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TOWN OF CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville is located in Middle Tennessee, only 40 miles northwest of Nashville. Not only is Clarksville the fifth-largest city within Tennessee, but Montgomery County is the third fastest growing county in the state. Although there has been tremendous growth within recent years, the city of Clarksville is still known for its rich history and heritage. The city is paved with a mix of unique historical architecture and new modern developments.

The climate in the city of Clarksville is relatively mild, giving residents the experience of having four distinct seasons. An average summer's day can usually rise to about 88.7°, whereas the temperature drops to an average of 27.9° during the winter months.

Clarksville is the birthplace of Track Gold Medalist Wilma Rudolph, Golfer Mason Rudolph, Basketball Coach Pat Head Summitt, MLB Player Horace Lisenbee, and a number of musicians, 20th Century Writers, well known doctors and MISS USA 2007, Rachel Smith.

The City of Clarksville government is conducted under the Mayor/Council system. The Mayor serves a four-year term and is elected at-large. The City Council consists of 12 members who are elected from wards.

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CLARKSVILLE POPULATION AND AREA INCOME INFORMATION

Estimated Population in Montgomery County is 144,602.
2006 Estimated Average Household Income $57,084
2006 Estimated Median Household Income $46,568
2006 Average Family Household Income $53,725
2006 Median Family Household INcomd $53,725

HISTORY OF CLARKSVILLE

Clarksville was established in 1784 along the Cumberland and Red Rivers. The only river station to grow into a city, Clarksville was named for an Indian fighter and Revolutinary War leader General George Rogers Clark.

North Carolina established Clarksville as a town in 1785. Despite all the Indian attacks, the town surved and prospered.

At its inception, Clarksville was part of Tennessee County. In 1796 Tennessee was admitted to the union as the 16th state, and Clarksville was divided into Montgomery and Robertson Counties. Montgomery County was named after John Montgomery who was a founder and well renowned Indian fighter and Revoluntionary War leader.

During the early 1800's, Clarksville experienced tremendous grown with the building of roads, railroads and bridges, and the establishment of churches and educational institutions.

During World War II, the Army established Camp Campbell in Montgomery County. This post was named after General William Bowen Campbell. The post became Fort Campbell on April 15, 1950 changing from a temporary installation to a permanent one.

The Northern Bank in Clarksville, now called AmSouth Bank, which was established in 1854, is the oldest bank in the state; "The Leaf-Chronicle", which is the Clarksville newspaper, established in 1808 is the states oldest newspaper; and the Women's Bank of Tennessee, opened in 1919, is the first and only bank in the world that is entirely operated and established by women.

Today, Clarksville is the third fastest growing city in the state, and Montgomery County is Tennessee's fifth largest county seat.

Parks and Recreation

The city of Clarksville offers a wide variety of parks and recreational venues for sports and activities. The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers 22 parks, as well as three community centers. There are several programs and events that are coordinated by the department each year, such as the 6-week Summer Program which is designed for children ages 6-16.

The city of Clarksville enjoys two public golf courses and six public swimming pools.

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Many opportunites abound for you and your family to get involved with community athletics. Visit the Parks and Recreation Department's Clarksville Athletics page.

Local events in Clarksville include the Annual Queen City Road Race at the APSU Governors Stadium, as well as Christmas on the Cumberland, a celebration of festive lights, held annually at McGregor Park. McGregor Park also offers concerts throughout the year, as well as other events, such as Shakespeare in the Park. These events are often performed right on the Riverside for your enjoyment!

You can enjoy a movie underneath the stars at Clarksville's own Heritage Park, or perhaps participate in the Clarksville Senior Games that take place during the summer months.

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ARTS OF CLARKSVILLE

The Austin Peay State University's Center for the Creative Arts was established in 1985. The Center holds a number of dance and musical productions, concerts, recitals, theatrical perfomances, literacy readings and art exhibitions. Most of these events are free and open to the public. Every year the Center produces over 100 arts activities by not only the faculty, but also by internationally and regionally known guest artists.

Located in historic downtown of Clarksville is the Roxy Regional Theatre. The Roxy is the oldest theater in Clarksville and produces at least 10 mainstage productions a year. Public art is in Clarksville is becoming more famous in the downtown area. Clarksville has self-guided "Walk Clarksville and Drive Clarksville" tours displaing public art along with its distinctive historic architecutre.

MILITARY

Much of Clarksville's growth can be attributed with its unique relationship with the adjoining Fort Campbell, Kentucky, which is the home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), 5th Special Forces Group and 101st Corps Support Group. Fort Campbell is the home of over 30,000 soliders and 55,000 family members.