Fort Campbell
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Fort Campbell sits on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, just outside Clarksville, Tennessee and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and elements of U.S. Army Special Operations Command, it is one of the Army's premier installations and a major economic driver for the region. Families enjoy an affordable cost of living, rolling farmland and lake country scenery, and easy access to Nashville about an hour to the southeast, all with a mild four-season climate.
Why Choose Fort Campbell
Home of the Screaming Eagles. Small-Town Roots. A Community That Welcomes You.
Fort Campbell sits along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, home to some of the Army's most storied units and surrounded by communities with deep military ties. Whether you're arriving on PCS orders, training with the 101st, or ready to put down roots for good, the area makes it easy to find a home that fits your family.
- Home to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), with a stable, mission-driven local economy
- Welcoming nearby communities, including Clarksville, Hopkinsville, and Oak Grove
- Housing options for every budget, with more space and a lower cost of living than many larger markets
- Local school districts, plus Austin Peay State University nearby
- Dining, shopping, and entertainment throughout downtown Clarksville and the surrounding area
- Outdoor recreation, from the Cumberland River and Dunbar Cave to Land Between the Lakes, plus the Don F. Pratt Museum
With a community that honors service and a friendly, small-town pace of life, it's easy to see why so many military families and civilians are proud to call this area home.
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Living Near Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border, giving military families the choice of two states and a range of nearby communities with no state income tax in Tennessee. Housing is generally affordable, commutes are short, and residents enjoy a strong sense of community built around Fort Campbell's long history as home to the 101st Airborne Division.
- Range of housing options, from on-post homes to neighborhoods in Clarksville, Oak Grove, Hopkinsville, and Fort Campbell's surrounding towns
- Affordable cost of living compared to many other metro areas
- No state income tax on the Tennessee side, in and around Clarksville
- Strong local economy anchored by the military, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics
- Four distinct seasons with mild winters and easy access to lakes and rolling countryside
- Large, well-established military and veteran community with extensive support networks
The Fort Campbell area offers a variety of educational options across two states, including public school districts experienced in serving military families, private schools, and respected colleges and universities. Families can choose the setting that best fits their needs, and service members and spouses have plenty of opportunities to keep learning.
- Multiple public school districts nearby, including Clarksville-Montgomery County (Tennessee) and Christian County and Trigg County (Kentucky)
- On-post schools serving military families, plus private and faith-based K–12 options
- Home to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville
- Hopkinsville Community College and Nashville State Community College's Clarksville campus
- School liaison support to help military families with moves and transitions
From airborne history to riverfront festivals, the Clarksville-Hopkinsville area has something for every interest. Whether you love the outdoors, history, or good Southern food, there is always something new to explore in every season.
- Tour the Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum, home to 101st Airborne Division history
- Explore downtown Clarksville's shops, breweries, and the Cumberland Riverwalk
- Fish, boat, and camp at Lake Barkley and nearby Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
- Visit the Pennyroyal Area Museum and downtown Hopkinsville
- Take a day trip to Nashville, about an hour away, for music, dining, and entertainment
