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Bowling Green is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Warren County, Kentucky, United States. As of 2017, its population of 67,924 made it the third most-populous city in the state after Louisville and Lexington; its metropolitan area had an estimated population of 165,732; and the combined statistical area it shares with Glasgow has an estimated population of 218,870. Founded by pioneers in 1798, Bowling Green was the provisional capital of Confederate Kentucky during the American Civil War. The city was the inspiration for the 1967 Everly Brothers song "Bowling Green". It is the home of numerous manufacturers, including General Motors and Fruit of the Loom. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant has been the source of all Chevrolet Corvettes built since 1981. Bowling Green is also home to the state's second-largest public university, Western Kentucky University. In 2014, Forbes magazine listed Bowling Green as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Retire in the United States.

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Bowling Green is a growing city but still has that small town feel. There are places and events that can include all age ranges. Something for everyone! The aging community is very well nurtured here in BG and a vital part of the community.

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Seniors all seem to enjoy access to community events, great healtcare opportunity via two large regional hospitals, ample religeous services that are multi-denominational and low crime.

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This community is family friendly, a safe place for people away from home, to make a home. small town to better your education and make you feel cared for. A fresh breath of new life, fresh start.

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