Shake Rag News Today

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The city of Bowling Green has recently turned over around 800 items to Western Kentucky University's Special Collections Library to preserve the history of the historic Shake Rag district. 

Preserving and learning from history is important, and the walking tour through the Shake Rag neighborhood of Bowling Green on Feb. 17 was an event that fits that narrative.

Several dozen people braved cold temperatures Saturday to take a step back in time and a leap forward, embarking on a walking tour of the historic Shake Rag neighborhood.

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The George Washington Carver Center will host a walk Saturday guiding visitors throughout the Shake Rag Historic District.

Bowling Green’s Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement with Bell Vue Properties to renovate the historic Southern Queen Hotel into five short-term rental units, a business center and

Bowling Green is no stranger to change — 2024 will be no exception. Locals have a number of projects and events to look forward to in the new year.

The 21st annual Neighborhood Builders Banquet on Monday brought the who’s who of Bowling Green together for a night of recognition.

What now exists as interstate-adjacent farmland could one day be home to a premier retail destination not unlike developments found in other Kentucky cities.

Once home to boisterous crowds witnessing hotly contested basketball games and other sporting events, the former State Street High School gymnasium at 202 State St. may soon bring another type