Hello BG Neighbors 👋
We’re settling into February this week, with cold temps still hanging around and a lot happening across town despite the chill. From a fresh look at what’s coming next for Riverfront Park, to local business updates, and a packed calendar of events for the days ahead, there’s no shortage of things worth knowing — and a few reasons to get out of the house once the weather cooperates.
As always, this week’s edition is focused on what matters locally, what’s changing, and what’s coming up around Bowling Green.
Let’s get into it.
🌿 A New Look at Riverfront Park’s Next Chapter
Source: WBKO
Bowling Green just gave residents a clearer picture of what’s coming next along the river.
City officials have released new renderings and plans for Phase 2 of Riverfront Park, offering a preview of how one of BG’s most popular community spaces is expected to grow in the coming years.
The next phase builds on the existing park with expanded green space, improved walking paths, gathering areas, and design elements meant to better connect downtown to the riverfront. City leaders say the goal is to create a space that works not just for big events, but for everyday use — whether that’s a walk, a family outing, or a quiet spot to spend time outside.
This phase is still in the planning and development process, but the newly released visuals give residents their first real sense of how the park could look and function once complete. It’s part of a longer-term effort to invest in public spaces that support quality of life, recreation, and downtown growth.
After a stretch of winter weather and closures, it’s a reminder that long-term projects are still moving forward — and that the riverfront will continue to be a central part of Bowling Green’s future.
📣 City & Community Notes
❄️ Roads continue to improve, but icy spots remain
City and county crews have made noticeable progress clearing major routes after last week’s winter storm, with main roads becoming much easier to navigate. However, side streets and secondary roads still have lingering ice and packed snow, and Warren County Emergency Management continues to urge caution for drivers, especially on less-traveled roads. Heating centers remain available for those without reliable heat. 👉 Learn More
🚰 Winter thaw brings new challenges to water infrastructure
As temperatures begin to warm, broken water mains have been reported across Warren, Barren and Ohio counties, with more expected when the ground continues to shift during thaw cycles. Local utility managers say bursts are common when frozen ground settles and can catch residents by surprise — so knowing your shut-off valve location is a good idea. 👉 Learn More
💪 Special Olympics fundraising underway
The Bowling Green Special Olympics chapter is holding a T-shirt fundraiser to support its upcoming events and activities. These community fundraisers help cover equipment, travel, and competition costs for local athletes. 👉 Learn More
🚓 Safe prescription disposal initiative continues
Local law enforcement is reminding residents of safe ways to dispose of unused prescriptions — a community health and safety initiative aimed at reducing accidental misuse. 👉 Learn More
📣 KSP traffic safety checkpoints planned
The Kentucky State Police have announced periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Bowling Green region in coming weeks to promote safer driving as winter conditions continue to affect road surfaces. 👉 Learn More
🗓️ This Week in BG — Events & Happenings
If you’re looking for something to enjoy this week, we’ve got you covered👇
🎶 Music & Performing Arts
🎶 Winterfest 2026 Series — Peter the Freshman
⏰ Thu, Feb 6 • 6:30 PM
📍 The Capitol — 416 E Main St, Bowling Green
Part of the Winterfest music series with local performers and community entertainment.
👉 Check it Out
🎤 Music City Dueling Pianos
⏰ Fri, Feb 6 • Time TBA
📍 White Squirrel Brewery — 302 State St, Bowling Green
Piano dueling and sing-along night (part of downtown entertainment calendar).
👉 Check it Out
🎶 Black Violin: Full Circle Tour 2025
⏰ Sat, Feb 8 • 7:30 PM
📍 Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center — 601 College St, Bowling Green, KY
World-renowned duo Black Violin brings their Full Circle Tour to SKyPAC, blending classical, hip-hop, jazz and soul for an unforgettable live show.
👉 Check it Out
🎶 Marty Stuart & Molly Tuttle: Cosmic Twang — Guitars on Fire
⏰ Fri, Feb 7 • 8:00 PM
📍 Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center — 601 College St, Bowling Green, KY
Country and Americana icons Marty Stuart and Molly Tuttle bring fiery guitar prowess to BG with their Cosmic Twang tour — a night of masterful string work and roots-inspired sounds.
👉 Check it Out
👨👩👧 Family & Community
🐍 The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat
⏰ Sat, Feb 7 • Time TBA
📍 Hardin Planetarium — 1501 State St, Bowling Green
Planetarium show celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
👉 Check it Out
🎪 44th Annual Lone Star Rodeo
⏰ Fri, Feb 6 – Sun, Feb 8 • Times vary
📍 L.D. Brown Agricultural Expo Center — Bowling Green
Professional rodeo events including calf roping, steer wrestling and more.
👉 Check it Out
🍽️ Breakfast Club benefitting HOTEL INC
⏰ Sat, Feb 6 • 6:00 PM
📍 threeTHIRTYone Wedding & Event Venue — 331 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY
A themed breakfast event (“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”) benefiting HOTEL INC, a local nonprofit focused on community support services. Expect food, fellowship, and giving back.
👉 Check it Out
🏃 Outdoor & Recreation
🚗 Corvette Assembly Plant Tours
⏰ Mon, Feb 9 – Tue, Feb 10 • Times vary
📍 GM Corvette Assembly Plant — 6001 Corvette Blvd, Bowling Green
Guided tours of the Corvette assembly line (pre-registration recommended).
👉 Check it Out
🚴♂️ BikeWalkBG: One Sweet Ride!
⏰ Sat, Feb 7 • 10:00 AM
📍 Great American Donuts — 901 US-31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY
Join BikeWalkBG for a community ride celebrating sweet stops and local connections. Riders of all levels welcome for a scenic group ride with a social twist.
👉 Check it Out
❄️ Snow Flurry Scurry 5K (New Date!)
⏰ Sat, Feb 7 • 9:00 AM
📍 Lost River Cave — 2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
A winter 5K run/walk through scenic trails ending inside the cave — a fun way to get outside with family or friends and support local green space.
👉 Check it Out
🍽️ Food, Drink & Social
⚡ Super Bowl Watch Party
⏰ Sun, Feb 8 • Times vary
📍 White Squirrel Brewery — 302 State St, Bowling Green
Watch the big game with drinks and friends in downtown BG.
👉 Check it Out
🍷 Galentine’s Cocktail Hour (in support of the Harper-Raye Foundation)
⏰ Fri, Feb 6 • 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 White Squirrel Brewery — 302 State St, Bowling Green, KY
A Galentine’s cocktail hour benefiting the Harper-Raye Foundation — enjoy drinks, good company, and support a local cause.
👉 Check it Out
🍨 National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day!
⏰ Sat, Feb 7 • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Great American Donuts — 901 US-31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY
Start your Saturday sweet: celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with scoops first thing in the morning. Ice cream, smiles, and community fun — yes, before noon!
👉 Check it Out
📚 Library & Learning
📖 Regular Library Programs
🗓 Dates vary by branch — storytimes, teen programs, classes
📍 Warren County Public Library
Weekly youth and adult programming continues through the week.
👉 Check it Out
📖 Reading Hour in the Cave
⏰ Sat, Feb 7 • 10:30–11:30 AM
📍 Lost River Cave — 2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Bring the kids for a cozy reading hour at Lost River Cave — a fun, nature-themed storytime experience for younger readers.
👉 Check it Out
💪 Sports
🏀 WKU Men’s Basketball vs. Jacksonville State
⏰ Thu, Feb 5 • 8:00 PM
📍 E.A. Diddle Arena — 1526 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green
The Hilltoppers are back at home for a Conference USA matchup against Jacksonville State. 👉 Check it Out
🎳 Mid-South Conference Men’s & Women’s Bowling Championships
⏰ Thu, Feb 5 – Sat, Feb 7 • Times vary
📍 Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center — 601 College St, Bowling Green, KY
Watch collegiate bowlers compete in the Mid-South Conference championships — great local sports action and support for student athletes.
👉 Check it Out
🍞 Business Update: The Corner Bakery on Scottsville Road Has Closed
This is a little different then our usual business section but this is a story worth knowing.
The Corner Bakery — Closed permanently
The Corner Bakery, a restaurant located on Scottsville Road, has permanently closed, according to signage at the location and recent online updates from the business.
In the days before the closure, the restaurant had drawn local attention after announcing plans to host a drag-themed event. That event was ultimately canceled and did not take place.
Around the same time, discussion spread online about the property the restaurant operated from. The building is owned by the same owner as the nearby Rafferty’s restaurant, and multiple public accounts indicated that the property owner had told the bakery its lease could be terminated if the event moved forward. No public documentation has been released detailing the terms of the lease or any formal action taken so it is hard to know if this is truly valid or speculation at this time.
What is confirmed:
The Corner Bakery has closed permanently
The planned event did not occur
The closure followed shortly after the controversy
No official public statement explaining the closure has been issued by the business or the property owner
Because no formal explanation has been provided, the exact reason for the closure remains unclear, and multiple interpretations continue to circulate locally.
A note from Hello BG
Hello BG’s role is to keep neighbors informed — not to take sides in cultural, political, or social debates. We’re sharing this update because it involves a local business closure that has been widely discussed in the community. Hello BG is not endorsing or opposing any individuals, businesses, or viewpoints connected to this situation.
As with many local issues, there are multiple perspectives, and without official statements from all parties, some details remain unresolved. If verified information or public statements are released, we’ll update readers accordingly.
📰 Local News Roundup
Here are some quick updates:
🏫 WKU spring semester officially underway
Western Kentucky University welcomed students back to campus last week as the spring semester kicked off, with university leaders pointing to strong enrollment stability and a full slate of academic, cultural, and athletic events planned through the semester.
👉 Read more
✈️ BG–Warren County Regional Airport sees continued passenger growth
Officials at the Bowling Green–Warren County Regional Airport reported continued growth in passenger traffic, building on recent years of increased demand for regional air travel. Airport leaders say steady usage supports ongoing improvements and long-term expansion plans. 👉 Read more
🏗️ New housing and development permits filed in Warren County
Recent permit filings show continued residential and commercial development activity across Warren County, signaling ongoing demand for housing and business space despite winter slowdowns in construction.
👉 Read More
🚗 Gas prices fluctuate as winter demand shifts
Average gas prices across south-central Kentucky saw small fluctuations over the past week, with analysts pointing to winter demand changes and regional supply factors as drivers of short-term price movement.
👉 Read More
🎓 Local schools recognize students for academic achievement
Several Bowling Green and Warren County schools recognized students for academic and leadership achievements as the second semester begins, highlighting local efforts to celebrate student success beyond athletics.
👉 Read More
❤️ Community Spotlight: Neighbors Helping Neighbors During the Cold
While last week’s winter weather disrupted routines across Bowling Green, one thing quietly stayed constant: people showing up for each other.
As temperatures dropped into dangerous territory, local warming centers and shelters relied heavily on volunteers to keep doors open, meals served, and spaces safe for neighbors who needed a warm place to go. From checking people in to serving food and monitoring overnight conditions, volunteers helped ensure no one had to face the cold alone.
City and county officials emphasized that these efforts weren’t just about emergency response — they were about community care, especially for seniors, unhoused neighbors, and anyone without reliable heat during the cold snap.
Several local organizations reported increased demand during the coldest nights, and they say the response from volunteers made a real difference. For many, it was as simple as taking a few hours to help — but for the people on the other side of that door, it meant warmth, safety, and peace of mind.
As the weather slowly improves, local leaders say the need for compassion doesn’t disappear with the snow. The past week served as a reminder that Bowling Green’s strength isn’t just in its infrastructure — it’s in its people.
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