Name: Clarksville, TN
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Living in Clarksville, TN

Ranks better than 83% of areas Follow

Population

156,092

Median Age

30.0 Years

Clarksville Area Facts

Clarksville has a Livability Score of 83_/100, which is considered exceptional
Clarksville crime rates are 27% lower than the Tennessee average
Cost of living in Clarksville is 6% higher than the Tennessee average

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What do the locals think about Clarksville?

63%

Family friendly

44%

Public transit is accessible

32%

Walkable to grocery stores

34%

Yards are well-kept

49%

Lots of parks

27%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

41%

A quiet area

41%

Sense of community

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Clarksville Reviews

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Corrupt Clarksville Nightmare for many 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 15, 2024) Only 8% of people that come out for a major election and when asking several hundred people why they don’t vote, long time residents tell me that it is fixed and the 6 families of Clarksville own everything! They say crime rate has fallen, but we have had more violent crimes li ...Read More sted between 911 log and clarksvilletoday website! The average home is now over $300K and jobs are in toxic industries and what they say is great wages at $15 an hour. What used to take 15 minuets to travel anywhere in Clarksville now can upward of an hour and usually involves at least one accident. Roads have deteriorated to Detroit standards. Heavy big rigs clog the roads and make them pit hole havens. The schools are horrible and teacher are only interested in teaching TN Ready tests. TN and Clarksville in early 2000 was really nice. Now I would love to escape this place to a nice little town. We are the fifth largest city and have one main post office and three satellite office. We have one library that is a haven for the homeless. Downtown has become unsafe. Traveling to Nashville to find good food and activities. The Californians and Nashville spread has created a horrible New York feel with none of the positives. Read Less

Sounds like a bunch of poors are salty 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2022) Great city, friendly people, plenty of jobs..specifically in manufacturing industries. Sure, there are sketchy parts of town..as there are anywhere. Clarksville is MASSIVE though, there are also really nice parts. ...Read More Read Less

Can't wait to leave 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 02, 2019) Rudest town I've ever lived, can't find a trustworthy person here to do anything. realtors are scammers the mechanics are scammers pretty much every business just wants to rip you off especially the car dealerships. No good places downtown to eat, all chain restaurants and houses ...Read More are getting really expensive and ant farms are popping up on every square inch of land. I can't wait to leave!! Read Less

Money goes into the marina and other things for the wealthy 1 rating By pretty kitty ( May 13, 2018) Worst town I've ever lived in and I've lived many places as a military wife with children my children got a great education in Germany and the worst education and Clarksville and had no sidewalks to walk on to get to school and then my youngest was murdered along with my grandchi ...Read More ldren I hate Clarksville Read Less

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Can't wait to leave 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 02, 2019) Rudest town I've ever lived, can't find a trustworthy person here to do anything. realtors are scammers the mechanics are scammers pretty much every business just wants to rip you off especially the car dealerships. No good places downtown to eat, all chain restaurants and houses ...Read More are getting really expensive and ant farms are popping up on every square inch of land. I can't wait to leave!! Read Less

Money goes into the marina and other things for the wealthy 1 rating By pretty kitty ( May 13, 2018) Worst town I've ever lived in and I've lived many places as a military wife with children my children got a great education in Germany and the worst education and Clarksville and had no sidewalks to walk on to get to school and then my youngest was murdered along with my grandchi ...Read More ldren I hate Clarksville Read Less

No Good Clarksville 1 rating By Funny ( Mar 17, 2018) I lived in Clarksville TN for 20 yr . 1990's was the best of Clarksville TN after 2000 it all went to Hell!!!!!. I am a 2000 graduate so no I am not a old person giving a review. I think Katrina brought most of the trouble.... Do not move to this town and do not raise kids in thi ...Read More s town!!!! I am glad I took my kids away from Clarksville/Oak Grove!!!! Read Less

Moving Away From Here 1 rating By Jewellsbyrd ( Jul 01, 2017) We moved here 3 years ago from California. My husband retired from the Marine Coprs, his new job brought us here! We have lived in many different states.. Clarksville is overpopulated, very congested, going from exit 11 to exit 4 will take you 20-30 mins any given day or time whi ...Read More le it's only 8 miles away! Very boring nothing to do, unless you want to fit in, therefore you go shopping and eat! Lots of chain restaurants. Nashville is about a hour away due to traffic. Roadways are absolutely horrible! Nashville is not a pretty place, unless you go to the outskirts of Nashville! Crime rate is horrible in Clarksville and Nashville. Sango area is where I live and we have had no problems. Decent schools, pleasant neighbors. However I wouldn't move here, employement is not that great unless you are willing to commute. Good luck! Read Less

From a native 0.5 rating By montezia93 ( May 02, 2016) Although the housing is really cheap, you'll have to commute to Nashville (about an hour away) if you really want to do anything fun. There are lots of schools, with one being built every few years. The weather is a bit unpredictable. Fall can be mild to downright hot. Winters ar ...Read More e usually mild, and if one does see snow, it's usually in late January to February.Fort Campbell is also basically in the city, so this would be a good place for military to move to. There are also lots of cheap apartments available. I think this place is only good for retirees and people raising a family. Anyone else should not move here. There's also Austin Peay, but I would really recommend it if you are going for nursing or business. Good luck finding work that isn't minimum wage/ part-time and/or military-related. The only exception would probably be nursing jobs. There also seems to be lots of shooting, several of which can take place in a year. Some of these happen near campus. Accidents seem to occur at least once to twice a month. There are plenty of places to eat and they only keep building more. There is only one mall, so it's better to go to Nashville for that. The plus side is that there are very beautiful places here, lots of country and farmland, especially the further you go out of the city. Read Less

Not recommended. 0.5 rating By Neuronerd314 ( Nov 09, 2015) I just moved from clarksville tn, i moved because the crime is immensely bad. Huge gang problem. Worse city i have ever lived in, and i have lived in Chicago. I do not recommend you live there and if you must because you are affiliated with military i suggest living outside of cl ...Read More arksville, perhaps Springfield (more country but much safer) I moved to mount Juliet myself, and find it much safer despite it's costly living. People are just getting stabbed and shot for no reason, including the wealthiest parts of clarksville. It simply isn't safe anywhere in that city and many people within clarksville would agree. The people commuting these crimes rarely get caught, which i believe is why it has gotten so bad, they know they can get away with it. I have known children to be shot and little old lady's getting shot. Just the other week, a women got stabbed FOR NO REASON. She was also in the allegedly nice part of clarksville. STAY OUT OF THIS HORRIBLE CITY. And disregard my recommendation for singles. Read Less

Clarksville, Tennessee - A Cumberland Queen 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) Clarksville, Tennessee is a great city on the Tennessee and Kentucky state borderline. Founded in 1785 by General George Rogers Clark, it now is the fifth biggest city in the state of Tennessee. It is also home to eight colleges and universities.

There are many places of interes ...Read More t in Clarksville. Some of the historical sites are Royal Point State Park, the restored L and N railroad Station and Historic Collinsville to name a few. For entertainment that is more active, there is the Clarksville Speedway, the Cumberland River Walk and King's Bluff for rock climbing.

The city hosts several cultural events throughout the year and Clarksville offers several museums, art galleries and theatres for those purposes. Since the city is so large, there are a multitude of nice hotels and motels in various price ranges. Restaurants, pubs and clubs abound, making it easy to find something to do in the evenings.

Clarksville is a great place with all it has to offer its citizens and visitors. I would highly recommend taking time to while away a few hours in this fair city. It is no wonder that Clarksville has earned the nickname, "Queen of the Cumberland".
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Clarksville, TN

Clarksville is one of the largest cities in Tennessee, but you'll find that the people who live there are welcoming and treat you like family. It's common to see adults and children walking on the sidewalks or riding their bikes. There is an approach to catering to younger adults as a way to grow the city and increase diversity. Clarksville offers a variety of activities ranging from movies to parks and playgrounds depending on what you enjoy.

Even though Tennessee does have areas that see a significant amount of snow in the winter months, Clarksville winters tend to be mild and comfortable. The summer months can be filled with humidity, leading to thunderstorms that pop up in the afternoons. You want to have a variety of clothing to wear during the year as the summer months could be 90 degrees and temperatures reaching 20 degrees or colder at times during the winter months.

The downtown area of Clarksville features historic buildings at almost every corner. Explore museums with statues and paintings or shopping centers with beautiful displays in their front windows. There are also pubs, boutiques, and cafes to choose from including the Customs House Museum and The Roxy Theatre. Clarksville is one of the safest cities in the county with community neighborhoods, such as Sango and Port Royal. Cumberland Riverwalk is a popular destination for those who enjoy walking on trails. The river is positioned so that it overlooks a large plaza. Picnic tables and playground equipment are located at Cumberland as well.

Several job options are available in the city ranging from retail to healthcare. There are also several government positions available if you enjoy working in an office setting. Small business owners are welcome in Clarksville and often succeed due to residents wanting to shop from smaller stores that are locally owned. Even though retail stores and restaurants are important to the city, Fort Campbell is perhaps the largest employer as there are several residents in the military who call the area home.

Clarksville is a city that is affordable whether it's pertaining to housing, transportation, or retail. City officials want people to be able to comfortably live in the area instead of struggling to provide for the family. The Clarksville Transit System offers a few different options for residents who don't want to drive. However, since the city is a bit spread out, it's a good idea to have your own transportation. Buses stop at the Transit Center and depart on a regular schedule. Some of them travel to the outer edges of the city, but you might have to pay a higher fee. The Lift is a transportation system designed for the elderly and disabled.