Clarksville

Clarksville is a regional administrative seat in northern Tennessee that extends along the Cumberland and Red rivers. The city sits around 40 miles northwest of Nashville at an elevation of roughly 145 meters above sea level.

The settlement originated in 1785 when Colonel John Montgomery established the town and named it after General George Rogers Clark from the American Revolutionary War. Over time the place developed into the administrative seat of Montgomery County.

The Old Time Fiddlers' Championship in March gathers musicians and spectators for traditional music performances at multiple venues across the city. This event demonstrates how regional folk music traditions continue to shape community life today.

Several highways and state roads connect residential neighborhoods with downtown and Austin Peay State University through regular bus lines. Visitors find public facilities and shops mostly distributed across central districts near the two rivers.

Fort Campbell Military Base stretches across the Tennessee-Kentucky border immediately next to the city. The presence of the base brings people from many countries to the region and influences local economic development.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1785

Elevation above the sea: 145 m

Shares border with: Nashville

Website: http://cityofclarksville.com

GPS coordinates: 36.52972,-87.35944

Latest update: December 16, 2025 06:56