If you are considering a move to Clarksville Tennessee, here is some information that we hope you will find helpful. Whether you are relocating for retirement, a job transfer, or a Military PCS, it is always good to know about the town you will be calling home.
Founded in 1784, Clarksville is one of the South's most historic cities. Clarksville began as a settlement along the banks of the Cumberland and Red Rivers by Revolutionary War Hero John Montogmery, however the city gets it's namesake from General George Rogers Clark, Indian fighter and Revolutionary War leader. Many people may not know that North Carolina actually established Clarskville as a town.
Some of the famous people who were either born in Clarksville, or have called Clarksville home are:
Wilma Rudolph - Olympian - first woman in history to win 3 gold medals in one competition.
Jeff Purvis - Busch Series NASCAR driver
Charles Schulz - Creator of The Peanuts
Mason Rudolph - Professional Golfer
Trenton Hasell, Shawn Marion, and Bubba Wells - NBA Basketball Players
Pat Summit - Hall of Fame/UT Ladies Basketball Coach
Jerry Sloan - Coach Utah Jazz
Robert Penn Warren - Poet
General William Westmoreland
Roy Acuff - Musician
Jimmy Hendrix - Musician
Thea Agnew - Musician
Rachel Smith - Miss USA 2007
Population: 111,461
Climate: Mild
Helpful links:
http://www.cityofclarksville.com/
http://www.cmcss.net/default2.htm
http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/index.htm
If you have any questions about Clarksville, Fort Campbell or the surrounding area, please feel free to contact us today!
Regards
Tim and Pam Cash
Crye-Leike Realtors
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