We can't wait to get our tourism motors running again, but for now, the health and safety of Bowling Green/Warren County residents and those needing to travel to our community are of extreme importance to us. We are continuing to monitor the state, federal and international response about COVID-19/Coronavirus and following their guidelines to help keep our community and travelers feel safe and informed.
Currently in Kentucky, all residents are under a stay-at-home order. Essential businesses remain open. Restaurants and bars are limited to takeout and delivery.
As of Monday evening, March 16, 2020, all restaurants and bars in Kentucky have been ordered to close their establishments to patrons and only serve customers via curbside, drive-through and delivery. Most of our locally-owned restaurants offer these services (scroll down for a full list below) and would very much appreciate support during these difficult times. Also, providers such as Take-Out Waiter, Uber Eats, and GrubHub are available in the area.
As of Monday evening, March 23, 2020, all non-essential retail stores in Kentucky have been ordered to close their establishments to in-person shoppers (excludes grocery stores, pharmacies, specialty food stores, liquor stores, and pet stores), but a few of our locally-owned shops continue to offer curbside service, local delivery and shipping. There's also a list of these businesses below.
For businesses or drivers making local deliveries, the Planning Commission has updated its City and County maps and are available digitally by reaching out to Tonya Colley, tonya.colley@bgky.org.
All hotels in Bowling Green and Kentucky are allowed to remain open at this time. For any that have opted to pause accepting guests or reservations, that information will be noted on their individual listing. The main Bowling Green Visitor Information Center is currently closed; however, brochures are accessible on the front porch rack including Kentucky state maps and area driving tours.
All in-person events and gatherings in BGKY have been cancelled for the coming weeks, and we are updating the Events calendar of our website with notes about postponements and cancellations as that information becomes available. If you need to look at future dates, please contact us our office is uniquely positioned to assist event organizers looking to reschedule due to our relationships with industry partners.
Several Bowling Green attractions and businesses are streaming events, behind-the-scenes videos, yoga sessions, and other offerings to keep us entertained at home. Read our latest 'i love bg' Blog post with all the details, or check out the Virtual BGKY section on this page for quick links.
When the time is right, we look forward to welcoming our Corvette enthusiasts, adventure-seeking families, and hot rodders back to town. Until then, we encourage everyone to follow CDC guidelines on staying healthy during this situation.
Be Safe. Keep the motors running.
American Hotel & Lodging Association
American Society of Association Executives
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Commonwealth of Kentucky and City of Bowling Green
Facebook Small Business Grant Program
Kentucky Chamber and Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky SBDC Disaster Recovery Toolkit for Small Businesses
NCM's Vettecademy Video Series
NCM's Fully Vetted Video Series
Kentucky Museum Virtual Exhibits
RailPark's Beyond the Rails Videos
Follow @hotrodsturbo on IG
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