Clarksville Tennessee - Where Kentucky meets Fabulous Tennessee!

In 1785, Clarksville was Tennessee’s first city to be incorporated and was named for General George Rogers Clark, the brother of William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark Expedition). Now, with a population of 132,929, the 2010 U.S. Census ranked Clarksville, Tennessee as the fifth largest city in the state. This fast-growing metropolitan area has so much to offer when choosing where to live in Tennessee. From the city’s historic “The Leaf-Chronicle,” Tennessee’s oldest newspaper to Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) – Clarksville, TN has endless opportunities for its residents.

Clarksville, Tennessee, also known as “The Queen City,” is located just off of I-24 and runs along the Cumberland River. Clarksville, TN has many colleges, including Austin Peay State University, shopping centers, city-wide events, local theatre, historic museums, art sculptures and an excellent school system for children, as well as award-winning restaurants which will please any palate! When deciding where to live in Tennessee, Clarksville has even more to offer people of all ages.

Are you a history buff or looking for some family fun? Take a walk along the Cumberland River Walk or visit nearby Dunbar Cave to see where square dances, big band era concerts and radio shows were held back in the day! Plan to visit the L&N Train station, located in downtown Clarksville. Rain or shine, you and your family can spend the day at the Indoor Aquatic Center which offers fitness classes, special kid events for little ones and teens alike. Feel like enjoying a round of golf? Why not visit Swan Lake Golf Course, an 18-hole course located at the beautiful Dunbar Cave State Natural Area or the Mason Rudolph Golf Course, a 9-hole course named after Clarksville native and former PGA tour member, Mason Rudolph. For an excellent afternoon trip, check out Port Royal State Park, a historic location which is one of the oldest areas detailing European civilization in Montgomery County. In addition, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center which is Tennessee’s second largest general museum, which is located in downtown Clarksville.

Clarksville is the ideal destination when choosing where to live in Tennessee and has plenty of activities and events throughout the year to keep you busy! Visit the Ft. Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center to watch the “Surrender of Clarksville,” a yearly tradition. Take part in the Clarksville Sports Festival, a day to celebrate sports and athletics in the community. The Clarksville Downtown Market offers various local produce vendors who provide garden-fresh produce, homemade baked goods and artisans featuring an array of handmade pottery, jewelry, clothing, furniture and art! Riverfest is held in the fall, featuring musicians, kids events, a fishing tournament, cultural booths, a lighted boat parade and more! Enjoy the holiday festivities each year – the Christmas on the Cumberland is a dazzling display of over 1 million lights, along the river walk at McGregor Park.

Check out Montgomery County and learn about all the great locations around the county. When choosing where to live in Tennessee, come see why Clarksville has been dubbed “Tennessee’s Top Spot”!

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