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Named #1 Best Place to Live in America, by Money.com in 2019 – Clarksville is a charming riverfront community off I-24 just 40 minutes northwest of Nashville near the Kentucky border and neighboring Fort Campbell Military Installation. Located within one day’s drive from 76% of major U.S. cities and strategically positioned approximately 250 miles from the population center of the United States, Clarksville is a mere 40 miles from Nashville International Airport (BNA).
As the 5th fastest growing city in the nation (according to the U.S. Census Bureau, July 2013) and the second-fastest-growing MSA, Clarksville-Montgomery County is experiencing tremendous change – but even with its accelerated growth, the community maintains its rich history, culture and a strong sense of community.
New schools, new Industries, a new hospital, and new residential developments mark the impressive progress in Montgomery County – yet Clarksville remains a community rich with heritage. Visitors and residents alike can experience the charming downtown district, unique historical architecture and local history through area attractions, and a variety of community festivals and entertainment events that take place year-round.
To boot, a mild climate, four distinct seasons, a low cost of living, and the abundance of natural scenic beauty are just a few of the reasons why over 200,000 residents call Clarksville-Montgomery County home. Whether you’re planning a visit or event, building a business, or relocating, Clarksville-Montgomery County is an excellent choice!
Rankings & Recognition
Liveability
Top 50 Best Place to Live / New Boomtown, Money.com, 2024
#4 City Where Millennials are Buying Homes, REALTOR.com, 2024
"The South’s Best Cities On The Rise", Southern Living, 2024
#3 Hottest Zip Code for 2023, Opendoor.com, January 2024
#3 Most Affordable, Fast-Growing Cities To Consider in 2024, GOBankingRates.com, December 2023
Hottest Zip Code for 2022, Opendoor.com, January 2023
#1 Most Desirable Zip Code in America for Relocation in 2021, Opendoor January 2022
Best Place to Retire in Tennessee, Investment U, January 2020
#1 Best Place to Live in America, MONEY.com, September 2019
#3 City Where Millennials Are Buying Homes, REALTOR.com, March 2019
Third Lowest Tax Burden (Tennessee), WalletHub, June 2020, April 2017
#7 City Where Millennials Are Buying Homes, SmartAsset.com, May 2016
#8 Top Market for Millennial Homebuyers, CNN/Money.com October 2015
#1 Market for First Time Home Buyers, MSN, March 2015
#6 Place Millennials are Moving for Bigger Paychecks, Time, September 2014
Top City for Millennials, Money Magazine, Summer 2014
5th Fastest-Growing City in the Nation, U.S. Census Bureau, July 2013
Best Place to Retire (#1), Bankrate, Spring 2013
4th Highest Per Capita Income in Tennessee, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2013
Top 10 Metro Best Cost of Living (cities with less than a 350,000 population), Business Facilities, 2010
Economic Development & Investment
Mac Conway Award Recipient, Site Selection, 2023
EDO of the Year Award, Business Facilities, 2023 (for mid-sized communities with populations ranging from 100k to 500k)
#4 Metro by Projects Per Capita, Site Selection, 2022
#4 in Nation for Talent Attraction, Lightcast (formerly EMSI), 2022
#6 in Nation for Talent Attraction, EMSI, 2021
Ranked #9 out of 399 Metropolitan Statistical Areas for Economic Strength, Area Development, January 2020
Tennessee named #7 Best State for Business, Forbes, January 2020
Tennessee ranked #5 for Business Climate, Site Selection, November 2019
#6 County for Investment Coming In To Tennessee, Smart Asset, August 2017
Foreign Investment Makes Powerful Impact in Tennessee, Area Development, January 2017
#19 U.S. City for Job Growth in 2016, Wall St./MSN.com, December 2016
#7 in the State of Tennessee for Incoming Investments, SmartAsset.com, July 2016
Tennessee Named State of the Year, Southern Business & Development, June 2016 (Google Data Center Among Top Six Deals)
Tennessee Named State of the Year, Business Facilities, 2014 and 2013
Hankook Tire Awarded Silver Economic Development Deal of the Year, Business Facilities, 2013
CMC Corporate Business Park named a Select Tennessee Certified Site, Fall 2013
2nd Fastest-Growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the Nation, U.S. Census Bureau, July 2013
Montgomery County Green Certified Business, May 2013
Montgomery County Earns ThreeStar Certification by the State of Tennessee, 2011
8th in Low-Cost Manufacturing Centers (cities with less than a 500,000 population), Business Facilities, 2010
#4 in the US for Alternative Energy Industry Leaders, Business Facilities, 2010
Tourism & Events
Clarksville Named Top-Ten U.S. Destination for 2019, TheHotelGuide.com
Montgomery County Ranks Second-Highest of all Tennessee Counties for Tourism Growth, 2018
Rivers & Spires Festival Awarded Silver Grand Pinnacle Award, International Festival & Event Association, 2012
Rivers & Spires Festival Named a TOP 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society, Spring 2011
Clarksville Named Top-Ten U.S. Destination for 2019, TheHotelGuide.com
Montgomery County Ranks Second-Highest of all Tennessee Counties for Tourism Growth, 2018
Rivers & Spires Festival Awarded Silver Grand Pinnacle Award, International Festival & Event Association, 2012
Rivers & Spires Festival Named a TOP 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society, Spring 2011