City of Clarksville

The City of Clarksville, located in Montgomery County, Tennessee, is the fifth-largest city in the state, with a population of 166,722 as of the 2020 census. Established in 1784 and incorporated in 1808, Clarksville serves as the county seat and is the principal city of the Clarksville metropolitan area.

This metropolitan area includes Montgomery and Stewart counties in Tennessee and Christian and Trigg counties in Kentucky.

Government

Clarksville operates under a mayor-council form of government. The current mayor, Joe Pitts, was first elected in 2018.

The city council comprises 12 members, each representing a single-member district, ensuring broad representation for the residents.

Economy

The city's economy is diverse, supported by major employers such as Amazon, Bridgestone Metalpha USA, Convergys Corporation, FedEx, Fort Campbell, Google, Hankook, Jostens, LG, SPX Corporation, and Trane.

Fort Campbell, a significant U.S. Army base located just north of the city, contributes substantially to the local economy and population growth.

Cultural and Historical Attractions

Clarksville offers a rich cultural and historical heritage. Notable attractions include:

• Roxy Theatre
• F&M Bank Arena
• Governor’s Square Mall
• Clarksville City Arboretum
• Ringgold Mill
• Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
• L & N Train Station
• Wilma Rudolph statue
• Dunbar Cave
• Fortera Stadium
• Cumberland River
• Liberty Park and Marina
• Fort Defiance, a Civil War fort overlooking the Cumberland River

Nicknames

The city is known by several nicknames including "Gateway to the New South," "Queen of the Cumberland," and "Tennessee’s Top Spot."

Locations

The City of Clarksville's locations include:

• Clarksville, TN, USA (Latitude: 36.526043, Longitude: -87.3609)
• Clarksville, TN, USA (Latitude: 36.5297706, Longitude: -87.3594528)
• Clarksville, TN, USA (Latitude: 36.527664, Longitude: -87.36083)
• Clarksville, TN, US (Latitude: 36.5167007, Longitude: -87.3730621)