Town of Bowling Green, VA

08/26/2026

🎉 THIS FRIDAY: Downtown Bowling Green is the place to be! 🎉

Join us on August 28 for an evening packed with music, shopping, dining, and community fun!

🛍️ Fourth Fridays | 5:00–8:00 PM
Explore local eateries, enjoy extended retail hours, browse sidewalk sales, and support Bowling Green’s small businesses.

🎤 Live Music by Twist of F8 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy an energetic live performance in downtown Bowling Green—the perfect soundtrack for a great summer evening!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience the local flavor and welcoming spirit of Bowling Green! ✨

08/25/2026

Want to help Keep Bowling Green Beautiful?

Remember, keeping your grass and yard maintained is key to maintaining our town's beauty and safety. How do you plan to spruce up your yard this season? 🌿

08/19/2026

🍂 Save the date for the Town of Bowling Green’s 36th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026!

The festivities begin with Music on the Green at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 16, followed by a full day of family fun, food vendors, live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, local vendors, and community spirit in the heart of Town.

Harvest Festival applications will be accepted through September 3, 2026. Click the link to see more details on our Town Website: https://api.repd.us/DCYBF

08/18/2026

🚧 Playground Closure Notice 🚧

The Town Playground at 117 Butler Street will remain closed through August 21, 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Click here to take the Bowling Green Park Playspace Design Vision Survey: https://api.repd.us/PYDsK

08/13/2026

Bowling Green meets Bowling Green! 🤝

A few weeks ago, Mayor Tina Gambill visited Bowling Green, Kentucky, to learn more about our namesake community and explore all that BGKY has to offer.

From touring Riverfront Park with the Public Works team to visiting Downtown BGKY, the trip highlighted just how much our two Bowling Greens have in common. We’re grateful to the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the warm welcome—and we look forward to sharing some fun collaborations later this fall!

Two Bowling Greens, one special connection. 💚

08/12/2026

🛝 Help Design Bowling Green’s New Playground!

Bowling Green is getting a new playground, and we want your ideas! Join us for Design Day on August 21 at Town Hall to help imagine a fun, welcoming space for our community.

✅ Sign up for Design Day:
https://api.repd.us/XVlpK

💭 Complete the online vision survey:
https://api.repd.us/qw4Qd

Need help creating an account or registering?

📋 Step-by-step instructions:
https://api.repd.us/WK5DR

🎥 Instructional video:
https://api.repd.us/3R7JR

No one will be turned away if they are unable to register online.

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🛝 ¡Ayude a diseñar el nuevo patio de juegos de Bowling Green!

Bowling Green tendrá un nuevo patio de juegos, ¡y queremos conocer sus ideas! Únase a nosotros para el Día del Diseño el 21 de agosto en Town Hall y ayúdenos a imaginar un espacio divertido y acogedor para nuestra comunidad.

✅ Inscríbase para el Día del Diseño utilizando el enlace anterior.

💭 Comparta sus ideas mediante la encuesta de visión en línea.

¿Necesita ayuda para crear una cuenta o inscribirse? Consulte las instrucciones paso a paso o el video incluidos anteriormente.

Nadie será rechazado si no puede inscribirse en línea.

08/11/2026

VDOT Seeking Public Input Regarding Roadway Safety

Feedback will update Virginia’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking the public to provide input on their experiences and concerns about roadway safety as the agency updates its guiding document for making Virginia’s roads safer for everyone.

Virginia’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) is a five-year plan that provides direction and focus for road safety efforts in the commonwealth. The steering committee that provides oversight to the update — made up of VDOT, Virginia State Police, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Health, and other state and local agencies and safety partners — invites public input to help shape the next plan and guide future safety initiatives.

The statewide survey is now open and will remain available through Aug. 23. This online survey asks Virginians to identify the most pressing safety issues within SHSP emphasis areas such as speeding, occupant protections, impaired driving and others, as well as to provide insight on which countermeasures, actions or strategies they believe would be most effective in reducing or eliminating those concerns.

The number of traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in Virginia decreased in 2025, but they remain at pre-pandemic levels. Public input to the plan through this survey will help focus our actions so that those traveling on Virginia’s highways and streets will arrive alive and unharmed.

The updated plan is expected to be released in early 2027.

Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan: https://api.repd.us/jome3
Virginia 2026 Roadway Safety Survey: https://api.repd.us/antKI

Virginia is updating its Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Arrive Alive . This plan sets the statewide direction for making Virginia s roads safer for everyone drivers and passengers pedestrians bicyclists motorcyclists and others. The Steering Committee which consists of the Virginia Department....

08/11/2026

The Town of Bowling Green is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Hickman as its Capital Projects and Grants Manager. Mr. Hickman joins the Town with an extensive background in community and economic development, bringing more than 16 years of experience supporting rural communities through the planning and financing of essential public facilities and infrastructure.

Mr. Hickman has worked closely with rural localities across Virginia and throughout the United States, helping communities access and manage critical funding for water and wastewater systems, public safety facilities, community centers, housing, and broadband. His deep understanding of rural needs and his experience navigating complex state and federal funding processes will be a significant asset to the Town as it advances its long‑term capital improvement goals. " I'm proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Hickman as the Town's first Capital Projects and Grants Manager. Given our organization's recent success with securing millions in grant awards and external funding, I'm grateful to add such a valuable asset to our team to continue the progress of improving the infrastructure", said Town Manager India Adams-Jacobs, MPA, ICMA-CM.

Mr. Hickman served as the Virginia State Director for USDA Rural Development, where he oversaw more than 70 loan and grant programs supporting community facilities, business development, utilities, and housing initiatives across the Commonwealth. Prior to his appointment as State Director, Mr. Hickman held several leadership roles within USDA Rural Development, including Community Programs Director for Virginia, Senior Loan Specialist in USDA’s National Office, Virginia Northern Region Area Director, and Community Programs Area Specialist.

In his new role with the Town of Bowling Green, Mr. Hickman will lead the development and management of capital projects, oversee grants and external funding opportunities, and support long‑range infrastructure planning to ensure the Town continues to grow and serve residents effectively.

08/07/2026

📣 Council Communicates: August 6 Meeting

Bowling Green Town Council took action on several community matters during its August 6 meeting, including upcoming events, wastewater facility improvements, financial services, a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, and the proposed parking ordinance.

Review the graphic for a summary of Council’s actions. To view Town Council meeting agendas and minutes, visit: https://api.repd.us/q8isL