WE Live Here. Better Know BATESVILLE.

New to Town

New to Town.

Welcome. This page collects the starting points — the detail lives on the pages it links to, so nothing here goes stale in two places.

Start Here

The first three stops for any newcomer.

Government & Voting

Eight resident tasks, who to call, neighborhoods & HOAs

Life's Essentials

Utilities, trash & recycling, healthcare, library, emergency contacts

Government & Voting

Meetings, officials, and how to vote in Ripley or Franklin County

Get Settled

House, help, and the lay of the land.

Find a Local Pro

Neighbor-recommended trades and services, with upvotes

Set up utilities

City water & gas, Duke Energy in town, SEI REMC rural

KnowHome

Reels, photos, and guides — where to go, what to see, where to eat

Family & Community

Schools, groups, and what’s on.

Our Schools

BCSC schools, athletics, education foundation, and neighboring corporations

Get Involved

Clubs, nonprofits, and volunteer openings — with upvotes

Community Events

Festivals, performances, school events, and public meetings

Explore Batesville History

Then-and-now photos, old businesses, and community memories

Something missing from this starting page? Tell us through any page’s suggestion form — every submission is read by a person.

Who’s behind BetterKnow?

BetterKnow is run by Darrick Cox. He also owns Tudor Square Realty, and he serves on the Batesville City Council. BetterKnow covers the whole community — not just real estate — and the brokerage never directs what it publishes. When BetterKnow points you toward Tudor Square, it says so, right where the suggestion appears.