Clarksville's weather is some of the best in the nation for those who enjoy
every type of weather. The climate is mild and there are four very distinct
seasons each and every year. The cost of living is quite low compared to
other cities in Tennessee. These are just a few of the reasons over 100,000
residents call Clarksville home. The city is continually being ranked as
a top quality community by publications like Reader's Digest, Money Magazine,
Demographics Journal, Expansion Management, Forbes and others.
Panoramic views of the mighty Cumberland River and its tree covered bluffs
from an authentic paddle-wheel riverboat. The nostalgic aroma of smoking
tobacco barns along winding country roads. A re-emerging historic architectural
district scattered with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. All in Clarksville.
Christmas on the Cumberland Come enjoy the holiday lights along the RiverWalk
with walk-through light displays that feature over 25 lighted and animated
displays. You won't want to miss the fun and excitement this holiday season.
We're located on I-24 just 40 minutes NW of Nashville, and approximately
250 miles from the population center of the United States. We are within
a day's drive from 76% of major U.S. cities.
Founded by a few hundred people in 1785 to engage in tobacco shipping by
way of the Cumberland River, Clarksville quickly grew into a bustling merchant
town. The glory days of tobacco have dimmed, but Clarksville has become a
city of widely diverse economic and cultural dimensions.
The seat of Montgomery County is home to Austin Peay State University, the
state's designated liberal arts college. Just a few miles north of APSU is
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, which contains a labyrinth of a cave system
open for tours by visitors. The northwest part of the city borders Fort Campbell,
home of the 101st Airborne Division. Each summer, Beachaven Vineyards and
Winery hosts free Jazz on the Lawn concerts, drawing hundreds to the award-winning
winery.
The Sango community on the east side of Clarksville has started to boom
with restaurants and other businesses chasing residents who like the proximity
to Nashville and convenience to Exit 11 of Interstate 24.
Clarksville is giving other Tennessee cities, including Chattanooga, a run
for their money in population growth. The 2000 U.S. Census shows Clarksville
grew by 37% in the previous decade, retaining the rank of fifth-largest city
with a population of 103,455.
The city has rebuilt from a tornado in 1999 that destroyed much of downtown.
A state-of-the-art Courts Center was built next to the restored historic
county courthouse, helping to spark a rebirth of the city's core.
Clarksville is a hub city today for a ring of smaller, more rural counties
in Tennessee and Kentucky.
