Bowling Green Local Information
Practical information for Bowling Green and Warren County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Bowling Green: schedule, holidays, bulk
Scott Waste Services collects trash at every home in Bowling Green city limits; carts out by 5 a.m. Missed pickup or bulk items: 270-783-4016.
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Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Warren County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Bowling Green fits into Warren County and Kentucky: the city, the county, Bowling Green Independent School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Warren County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Warren County tax bills: 2% off through Nov. 1, face amount to Dec. 31. Bowling Green city bills are due Dec. 31. City rate: 20.3 cents per $100.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Bowling Green
City Building Division permits: 270-393-3615, 707 E. Main Ave. Zoning and rezoning: City-County Planning Commission, 270-842-1953. Fees and meetings.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Bowling Green
The U.S. 31-W Bypass is one lane each way from KY 234 to Park Street until fall 2027. KY 884 work zone runs to Sept. 2027. KYTC District 3: 270-746-7898.
Home prices
Bowling Green home prices and housing market
The typical Bowling Green home was worth $281,762 in August 2026, Zillow says, flat over the year and up 78% in 10 years. ZIP code figures and FHFA.
Schools
Bowling Green schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Bowling Green is split between Bowling Green Independent Schools (270-746-2200) and Warren County Public Schools (270-781-5150). Calendars and ratings.
Things to do
Things to do in Bowling Green this month: October 2026
October in Bowling Green: the Scarecrow Trail to Oct. 25, pumpkin weekends, Nostalgia Fall Classic Oct. 16-18, Brewfest and Pride Oct. 24, bg26.2 Oct. 31.
Voting
Voting in Warren County: registration, polling places and early voting
Warren County votes Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., at any of 14 vote centers. No-excuse early voting Oct. 29-31, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Clerk: 270-843-5306.
Farmers markets
Bowling Green farmers markets
Community Farmers Market, 2319 Nashville Road, is open year-round Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., and doubles SNAP up to $20 a visit.
Parks
Parks and trails in Bowling Green
Bowling Green's city parks: Kereiakes, Lampkin, Preston Miller, the Riverwalk, Hills Bark dog park, boat ramps and greenways. Hours and addresses. 270-393-3249.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Warren County
The Barren River District Health Department inspects Warren County restaurants. How Kentucky's 100-point scores work and how to get a report: 270-781-2490.
Business
New businesses in Bowling Green: September 2026 roundup
Bowling Green's September 2026 ribbon cuttings and openings: The Food School, Storage Sense, Embody Dance, Equity Medical and more, plus new chamber partners.
Public notices
Public notices in Bowling Green and Warren County
Where to find Bowling Green and Warren County public notices: city ordinances, hearings, bids, zoning cases and tax sales. An index, not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall in Bowling Green
Bowling Green City Hall: 270-393-3000. Mayor Todd Alcott, four at-large commissioners, City Manager Jeff Meisel, police non-emergency 270-393-4000 and more.
Power outages
Power outages in Bowling Green: who to call and outage maps
Power out in Bowling Green? BGMU customers call 270-782-4302. Warren RECC members call 270-843-9710 or text #out to 85700. Outage maps and tips.
Population
Bowling Green population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Bowling Green had 78,505 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 35% since 2010 and third in Kentucky. Age, income and housing.
History
Bowling Green history and landmarks: founding, museums and sites
Bowling Green was named in 1798 and incorporated in 1812. All 74 National Register listings with years, plus museums, hours and historic sites.
Moving
Moving to Bowling Green: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Bowling Green? Start power and water with BGMU (270-782-1200) or Warren RECC, gas with Atmos, then title your car and get a Kentucky license.
Transportation
Getting around Bowling Green: roads, transit, airport, parking
GoBG Transit runs five bus routes weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (270-393-3695). Downtown has over 1,200 free parking spaces. Roads, airport, bike links.
Neighborhoods
Bowling Green neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Bowling Green neighborhoods by ZIP code, school zone and home value: downtown, College Hill, Shake Rag, St. Joseph, Delafield, Briarwood, Greenwood.
Neighborhoods
Briarwood, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
Briarwood, off Cemetery Road in ZIP code 42103, is split between Potter Gray and Warren County's Briarwood Elementary zones. Typical value: $359,849.
Neighborhoods
College Hill, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
College Hill sits between downtown and WKU in ZIP code 42101. It is zoned for T.C. Cherry Elementary and Bowling Green High School.
Neighborhoods
Delafield, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
Delafield, on Bowling Green's north side in ZIP code 42101, is split between Warren County and Bowling Green Independent school zones.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Bowling Green is in ZIP code 42101 and Bowling Green Independent Schools. Zillow's typical 42101 home value was $234,091 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Greenwood and Scottsville Road, Bowling Green: homes, schools
The Greenwood area by I-65 Exit 22 is zoned for Greenwood High and Drakes Creek Middle. ZIP 42104's typical home value was $320,504 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Shake Rag, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
Shake Rag, north of downtown Bowling Green in ZIP code 42101, was the city's first National Register district honored for African American history.
Neighborhoods
St. Joseph, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
St. Joseph is a historic district northwest of downtown Bowling Green in ZIP code 42101, zoned for Parker-Bennett-Curry and Bowling Green High.
Neighborhoods
Upper East Main, Bowling Green: homes, schools, parks and commute
Upper East Main is a historic district east of Fountain Square in ZIP code 42101, zoned for T.C. Cherry Elementary and Bowling Green High School.
Schools
Bowling Green public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 28 public schools serving Bowling Green in two districts, with addresses, grades, enrollment, 2025-26 Kentucky ratings and zone links.