MONTGOMERY COUNTY

County Offices
One Millennium Plaza
Clarksville 931-648-8482
https://mcgtn.org/

Chamber of Commerce
312 Madison Street
Clarksville 931-551-4313
https://www.clarksvillechamber.com/

Anchored by the beautiful city of Clarksville, Montgomery County supports a wide range of lifestyles and provides quality choices in housing. Newcomers will discover fine executive homes, suburban developments, and quiet neighborhoods shaded by ancient trees. An excellent location that includes the major thoroughfare of Interstate 24, one of the leading universities in Tennessee, a dynamic local economy, affordable and attractive housing, a low cost of living, and the benefit of hundreds of millions of investment dollars and expansion within the past five years have given the region the status of a jewel in the crown of rapidly growing Middle Tennessee.

Montgomery County is the proud home of Tennessee’s and Kentucky’s largest employer, Fort Campbell. One of the pivotal factors in the region’s growth is the strong relationship it has enjoys with this leading military installation. Fort Campbell is the home of the 101st Airborne Division, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 5th Special Forces Group, and 101st Corps Support Group. One of the military’s most prestigious divisions, the 101st is the world’s only air assault division but also participates in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions both at home and abroad. Many other thriving companies and businesses have also settled into this region, drawn by the excellent quality of life and other advantages.

Services
Outstanding local schools, both private and public, excel in combining innovative programs and many opportunities for extra-curricular involvement with a strong core curriculum. Although residents can choose from 20 colleges and universities within an hour’s drive, Clarksville is home to Austin Peay State University, one of the state’s outstanding institutions of higher education. Austin Peay State maintains its impressive campus adjacent to the central business district of Columbia. Among the many feathers in the university’s cap is the spectacular $38 million Sundquist Science Complex, one of the premier education facilities for science in the South. The university offers more than 50 programs of study and degree programs on every level from associate through education specialist’s degrees and masters. Centers of excellence include the Center for the Creative Arts and the Center for Field Biology of Land between the Lakes.

The region’s comprehensive network of healthcare facilities is anchored by the Gateway Health System, rivaling the finest of Tennessee institutions for its programs and array of services. More than 1,100 professionals are employed within the system, which serves residents in Upper Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky. Major facilities include the Gateway Medical Center, Gateway Home Health Care, the Gateway Medical Clinic-Dover, and Gateway Health Foundation. The Gateway Medical Center provides a 206-bed hospital that boasts a number of specialties including a cancer care center, a heart care center, magnetic resonance and other advanced imaging, respiratory care, surgical specialties, critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and emergency services around the clock.

Lifestyle
The heartbeat of Montgomery County is the growing major city of Clarksville. In fact, the city and county are often referred to simultaneously. The arts and cultural events are well represented in this area, highlighted by the Center for the Creative Arts at Austin Peay State University. This wonderful venue promotes more than 100 musical and dance productions, recitals, concerts, theatrical performances, literary readings, and art exhibitions each year. Another cultural hallmark in Montgomery County is Clarksville’s Roxy Regional Theatre, which is nestled in the heart of the downtown historic district. The city’s oldest professional theatre house still provides residents with a pleasing blend of professional company productions and community talent showcased in a 1947 Art Deco styled theatre.

Active residents enjoy the wide range of recreational opportunities and sports facilities that are available in city, regional, and state parks. Clarksville’s Heritage Park  is distinguished as one of the state’s leading soccer sites. This municipal park features eight fields for hosting tournaments across the region and the state. Lush parks and a number of community centers in the city offer public swimming pools, opportunities to relax and exercise, and the chance to join a sports league. Special programs and events cater to the interests of all age groups. Throughout the county, water sports on the Columbia River are a favorite pastime, whether water skiing, jet skiing, or fishing. From outdoor adventures to cosmopolitan amenities and picturesque country scenes, Montgomery County is a home for all reasons.

Clarksville
City Offices
931-647-2331
https://clarksvillepartnership.com/

Chamber of Commerce
931-551-4313
https://www.clarksvillechamber.com/

Founded in 1784, Clarksville is one of the South’s most historic cities. The city is a treasure trove of memorable attractions, wondrous architecture, and a medley of colorful festivals. Second only to Memphis and Nashville on the list of Tennessee’s fastest growing cities, Clarksville manages to harmonize pride in its rich heritage with a progressive attitude to offer a vibrant urban environment. As the home of Austin Peay State University, the city is alive with night spots, restaurants, cafes, shops, and convenient services. Adding charm to the cityscape are the churning waters created by massive tow boats and paddle wheelers on the Cumberland River. The mild climate with four distinct seasons, a centralized location, and attractive but affordable housing are just a few of the reasons that Clarksville is consistently ranked as a desirable community by publications like Reader’s Digest, Money Magazine, Demographics Journal, Expansion Management, and Forbes.