Welcome, KY! What part of the state are you in? I'm in Jeffersonville, IN - just across the river from Louisville.
I also recently started my 29g (about 4 weeks now). Right now I have about 29 lbs. LR, 2" sand (live and aragonite), and a clean-up crew in the tank. My crew includes a cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, 6 hermits, 5 snails and an emerald crab. I also just got a feather duster yesterday. (Hope it makes it, my pep. shrimp won't leave it alone!)
I'm planning on starting with 2 false percs (clownfish) and adding other peaceful fish. Possibly a watchman goby, royal gramma, neon goby. I'm still deciding about these. I'm also curious about the blackcap basslet and the firefish goby. In a 29 I can't have many so I'm trying to narrow down my wishlist.
Do you have any equipment yet? The folks on here are incredibly helpful. If you're still just planning, they can save you a bunch of money and headaches!
Good luck with your tank!
Claire