Located close to Tennessee border Mercer county lies in western Kentucky spanning an area of 398 square miles with population being around 21 thousand people based on latest estimates Harrodsburg serving as the county seat. Mercer features numerous outdoor recreation activities from golfing at Cedar Lane Golf Course to kayaking or canoeing along Rolling Fork River plus Bluegrass Music Heritage Museum showcasing history of Kentucky’s music heritage. Agriculture continues playing major role within Mercer’s economy thanks largely to local farmers producing crops such as ; hay ,corn and soybeans .