Main Street in Shelbyville City reflects the community's deeply rooted pride in local traditions, historic architecture, commerce, culture, and generations of family and friends. The city serves as a bustling center of activity for Shelby County, home to retail shops, services, a regional hospital and municipal airport, Shelbyville Central Schools, a civic center, local library, and government offices for the county. Conveniently located about 20 miles southeast of Indianapolis, Shelbyville harmonizes the serenity of a smaller town with major urban amenities such as professional sports, Broadway productions, science and historic museums, and entertainment venues. Some of Indiana's finest state parks and forests are nearby, adding to the local sports facilities for a full range of recreational amenities and outdoor adventures.