The City of Ashland located in Boyd County, in the eastern portion of Kentucky. The city is situated on the Ohio River north of Catlettsburg. Ashland's population is approximately 23,000 people, the largest in Boyd County.

The city of Ashland functions as the dominant financial, medical, retail, entertainment and government center for Northeastern Kentucky, and serves the largest manufacturing base in Northeastern Kentucky. A good mix of strong existing businesses gives foundation to the city. Ashland's Enterprise Zone is characterized by industrial land uses along the Ohio River and commercial and light industrial uses along major highways. The area is strategically located within easy access to major markets and readily accessible to all types of public transportation including rail, river, air and interstate highways.

Many notable attractions are found in Ashland. The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, the Paramount Performing Arts Center, and the Ashland Area Art Gallery. Recreational activities are readily available in Yatesville Lake State Park and Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.

Ashland is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Notable people from Ashland include Chuck Woolery, Naomi, Wynona, and Ashley Judd. Notorious cover girl from the Abu Gharib scandal, Lynndie England is also from Ashland.