Glasgow, Kentucky

About Glasgow

Glasgow is a close-knit town in southern Kentucky, home to 15,388 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Glasgow is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 955 residents per square mile.

📰 Glasgow News Today

• POLICE: 15-year-old girl previously reported missing in Glasgow, located WBKO · Aug 14
• Mildred Shaw Lowe, Glasgow WCLU Radio · Aug 14
• Second McDonald’s location planned for south side of Glasgow WNKY · Jun 30
• Officials: Glasgow police, multiple agencies, make arrest in financial scam with thousands of dollars stolen from victim WBKO · Aug 13
• Save A Lot relocates to larger east Glasgow store, adds jobs and services Glasgow News 1 · Jun 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Glasgow Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Glasgow — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,388.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Glasgow

• AJ's Place
• Applebee's — american
• Bar-B-Que Hut — barbecue
• Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar — mexican
• Garcia's Grill — mexican
• Highlander Drafthouse — american
• Maple and PIne Lanes and Sports Bar — burger
• Mattie Marie's Family Restaurant
• Mercadito Latino
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Glasgow

• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Beaver Trail Park reviews ★
• Brigadoon State Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Glasgow Veteran's Memorial Park reviews ★
• Gorin Park reviews ★
• Happy Valley Memorial Gardnes · Garden reviews ★
• Luska J. Twyman Memorial Park reviews ★
• Weldon Park reviews ★
• Woodland Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Glasgow

• BAVEL
• Barren County Area Technology Center
• Barren County High School
• Barren County Middle School
• College Street Campus
• Eastern Elementary School
• Glasgow High School
• Glasgow Middle School
• Highland Elementary School
• Hiseville Elementary School
• North Jackson Elementary
• Red Cross Elementary School
• South Green Elementary School
• Temple Hill Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• T J Samson Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Glasgow

🏘️ Nearby Communities