Johnson County, Indiana and the Southern Indianapolis region is the ideal place to raise a family and where you can experience personal and professional success. Aspire is hard at work helping your business and employees feel at home.
Education . Workforce Development . Housing . Libraries . Recreation . Arts + Entertainment . Healthcare
// COMMUNITIES
Johnson County offers a unique mix of suburban and historic neighborhoods as well as a wealth of rural land for country living. It is home to two cities, six towns and a large unincorporated area. Southern Indianapolis includes the contiguous southern third of Indianapolis (Marion County), encompassing two towns.
These communities, while having their own unique assets, combine to form a vibrant and amenity laden region. Through the Aspire, these communities cross beyond municipal boundaries and work together to meet opportunities for a great quality of life.
Our incorporated communities include:
Johnson County
Bargersville
Edinburgh
Franklin
Greenwood
New Whiteland
Prince's Lake
Trafalgar
Whiteland
Southern Indianapolis
// EDUCATION
We have first rate private and public K-12 schools and premier universities nearby. We are home to Franklin College, a leading liberal arts institution, and Ivy Tech Franklin Campus, a two year technical college.
Other world-class universities such as Purdue University, Indiana University, Indiana State University, Ball State University, Butler University, DePauw University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are only a 60 to 90 minute drive.
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Johnson County
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
Central Nine Career Center
Center Grove Community School Corporation
Edinburgh Community School Corporation
Franklin Community School Corporation
Greenwood Community School Corporation
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation
Southern Indianapolis
Perry Township School Corporation
Franklin Township School Corporation
PRIVATE SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Johnson County
Greenwood Christian Academy
Roncalli High School
Our Lady of the Greenwood
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
Southern Indianapolis
Lutheran High School
St. Mark Catholic School
St. Barnabas Catholic School
St. Roch Catholic School
St. Jude Catholic School
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Johnson County
Franklin College
Ivy Tech Community College
Southern Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
// LIBRARIES
The region also has four wonderful public library systems that are leaders in resources and programs.
Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library
The Indianapolis Public Library
// RECREATION
We have more than 1,200 acres of spacious and neighborhood parks for leisure and events; and a Johnson County Trails Master Plan calls out for more than 164 walkable trails that connect our communities and neighborhoods.
We also have community centers, public swimming pools, dog parks, youth and adult sports leagues and numerous fitness and activity classes.
Festival Country Indiana highlights all the ways you and your family can enjoy what Johnson County, Indiana has to offer.
Bargersville Parks and Recreation
Edinburgh Parks and Recreation
Franklin Parks and Recreation
Greenwood Parks and Recreation
Hoosier Horse Park
Johnson County Parks and Recreation
New Whiteland Parks and Recreation
Indy Parks and Recreation
// ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Unique festivals, professional sports teams, great shopping and the cultural offerings of a major American city are part of life in Johnson County and the Southern Indianapolis region.
You can enjoy music and crafts at Greenwood’s WAMM Fest, classic movies at Franklin’s Historic Artcraft Theater or fall fun at Trafalgar’s Appleworks. You also are minutes from attending the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500, and the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Indianapolis Indians.
Great shopping is also available at the Greenwood Park Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in Indiana, and the Indiana Premium Outlet Mall, the premier outlet center in the Midwest.
One of the best ways to explore everything Johnson County, Indiana and the Southern Indianapolis region has to offer is to visit Festival Country Indiana and Visit Indy .
// HEALTHCARE
From primary to world-class specialized care, Johnson County and Southern Indianapolis feature outstanding healthcare providers.
Johnson Memorial Health’s main campus is in Franklin, with primary and specialized care centers in Greenwood, Whiteland and White River Township. They are completing a new comprehensive expansion that includes a state-of-the-art emergency and outpatient center.
Community Health Network and Franciscan Alliance have major hospital campuses in the Southern Indianapolis region. Each recently completed multi-million dollar expansions and renovations, including new cancer and maternity centers.
Valle Vista Health System and Adult and Child Health serve the mental health needs of Johnson County and the Southern Indianapolis community, while Windrose Health Network provides affordable access to care for everyone.
Networks to leading researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children are integrated within our local physician community.
// HOOSIER PLAYBOOK
The Hoosier Playbook is a resource directory designed to build awareness of programs and initiatives that are underway to help individuals, businesses and communities find that "missing piece" or "pieces" to achieve their greatest potential. Spearheaded by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, the playbook covers a range of topics that matter to Hoosiers, including Hoosier Health, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder, Early Learning, K-12 Education, Adult Learning and Training, Higher Education, Housing, Quality of Life, Infrastructure Connections, Pro Business Environment, Public Safety/Emergency Response, and Marketing.