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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 May 7th 2026

Cars and Guitars

Cars and Guitars featuring Bad Medicine will rock and roll downtown Seymour once again from Noon - 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Register a vehicle now for $25. Receive an event t-shirt and the first 50 registrants will get a dash plaque. All makes and models welcome!

Proceeds from this event will help fund special needs playground equipment at Seymour parks. There are no awards given out but plenty of gifts and door prizes for participants! For more information contact Darrin Boas, 812-216-8131 or Shawna Boas, 812-216-1112 or Tracey Cole, 812-522-6420.

Jackson County Park Hop

Welcome to the 2026 Jackson County Park Hop! Enjoy the outdoors by hopping from park to park with your friends and family May 26-July 18, 2026. The Park Hop is a fun way for families to enjoy time together while visiting one or more parks across Jackson County! Visit one or more of the listed parks on the passport, complete and turn in the prize submission form. Each family will be entered into a random prize drawing. Prize submission forms can be turned in at any Jackson County Library branch or Brownstown Public Library. #JCParkHop2026

250th Fun

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by playing pickleball! Register for our Freedom to Dink Pickleball Tournaments June 26-28 at the Gaiser Park Pickleball Courts. Run or walk in our Stars, Stripes, & Strides 5K to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States on Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at Freeman Field Recreational Complex.

Seymour Noon Lions will host a Disc Dash Disc Golf Tournament on July 5, with 1 p.m. sign-in. Play time is 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freeman Field Disc Golf Course. Contact Hunter Nolan 812-569-2754 or bradleynolan52@gmail.com.

National Kids to Parks Day

Join us Saturday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Shields Park for National Kids to Parks Day! We will have free hot dogs, chips and bottled water. No registration required.

JCUW Good Deeds

Jackson County United Way is introducing GOOD DEEDS as part of its annual Day of Caring on Tuesday, May 12. These small tasks can make a huge difference:

Save a life through our Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.
Donate school supplies to support JCUW's Rock'n Ready Initiative
Drop off canned goods to a Little Food Pantry
Visit TRUCKS UNITED event for lunch from 11:00-1:30 at the Seymour Area Farmers Market where 10% of sales come back to the DOC

Any other activity that makes you feel connected in your community

Learn more about these opportunities by visiting www.jacsy.org/dayofcaring and we hope you'll join us Tuesday with your own GOOD DEEDS as Jackson County United Way celebrates 30 years of service.

Shields Park Pool

Yay! Summer will be here soon! Shields Park Pool opens for the season at Noon, Saturday, May 23. Shields Park Pool will be offering summer swim lessons again this year! You can register by calling the pool office at 812-523-POOL (7665) or in person at the pool beginning at noon, May 23. Did you know Shields Park Pool offers Aquatic Fitness Programs? Water Aerobics begins in the first week of June. Lap Swimming/Water Walking is also available.

Fruhlingsfest 2026

Frühlingsfest 2026 is quickly approaching! Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 - 11:00am- 11:00pm - Community Festival at the B&O Parking Lot behind the Knights of Columbus. Enjoy awesome food (great variety of food vendors), a beer garden with an array of adult beverages, amazing live music, fun kids activities, and a variety of craft vendors for your shopping pleasure!

Volleyball Season

It's almost summer volleyball season! Get registered now for our 2026 Summer Co-Ed and Women's Volleyball leagues. Register by phone - 812-522-6420 or at Seymour City Hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut St. Online - https://seymourin.recdesk.com/community/program or scan the QR code below. By email: parkadmin@seymourin.org.

United Way Rock N Ready

It is already that time again. Registration for our Rock ‘n Ready Free School Supplies program is NOW OPEN until Tuesday, June 30th. Any student who will be enrolled at a Jackson County school from kindergarten through 12th grade is eligible to participate! Learn more and fill out the form by visiting www.jacsy.org/rocknready.

Fire Training Facility

Seymour Fire Department is excited about their new training facility. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security partnered with SFD to provide a training facility here in Seymour for local agencies to be able to train together and provide enhanced public safety for not just Seymour, but other communities in our region.

Curb Appeal

Planning and Zoning is taking applications for the Curb Appeal program. Apply for up to $500 in matching funds for projects that are visible from the road. Paint, new windows, steps, flower beds, or whatever you are ready to tackle may be eligible. Reach out to ptormoehlen@seymourin.org for more information.

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.

Building Permits

Seymour Planning and Zoning reminds you to stop by and get your remodel, fence, or garage permit before you start construction. The last thing they want to do is have to place a stop work order on your project.

Mayor's Youth Council

Applications open soon for the Mayor’s Youth Council 2026-2027. Incoming 9th - 12th graders at Seymour High School, Trinity Lutheran High School, Sandy Creek Christian Academy, and Home-Schooled students are eligible. The youth council operates as an advisory board to the mayor on issues affecting youth in the community. Applicants must commit to attending meetings from September 2026 to April 2027.

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

This July 4th , we celebrate the 250 th birthday of the United States of America, and we need your help. We are asking students to submit original artwork and/or essays exploring the theme of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

Essay Contest: Grades 5/6, 7/8, 9-12. Winning essays will be published during our 250 th celebration. Submit essays by email to mayor@seymourin.org.

Art Contest: K-4, 5-8, 9-12. Art must be hangable or displayable. Winning art will be displayed at City Hall through the end of the year.

Artwork can be brought to Seymour City Hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut St. Deadline is April 30.