Bowling Green Kentucky Explained

[@SnapBack123]

These comments are crazy. Born and raised here and love this town. Y'all are commenting like you thought you were getting off the boat in manhattan. What did you expect??? Super safe, can commute 20 miles in 30 min, tons of jobs, beautiful countryside, plethora of sit down restaurants, active community, 4 golf courses, drag strip, 5 high schools, great university.... People just want want want and can't slow down to take a breath. This ain't Nashville. This ain't LA. This ain't New York. If being an ant in a hill full of self absorption then yes you probably don't like Bowling Green

[@kendracummings538]

Love this!!

[@musashiblade1512]

Im from here too. I am looking to move just to get a change of environment and new experiences but Bowling Green is a nice little city. We are actually very diverse for such a small town.

[@bobgaylord8883]

My wife & I moved to Alvaton from the suburbs of Rochester, NY about 4-years ago. We bought a house valued about the same as our home in Rochester. Taxes were $8200 a year up north and $1700 a year in Kentucky. I built a 30'x40' bluilding for my hobby interests with NO zoning hassle at all. Got my building permit in a month or so of applying and had it up in three months after that. Zoning people couldn't have been and friendlier and helpful. Contrast that with Rochester, where they seem to delight in throwing obstacles in your way to delay a project as long as possible. We really love it here. I love the country life, but also like to go to SKYPAC for cultural events or many of the better restaurants and locally owned diners for a great meal. Beech Bend Park for the grandchildren & drag racing. I'm 77-years old and am sorry I didn't get here sooner, but I found the place I plan to die in.

[@tommyandrews4992]

Moved here from Florida to Rockyhill, KY near Smithsgrove and 30 miles from Bowling Green. We absolutely love it here! I work at Kobe Aluminum (KAAP) and the pay is very awesome! And no development planned where i live out here in the country. 3200 SQ foot farmhouse on 4 acres. 155k is all i paid for our home! $1200 a year for property taxes! Edmonson county

[@richardfazio2417]

My ex wife and son moved to Bowlingreen 3 years ago, they work at the corvette plant.They just missed getting hit by the tornado in December 2021.My son says it's a automobile mecha.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Cool. I tried to get on there a few years ago. Was in "the pool" for a while but I guess I drowned. lol

[@danegagnon]

I came here because of the Everly Brothers. Needed to know what Bowling Green was haha

[@dumbhoe2738]

I lived in BG for a few years because I was going to college, lived up in Brownsville most of my life. Personally, the place was not for me. It was the most country-fied version of a city you could get. There's hardly anything to do around there, and the most frustrating thing is the Greenwood mall, which last I looked had more shoe stores than anything else, getting rid of better stores for literally nothing. The place is pretty quiet, which was nice, but because BG is pretty sleepy, nearly everything is closed by 8PM, hardly anything open past then which is difficult for more night-centric people like me. I moved to Canada and I'm much happier here than I had ever been there.

[@gregshouse6140]

Good riddance.

[@hakeem4802]

Was born and raised in BG. Everywhere is good, just avoid clay street and that area on the backside of the wku stadium. Oh and you'd have a lot more views if you got out from infront of a green screen and actually ventured into BG. Nobody is going to care you have a camera out. I remember the most massive change that BG had was in the 90s when the bridge on Campbell lane got put in and then went from 2 lanes to 4 (two each direction). I remember the original Walmart use to be thr AFNI building and you could smoke while shopping. That was very early 90s.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

That's in my plans, Hakeem. Thanks for the input!

[@TheWendolGuild]

its funny i might move there sometime in next year but am used to fencing around property with electric gate for vehicle entrance what area should i look for if i wanted to have that put in around property?

[@suzannetisdall7609]

From this area and ky had nothing to offer women with special needs children that became adults. The state is to poor and keeps the families poor. A lot of families are on welfare and the CPS system is more crooked than a snakes back to the point of being evil. After your disabled child turns 21, they are on their own and there’s no services to keep these folks in therapy. Nobody knows how to deal with autistic adults. That state kept my family over a barrel and we finally escaped after 20 years being trapped her. The state is a financial trap and times get hard with no money to feed your family, pay utilities and repair your car. I learned it all comes down to politics after I left ky. I moved to a democratic state and my life has made great improvements. My advice to never move to this backwards, financially depressed state. It might be cheap there, it’s because industries keep leaving the state and the last I know, the minimum wage was at $7.25 per hour unless it was increased. This is just pitiful when it comes to inflation. So, I.m not returning to this place to live. So, y’all been warned.

[@godschild6172]

It beautiful

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Truly love the fall here.

[@Bampitas74ps]

I love living here in the big BG!!! Lived here all my life and I work local at a hospital. I love it here. There is so much to do, more and more every year!!!!!

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Me too! Lived here all my life except for the twenty I put in in the Air Force. Back home, love it!

[@wacobottlemaker8505]

Where is good to live east of Bowling Greene, I'm going to work at the new O-I Glass Plant

[@bradpetty7841]

It really depends on what you are looking for.

[@bsthomas425]

You call BG a small city ?? It is the 3rd largest city in Kentucky!!

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Remember, apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Keep in mind though, there are cities outside of Kentucky and just because it's the 3rd largest in Kentucky doesn't necessarily mean that it is a big city, and as long as the city keeps annexing into the county I suppose that it will only get larger. Further proof that we are a growing community. Thanks for the input.

[@SnapBack123]

3rd largest city in Kentucky. Put it in another state and it's the 20th largest city

[@musashibudo]

If you've ever been to a big city, you would definitely call BG a small city- a small town really. A small overpopulated town.

[@TheWendolGuild]

i just need a place that has no noise from the sky im currently stuck under the cross section of 2 airports its horrible...

[@sharontabor7718]

Redneck??????? Don't you dare! There is history, culture, dining, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, literary.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

I get what you are saying. I was born (a long time ago, lol) and raised here and not much culture back then. But, I do love the things you mentioned about BG. Also keep in mind that this was the first of many videos, can't pack everything into the first one. Patience… Thanks for the input!

[@TheWendolGuild]

what is the noise like from airports?

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

We just have the one. It’s located over around the Scottsville Rd, Lover’s Lane and Campbell Lane intersection. Lot’s of prop planes and some private jets at times. Private jets are the loudest but seems to very infrequent. Of course it all depends on where you live. There are a couple of neighborhoods in particular that are affected by the noise. I will be covering those very soon.

[@trinaa1248]

Moved here 1.5 years ago, I like it, but wish there was less litter.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

I agree 100% about the litter but it is is much worse other places. There is a road sign on the adjacent property that people like to throw beer bottles at, they end up broken in my yard when they miss.😠

[@KaLiGr]

Hey, Id like to know whether gays can live in Kentucky. Is louisville a welcoming place for gays and how is your attitude about those people. Would you respect me, if I live as a gay in Louisville???

[@chriscrabtree5827]

Was born here and actually left after the 10th grade. My only problem with all the progress is the lack of things happening in the black community whats left of it. Most of the historical history is erased and has not been kept by people that are still there. The greyhound bus company no longer exists and exhausting in the that most events you are the only person of color there. Blacks that attend Western seem out of the loop and wouldn't know where to start for a colorful ethnic reality that would make those that used to live want to return. Just saying.

[@ipfreely8920]

Traffic here is awful. Kinda surprising for a small town. Plus half the people you encounter are complete weirdos.

[@SnapBack123]

It was a small town that exploded population over a few years. They will have to catch up. I'm 28 I remember when Scottsville Rd and lovers lane was cornfields. Look at our population growth compared to other KY counties

[@trevorhoward6115]

Born and raised just outside of Bowling Green in Smiths Grove! Spent my whole life in Bowling Green :). I love it, and it's not to confusing once you get use to it.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

I've been here my whole life as well except for my Air Force career. But, it is a lot more confusing than it was 50 years ago. Lol. Things have changed tremendously in that amount of time as they probably did before me. But it is a pretty great place you just have to know what you want to do and get out and do it.

[@trevorhoward6115]

@@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423 I was born in 1991. so I don't really remember but the last 20 years or so in Bowling Green. It has grown a lot since then though for sure.

[@SnapBack123]

You are from brownsville complaining about bowling green being boring??? Yes it's a country-fied city. I'd prefer large town honestly. And the mall doesn't get rid of stores. If they can't pay the lease price of their unit then they lose the least..... Your username checks out.

[@Pickleram]

Only thing good thing there is the drag strip

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Well, at least we have that here for you. I guess it all depends on what you're really into and what you want to get out and do but there are plenty of other activities here as well. You probably know that but the dragstrip is pretty cool.

[@Justsomeoleguy]

Lame AF in BG. Fast food, car washes and banks is what BG has to offer.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

We can sure keep our rides clean and our bellies full for sure. What is that you like or want to do that you can’t do here in BG or the surrounding areas?

[@hakeem4802]

Fast food capital hahahaha. Every week is a new bank. 😆

[@gregwilkinson5185]

There's a good reason it's called by the locals Boring Green.

[@livinginbowlinggreenkentuc9423]

Boring? There's so much to do here. It's just a shame that people don't get out and explore what's really available to them. That's what this channel is going to be about, exploring Bowling Green. Different areas to live in different areas to go visit and get out and enjoy life. Remember, it's all relevant. Some find it boring some find it a fantastic place to live.

[@Justsomeoleguy]

I've lived here my entire 37 years of my life. There is nothing to really do in bowling green. Unless you wanna get your car washed, go to a bank or go eat fast food. The drag strip is ok but plenty other places with much much better. GM race track is kinda lame. Anything to do with GM wants to much money for what they offer.

[@sharontabor7718]

@@Justsomeoleguy Then leave. There is a lot to do in Bowling Green if you just look.

[@ipfreely8920]

It is boring here.

[@sherryhall5393]

Moved to bowling green ky. 5 yrs ago...worst mistake of my life and I am 60 .I don't know what this guy is talking about space. One of my family members is in real estate and I have saw most of the town.the traffic is awful ...the people are pretty stuck up even in the lowest of spots..my childs home is right on top of his neighbors...no room to breathe ..this is not rural..I lived in Daytona and it seemed more roomy than bowling green. Now I live in Scottsville which is outside of bowling green...if you want to live somewhere. That has no medical places or restrauants or anything to do then that is your place..?nothing there. ky. Has so much better places to live than bowling green...if you can don't move there.regret the day I moved even close but moving back where I was is out of my budget.

[@sharontabor7718]

If you don't like someplace, just move. I don't know what Bowling Green you are talking about, but I and my family have lived there for decades. Sure traffic is horrible on Scottsville Rd and Cambell Lane during rush hour. And I have lost of relatives in Scottsville, so don't diss it too. You either adjust to a place or leave.

[@elijahxp22]

So here is my intake about Bowling Green. Born and raised in Chicago and am 49 yo . My parents own various properties in Chicago and they are in their mid 60's. Due to high taxation and weather they brought a 13 acre in Woodburn kentucky which is like 20 mins away from Bowling. Best decision they made. Low taxation and alot of promise. I live there for two months working from home. Woodburn has high fiber internet that few people use!! the current lowest wage is around 7.50 but i get probably 5 times more than that. One of the biggest secrets about Kentucky- I and my parents noticed is actually water. We in Chicago (still have properties in chi) pay around 5k in water bills and we live by a very big lake. Kentucky actually sits on a wealth of water deposits. In a few years the water issue/resource is going to be a national issue. we currently pay about 500 in water bill for a 13 acre land by bowling green. Making this short- there is alot of promise of in Bowling Green.