Clarksville History
About Clarksville
Located only 35 miles northwest of Nashville, the city of Clarksville is nestled south of Tennessee's border to Kentucky near the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers. Clarksville is the seat of Montgomery County and is currently expanding at an advanced pace. The rapidly growing city is has seen a 28 percent increase in its population since 2000 and is now home to a population of more than 130,000 people.
Some of the city's recent growth can be attributed to Fort Campbell, located about 25 miles northwest of the city. In addition to the growth received from that nearby army base, Clarksville has also received an upsurge in growth because of the local University. The city is home to the Austin Peay State University, …show more content…
The town grew slowly at first, however by 1855 the town was home to prospering business, churches, schools, and railroads. Eventually, the area became well known for its fine yields of dark fired tobacco. However, the 20th century made changes to the small city, and as technology progressed the city of Clarksville progressed in turn. Today, the city is a regional hub for transportation and industry as well as one of the state's fastest-growing …show more content…
Things are looking up for the growing, family-friendly city. Much of the city's positive growth can be attributed to the nearby Fort Campbell Army installation and the promising future of the city's renewable energy industry.
Today, more than 80 percent of the fort's active-duty soldiers and their families live in Clarksville. Additionally, the city is home to the second highest number of army retirees and veterans in the nation. Clarksville is also home to Tennessee's fastest growing four-year university. With more than 11,000 students enrolled annually, the population of Austin Peay State University adds substantially to the overall population of Clarksville. Additionally, the presence of the university adds an incalculable value to the culture of the city.
The family-friendly city was recently recognized by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for its walk-ability. The pedestrian-friendly city was added to a list of other “Walk with Me Tennessee” communites in regonation for its efforts to maintain a charming, walkable
Located only 35 miles northwest of Nashville, the city of Clarksville is nestled south of Tennessee's border to Kentucky near the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers. Clarksville is the seat of Montgomery County and is currently expanding at an advanced pace. The rapidly growing city is has seen a 28 percent increase in its population since 2000 and is now home to a population of more than 130,000 people.
Some of the city's recent growth can be attributed to Fort Campbell, located about 25 miles northwest of the city. In addition to the growth received from that nearby army base, Clarksville has also received an upsurge in growth because of the local University. The city is home to the Austin Peay State University, …show more content…
The town grew slowly at first, however by 1855 the town was home to prospering business, churches, schools, and railroads. Eventually, the area became well known for its fine yields of dark fired tobacco. However, the 20th century made changes to the small city, and as technology progressed the city of Clarksville progressed in turn. Today, the city is a regional hub for transportation and industry as well as one of the state's fastest-growing …show more content…
Things are looking up for the growing, family-friendly city. Much of the city's positive growth can be attributed to the nearby Fort Campbell Army installation and the promising future of the city's renewable energy industry.
Today, more than 80 percent of the fort's active-duty soldiers and their families live in Clarksville. Additionally, the city is home to the second highest number of army retirees and veterans in the nation. Clarksville is also home to Tennessee's fastest growing four-year university. With more than 11,000 students enrolled annually, the population of Austin Peay State University adds substantially to the overall population of Clarksville. Additionally, the presence of the university adds an incalculable value to the culture of the city.
The family-friendly city was recently recognized by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for its walk-ability. The pedestrian-friendly city was added to a list of other “Walk with Me Tennessee” communites in regonation for its efforts to maintain a charming, walkable