10 Facts That May Surprise You About Clarksville, Tennessee

1)  The Youngest City in Tennessee...median age is 28!

2)  178th Largest U.S. Metro Area...with over 200,000 residents; plus Clarksville’s population of 112,000 makes it Tennessee’s 5th largest city.

3)  Tennessee’s Oldest Incorporated City...chartered in 1785 on the banks of the Cumberland River.

4)  20 Universities and Colleges Within an Hour...and home to the 8,000 students of Austin Peay State University.

5)  Home of Tennessee and Kentucky’s Largest Employer - Fort Campbell...employs nearly 1.9 times as many people as Saturn (TN) and Toyota (KY) combined.

6)  Among 10% Lowest Cost U.S. Cities...where $280,000 will purchase a 3,000 square foot home.

7)  One of 5 Largest Business Parks in Tennessee...over 2,400 contiguous acres with interstate highway access.

8)  $140 Million in New Schools Over 10 Years...plus investing wisely in recreation facilities, library, and health care systems.

9)  Tennessee’s Most Vibrant Workforce...8,500 young, educated, tech-savvy people enter the workforce annually.

10) Downtown Nashville is Only 40 Minutes...just a short drive on I-24.

It’s a city that has come of age.  Over 200 years old, yet it attracts today’s tech-oriented manufacturers.  Long established values, yet it has a youthful edge.  With over 100,000 residents, you’ll find all the amenities that make life enjoyable...yet you won’t spend an eternity in traffic...or worry about your safety.  You’ll find an intriguing river city with its own rich history...yet demographically it is among the youngest, most vibrant cities in the South.  You’ll find a wonderful place to grow a business or raise a family.  In Clarksville, Tennessee, you’ll find a beautiful, livable city that is the Gateway to the New South.

What they Say About Us…

• 17th Fastest Growing City in the USA; 100 Fastest Growing Counties - US Census Bureau (2006)
• One of the South's Top 10 Places with Plenty of Talented Labor - Southern Business & Development...Fort Campbell...three universities & colleges...strategic location close to Nashville...This strong non-union area has all the ingredients to keep employers well stocked with skilled laborers.
• 4th Least-Expensive City in the Nation - CNN Money...a family earning just more than $68,300 in Clarksville can enjoy the same moderately affluent lifestyle as a couple in New York's upscale Manhattan district taking home a combined income of $166,777 a year.
• Top 20 Best Performing City in the Country's 200 Largest Metros - Milken Institute...ranks 379 U.S. metropolitan areas based on their economic performance and their ability to create, as well as keep, the greatest number of jobs in the nation.
• 21st Most Cost Effective Labor Growth Market - Expansion Management...you can still find affordable labor even among the fastest growing communities.
• Top 10 Best Cities for Relocating Families in the Mid-Sized Metro Areas Market - Worldwide ERC and Primary Relocation...rate cities based on those factors - short term and long term - that determine the likelihood of a successful relocation.
• 90th Best City for Business and Careers - Forbes Magazine...deep and rich knowledge cores combined with appealing locales attract the choosiest talent, a true foundation of prosperity.
• America's 11th Best City for Public Golf - Golf Digest...offering both good quality and good volume.
• River & Spires Festival named a TOP 20 event by Southeast Tourism Society; named a TOP 100 event by American Bus Association
• Top Catfish Waters - Field & Stream...offering anglers great size close to home.  

Courtesy of  Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council