Montgomery County, TN – MONTGOMERY COUNTY REAL ESTATE

Located in north-central Tennessee, Montgomery County is about 30 miles NW of Nashville and is positioned along the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. Montgomery County has a large number of historic sites, yet is also one of the most progressive counties in the region due to the fast-growing Metropolitan city, Clarksville. Montgomery County is large with a total area of 544 square miles, 5 of which is water.  Montgomery County has a population of 172,331, with a majority stemming from the fifth-largest town of Tennessee - Clarksville.  Situated at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers and West of I-24, Clarksville was established as the county seat in 1796 when Tennessee became the 16th state in the U.S.  Montgomery County was named for a settler, John Montgomery, the founder of Clarksville and well-known Indian fighter and Revolutionary War leader.  Montgomery County is also home to the Fort Campbell Army Military Base where the 101st Airborne Division resides - the only Air Assault Division in the world!

When moving to the Montgomery County real estate area, you will have numerous attractions and recreation areas to keep you busy throughout the year.  Clarksville is well known for its beauty and scenery of the hills, rivers and lakes surrounding it and offers a variety of activities including its historic downtown area, the Customs House Museum and Roxy Theatre -  just to name a few.  Additionally, Montgomery County offers the Beachaven Winery, historic town of Collinsville and several great golf courses. Montgomery County offers facilities for any recreational activity, including Cumberland Heights, Woodlawn Park and Lake Barkley and Dunbar Lake as well.  Dunbar Cave State Natural Area makes an excellent afternoon trip if you are a history buff.  It is approximately 110 acres which encompasses “Dunbar Cave,” which was explored by prehistoric Indians.

The Montgomery County real estate market holds many opportunities for fun and excitement throughout the year.  Festivals and events are held such as the Tennessee Old-Tim Fiddlers’ Championship, Jazz on the Lawn, Oktoberfest and the Riverfest which features a fishing tournament and even a lighted boat parade!  Don’t forget “Downtown for the Holidays” in Clarksville where over 1 million Christmas lights are displayed!  All events would provide tons of fun for an individual or a family.

Montgomery County also has a dedication to education and is home to many universities and colleges, including Austin Peay State University, which has nearly 11,000 students and spreads over two campuses.  Additionally, this area also includes the Daymar Institute, University of Phoenix, Bethel College and more.  No matter what your major is, you are sure to find it in one of these fine higher-education facilities.  In addition, Montgomery County bears many excellent public schools with high ratings, including 21 Elementary, 7 Middle and 8 High Schools. 

With its abundance of recreational facilities, excellent schools, affordable housing and low cost of living, you won’t find a nicer place to make a home for your family than the Montgomery County real estate area!

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We at Better Homes and Gardens Hometown Connection want to personally welcome you to the Clarksville Tennessee area. If you are buying here from out of town or state we would be happy to introduce you to our wonderful community and help you get settled or find where to live in Tennessee. If you're thinking of selling your Clarksville area home we want to help make that transition as smooth and easy as possible. Let our experience and knowledge do the work for you. Call us anytime to discuss financing options, current listings, how to effectively sell in this market or anything Fort Campbell or Clarksville TN related. We look forward to meeting your real estate needs soon.