Jennings counties! Shelby Means — Grammy Award-winning bassist, singer and songwriter and Don Pedigo — Americana roots & rock-and-roll singer-songwriter and overdose prevention advocate will perform. Food trucks will be on hand and auctions will be held.
2nd Annual SFD Little Hotshots Challenge
The Seymour Fire Department is hosting the 2nd Annual SFD Little Hotshots Challenge at 9am on Saturday, October 3rd at SFD Headquarters located at 1019 West 2nd St. All children must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and the guardian must sign a waiver of liability on site prior to the event. The event is a firefighter obstacle course for children. Eligible hotshots must be grades K through 5th grade. There will be divisions based on grade level. This is a limited capacity event, and we anticipate that the roster will fill up quickly. Be sure to follow the Seymour Fire Department’s Facebook page so you
don't miss out on any upcoming information or changes. Here is the link to sign up through Seymour City Hall.
http://seymourin.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Ghouls and Goblets
Grab your ghoul squad and get ready for Seymour Main Street’s Ghouls and Goblets Sip and Stroll on Friday, October 9! This adults-only night is all about sipping, strolling and experiencing local! Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Don’t wait—grab yours and make plans for the ultimate spooky night out in
Downtown Seymour! Purchase Tickets
Parks and Recreation Christmas Parade of Lights and Fireworks
The 5th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights and Fireworks will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. The route begins on West Second Street, near Brooklyn Pizza Company, and continues to the B&O Parking Lot. The fireworks begin around 7p.m. and are provided by Freedom Fireworks. There are parade entry categories, and all are encouraged to enter a float. For information, email egoens@seymourin.org or call 812-522-6420.
Free Zumba
Get up and get moving! Join us for FREE Zumba with Maribel Brand at the Seymour Community Center, at 5:45 p.m. Mondays, 107 S. Chestnut St., in beautiful downtown Seymour. Thank you to Healthy Jackson County for sponsoring this program for our community!
Seymour Transit
Monthly bus passes are available for just $25. Buses run Monday - Thursdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 812-522-7433 to learn more.
Visit a Park Today
In 2025, Seymour Parks had over 614,000 visits over 10 minutes. With over 157,000 of those at Freeman Field Recreational area. Seymour Parks and Recreation encourage you to grab lunch and enjoy some shade at one of our community parks today.
